Simple Game Of Pickleball Leads To Player Getting Blasted In Face With Kick After He Pisses Off Opponent
A kick in the face anyway? Footage of a doubles pickleball match, specifically the handshake exchanged after the match, is going viral on social media. And, well, things got intense. (Related: Now Airing! Mike Tyson Beats the Eternal Hell Out of Jake Paul. Get Your Netflix Ready Now) The video shows the player in the […]
Novak Djokovic Is Hilariously Terrified That The Glory Of Pickleball Will Destroy Tennis
He's right to be worried, but oh my goodness, this is crazy! legendary Novak DjokovicHe says the sport he loves, tennis, should be classified as an “endangered species” – but why? The great sport we know as pickleball. (Related: True legend: Joey Chestnut ate 200 wings in 38 minutes after downing 57 hot dogs on […]
The Phillies Are Using Pickleball To Gear Up For The New Season, And I’m Tempted To Give Them The World Series Now
Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know I'm a Braves fan…but the 2024 Phillies represent that. Philadelphia Phillies outfield coach Paco Figueroa helps his players improve their defense, movement and communication. And how does he do this? By playing pickleball. In all seriousness, the Phillies utilize elements of pickleball, foursquare, and squash to dramatically improve their skills. […]
Havasu pickleball lovers looking to raise funds to replace indoor court | Local News Stories
Members of the Lake Havasu Pickleball Association and local businesses are showing their love for pickleball by raising money to replace the courts at the ARK Center, operated by Stonebridge Christian Fellowship Church. The Pickleball Association has more than 400 members who play on Havasu's indoor and outdoor courts, participate in special events such as […]
Former Tucson department store to become pickleball court
former stein mart A department store on Stone Avenue will soon be transformed into an indoor pickleball facility. The 34,000-square-foot building is located at 4881 N. Stone Ave. on River Road. ace pickleball club. There are 11 indoor courts. The Roswell, Georgia, franchise plans to open 50 new courthouses across the country starting this year. […]
REPORT: Pickleball Could Cost US $400 Million In Injuries This Year, Shoots Down Health Insurer’s Shares By Over 9%
Who knew pickleball could be so devastating? Wall Street analysts have blamed America’s favorite pickleball, as stocks of the insurance giants have plunged in recent days after a shocking rise in health care utilization. UnitedHealth Group, the country’s largest health insurer, warned earlier this month that both hip replacements and knee surgeries would be on […]
Pickleball players in Flagstaff continue games amid uncertainty of courts
Eric Newman Sunsports Editor Despite such a seemingly simple game, pickleball caused quite a stir in Flagstaff. The city continues to consider and rethink permanent courts at Bushmaster Park and elsewhere, but it remains unclear whether public facilities are suitable for hosting the growing number of local players. The tennis courts at Bushmaster Park are […]
Safford to build 15-acre park with a splash pad and pickleball courts
John Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Safford Public Works Director Lance Henry points out one of many style choices for Safford’s new park amenities to be built at 8th Avenue and Discovery Park Boulevard doing. Four themes were opened to the public, and stickers voted for your favorite park styles and amenities. Public Opinion on Design Aesthetics […]
Flagstaff City Council to reconsider Bushmaster pickleball after petition, threat of lawsuit
The issue of pickleball construction at Bushmaster Park was again brought before Flagstaff City Council court this week as residents of the Greenrow district called for additional court approval to be reconsidered. Last month, the city council approved the construction of eight new public pickleball courts in the park, but the move has sparked controversy […]
Pro pickleball team drafts 54-year-old Havasu pickleball player | Local News Stories
A week ago, Lake Havasu City resident David Alexander, 54, known to his colleagues as Coach David, became part of pickleball history. On April 14, Alexander was drafted by the Oklahoma City Punishers of the National Pickleball League. The league was created to recognize professional pickleball players over the age of 50 in the Champions […]
