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New York Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
2025 NCAA baseball Super Regionals set: What are the most intriguing matchups?
By Mitch Light, Joe Rexrode, Lindsay Schnell and Mitch Sherman The 2025 NCAA baseball Super Regional field is set following six winner-take-all games on Monday. Top seed Vanderbilt and No. 2 seed Texas were both eliminated on Sunday, but five of the six other top-eight national seeds advanced and will serve as hosts next weekend. Advertisement The story on Monday night was Murray State, which became the 10th No. 4 seed to advance to the Super Regionals since the current format was instituted in 1999. The Racers, the champions of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament, held on for a 12-11 win over Ole Miss in Game 7 of the Oxford Regional on Monday night. Ole Miss trimmed a 12-3 deficit to 12-11 with five runs in the seventh and three in the eighth but went down quietly in the ninth. Little Rock, one of two teams in the field with a losing record, almost became a second No. 4 seed to advance, but the Trojans lost to LSU in the Baton Rouge Regional championship game. Here are the matchups in the Super Regionals: No conference has more teams in Super Regionals than the ACC 😤 — ACC Network (@accnetwork) June 3, 2025 Is this the year Duke finally gets over the hump? The program has reached the Super Regional three previous times under coach Chris Pollard but had to play each time on the road, losing at Texas Tech in 2018, Vanderbilt in 2019 and Virginia in 2023. Duke took the first game in each of those Supers but ultimately fell short. Now, the Blue Devils finally get to play at home, thanks to Murray State's magical run through the Oxford Regional. And how about those Racers! Murray State won the Regional in dramatic fashion, beating Ole Miss twice at Swayze Field to advance to the Supers for the first time in program history. The Racers got it done offensively, scoring a total of 42 runs in their four games in Oxford — three vs. Ole Miss and one vs. Georgia Tech. They will be facing a Duke pitching staff that gave up 10 total runs in three games at the Athens Regional, including only three to a powerful Georgia offense that leads the nation in home runs. — Light THAT moment… #GoRacers🏇 — Murray State Baseball (@RacersBaseball) June 3, 2025 This is a showcase of two of the SEC's — and by definition, the nation's — most talented teams. They might be the top two. Tennessee has prospects such as pitchers Liam Doyle and Marcus Phillips, and infielders Andrew Fischer and Gavin Kilen. Arkansas counters with star shortstop Wehiwa Aloy, outfielder Charles Davalan and pitchers Gage Wood and Zach Root. It's a talent bonanza. Advertisement It's also a continuation of the SEC's disappointment after an underwhelming performance in the Regionals. That one of these teams definitely won't get to Omaha is a downer for the league, especially considering some of the national seeds that didn't make it to the Supers. Tony Vitello returns to his former home to take on mentor Dave Van Horn in one of the sport's great environments. Arkansas took two out of three at home against Tennessee to end the regular season and had no issues cruising through the first weekend, but the Vols seem to have their edge back. — Rexrode The eight-nine matchup is always intriguing, but this one is especially so because after a wild Regional round, we don't have that many Supers featuring two top-16 seeds. And neither team had an easy path to get here. After Oregon State's opening home loss, the Beavers' chances were shaky, but OSU responded by scoring 43 (43!) runs in its final three Regional games. FSU needed some magic of its own to pull off a late-game comeback against Mississippi State and advance to its 19th (19th!) Super Regional, the most of any program in the country. Florida State has one of the top prospects in the country in junior left-hander Jamie Arnold. The Beavers boast one of the best freshmen in the nation in right-hander Dax Whitney. Though they aren't likely to start the same game — Arnold should be the Game 1 guy while Whitney is likely for Game 2 — we are probably in for a masterclass in pitching. — Schnell This battle of the four-letter state schools is a historical mismatch. The Roadrunners are in the NCAA postseason for the first time since 2013 — which happens to be the year that the Bruins last qualified for the College World Series. UCLA won it all 12 years ago. Coach John Savage, in his 21st season, aims to take a fourth UCLA team to Omaha. But UTSA will not be intimidated by the iconic jersey or the setting after it rolled Texas twice en route to sweeping the Austin Regional. It was one of several black eyes for the SEC in the opening weekend of the tournament. When it's over in Westwood, we'll see a representative from the American Athletic Conference or the Big Ten at the CWS. — Sherman (Photo of Murray State: Petre Thomas / Imagn Images)
Korea Herald
23-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Infosys and LTA Sign Strategic Technology Partnership for the Historic Tournament at Queens Club, London
