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St Louis Shock at MLP Kansas City: Aiming for Redemption

St Louis Shock at MLP Kansas City: The St Louis Shock are gearing up for a critical weekend in Kansas City, hoping to regain their footing after a less-than-stellar performance in Salt Lake City. With 28 points from 14...

DC Pickleball Team Seizing Opportunities at MLP Kansas City

DC Pickleball Team Seizing Opportunities at MLP: With a pivotal weekend approaching in Kansas City, the DC Pickleball Team stands assured of making a significant impact. Holding the 6th spot in the standings with 15 points from 9 matches...

Dallas Flash at MLP Kansas City: Mixed Doubles Struggle and Upcoming Challenges

Dallas Flash at MLP Kansas City: As Major League Pickleball descends on Kansas City for a crucial weekend, the Dallas Flash, sitting atop the standings with an impressive 31 points from 14 matches and an average of 2.21 points...

Texas Ranchers at MLP Kansas City: Keeping Their Dominance?

Texas Ranchers at MLP Kansas City: The Kansas City leg of Major League Pickleball is set to showcase 10 teams competing across 16 matches, with all Grandstand Court matches and the initial Championship Court match each day broadcasted on...

LA Mad Drops at MLP Kansas City: Going Through a Critical Stretch

LA Mad Drops at MLP Kansas City: Major League Pickleball’s Kansas City event promises intense competition over three action-packed days, with a total of 26 matches involving 15 teams. For the LA Mad Drops, the stakes could not be...

Columbus Sliders at MLP Kansas City: A Tough Road Ahead

Columbus Sliders at MLP Kansas City: As the Columbus Sliders prepare for their next series of Major League Pickleball matches in Kansas City, they face a daunting challenge. With ten matches completed and only ten points to their name,...

Arizona Drive at MLP Kansas City: Can They Handle the Pressure?

Arizona Drive at MLP Kansas City: With ten matches played and only ten points to show for it, the Arizona Drive find themselves struggling in Major League Pickleball. Their average of 1 point per match places them in a...

NY Hustlers at MLP Kansas City: Can They Sustain Momentum?

NY Hustlers at MLP Kansas City: The NY Hustlers, sitting in 5th place with 18 points and an average of 1.8 points per match, approach the Kansas City leg of Major League Pickleball with promise and peril. With ten...

Orlando Squeeze at MLP Kansas City: Critical Weekend Ahead

Orlando Squeeze at MLP Kansas City: As Major League Pickleball heads to Kansas City, the Orlando Squeeze finds itself in a crucial position this season. With a record of nine matches played, seven points earned, and a 0.78 point...

Utah Black Diamonds at MLP Kansas City: Can They Shine?

Utah Black Diamonds at MLP Kansas City: Major League Pickleball shifts gears to Kansas City this weekend after a week of intense competition in Salt Lake City. As the action resumes, all eyes are on the Utah Black Diamonds,...

MLP Kansas City Preview: Key Matches for Playoff Spots

MLP Kansas City Preview: As Major League Pickleball (MLP) moves to Kansas City this weekend, ten of the twelve teams will be in action, while New Jersey and Carolina sit out. New Jersey, having found their stride, might wish...

Hayden Patriquin At PicklePod: This Week’s Spotlight

Hayden Patriquin At PicklePod: On the latest PicklePod episode, Zane Navratil and Thomas Shields welcomed 18-year-old sensation Hayden Patriquin for a lively and unfiltered discussion. Patriquin, currently a standout in pickleball, is ranked 15th in Men’s Doubles, 10th in...

Jack Sock Returns to Kansas City: Grand Slam Glory to Pickleball Stardom

Jack Sock Returns to Kansas City: Jack Sock, renowned for his Grand Slam victories and Olympic achievements, has returned to Kansas City, a place he holds dear despite his global tennis career. “It was a little, almost a little...

Anna Leigh Waters Backhand Opinion: Unpopular

Anna Leigh Waters Backhand Opinion: In a recent Instagram post, Anna Leigh Waters, a prominent figure in the pickleball world, posted with a declaration: “My unpopular pickleball opinion: backhands are better than forehands.” Waters, known for her exceptional skills...

Mo Alhouni’s Fiery Pickleball Style: Controversy or Entertainment?

Mo Alhouni’s Fiery Pickleball Style: In a recent episode of Selkirk TV, hosts Adam Stone and Rob Nunnery talked about the fiery on-court behavior of Mo Alhouni, a standout player for the Las Vegas Night Owls. Known for his...

Secrets of Success in MLP: PPA VS MLP Performance

Secrets of Success in MLP: The landscape of pickleball takes on a dramatically different flavor when transitioning from PPA tournaments to MLP events. MLP’s unique structure—featuring rally scoring, team play, and often unfamiliar doubles partners—creates an environment where some...

Tyra Black’s Pickleball Journey: Embracing and Advancing Diversity

Tyra Black’s Pickleball Journey: Tyra Black’s remarkable transition from a tennis prodigy to a pickleball sensation is a story marked by perseverance, self-discovery, and the joy of finding one’s true calling. Growing up in South Florida, Tyra Black’s early...

Anna Bright’s Ceremonial Pitch: A Perfectly Imperfect Moment

Anna Bright’s Ceremonial Pitch: If there’s one thing that stands out about Anna Bright, it’s her remarkable ability to laugh at herself. Known for her skills on the pickleball court, Bright’s personality shines just as brightly off the court....

Major League Pickleball Paddle Drama and Regulation Debates

Major League Pickleball Paddle Drama: The Major League Pickleball (MLP), MLP mid-season tournament was marred by an unexpected crisis that had players scrambling and officials reeling. Pro Pickle Labs (PPL), the organization tasked with ensuring paddles met regulatory standards,...

MLP Kansas City: A New Pickleball Era Begins August 3

MLP Kansas City: Major League Pickleball (MLP) is set to make its debut in Kansas with an exciting new event at Elite Tennis and Wellness in Overland Park. Scheduled from August 3-5, this tournament marks MLP’s first venture into...