Bryson DeChambeau’s resurgence in golf is powered by advanced technology, particularly the swing analysis app, Sportsbox AI. After a struggling stint post-LIV Golf debut, he faced a decline in rankings and performance. Rather than accepting mediocrity, DeChambeau teamed up with coach Dana Dahlquist to optimize his swing using Sportsbox, which provides in-depth data analytics. This collaboration has significantly improved his driving accuracy and consistency, positioning him to compete for his third major title.

By the Numbers

• DeChambeau dropped out of the top 100 in both OWGR and Data Golf rankings after his first LIV season.
• Utilizing Sportsbox AI has allowed DeChambeau to gain elite driving capability, as noted by his performance around major tournaments.

Yes, But

While DeChambeau’s reliance on technology is notable, some critics argue that over-dependence on data analytics can detract from instinctive play, potentially affecting a golfer’s adaptability amid varying course conditions.

State of Play

• DeChambeau is preparing for an upcoming tournament, aiming for a potential third major title.
• Severe weather conditions at the Quail Hollow course have influenced expectations, favoring long hitters like DeChambeau.

What’s Next

If DeChambeau continues to utilize data effectively, he could leverage this technology for consistent performance in future tournaments, potentially securing more victories and solidifying his comeback narrative.

Bottom Line

DeChambeau’s embrace of technology with Sportsbox AI underlines a significant shift in professional golf, emphasizing how data analytics can enhance performance and potentially change outcomes for players willing to adapt.

IBN Technologies LLC, an outsourcing specialist with 25 years of experience, serves clients across the United States, United Kingdom, Middle East, and India. Renowned for its expertise in RPA, Intelligent process automation includes AP Automation services like P2P, Q2C, and Record-to-Report. IBN Technologies provides solutions compliant with ISO 9001:2015, 27001:2022, CMMI-5, and GDPR standards. The company has established itself as a leading provider of IT, KPO, and BPO outsourcing services in finance and accounting, including CPAs, hedge funds, alternative investments, banking, travel, human resources, and retail industries. It offers customized solutions that drive efficiency and growth.

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• CEO He Xiaopeng: “P7 is more than a car – it is XPENG’s answer for the AI era in form and function”.
• Chief Designer Rafik Ferrag: “The original P7 was a milestone for XPENG and a turning point in China’s EV landscape. With this new generation, we set out to design a pure electric sports sedan that could amaze at every angle”.

GUANGZHOU, China, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XPENG, the global high-tech and AI-driven smart electric vehicle company, has stunned the automotive world with the release of the first official images of its next-generation XPENG P7 – a bold and emotionally charged evolution of XPENG’s definitive electric sports sedan.

Published by Lead Exterior Designer Rafik Ferrag, the All New XPENG P7 – previously known under its codename E29 – breaks cover in a series of striking images and a dynamic video, released via Ferrag’s social media. The French designer, known for shaping the iconic first-generation P7 in 2018, leads the creative vision behind this latest iteration, which embodies a powerful blend of art, athleticism, and cutting-edge technology.

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A Milestone for XPENG

“I’m very excited that the first official pictures and video are now visible to everyone,” said Ferrag. “The original P7 was a milestone for XPENG and a turning point in China’s EV landscape. With this new generation, we set out to design a pure electric sports sedan that could amaze at every angle. This car is our dream—refined through countless iterations. In my eyes, the all-new XPENG P7 is a work of art, shaped with emotion and purpose.”

Launched in 2020, XPENG P7 was awarded as Car of the Year 2021 in Xuanyuan Awards, China’s top badge of auto quality and innovation, and has received a 5-star rating in both C-NCAP and Euro NCAP safety tests.

Bold, emotional, athletic and more than a car

The All New XPENG P7 is a bold, emotional, and athletic 5-seater sports sedan that raises the bar in both aesthetics and performance. Sculpted to reflect Ferrag’s evolving design philosophy, it builds on the visual identity that helped XPENG become a design and technology pioneer in the global EV race.

Developed over five years by XPENG’s obsessive research and development team, the next-generation P7 is more than a car – it is XPENG’s answer for the AI era in form and function. CEO He Xiaopeng describes it as a major upgrade for the brand’s next technological leap: one that blends AI-powered luxury, cutting-edge XPENG Turing Smart Driving, and an immersive smart cockpit into a sleek and futuristic form.

Leading the charge

Since its debut in 2019, the original XPENG P7 has served as a benchmark in Chinese EV design, symbolizing the company’s dedication to technology-driven growth. Its successor continues that legacy – leading the charge into a new generation powered by AI, innovation, and ambition.

