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Black America Web
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Black America Web
Greatest Teams Gregg Popovich Coached During His Coaching Career
Source: The San Antonio Spurs celebrate with the Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophy after the Spurs defeated the Miami Heat 107-84 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to win the NBA Finals Championship, June 15, 2014 in San Antonio,Texas. Front row from left: MVP Kawhi Leonard, Tony Parker, Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Patty Mills. The Spurs won the best of seven series 4-1. (ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images) Gregg Popovich spent nearly 29 years as a head coach in the NBA – all with the San Antonio Spurs. No other head coach has coached one franchise longer than Popovich. The longtime Spurs coach won 1,422 games, an NBA record, leading the Spurs to five NBA Championships during one of the longest periods of sustained success for any pro sports franchise – a true dynasty. He was named the 'NBA Coach of the Year' three times; in 2003, 2012 and 2014. Outside of the NBA, Popovich served as head coach for Team USA's men's basketball team for the 2019 FIBA World Cup and 2020 Olympic Games, where he led the latter team to a gold medal. Popovich will got down as one of the greatest figures in basketball history, remembered for his ability to cultivate a legendary winning culture in San Antonio, and the legendary teams, typically led by the trio of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginóbli, that took the floor night in and night out for 29 years. Here's the greatest teams Popovich coached during his professional coaching career:
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Gregg Popovich, the NBA's all-time wins leader, retires after 29 seasons as coach in San Antonio
FILE - San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, left, and guard Tony Parker, right, of France, talks during practice, Wednesday, June 12, 2013, in San Antonio, ahead of Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File) FILE - Gregg Popovich speaks during his enshrinement at the Basketball Hall of Fame as presenters David Robinson, Tony Parker, Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili, from left, listen Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Springfield, Mass. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File) FILE - United States players put a gold medal on head coach Gregg Popovich during the men's basketball medal ceremony at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File) FILE - San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, center, claps during the basketball team's parade and celebration for their fifth NBA Championship, Wednesday, June 18, 2014, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas, File) FILE - San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, center, claps during the basketball team's parade and celebration for their fifth NBA Championship, Wednesday, June 18, 2014, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas, File) FILE - San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, left, and guard Tony Parker, right, of France, talks during practice, Wednesday, June 12, 2013, in San Antonio, ahead of Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File) FILE - Gregg Popovich speaks during his enshrinement at the Basketball Hall of Fame as presenters David Robinson, Tony Parker, Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili, from left, listen Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Springfield, Mass. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File) FILE - United States players put a gold medal on head coach Gregg Popovich during the men's basketball medal ceremony at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File) FILE - San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, center, claps during the basketball team's parade and celebration for their fifth NBA Championship, Wednesday, June 18, 2014, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas, File) Gregg Popovich stepped down as coach of the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, ending a three-decade run that saw him lead the team to five NBA championships, become the league's all-time wins leader and earn induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. 'While my love and passion for the game remain, I've decided it's time to step away as head coach,' Popovich said. He will remain as team president. ___ AP NBA:
Associated Press
12-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Datavault AI Signs Interoperability License Agreement with Dolby
WiSA Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: WISA), soon to be doing business as Datavault ® AI, today announced a new interoperability license agreement with Dolby. This agreement allows Datavault AI to collaborate directly with system-on-chip (SoC) providers to integrate its patented WiSA E Express multichannel wireless audio software into Android and future Linux-based streaming A/V platforms. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Enhancing Wireless Audio for Consumer Electronics WiSA E Express is a breakthrough solution designed to eliminate bill of material (BOM) costs for SoC platforms, making it a cost-effective option for brands developing audio-deficient TVs, set-top boxes (STBs), projectors, and other consumer electronics. By leveraging standardized Dolby configurations, WiSA E Express significantly reduces integration time from twelve months to just two months, dramatically accelerating time to market for manufacturers. 'WiSA E Express was created to simplify wireless audio and address the long-standing issue of poor sound quality in TVs and STBs,' said Tony Parker, VP of Business Development and Strategy at WiSA Technologies. 