Go Bananas

September 1, 2026

TIME for Kids

A man in a yellow sports jersey leads four kids walking in a line on a tennis court.
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On August 23, a Savannah Bananas player leads fans around a tennis court at Arthur Ashe Stadium, in New York City. The zany baseball team helped kick off the 2026 U.S. Open Tennis Championships.

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