The multi-year engagement will leverage Infosys Topaz to deliver a range of AI-powered innovations, including match insights and immersive fan experiences BENGALURU, India, May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced a three-year strategic partnership through until 2027 with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), the governing body of tennis in Great Britain. As part of this, Infosys will be the official AI and Innovation Partner for the HSBC Championships at the prestigious Queen's Club, London. Leveraging its technology and data analytics expertise along with its innovative AI-first offering, Infosys Topaz, powered by generative AI technologies, Infosys will enhance player performance insights, elevate fan engagement, and ensure operational excellence for the HSBC Championships. Beyond the AI-driven innovations and immersive experiences, this collaboration will also prioritize sustainability efforts and foster community-focused initiatives facilitated through digital platforms, paving the way for meaningful and lasting impact. Infosys is already a trusted partner for major global tennis tournaments like Australian Open, Roland-Garros, and has strong ties with the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and the International Tennis Hall of Fame. It is now extending its support to the LTA for the HSBC Championships, a tournament that has been the cornerstone of London's rich sporting calendar for over 136 years. This year also marks a historic milestone for the HSBC Championships as it gets ready to host a women's Tour-level event (WTA 500) for the first time in over 50 years, alongside the long-standing men's (ATP 500) event. Chris Pollard, Managing Director, Commercial & Operations, LTA, said,"We are incredibly excited to witness the historic moment of the HSBC Championships at Queen's Club hosting both WTA and ATP 500 events for the very first time. This milestone marks a significant step in the growth and evolution of this prestigious tournament. We are thrilled to collaborate with Infosys, whose support will be instrumental in delivering an enhanced fan experience. Infosys' AI and technology innovations will bring a new level of engagement with real-time insights and interactive moments, creating memorable experiences for our fans and contribute to the continued success of the HSBC Championships." Sumit Virmani, EVP and Chief Marketing Officer, Infosys, said, "Building on our decade-long commitment to transforming tennis, Infosys is thrilled to join forces with the LTA and bring the power of AI and digital innovation to revolutionize the HSBC Championships. By leveraging Infosys Topaz, our enterprise-grade AI-first suite of technologies, we aim to enhance the player and fan experience for this historic tournament at the Queen's Club, London." About the LTA The LTA is the National Governing Body of tennis in Great Britain. We are here to govern and grow tennis, from grassroots participation through to the professional game. Our vision is "Tennis Opened Up" and we want to transform communities through tennis. We work with schools, with volunteers, with coaches and with venues across the whole country. We also represent the interests of over 2,000,000 Members, playing on more than 23,000 courts. The LTA runs and supports a network of 11,500 approved tournaments for players of all ages, the main cornerstones of which are the LTA's premier grass-court events at The Queen's Club, Nottingham and Eastbourne, leading up to The Championships, Wimbledon. For further information about the LTA and tennis in Britain, visit or follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, and LinkedIn. Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. Over 300,000 of our people work to amplify human potential and create the next opportunity for people, businesses and communities. We enable clients in more than 56 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer clients, as they navigate their digital transformation powered by cloud and AI. We enable them with an AI-first core, empower the business with agile digital at scale and drive continuous improvement with always-on learning through the transfer of digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem. We are deeply committed to being a well-governed, environmentally sustainable organization where diverse talent thrives in an inclusive workplace. Visit to see how Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY) can help your enterprise navigate your next. Safe Harbor Certain statements in this release concerning our future growth prospects, or our future financial or operating performance, are forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the 'safe harbor' under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties relating to these statements include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties regarding the execution of our business strategy, increased competition for talent, our ability to attract and retain personnel, increase in wages, investments to reskill our employees, our ability to effectively implement a hybrid work model, economic uncertainties and geo-political situations, technological disruptions and innovations such as Generative AI, the complex and evolving regulatory landscape including immigration regulation changes, our ESG vision, our capital allocation policy and expectations concerning our market position, future operations, margins, profitability, liquidity, capital resources, our corporate actions including acquisitions, and cybersecurity matters. Important factors that may cause actual results or outcomes to differ from those implied by the forward-looking statements are discussed in more detail in our US Securities and Exchange Commission filings including our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. These filings are available at Infosys may, from time to time, make additional written and oral forward-looking statements, including statements contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and our reports to shareholders. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company unless it is required by law.
