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From the Couch to the Court: AstraZeneca’s Bold Move into Pickleball

AstraZeneca's Bold Move into Pickleball: AstraZeneca is bringing its marketing to the fast-growing sport of pickleball. The pharmaceutical company has partnered with the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) to raise awareness for its asthma treatment, Fasenra. The initiative is part of...

Ben Johns Reclaims PPA Men’s Doubles No. 1 Ranking After Texas Open Victory

Ben Johns Reclaims PPA Men's Doubles No. 1: Ben Johns has reclaimed the top spot in the PPA men’s doubles rankings for the first time since August 2024. After winning the CIBC PPA Texas Open with Gabe Tardio, Johns...

Top Pickleball Players Shine at CIBC Texas Open 2025 as Tournament Supports Health Awareness

Pickleball Players Shine at CIBC Texas Open: Top pickleball players gathered at the 2025 Carvana PPA Tour CIBC Texas Open from March 12-16 at the Courts of McKinney. The event featured intense competition while supporting patients with severe eosinophilic...

From Injury to Victory: Christian Alshon’s Incredible PPA Comeback

Christian Alshon’s Incredible PPA Comeback: Christian Alshon has secured consecutive singles titles on the PPA Tour, winning at the 2025 Veolia Cape Coral Open and the CIBC Texas Open. His triumph in Cape Coral marked his first career gold...

The Most Fashionable Looks from the CIBC Texas Open 2025

Fashionable Looks from the CIBC Texas Open: Pickleball fashion continues to evolve on the PPA Tour, and the CIBC Texas Open presented by Fasenra showcased some of the most stylish outfits yet. With vibrant colors, trendy silhouettes, and coordinated...

Windy Weekend in Texas: Zane Navratil Breaks Down the Pickleball Chaos

Zane Navratil Breaks Down the Pickleball Chaos: A weekend full of surprises, intense competition, and extreme weather unfolded in Texas, with strong winds shaking up the results and leading to unexpected winners. Zane Navratil shared his recap of the...

Fashion Forward on the Court: PPA 2025 CIBC Texas Open Blends Athleticism with Style

Fashion Forward on the Court: The PPA Tour brought top-tier pickleball and standout fashion to McKinney, Texas, for the CIBC Texas Open. Amid the intense competition, several players made a statement with their stylish on-court looks, blending performance with...

Top Women’s Doubles Teams Fall Short in Historic Upset at 2025 CIBC Texas Open

Top Women's Doubles Teams Fall Short: For the first time in months, the two most dominant women’s doubles teams failed to reach the finals. At the CIBC Texas Open in McKinney, the duos of Anna Leigh Waters/Catherine Parenteau and...

Sound of Disapproval: Ben Johns Critiques Excessive Celebrations on Court

Ben Johns Critiques Excessive Celebrations on Court: Ben Johns openly mocked two different opponents for their loud celebrations during PPA Tour matches last week. On Thursday, he imitated Zane Ford’s "Yeah!" shouts twice during game two of their singles...

PPA Tour Debuts SpotON: A New Era of Line-Call Accuracy in Pickleball Matches

PPA Tour Debuts SpotON: The PPA Tour debuted its new SpotON video replay system on Sunday, enhancing line-call accuracy for players and officials. The system, first used on Championship Sunday, provides a visual representation of ball placement and a...

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