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‘Everyone’s attention is on this:’ Mason unveils plan to keep W&S Open in Greater Cincinnati

Presentations from the City of Mason and Beemok Capital are embedded at the end of this story. WARREN COUNTY, Ohio (WXIX) – Mason City Council on Monday unanimously approved a financing package to fund improvements to the Lindner Family Tennis Center with the aim of keeping the Western & Southern Open from moving out of …

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Women’s tennis pays £25m every year to keep prize money equal with men

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Tennis has long trumpeted the fact that its biggest events pay equal prize money to male and female performers. Yet this impression of equality is being maintained only via a secret subsidy of almost £25 million from the Women’s Tennis Association. The hidden investment is propping up female prize money at the four biggest combined events …

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