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Cision Canada
06-08-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
TeamLinkt, an AI-Powered All-in-One Sports Management Platform, Announces Strategic Growth Investment from Growth Street Partners
SASKATOON, SK , Aug. 6, 2025 /CNW/ -- TeamLinkt, an all‑in‑one sports management platform designed to simplify registration, scheduling, communication, and website management for leagues, clubs, and associations, today announced a minority growth investment from Growth Street Partners. TeamLinkt will use the investment to accelerate technology development, expand its customer support team, and enhance product buildout to strengthen its position as the industry's most comprehensive and modern sports management solution. TeamLinkt's platform revolutionizes how sports leagues, clubs, and associations manage their operations. The Company's product addresses the specific pain points of sports organizations that previously had to juggle multiple platforms with costly subscription fees. The Company has experienced rapid growth, with customers consistently praising its ease of use and comprehensive feature set. According to customer feedback, organizations have reported saving over hundreds of hours per year using TeamLinkt's integrated tools. "We're thrilled to partner with Growth Street Partners as we enter this exciting phase of growth. The investment supports our mission to make sports management technology more accessible and affordable for leagues and clubs of all sizes. With GSP's support, we'll be able to accelerate our product development and continue delivering the innovative solutions our customers depend on," said Jay Maharaj , Founder and CEO of TeamLinkt. "TeamLinkt delivers more revenue to its customers with less administrative burden than competitive products. We're excited to support Jay and the entire TeamLinkt team as they continue to serve even more sports communities," said Steve Wolfe and Nate Grossman , Co-Founders of Growth Street Partners. Growth Street's investment will enable TeamLinkt to scale its AI-powered capabilities, including Emi, the platform's AI assistant that helps organizations create registration forms, generate schedules, roster teams, automate communications, produce content, such as news and web content, and provide detailed data reporting and analytics. The investment also supports the expansion of digital fundraising, payment automation, and advanced analytics features. In conjunction with the minority growth investment, Growth Street Partners will join TeamLinkt's Board of Directors. TeamLinkt TeamLinkt empowers over 3,000 sports organizations and more than 3 million users worldwide with a comprehensive suite of tools—from player registration and AI‑powered scheduling to team apps, digital game sheets, fundraising features, and integrated website builders. The platform serves teams across youth, rec, and competitive sports and is trusted for its intuitive modern interface, affordable pricing, and reliable 7‑day‑a‑week customer support. For more information, please visit Growth Street Partners Growth Street Partners provides early growth capital to rapidly growing SaaS and technology-enabled services companies addressing underserved markets. The firm partners with founders who have personally lived through the problems their businesses solve. Growth Street Partners has raised two funds and has over $200 million of assets under management. For more information, please visit . SOURCE Growth Street Partners Stephen Wolfe, [email protected]
Daily Record
02-08-2025
- Daily Record
easyJet charges passenger '£96 extra' at airport and her journey 'gets worse'
An easyJet passenger has shared her "unfair" experience after travelling to Paris, and claimed to have been charged a hefty fee before her journey took a turn for the worst It's widely known that navigating through an airport can be incredibly stressful, and matters become even more chaotic when complications arise. One woman, who recently travelled with easyJet, alleged she endured a particularly dreadful journey after being hit with a substantial charge and watching things rapidly deteriorate from bad to worse. Emi, who goes by on TikTok, recently shared details about her trip when journeying from London Luton Airport to Paris, and the ordeal left her completely disappointed. She reported being "unfairly" billed and had a "poor experience" during her flight, which made her Paris getaway rather miserable. In the footage, she alleges easyJet charged her £96.00 for carrying a rucksack that "met cabin policy", and which she believes comfortably fitted beneath the seat. She stated the charge was imposed at the "last minute", and she considered the decision "unfair" - though travellers are advised to verify baggage regulations before departure. To compound matters, she also alleged the aircraft was filthy, and she encountered delays as well. She wrote: "The experience only got worse on board. The airplane was dirty, with poor hygiene and cleanliness conditions. "The flight was delayed without clear updates." In the footage, Emi mentioned the journey occurred on July 24, and she displayed her receipt as well as showing what the aircraft looked like. There were crumbs and discarded rubbish on the floor beside her seats, and she wasn't particularly impressed. The clip has racked up dozens of views since being posted online, with viewers rushing to share their own experiences and opinions. One person revealed: "This happened to me. I complained to easyJet and they gave me the amount in a voucher." Another chimed in with: "I had the same thing at Luton." A third responded: "I've used the same backpack for the last three to four years with different airlines." Meanwhile, a fourth also remarked: "Follow the rules, no charges - simple." However, some viewers leapt to the airline's defence, offering a different viewpoint. One person pointed out: "Please bear in mind the staff have six to eight minutes to clean the plane and, if they are late, it's 90% of the time not their fault. "It can be if the plane in front of them was late taking off or landing - it delays others." Another supporter added: "Blame the set of passengers for leaving the mess, not the crew. If they were to tidy it, the flight would be delayed and they would get bother from the airline for being late and the passengers too." Emi failed to display her bag in the footage, meaning viewers couldn't judge exactly how large it was. She simply revealed the receipt handed to her by staff following payment of the charge. easyJet was unable to provide comment on the particular incident, however the carrier did issue a response regarding its baggage policy. A spokesperson stated: "easyJet's bag policy is well understood and all customers can bring one small under seat bag for free. "We provide clear information on bag allowances including dimensions clear when booking, via email before travel and on our boarding passes and our ground handlers check bags to ensure they will fit in the cabin, and in fairness to customers who have paid to bring additional bags."