“The first P7 wasn’t just a car – it became part of my soul,” reflected Ferrag. “This time, I led a larger team to overcome even bigger challenges. The future isn’t conceptual anymore – we’ve built it.”

XPENG’s rise on the global stage continues. The company has rapidly expanded across Asia, Australia and Europe with operations in more than 30 countries and regions, reflecting XPENG’s mission to become a global force in intelligent mobility.

More details of the All-new XPENG P7 will be revealed later.

About XPENG

Founded in 2014, XPENG is a leading Chinese AI-driven mobility company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets Smart EVs for a new generation of tech-savvy consumers. With in-house R&D of core systems—including autonomous driving, intelligent cockpit software, powertrain, and electrical/electronic architecture—XPENG is redefining the future of transportation through innovation. Headquartered in Guangzhou, the company also operates offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, and Amsterdam, with production facilities in Zhaoqing and Guangzhou.

XPENG is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: XPEV) and the Hong Kong Exchange (HKEX: 9868).

For more information, visit: https://www.xpeng.com

Contacts:

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Email: pr@xiaopeng.com

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HOOVER, Ala., May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, in partnership with The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC), the nation’s leading provider of sports and recreation venue management, today announced a special Youth Clinic to be held Monday, May 19, at the Hoover Met Complex in Hoover, Alabama.

The clinic will welcome nearly 500 students from Birmingham City Schools and Hoover City Schools for a morning of instruction, games and inspiration led by five former Major League Baseball players: 13-year veteran Wes Helms, World Series champion Brett Myers, three-time All-Star reliever Tom “Flash” Gordon, All-Star slugger Ryan Klesko and seven-year veteran Jason Phillips. Media is welcome to attend the clinic from 10 am – noon and speak with the guest coaches. The Hoover Met Complex is located at 5508 Stadium Trace Pkwy, Hoover, AL, 35244.

The event will run from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the day before the start of the 2025 SEC Baseball Tournament and will feature on-field stations with athletic games, skills training and competitive challenges. Activities will be led by Jered Goodwin, vice president of scouting operations at Perfect Game, ensuring a dynamic and developmental experience for every child involved.

Each participant will receive a Rawlings baseball glove, a Perfect Game baseball, a clinic T-shirt, and one ticket valid for any session of the SEC Baseball Tournament. Lunch will also be provided.

“We’re thrilled to bring together MLB veterans, talented youth and our scouting team for a day that celebrates the game of baseball and gives back to the local community,” said Goodwin. “This is about more than just baseball — it’s about creating lasting memories and inspiring the next generation of athletes.”

“At SFC, our mission is to create places where sports change lives, and this clinic is a perfect example of that,” said Shannon Ealy, SFC’s General Manager of the Hoover Met Complex. “We’re proud to partner with Perfect Game to offer local students a meaningful experience alongside baseball legends and community leaders.”

This event underscores the shared commitment of Perfect Game and SFC to expanding access to the sport and delivering high-impact opportunities for young athletes. The clinic is at full capacity and closed to the public.

The Hoover Met Complex is a premier multi-sport venue and longtime home to elite baseball events, including Perfect Game tournaments. It will once again host the SEC Baseball Tournament, which begins Tuesday, May 20. The tournament has been held at Hoover Met annually since 1998, excluding 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Attendance records were broken in each of the past two years, with more than 180,000 fans attending in 2024.

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For more information on Perfect Game, visit www.perfectgame.org. To learn more about the Hoover Met Complex, visit www.hoovermetcomplex.com.

Media contact:
Greg Casterioto / Gcasterioto@perfectgame.org / (267) 246-5709

About Perfect Game

Perfect Game is the world’s largest elite youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, producing over 9,800+ events, hundreds of thousands of games, and showcases each year across the country. Perfect Game is dedicated to giving amateur players exposure to take their game to the next level, whether that be in college or in the professional ranks. At Perfect Game events, players perform with top-level competition in front of college recruiters and professional scouts from all over the country. Because of this, these events prove to be invaluable to college coaches as well as Major League Baseball, as they can scout a large population of talented ballplayers in one location. To date, more than 2,240 players that have played in a Perfect Game event have also played in Major League Baseball. Since 2003, 15,134 Perfect Game alumni have been selected in the MLB First-Year Amateur Player Draft. In the 2023 Draft, for example, 95 percent of all players selected had played in Perfect Game events, and every player selected on the Draft’s first day had previously attended Perfect Game events.