Business Upturn
13-05-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Infosys partners with LTA to bring AI-powered innovation to Queen's Club Tennis Championships
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on May 13, 2025, 15:33 IST Infosys has announced a strategic three-year technology partnership with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), becoming the official AI and Innovation Partner for the prestigious HSBC Championships at Queen's Club, London. This collaboration aims to integrate AI-powered features to enhance player performance insights, fan engagement, and operational excellence, using Infosys' enterprise-grade AI suite, Infosys Topaz. Under the partnership, Infosys will bring its generative AI capabilities to deliver real-time match analytics and immersive digital experiences for spectators. The HSBC Championships will host both ATP and WTA 500 events this year — the first time in over five decades a women's Tour-level event will be held alongside the men's. Chris Pollard, Managing Director at LTA, called it a 'historic moment' and praised Infosys for its role in transforming fan engagement. Sumit Virmani, CMO at Infosys, emphasized the goal of 'revolutionizing the tournament experience through AI innovation.' This latest partnership adds to Infosys' global tennis portfolio, which includes Australian Open, Roland-Garros, and the ATP Tour. Disclaimer: Some of the statements in the announcement are forward-looking and subject to risks outlined in Infosys' filings with the US SEC. Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
Cision Canada
13-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Infosys and LTA Sign Strategic Technology Partnership for the Historic Tournament at Queens Club, London
The multi-year engagement will leverage Infosys Topaz to deliver a range of AI-powered innovations, including match insights and immersive fan experiences BENGALURU, India, May 13, 2025 /CNW/ -- Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced a three-year strategic partnership through until 2027 with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), the governing body of tennis in Great Britain. As part of this, Infosys will be the official AI and Innovation Partner for the HSBC Championships at the prestigious Queen's Club, London. Leveraging its technology and data analytics expertise along with its innovative AI-first offering, Infosys Topaz, powered by generative AI technologies, Infosys will enhance player performance insights, elevate fan engagement, and ensure operational excellence for the HSBC Championships. Beyond the AI-driven innovations and immersive experiences, this collaboration will also prioritize sustainability efforts and foster community-focused initiatives facilitated through digital platforms, paving the way for meaningful and lasting impact. Infosys is already a trusted partner for major global tennis tournaments like Australian Open, Roland-Garros, and has strong ties with the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and the International Tennis Hall of Fame. It is now extending its support to the LTA for the HSBC Championships, a tournament that has been the cornerstone of London's rich sporting calendar for over 136 years. This year also marks a historic milestone for the HSBC Championships as it gets ready to host a women's Tour-level event (WTA 500) for the first time in over 50 years, alongside the long-standing men's (ATP 500) event. Chris Pollard, Managing Director, Commercial & Operations, LTA, said,"We are incredibly excited to witness the historic moment of the HSBC Championships at Queen's Club hosting both WTA and ATP 500 events for the very first time. This milestone marks a significant step in the growth and evolution of this prestigious tournament. We are thrilled to collaborate with Infosys, whose support will be instrumental in delivering an enhanced fan experience. Infosys' AI and technology innovations will bring a new level of engagement with real-time insights and interactive moments, creating memorable experiences for our fans and contribute to the continued success of the HSBC Championships." Sumit Virmani, EVP and Chief Marketing Officer, Infosys, said, "Building on our decade-long commitment to transforming tennis, Infosys is thrilled to join forces with the LTA and bring the power of AI and digital innovation to revolutionize the HSBC Championships. By leveraging Infosys Topaz, our enterprise-grade AI-first suite of technologies, we aim to enhance the player and fan experience for this historic tournament at the Queen's Club, London." About the LTA The LTA is the National Governing Body of tennis in Great Britain. We are here to govern and grow tennis, from grassroots participation through to the professional game. Our vision is "Tennis Opened Up" and we want to transform communities through tennis. We work with schools, with volunteers, with coaches and with venues across the whole country. We also represent the interests of over 2,000,000 Members, playing on more than 23,000 courts. The LTA runs and supports a network of 11,500 approved tournaments for players of all ages, the main cornerstones of which are the LTA's premier grass-court events at The Queen's Club, Nottingham and Eastbourne, leading up to The Championships, Wimbledon. For further information about the LTA and tennis in Britain, visit or follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, and LinkedIn. About Infosys Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. Over 300,000 of our people work to amplify human potential and create the next opportunity for people, businesses and communities. We enable clients in more than 56 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer clients, as they navigate their digital transformation powered by cloud and AI. We enable them with an AI-first core, empower the business with agile digital at scale and drive continuous improvement with always-on learning through the transfer of digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem. We are deeply committed to being a well-governed, environmentally sustainable organization where diverse talent thrives in an inclusive workplace. Visit to see how Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY) can help your enterprise navigate your next. Safe Harbor Certain statements in this release concerning our future growth prospects, or our future financial or operating performance, are forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the 'safe harbor' under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties relating to these statements include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties regarding the execution of our business strategy, increased competition for talent, our ability to attract and retain personnel, increase in wages, investments to reskill our employees, our ability to effectively implement a hybrid work model, economic uncertainties and geo-political situations, technological disruptions and innovations such as Generative AI, the complex and evolving regulatory landscape including immigration regulation changes, our ESG vision, our capital allocation policy and expectations concerning our market position, future operations, margins, profitability, liquidity, capital resources, our corporate actions including acquisitions, and cybersecurity matters. Important factors that may cause actual results or outcomes to differ from those implied by the forward-looking statements are discussed in more detail in our US Securities and Exchange Commission filings including our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. These filings are available at Infosys may, from time to time, make additional written and oral forward-looking statements, including statements contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and our reports to shareholders. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company unless it is required by law.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Infosys and LTA Sign Strategic Technology Partnership for the Historic Tournament at Queens Club, London
