(From left) Phil Keoghan, Jason George and Wayne Brady competed in the 2nd Annual Emmys Pickleball Slam at the Calabasas Pickleball Club on Sunday, May 17, 2026. (Photo by Jordan Strauss\/Invision for the Television Academy\/AP Images) <\/p>\n
Jason George and Phil Keoghan Led All-Star Teams With Paddle Power to Benefit Nonprofit\u2019s Education Programs<\/b><\/p>\n
LOS ANGELES, May 18, 2026<\/b>–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–The Television Academy Foundation today announced it held its second annual Emmys Pickleball Slam fundraiser on Sunday, May 17, at the Calabasas Pickleball Club in Calabasas, California.<\/p>\n Jason George <\/b>(Grey\u2019s Anatomy<\/i>) and Phil Keoghan<\/b> (The Amazing Race<\/i>) cohosted the charity event where television stars, entertainment industry leaders and pickleball enthusiasts came out for the doubles tournament. Celebrity participants included Wayne Brady <\/b>(Let\u2019s Make a Deal)<\/i>, Jonathan<\/b> Mangum <\/b>(Let\u2019s Make a Deal)<\/i>, Mike Merrill<\/b> (The Black Hamptons; Where There\u2019s Smoke<\/i>), Jessie<\/b> Prez <\/b>(George & Mandy\u2019s First Marriage<\/i>) and celebrity chef Jet Tila<\/b>.<\/p>\n The full-day event included red carpet arrivals, a doubles tournament, live auctions and an awards presentation for the winning teams in three categories:<\/p>\n 1st<\/sup> Place Beginner Champions Team: Emily Ma and Jesus Ma<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1st<\/sup> Place Intermediate Champions Team: David Hutkin and Dean Hutkin<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1st<\/sup> Place Advanced Champions Team: Brodie Smith and Sky Smith<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n “Our sincerest appreciation to all the celebrities, sponsors and players who came together for this event in support of the Foundation,” said Tina Perry, chair of the Television Academy Foundation. “Their generosity is vital to advancing our renowned educational initiatives, which provide aspiring storytellers with the access, skills and opportunities needed to succeed in our industry. Together, they have helped ensure that the pathway into television remains vibrant, inclusive and within reach for all.”<\/p>\n Sponsors for the 2026 Emmys Pickleball Slam included 101 Studios; CRBN; Dooney & Bourke; Decoy\/Duckhorn Vineyards; Evoke, A Division of MAI; FIJI Water; JOOLA; Kaylin + Kaylin Pickles; LMNT, Zero Sugar Hydration; NBCUniversal; Nike; Pizza Girl; RTP; The Murray\/Reese Foundation; Trelle and tr\u00fc fr\u00fc.<\/p>\n About the Television Academy Foundation<\/b><\/p>\n The Television Academy Foundation is dedicated to inspiring tomorrow\u2019s Emmy winners today by discovering and championing future television leaders. Through its celebrated nationwide programs \u2014 including its Internship Program<\/b><\/a> and College Television Awards<\/b><\/a> \u2014 the Foundation opens doors for emerging talent, empowering them to launch careers in television. The Foundation also produces The Interviews: An Oral History of Television<\/b><\/a>, an extraordinary archive that preserves the stories of the industry\u2019s most influential voices. Together, these initiatives inspire creativity, foster inclusion and shape the future of television. For more information on the Foundation, please visit TelevisionAcademy.com\/Foundation<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source finance.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" (From left) Phil Keoghan, Jason George and Wayne Brady competed in the 2nd Annual Emmys Pickleball Slam at the Calabasas Pickleball Club on Sunday, May 17, 2026. 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