Austin, TX
Illinois faces tall task in matchup with No. 1 Texas and towering forwards Jones and Oldacre – IPM Newsroom
AUSTIN, Texas — Illinois earned its first NCAA Tournament win in 25 years with a huge dose of muscle and finesse from rugged senior forward Kendall Bostic.
A matchup Monday with No. 1 Texas and its frontcourt rotation of 6-foot-4 Taylor Jones and 6-6 Kyla Oldacre is a much taller and even more physical challenge. The winner advances to the Sweet 16.
“I expect to be very sore and very tired afterward,” Bostic said Sunday.
She also is used to that, coming from the Big Ten Conference, where she routinely posts up against bigger opponents who bang around under the boards. She is far from intimidated by Texas.
“I’m undersized in the Big Ten, which is full of big players,” said Bostic, who is 6-1. “It’s not something I’ve not seen before.”
Bostic averaged nearly 16 points and 11 rebounds during the season. She had 12 points and 17 rebounds in the Illini’s 66-57 first-round win over Creighton.
But few opponents have a one-two power punch rotation like Texas has in Jones and Oldacre. Jones scored 19 points and Oldacre had 15 points and 15 rebounds in the Longhorns’ 105-61 first-round victory over William & Mary.
Jones starts, and both players average about 20 minutes per game.
“Taylor initiates it and I’m the cleanup finisher type,” Oldacre said.
“We both do a good job and can run in transition,” Jones said. “That’s hard to guard. And if you have post players like us who are pretty physical, you can wear someone out … You’re playing the long game. Make them tired and by the fourth quarter you’ve got them where you want them.”
Yet Texas is wary of Bostic’s versatility as a shooter. She has made 13 3-pointers on the season.
“You can see how strong the kid is,” Texas coach Vic Schaefer said. “(But) she’s not only a power player, she can pick and pop.”
Keeping Jones and Oldacre off balance may be key for Bostic just being able to weather 40 minutes of physical play. She played 35 minutes against Creighton and has played the entire game nine times this season.
“I’ll have to manage my load a little bit. I do get more tired banging around with bigger bigs than running up and down the court,” Bostic said.
The winner advances to the Sweet 16 in Birmingham, Alabama, against the winner of Sunday night’s matchup between No. 4 Ohio State and No. 5 Tennessee.
Texas (32-3) has been to the Elite Eight in three of the past four years but failed to get out of its home gym in 2023 when the Longhorns lost in the second round as a No. 4 seed.
Depth issues
Illinois (22-9) used only six players against Creighton. Guard Genesis Bryant played all 40 minutes. Guard Jasmine Brown-Hager was the only player off the bench and logged 28 minutes. Texas, meanwhile, got 35 points from its bench in its first-round victory.
“Certainly our depth I’m hoping will play a factor,” Schaefer said. “We do have some, so we need to make sure that we use it. But our depth has to play well.”
Long range
Illinois led the Big Ten in 3-point shooting defense and the Illini shut down Creighton shooters. Texas won’t be bothered much by that because the Longhorns rarely even think about the 3-point line. Texas averages only three 3-pointers per game and didn’t make one until the third quarter against William & Mary.
Tough losses but tested
Illinois has the difficult task of playing a No. 1 seed on its home court. The Illini already have been tested in that area. A late-season road trip to Los Angeles included back-to-back losses to UCLA and USC, two of the other No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament.
Illinois coach Shauna Green said her team is ready for the road-game environment.
“We had opportunities in those games,” Green said. “I think we can learn a lot from that. Texas is going to be similar in terms of physical (play), length, athleticism, so I think that’s a real good prep for us.”
Austin, TX
Musk says Tesla’s robotaxi service to ‘tentatively’ launch in Austin on June 22 – WTOP News
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Elon Musk says Tesla is “tentatively” set to begin providing robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, on…
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Elon Musk says Tesla is “tentatively” set to begin providing robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, on June 22.
In a post on his X social media platform, Musk said the date could change because Tesla is “being super paranoid about safety.”
Investors, Wall Street analysts and Tesla enthusiasts have been anticipating the rollout of the driverless cabs since Musk said earlier this year that the service would launch in Austin sometime in June.
Last month, Musk told CNBC that the taxis will be remotely monitored at first and “geofenced” to certain areas of the city deemed the safest to navigate. He said he expected to initially run 10 or so taxis, increase that number rapidly and start offering the service in Los Angeles, San Antonio, San Francisco and other cities.
Musk has been promising fully autonomous, self-driving vehicles “next year” for a decade, but the pressure is on now as Tesla actually begins to operate a self-driving taxi service. Sales of Tesla’s electric vehicles have sagged due to increased competition, the retooling of its most popular car, the Model Y, and the fallout from Musk’s turn to politics.
The Austin rollout also comes after Musk had a public blowup with President Donald Trump over the administration’s tax bill. Some analysts have expressed concern that Trump could retaliate by encouraging federal safety regulators to to step in at any sign of trouble for the robotaxis.
