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Are Pro Pickleball Players Starting to Look Like NASCAR Drivers?
Pro pickleball players are wearing more sponsor logos than ever. Here’s why sponsorships are evolving, what…
June 4, 2026
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Gracie Tucker Traded Her Apron for a Pickleball Paddle
Former Nashville milkshake shop owner Gracie Tucker now helps players explore the world through pickleball travel…
May 21, 2026
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How Life Time Became a Pickleball Powerhouse
Life Time didn’t just add pickleball courts to its clubs. It built an entire business strategy…
May 12, 2026
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April 30, 2026
America250 Pickleball Challenge Wants to Turn the Entire Country Into One Big Court
The America250 Pickleball Challenge is a nationwide initiative encouraging players to log their games and compete by state as the country approaches its 250th anniversary.
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April 28, 2026
Pickleball’s Line Calling Problem
Line calling in pickleball is finally getting a tech upgrade. From AI systems to high-speed replay, here’s how the pro game is trying to make calls clearer, faster, and harder to argue.
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April 21, 2026
Team Tennis Edges Waters and Bouchard at Ares Pickleball Slam 4
Ares Pickleball Slam 4 delivered a competitive showdown as Andre Agassi and James Blake defeated Anna Leigh Waters and Genie Bouchard for the $1 million prize.
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April 14, 2026
Introducing Empower Circle: A New Creator Network for the Pickleball Community
Empower Circle is a new creator network built to highlight the real voices growing pickleball at the community level—players, coaches, and creators shaping the game from the ground up.
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November 20, 2025
Gratitude on the Court: How Women Find Strength in Pickleball
Pickleball has become a lifeline for countless women—restoring confidence, building community, and sparking personal transformation. As the holidays approach, this reflection explores how strength, friendship, and gratitude all take root on the court, and why the sport continues to change women’s lives in meaningful ways.
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November 18, 2025
Major League Pickleball: What’s Next for the Sport?
A personal, behind-the-scenes look at the early days of Major League Pickleball—the energy, the accessibility, the celebrity boom, and how MLP shifted from a grassroots experiment into a league with global attention. From chaotic first impressions at Pictona to Gary Vee yelling courtside, this story explains why MLP matters for fans, players, and the future…
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November 6, 2025
When “What’s This Game?” Isn’t Really About Pickleball
A viral pickleball video sparked debate after a man interrupted two women mid-game to ask what they were playing. It’s 2025—women shouldn’t have to defend their right to play in peace.
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September 18, 2025
Smart Doubles Strategy: Lindsey Newman on Playing Simple, Winning Big
Professional pickleball player Lindsey Newman proves doubles success doesn’t need constant chatter or risky shots—just trust, patience, and one more ball back.
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August 7, 2025
I Went to a Pickleball Ladder League Alone. Here’s What Happened.
When I signed up for a ladder league alone, I wasn’t looking for anything more than experience. What I found was something way more important: a sense of belonging.
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June 26, 2025
Why I Still Play Pickleball—Even When I Feel Like the Only One Like Me
When you live with chronic illness or feel like the “other” on the court, rec play can carry more than just physical weight. One player shares what it means to keep showing up—and how the right people make all the difference.
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April 24, 2025
Inside the Life of a Traveling Pickleball Pro: Gina Cilento on Grit, Growth & Finding Balance
Gina Cilento has played all over the country, built a loyal fanbase, and learned to travel with intention (and a white noise app). In this honest look at life on tour, she shares what it really takes to stay grounded—on and off the court.
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