About The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC)

The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) are the Nation’s leading resources for the management and development of sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. As a turn-key solution for community leaders and developers alike, SFC services span the gamut of sports and recreation needs from sports tourism & recreation master planning, program planning, and feasibility through professional facility management services. Our 60+ managed venues and 2,500+ team members, represented by the SF Network, welcome more than 25 million guest visits and produce over $500 million in economic impact each year. To learn more, please visit SportsFacilities.com and theSFnetwork.com.

About the Hoover Met Complex (HMC)

The Hoover Metropolitan Complex (HMC) is a world-class, multi-sport and event complex located in Hoover, Alabama. The HMC includes the Hoover Met Stadium, the state-of-the-art Finley Center with Hoover Heights Climbing Center, an RV Park, outdoor baseball/softball fields, multipurpose fields, the HMC Tennis Center, and all- inclusive Explore Playground and Splash Pad. The Hoover Met Stadium has served as the home of the SEC Baseball Tournament since 1998. The Hoover Metropolitan Complex is owned by the City of Hoover, Alabama. HMC is a member of the SFNetwork the nation’s largest and fastest growing network of sports facilities and is operated by the industry-leader in outsourced operations, Sports Facilities Companies.

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In a significant move for the sports and travel sectors, Booking.com has forged a multiyear partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), officially designating the company as the Official Online Travel Partner for both leagues.

This partnership will take effect at the start of the 2025 WNBA season and will extend into the NBA’s 2025-26 season starting in October.

Booking.com will enjoy high visibility across the leagues’ various platforms, including social media, digital touchpoints, and live broadcasts, complemented by prominent advertising placements on courts during regular and postseason games.

Commenting on the intent behind this alliance, managing director Booking.com for US, Ben Harrell, said: “Our mission at Booking.com is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world – and that includes bringing fans closer to the sports they love.”

He emphasised that this partnership aims to facilitate engaging experiences for basketball fans, assisting them in securing ideal accommodations whether they are travelling for games or enjoying leisure trips.

Head of commercial development and media at the NBA, Julie Morris, added: “We look forward to collaborating with Booking.com, one of the world’s leading digital travel companies, as we help bring NBA fans around the world closer to their favourite players and teams.”

The partnership marks a milestone for Booking.com as it aligns with the WNBA, representing the company’s inaugural collaboration with a U.S. women’s sports league, signalling a deeper commitment to advancing women’s sport.

Over the term of the partnership, Booking.com will work closely with both leagues to create integrated marketing initiatives aimed at optimising the travel experiences for fans inspired by basketball.

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Lindsay Junk’s leadership drives innovation and growth, empowering communities with efficient, science-backed fitness solutions.

NEWPORT BEACH, CA / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2025 / BODY20, the nation’s fastest-growing electro-muscle stimulation (EMS) fitness franchise, is revolutionizing workouts by delivering full-body results in just 20 minutes. With over 60 studios nationwide and rapid expansion underway, BODY20’s unique approach to fitness is redefining how Americans train.

“We’re not just offering another workout – we’re offering a complete rethinking of how people can train smarter, safer and more efficiently,” said BODY20’s new CEO, Lindsay Junk. “BODY20 provides a versatile fitness solution that meets the needs of diverse populations – from older adults with limited mobility or injuries to elite athletes aiming to intensify and maximize their workouts. Additionally, for the growing group of GLP-1 users experiencing rapid fat and muscle loss, BODY20 offers an efficient way to rebuild muscle and regain strength.”

BODY20’s innovative FDA-cleared EMS suit delivers over 150 times more muscle contractions than traditional workouts, offering full-body strength training, fat burning and core stabilization in just 20 minutes. Unlike conventional weight training, EMS activates muscles without the strenuous effort or pain often associated with heavy lifting, making it an ideal choice for both younger, more athletic members looking to enhance performance and older adults who need a low-impact workout. Certified BODY20 coaches personalize each session to ensure safe, effective results for every fitness level.

BODY20 is on track to become a dominant force in the fitness industry. Strategic partnerships, low investment due to compact studio space requirements and top-to-bottom support make BODY20 a compelling opportunity for entrepreneurs. Additionally, the high revenue per member driven by personalized 1-on-1 training sessions positions BODY20 as an attractive investment within the wellness and fitness space.

BODY20 continues to redefine fitness by making powerful, science-backed workouts accessible to everyone. As the brand expands across the country, more communities will have the opportunity to experience the benefits of efficient, personalized training. Whether aiming to build strength, improve endurance or stay active with minimal time commitment, BODY20’s innovative approach empowers individuals to achieve their fitness goals more effectively.

To learn more about BODY20 and explore franchise opportunities, visit BODY20.com and visit them on social media https://www.facebook.com/body20 and https://www.instagram.com/body20.

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