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Layne Sleeth Upsets Jorja Johnson at PPA Virginia Beach

Layne Sleeth Upsets Jorja Johnson: No. 18-ranked Layne Sleeth achieved a pivotal victory over No. 14 Jorja Johnson during Day 1 of the PPA Virginia Beach, securing her spot in the Round of 16. The match, held in a...

Portland Pickleball League Serves Up Pro Action: Kicks Off Soon

The professional pickleball scene is set to elevate in Portland with the introduction of the Portland Pickleball League (PPL), showing the pickleball sport at an elite level. Last month, the Lloyd Center made headlines by transforming its top floor...

Milan Rane’s Controversial Win at PPA Virginia, Advances to Round of 16

Milan Rane’s Controversial Win at PPA Virginia: In what can only be described as a stunning upset, No. 23 seed Milan Rane took down No. 9 Lacy Schneemann on the opening day of the PPA Virginia Beach Cup. Rane’s...

Dink for Pink Pickleball Tournament, Compete in Ballston Spa and Fight Cancer

As October ushers in Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Legacy Pickleball Club in Ballston Spa is gearing up to host its inaugural Dink for Pink pickleball tournament on October 12th and 13th. This event aims not only to celebrate...

Donald Young Makes a Bold Statement at PPA Virginia Beach Cup!

Donald Young Makes a Bold Statement: Donald Young, the No. 18 seed, showed his impressive talent and determination as he advanced to the Round of 16 in the men’s singles competition at the PPA Virginia Beach Cup. Taking to...

CWRU’s Exciting Pickleball Tournament on October 6: Rally for Fun and Prizes

CWRU’s Exciting Pickleball Tournament: Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to participate in an exhilarating pickleball tournament hosted by the CWRU Pickleball Club. Scheduled for Sunday, October 6, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., this...

Anna Leigh Waters’ Powerful Start at PPA Virginia Beach with Unstoppable Performance!

Anna Leigh Waters’ Powerful Start at PPA Virginia Beach: Wednesday brought thrilling matches to Pickleball Virginia Beach as the PPA Tour’s Stratusphere Gin Virginia Beach Cup advanced into the Round of 32. This highly competitive tournament features some of...

USA Pickleball and HearingLife Join Forces: A Winning Partnership with a Nationwide Giveaway

USA Pickleball and HearingLife Join Forces: As part of its ongoing partnership with USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for the sport, HearingLife has announced an exciting nationwide giveaway, coinciding with the 2024 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships. Scheduled...

Pickleball Connects Lockport for a Noble Cause: Pickleball’s Power

Pickleball Connects Lockport for a Noble Cause: The community of Lockport came together in remarkable fashion two weekends ago, showing its support for a noble cause while simultaneously celebrating the life of a young man whose spirit remains an...

Pickleball’s Fight for Space in Evanston’s Parks Heats Up: Can Officials Serve Up a Solution?

Pickleball’s Fight for Space in Evanston’s Parks: As the city of Evanston continues to grapple with park improvements that cater to pickleball enthusiasts and tennis players, neighboring Skokie is making strides in the pickleball facilities. The Skokie village board...

Andy Roddick’s Role in Andre Agassi’s Pickleball Adventure: Beyond the Court Influence

Andy Roddick’s Role in Andre Agassi’s Pickleball Adventure: Andre Agassi, the legendary tennis champion renowned for his powerful serve and charismatic presence on the court, has recently embraced pickleball—a sport that has seen an incredible surge in popularity across...

Final MLP Waiver Period 2024 Brings Big Names: Utah and Columbus Reload

Final MLP Waiver Period 2024: In the third and final waiver period of the 2024 season, former tennis star Genie Bouchard and rising pickleball player Roscoe Bellamy were added to Major League Pickleball (MLP) Premier-level rosters. These moves, however,...

New UPA-A 2025 Paddle Rules Set to Shake Up Pro Pickleball: Big Changes Ahead

New UPA-A 2025 Paddle Rules: The United Pickleball Association of America (UPA-A) has officially announced its 2025 Paddle Certification Rollout Plan, designed to raise the bar on paddle performance and ensure fairness in professional pickleball competitions. This initiative outlines...

Pella’s Pickleball Future: Council Approves Major Court Renovation Plans

Pella’s Pickleball Future: In a bustling meeting on Tuesday, the Pella City Council approved several key action items, marking a significant moment for the community. Mayor Don DeWaard opened the session with commendation for the Pella Police Department, which...

Ohio’s Largest Indoor Pickleball Facility Breaks Ground in Riverside

Ohio’s Largest Indoor Pickleball Facility : In an exciting development for pickleball enthusiasts, construction has commenced on what will soon be the largest indoor pickleball facility in Ohio. Located at 4740 Linden Ave. in Riverside, Black Barn Pickleball is...

Pickleball Takes Center Stage at Strongsville’s New Park: Dreamland

Pickleball Takes Center Stage at Strongsville’s New Park: After three years of anticipation, Strongsville’s new 81-acre Town Center Park is set to officially open on Wednesday, bringing a fresh wave of excitement to the local community. Nestled at 18100...

The Scoop Full Bag Shot in Pickleball : A Tactical Move That Will Change the Way You Play

The Scoop Full Bag Shot in Pickleball: In the fast-paced world of pickleball, players are always seeking an edge over their opponents. One pickleball technique that stands out is the scoop full bag shot, a strategic move designed to...

Dave Roberts Memorial Pickleball Tournament: A Weekend of Fun and Heart Health

Dave Roberts Memorial Pickleball Tournament: The Dave Roberts Memorial Pickleball Tournament is set to take place on November 9-10, 2024, at April Sound Country Club in Montgomery, Texas. This two-day event will bring together pickleball enthusiasts to raise funds...

Cranberry Bog Pickleball Battle Awaits to Meet Long Beach Vibes

Cranberry Bog Pickleball Battle: The Cranberry Bog Battle is set to take center stage at the Lighthouse Oceanfront Resort in Long Beach, Washington, from October 15-20, 2024. This tournament replaces the beloved Day of the Dink event but promises...

Master the Art of Serving: How a Simple Shift in Position Changes Everything

Master the Art of Serving: When it comes to pickleball, every detail matters, and where you stand when serving is no exception. Pickleball serving isn’t just about getting the ball in play; it’s about setting the tone for the...