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First Impression Ironworks Expands Reach into Austin, Texas with Luxury Line of Iron Entry Doors & Iron Security Doors
For 30 years, First Impression Ironworks has set the standard for superior, 100% USA-made steel products. Since 1995, the company has installed over 300,000 Iron Doors and Gates nationwide, earning a reputation for durability, beauty, and outstanding customer care for both homeowners and builders alike.
Award-Winning Service and Unmatched Reputation
With a dedicated team of over 200 skilled employees and more than 100,000 square feet of showroom and production space—including its newest Iron Doors showroom in Austin, Texas—First Impression Ironworks is recognized for its outstanding service and ethical business practices. The company has maintained an A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau since 2002, is the recipient of the 2024 BBB Torch Award for Ethics, has received numerous Best of the Desert Community Choice Awards and has achieved the Best of Houzz Customer Service Award.
Premium Iron Products For The Home Now Available in Austin
Austin homeowners will now have access to First Impression Ironworks’ signature Iron Entry Doors and Iron Security Screen Doors Collections.
“First class quality, first class value, and first-class care is our commitment to every customer, every custom iron product, and every home,” explains Mark Baraghimian, Chief Executive Officer. “We are thrilled to extend this commitment to Homeowners in Austin as we celebrate 30 years of service.”
About First Impression Ironworks
Founded in 1995, First Impression Ironworks is the nation’s leading designer, manufacturer, and installer of custom iron security doors, iron entry doors, iron and wood gates, and more. The company averages more than 12,000 in-home design consultations annually and is committed to providing exceptional value and craftsmanship to every customer.
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Willowbrook, IL – Custom golf club fitter Club Champion announces the opening of its new fitting studio, located inside of Golfinity, 12332 N FM 620, Building B, Austin, TX. The new studio is open and accepting fitting appointments. This new studio concept represents Club Champion’s 12th location in the state of Texas.
The new studio features one indoor hitting bay with a Trackman launch monitor for analyzing performance, a SAM PuttLab system to find the perfect putter, and a build shop for repairing and assembling golf clubs by hand. The studio will feature brands like TaylorMade, PING, Titleist, Cobra, Fujikura, Golf Pride, and many more.
Golfinity has redefined the indoor golf experience. As one of the largest indoor golf performance clubs in the country, Golfinity offers state of the art technology, professional instruction, leagues, events, youth programming, and a vibrant community atmosphere. The integration with Club Champion allows Golfinity to expand its performance offering and deliver an even more holistic golf improvement journey. This single-bay concept within an existing golf business is a newer concept for Club Champion, and Golfinity Austin will be a test market.
Golfinity has redefined the indoor golf experience. As one of the largest indoor golf performance clubs in the country, Golfinity offers state of the art technology, professional instruction, leagues, events, youth programming, and a vibrant community atmosphere. The integration with Club Champion allows Golfinity to expand its performance offering and deliver an even more holistic golf improvement journey. This single-bay concept within an existing golf business is a newer concept for Club Champion, and Golfinity Austin will be a test market.
“We’re looking forward to partnering with Golfinity and helping golfers in the Austin area play their best golf,” said Nick Sherburne, founder of Club Champion. “Texas is a great market for us, and we’re excited to make our Tour-level fitting services even more accessible to those avid golfers.”
Ranked by Golf Digest as one of the 100 Best Club Fitters twelve years running, Club Champion has a unique coupling system used to combine any head and shaft together, so golfers hit the precise combination to be custom built for them. They are the only fitter in the country to offer 65,000 interchangeable head and shaft combinations at all locations.
“Partnering with Club Champion is a natural fit,” said Aaron Bergman, founder and CEO of Golfinity. “Our mission is to help every golfer unlock their potential, and now with Club
Champion’s Tour-level fitting services on-site, we’re able to give our members an even more complete path to better performance.”
For a limited time, the new studio will celebrate their grand opening by offering full bag fittings for $100 or any other fitting type for $50 with an applicable club purchase. The studio is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. More information can be found at clubchampion.com or by calling (737) 637-8093.
About Club Champion
Club Champion is the globe’s most prominent name in custom club fitting and building services. Established in 2010, there are now more than 140 Club Champion locations internationally, including studios in Canada, the UK, and Australia. Each US studio offers golfers access to over 65 brands and more than 65,000 hittable head and shaft combinations. Club Champion has solidified their position at the top of the industry through comprehensive Tour-level fittings, unrivaled club building, and the use of top-tier technology, including their proprietary A.I.-based “Fitter Co-Pilot”. The company is headquartered in Willowbrook, IL and boasts more than 400 employees, including hundreds of the most highly trained Master Fitters in the world. For more information about Club Champion, visit clubchampion.com.
About Golfinity
Golfinity is an indoor golf performance club dedicated to helping golfers of all ages and skill levels learn, practice, and improve. With over 20,000 square feet of state-of-the-art facilities, including immersive simulators, instructional technology, professional coaching, and community-driven programming, Golfinity creates a personalized and inspiring environment for golf development. Named Development of the Year by Golf Inc. Magazine in 2023, Golfinity is transforming how the game is taught, experienced, and enjoyed. Learn more at golfinity.com.
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