The multi-year engagement will leverage Infosys Topaz to deliver a range of AI-powered innovations, including match insights and immersive fan experiences BENGALURU, India, May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced a three-year strategic partnership through until 2027 with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), the governing body of tennis in Great Britain. As part of this, Infosys will be the official AI and Innovation Partner for the HSBC Championships at the prestigious Queen's Club, London. Leveraging its technology and data analytics expertise along with its innovative AI-first offering, Infosys Topaz, powered by generative AI technologies, Infosys will enhance player performance insights, elevate fan engagement, and ensure operational excellence for the HSBC Championships. Beyond the AI-driven innovations and immersive experiences, this collaboration will also prioritize sustainability efforts and foster community-focused initiatives facilitated through digital platforms, paving the way for meaningful and lasting impact. Infosys is already a trusted partner for major global tennis tournaments like Australian Open, Roland-Garros, and has strong ties with the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and the International Tennis Hall of Fame. It is now extending its support to the LTA for the HSBC Championships, a tournament that has been the cornerstone of London's rich sporting calendar for over 136 years. This year also marks a historic milestone for the HSBC Championships as it gets ready to host a women's Tour-level event (WTA 500) for the first time in over 50 years, alongside the long-standing men's (ATP 500) event. Chris Pollard, Managing Director, Commercial & Operations, LTA, said, "We are incredibly excited to witness the historic moment of the HSBC Championships at Queen's Club hosting both WTA and ATP 500 events for the very first time. This milestone marks a significant step in the growth and evolution of this prestigious tournament. We are thrilled to collaborate with Infosys, whose support will be instrumental in delivering an enhanced fan experience. Infosys' AI and technology innovations will bring a new level of engagement with real-time insights and interactive moments, creating memorable experiences for our fans and contribute to the continued success of the HSBC Championships." Sumit Virmani, EVP and Chief Marketing Officer, Infosys, said, "Building on our decade-long commitment to transforming tennis, Infosys is thrilled to join forces with the LTA and bring the power of AI and digital innovation to revolutionize the HSBC Championships. By leveraging Infosys Topaz, our enterprise-grade AI-first suite of technologies, we aim to enhance the player and fan experience for this historic tournament at the Queen's Club, London." About the LTA The LTA is the National Governing Body of tennis in Great Britain. We are here to govern and grow tennis, from grassroots participation through to the professional game. Our vision is "Tennis Opened Up" and we want to transform communities through tennis. We work with schools, with volunteers, with coaches and with venues across the whole country. We also represent the interests of over 2,000,000 Members, playing on more than 23,000 courts. The LTA runs and supports a network of 11,500 approved tournaments for players of all ages, the main cornerstones of which are the LTA's premier grass-court events at The Queen's Club, Nottingham and Eastbourne, leading up to The Championships, Wimbledon. For further information about the LTA and tennis in Britain, visit or follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, and LinkedIn. About Infosys Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. Over 300,000 of our people work to amplify human potential and create the next opportunity for people, businesses and communities. We enable clients in more than 56 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer clients, as they navigate their digital transformation powered by cloud and AI. We enable them with an AI-first core, empower the business with agile digital at scale and drive continuous improvement with always-on learning through the transfer of digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem. We are deeply committed to being a well-governed, environmentally sustainable organization where diverse talent thrives in an inclusive workplace. Visit to see how Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY) can help your enterprise navigate your next. Safe Harbor Certain statements in this release concerning our future growth prospects, or our future financial or operating performance, are forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the 'safe harbor' under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties relating to these statements include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties regarding the execution of our business strategy, increased competition for talent, our ability to attract and retain personnel, increase in wages, investments to reskill our employees, our ability to effectively implement a hybrid work model, economic uncertainties and geo-political situations, technological disruptions and innovations such as Generative AI, the complex and evolving regulatory landscape including immigration regulation changes, our ESG vision, our capital allocation policy and expectations concerning our market position, future operations, margins, profitability, liquidity, capital resources, our corporate actions including acquisitions, and cybersecurity matters. Important factors that may cause actual results or outcomes to differ from those implied by the forward-looking statements are discussed in more detail in our US Securities and Exchange Commission filings including our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. These filings are available at Infosys may, from time to time, make additional written and oral forward-looking statements, including statements contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and our reports to shareholders. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company unless it is required by law. Photo: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Infosys Sign in to access your portfolio