Daily Mirror
02-08-2025
- Daily Mirror
easyJet passenger slapped with £96 bill at airport and journey gets 'even worse'
A woman has claimed she was "unfairly" charged by easyJet when she was travelling from London Luton Airport to Paris - and she said the experience only got worse Travelling to the airport can be a stressful experience, and it can be even worse when things go wrong. This is exactly what appeared to happen to one woman when her easyJet flight wasn't what she expected for more than one reason. Emi, who shares her life on TikTok under the username recounted her less-than-pleasant experience travelling from London Luton Airport to Paris. She felt "unfairly" overcharged and described her flight as a "poor experience", which cast a shadow over her Parisian getaway. In her video, Emi alleges that easyJet hit her with a £96.00 fee for a backpack she believed complied with the cabin policy and should have fit under the seat. She branded the last-minute charge as "unfair", despite airlines' usual reminders to passengers to verify baggage rules before flying. But the troubles didn't stop there, as she also claimed the aircraft was dirty, adding to her travel woes. Her post included the caption: "The experience only got worse on board. The airplane was dirty, with poor hygiene and cleanliness conditions. "The flight was delayed without clear updates." Emi documented the journey, which took place on July 24, showing both the bill and the state of the plane. Visuals of crumbs and rubbish strewn around her seating area did little to improve her impression of the airline. The video has racked up a fair number of views since being posted, sparking a flurry of comments from viewers sharing their diverse opinions and experiences. One viewer recounted: "This happened to me. I complained to easyJet and they gave me the amount in a voucher." Another chimed in with a similar experience, adding: "I had the same thing at Luton." A third shared their luggage strategy: "I've used the same backpack for the last three to four years with different airlines." Meanwhile, another commenter offered straightforward advice: "Follow the rules, no charges - simple." Some commenters came to the airline's defence, offering an alternative viewpoint. One person pointed out: "Please bear in mind the staff have six to eight minutes to clean the plane and, if they are late, it's 90% of the time not their fault. "It can be if the plane in front of them was late taking off or landing - it delays others." Another person wrote: "Blame the set of passengers for leaving the mess, not the crew. If they were to tidy it, the flight would be delayed and they would get bother from the airline for being late and the passengers too." In the video, Emi didn't showcase her bag, leaving viewers unable to judge its size; she only displayed the receipt given to her by staff upon paying the fee. easyJet has not commented on this particular case, but the airline did issue a statement regarding its baggage policy. It read: "easyJet's bag policy is well understood and all customers can bring one small under seat bag for free. "We provide clear information on bag allowances including dimensions clear when booking, via email before travel and on our boarding passes and our ground handlers check bags to ensure they will fit in the cabin, and in fairness to customers who have paid to bring additional bags."