'We've solved major industry challenges, including ensuring robust performance over existing Wi-Fi connections, while introducing a lower-cost activation model that meets consumer demand.' Seamless Integration and Consumer Benefits With this interoperability agreement, brands can now license WiSA E Express through a SoC vendor's software development kit (SDK) for seamless customer activation. Consumers using Android-based systems will be able to download WiSA's dedicated app from the Google Play Store, unlocking a range of powerful features, including: Predefined Dolby audio configurations for optimized sound performance Automatic discovery of WiSA-enabled products Step-by-step product registration and setup assistance Access to software updates and future enhancements WiSA's commitment to interoperability ensures that consumers will have access to a broad range of WiSA-compatible speakers, enabling a high-quality, seamless multichannel audio experience across devices. Wireless Audio Market Growth and Opportunity According to Verified Market Reports, the global wireless audio device market was valued at $71.3 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $154.3 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 17.3% 1. This rapid growth is driven by increasing consumer demand for high-quality, cable-free sound solutions across home entertainment, smart devices, and gaming applications. The market expansion is further fueled by the rise of smart TVs, home theater systems, and wireless speaker ecosystems, along with advancements in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-based audio transmission technologies. With WiSA Express, manufacturers can quickly capitalize on this growth by offering consumers a cost-effective, high-performance wireless audio experience. Expanding the Capabilities of Wireless Audio with ADIO ® Technology As part of Datavault AI's Acoustic Science division, WiSA Technologies continues to push the boundaries of wireless audio innovation. In addition to enhancing multichannel sound experiences, WiSA's integration with ADIO ® inaudible tone technology introduces new opportunities for personalization, interactivity, and targeted engagement within the audio ecosystem. ADIO ® 's proprietary technology enables inaudible tones to be embedded within multichannel audio streams, allowing real-time data transmission to connected devices without disrupting the listener's experience. This seamless integration opens the door for targeted advertising, interactive content delivery, and enhanced audience engagement, creating new monetization channels for content providers and brands. For more information about WiSA Technologies and WiSA E Express, visit For more information about the Acoustic Science division, please visit WiSA Technologies (Nasdaq: WISA), soon to be Datavault AI, is leading the way in visualization, valuation, and monetization of assets in the Web 3.0 environment. Leveraging data sciences and acoustic sciences, the cloud-based platform provides comprehensive solutions serving multiple industries, including HPC software licensing for sports & entertainment, events & venues, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, energy and more. The Information Data Exchange ® (IDE) enables Digital Twins, licensing of name, image, and likeness (NIL) by securely attaching physical real-world objects to immutable metadata or blockchain objects, fostering responsible AI with integrity. The company's solutions ensure privacy and credential protection. They are completely customizable and offer AI and Machine Learning (ML) automation, third-party integration, detailed analytics and data, marketing automation and advertising monitoring. The company is headquartered in Beaverton, OR. Learn more about Datavault AI at Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release of WiSA Technologies contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the 'Securities Act'), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements, include, among others, the Company's expectations with respect to the completed asset purchase (the 'Asset Purchase'), including statements regarding the benefits of the Asset Purchase, the implied valuation of the Company, the products offered by the Company and the markets in which it operates, and the Company's projected future results and market opportunities, as well as information with respect to WiSA's future operating results and business strategy. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: (i) risks and uncertainties impacting WiSA's business including, risks related to its current liquidity position and the need to obtain additional financing to support ongoing operations, WiSA's ability to continue as a going concern, WiSA's ability to maintain the listing of its common stock on Nasdaq, WiSA's ability to predict the timing of design wins entering production and the potential future revenue associated with design wins, WiSA's ability to predict its rate of growth, WiSA's ability to predict customer demand for existing and future products and to secure adequate manufacturing capacity, consumer demand conditions affecting WiSA's customers' end markets, WiSA's ability to hire, retain and motivate employees, the effects of competition on WiSA's business, including price competition, technological, regulatory and legal developments, developments in the economy and financial markets, and potential harm caused by software defects, computer viruses and development delays, (ii) , risks related to WiSA's ability to realize some or all of the anticipated benefits from the Asset Purchase, any risks that may adversely affect the business, financial condition and results of operations of WiSA after the completion of the Asset Purchase, including but not limited to cybersecurity risks, the potential for AI design and usage errors, risks related to regulatory compliance and costs, potential harm caused by data privacy breaches, digital business interruption and geopolitical risks, and (iii) other risks as set forth from time to time in WiSA's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The information in this press release is as of the date hereof and the Company undertakes no obligation to update such information unless required to do so by law. The reader is cautioned not to place under reliance on forward looking statements. The Company does not give any assurance that the Company will achieve its expectations. SOURCE: WiSA Technologies, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 02/12/2025 08:47 AM/DISC: 02/12/2025 08:47 AM
