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Pickleball Rallies for Marti Lamb: Road to Recovery

Pickleball Rallies for Marti Lamb: On Thursday, the Widgi Creek Pickleball Club hosted a fundraiser to support Marti Lamb, a beloved member facing significant health challenges. After battling breast cancer, Lamb suffered a severe infection that necessitated the amputation...

LED Lights in Pueblo Pickleball Courts Set to Shine

LED Lights in Pueblo Pickleball Courts: The Pueblo Parks and Recreation Department is set to upgrade the lighting at Mineral Palace Park’s Pickleball Courts with the installation of new LED lights, starting Tuesday, August 13. This enhancement is part...

Mari Humberg and CJ Klinger’s PPA Tour Run Hits a Roadblock

Mari Humberg and CJ Klinger’s PPA Tour Kansas City Open left a lasting impression in the Mixed Doubles bracket. Their tournament journey was marked by an exhilarating victory over a top-seeded pair, though it ultimately concluded in the Round of...

New Pickleball Blue Zone Courts in Burlington Set for October Opening

New Pickleball Blue Zone Courts in Burlington: Burlington is about to welcome a groundbreaking addition to its recreational landscape: Blue Zone Courts, a sprawling 20,000-square-foot indoor pickleball facility set to open in October. This ambitious project promises to redefine...

New Pickleball Courts in Scranton’s Multi-Court Plan

New Pickleball Courts in Scranton: Scranton is advancing its pickleball plans with projects at two parks in the city. Construction has commenced at Billy Barrett Park on Colliery Avenue in Minooka, marking the city’s first pickleball courts. City Business...

JW and Jorja Johnson Duo at PPA Final Against Ben and Anna

JW and Jorja Johnson Duo at PPA Final: The PPA Tour Kansas City Open has reached its climax, setting the stage for a thrilling mixed doubles final between the sport’s most formidable teams: Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters...

New Outdoor Pickleball Courts in Church Hill Opened

New Outdoor Pickleball Courts in Church Hill: A lively crowd of over 30 gathered on Friday morning to celebrate the grand opening of Church Hill’s first outdoor pickleball courts at J.W. Salley Park. This transformation of former tennis courts...

Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters Reach PPA Final in Kansas City

Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters Reach PPA Final: The PPA Tour Kansas City Open has witnessed a thrilling showcase of talent, with Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters carving a path to the Mixed Doubles finals. Their journey...

New Pickleball Courts to Elevate Cincinnati Open Regionally

New Pickleball Courts to Elevate Cincinnati: The Lindner Family Tennis Center, home of the Cincinnati Open, is ready to become a prominent pickleball hub with a significant $260 million renovation. Spearheaded by Cincinnati Open owner Beemok Capital, the overhaul...

Meghan Dizon and Andrei Daescu Upset No. 7 Seeds in PPA Tour

Meghan Dizon and Andrei Daescu Upset No. 7 Seeds: In pickleball, Meghan Dizon and Andrei Daescu have recently shown their remarkable skills and resilience at the PPA Tour Kansas City Open. Their journey through the mixed doubles bracket was...

1st Pickleball Tournament at Port Austin Set to Begin from August 23

1st Pickleball Tournament at Port Austin: The village of Port Austin is hosting its first pickleball tournament fundraiser at Gallup Park on Friday, Aug. 23. This round-robin event has sparked interest, with an entry fee of $25 per player....

Kate Fahey and Brooke Buckner Reach Finals at PPA Kansas

Kate Fahey and Brooke Buckner Reach Finals at PPA: The Kansas City Open has seen its share of gripping matches, but as the tournament draws to a close, two names rise above the rest: Kate Fahey and Brooke Buckner....

Pickleball Beginner Clinics at Shelby County Set to Launch

Pickleball Beginner Clinics at Shelby County: The Shelby County Pickleball Association (SCPA) is making waves in the local community by offering clinics tailored for those eager to dive into the fastest-growing sport in the United States—pickleball. As more people...

Las Vegas Night Owls Add Hovenier and Hewett in Roster Shake-Up

Las Vegas Night Owls Add Hovenier and Hewett: The Las Vegas Night Owls have undergone a significant roster shake-up as they prepare for the next Major League Pickleball (MLP) event. In a series of trades, the team has brought...

Beat the Heat Pickleball Tournament Kicked Off in Macon

Beat the Heat Pickleball Tournament: On Friday, Aug. 9, Southern Pickleball’s “Beat the Heat” tournament kicked off at Rhythm and Rally, the Macon Mall’s premier venue. Billed as “the largest indoor pickleball facility in the world,” Rhythm and Rally...

Life Time Innovative Pickleball Ball’s Launch Set for August

Life Time Innovative Pickleball Ball’s Launch: Life Time, a leader in the booming sport of pickleball, has taken a significant step forward by filing a patent for “The Ultimate Pickleball.” Recognizing issues with current pickleballs—ranging from inconsistent speed and...

Squash Chosen Over Pickleball for 2028 Olympics: Here’s Why

Squash Chosen Over Pickleball for 2028 Olympics: In a notable decision, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has selected squash for inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games, leaving pickleball out of the Olympic lineup for now. This development...

PaddleWar’s Nationwide Pickleball League set For This Fall

PaddleWar’s Nationwide Pickleball League: PaddleWar is gearing up to launch a brand-new pickleball league this fall, creating an exciting opportunity for players across the nation. With a focus on community and competition, this league is set to become a...

Mastering Singles Pickleball: Key Strategies for Success

Mastering Singles Pickleball: Playing pickleball solo is a different ball game compared to doubles. Singles matches are faster-paced, demand more movement, and involve distinct strategies. It’s a great workout, often dubbed “mini-tennis,” but it requires its own set of...

Riley Newman’s Struggles in Pickleball: Travis Rettenmaier’s Honest Take

Riley Newman’s Struggles in Pickleball: Riley Newman, once a towering figure in the pickleball world, has experienced a significant dip in performance in 2024. Just six months ago, Newman was securely positioned among the top players, but he now...