Japan Forward
18-07-2025
- Japan Forward
Unlicensed Kurdish Teen Sentenced Over Fatal Hit-and-Run
このページを 日本語 で読む On July 17, the Saitama District Court sentenced a 19-year-old man from Turkey to five years in prison for a fatal hit-and-run. Prosecutors had sought a seven-year term. Living in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, the man was driving without a license when he struck a moped in September 2023, killing one teen and seriously injuring another. He fled the scene after the crash. The defendant was found guilty of unlicensed, negligent driving causing death and injury, as well as fleeing the scene in violation of the Road Traffic Act. Presiding Judge Kenichi Emi remarked, "The reckless driving led to a grave outcome." According to the court ruling, the incident occurred around 11:35 PM on September 23, 2023, at an intersection on a city road in Maekawa, Kawaguchi. The defendant hit a moped carrying two teenage boys and fled without stopping. Both victims were Japanese residents of Kawaguchi. The 17-year-old, a construction worker who was driving the moped, died in the early hours of the following day. Meanwhile, the 16-year-old passenger, a high school student, suffered a severe head injury and has remained unconscious for nearly 10 months. The court heard that the defendant had borrowed the car from a relative. He had been driving around with two friends for about an hour before the accident. As he approached the intersection, he saw the traffic light turn yellow and accelerated to beat the signal. When the light turned red — approximately 35.5 meters before the stop line — he was traveling at about 95 km/h, more than three times the legal limit of 30 km/h. He entered the intersection at that speed, resulting in the collision. The moped had also entered the intersection on a red light. However, Judge Emi noted, "Even taking that into account, it would have been difficult for the victims to anticipate a vehicle entering the intersection at around 95 km/h. The accident was not simply a result of carelessness, but of the defendant's reckless driving." Saitama District Court in Takasago, Urawa Ward, Saitama City. The judge added, "Despite hitting the two victims and sending them flying, the defendant did not slow down and fled the scene. He even asked a relative to claim they had been the one driving. No compensation through voluntary insurance is expected, and the defendant has made no apology to the victims' families. It is understandable that the families are calling for severe punishment. The defendant bears significant criminal responsibility." The defendant appeared in court wearing a black polo shirt and black pants. He was thin, with a blue tattoo on his left arm. Assisted by a Turkish interpreter, he kept his head down throughout the sentencing and bowed at the end. Both the victims' and the defendant's families were present in the courtroom. During the previous hearing, the defense claimed in its closing statement that the defendant fled the scene because "as a Kurd, he feared being deported to Turkey and persecuted if caught." Author: The Sankei Shimbun このページを 日本語 で読む
Newsweek
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Mom Learns a Powerful Lesson from Toddler After Hearing About Friend
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A mother was taught an unexpected lesson by her three-year-old's description of her best friend. Katy-Robin Garton, 46, was riding her bike with Emi on the back in a carrier when Emi requested a playdate with her friend Frankie. She goes on to speak highly of Frankie and explain why she is such a great friend – her kind words hit home for Garton and 7.3 million viewers who watched the viral Instagram video (@katyrobinbird). Garton, a filmmaker who lives in Montana, told Newsweek: "Emi reminded me, so simply and yet with such depth, that what matters most about healthy relationships is how they build us up with love when we're down, celebrate with us when we feel joy, and help us feel love in our hearts just by being who they are. And we do the same in return." According to a 2023 Pew Research Center survey of 5,057 U.S. adults, 53 percent report having one to four close friends, 38 percent have five or more, and 8 percent have none. Among those with at least one close friend, 72 percent are highly satisfied with their friendships, with satisfaction higher among those 50 and older (77% vs. 67% for younger adults). A screenshot of Emi wearing a helmet and her mom riding the bike. A screenshot of Emi wearing a helmet and her mom riding the bike. Instagram/@katyrobinbird During the video, Emi states Frankie is "so funny" and that she is her go-to friend when she is feeling down. She says: "When I am super scared, I just run over to Frankie and I'm still crying. And she laughs, then I laugh and then we get better, and better and better." Her "epiphany," as noted in the on-screen text, concludes with: "she is my best friend in the whole world." "My heart was doing the 'squeezy squeeze' the whole time I listened to my daughter share about her friendship with Frankie," Garton said. "I was in awe of her insight, but I also felt a deep appreciation." "It struck me immediately how insightful and poignant her words were, and how deeply they apply not just to children, but to adults too. Maybe especially adults, because I think we lose touch with that truth over time. "Kids have a way of reminding us of the most important things in life, don't they? "I knew I wasn't the only one who needed to hear this. "I had a feeling it would resonate with others, but what I didn't expect was how many people would tag their besties, thanking them, connecting with them, honoring them. "It's been so special to witness. Conversations like this happen often between my daughter and me, and still... she never ceases to amaze me." It isn't just Garton who is impressed, but the internet too – so far, the clip has over 604,000 likes and more than 3,500 comments at the time of writing. "She communicates her thoughts and emotions so well," praised one user, and another wrote: "Sent this to my [best friend forever] because your 3 year old quite literally summed up how this 43 year old woman feels." "We can only hope our friends talk about us when we're not there like she talks about Frankie," said a third commenter. If you have a family dilemma, let us know via life@ We can ask experts for advice, and your story could be featured on Newsweek.
