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Just to add to the seemingly never-ending list of celebrity pickleballers, we can now add E! News presenter Maria Menounos and former Miss-Universe Olivia Culpo after it was revealed the latter requested pickleball be a part of her engagement party! Keeping It In The Family “I love pickleball. It’s something that I’ve been doing for a while with my family,” shared Culpo. As Culpo reveals, Menounos was responsible for her interest in pickleball:  “Maria Menounos was the first person who introduced me to it, and then my sister became obsessed with playing it in my family.” Indeed, Culpo’s sister Aurora…

The professional pickleball world has had quite the weekend. Late Thursday night, Major League Pickleball (MLP) announced it had made lucrative, multi-year contract offers to a few top players. While this may seem logical and beneficial in the sport, it’s much more complicated. MLP and the largest professional pickleball entity, the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA), have a contentious history but were negotiating a merger. MLP’s announcement came as a surprise to the PPA, thus ending the merger discussions and setting off a tumultuous race for each organization to sign as many top players as possible. View this post on Instagram…

Temporary pickleball courts have been introduced at Lincoln Yards, offering the public a chance to engage in this popular sport from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day until November 15th. Community Engagement Sterling Bay, a prominent real estate development firm, has teamed up with Big City Pickle to establish 11 publicly accessible courts within the expansive Lincoln Park mega-development. CEO Andy Gloor of Sterling Bay shared that the decision to introduce pickleball courts is aligned with the company’s commitment to fostering community engagement at Lincoln Yards. Sterling Bay CEO Andy Gloor said the following in a recent press release:…

Access Fixtures, a distinguished name in the realm of commercial and industrial LED lighting, has unveiled an array of new designs, photometric studies, and packages tailored specifically for Pickleball Court LED Lighting. Meticulously Designed These lighting solutions are meticulously designed to curate an optimal environment for players and spectators, making them an apt choice for those seeking USA Pickleball Association-compliant courts. Their offerings encompass three distinct options: 1. The first option integrates two APTA 360 LED lights, one on each side of the court. 2. The second option comprises two APTA 360 LED light fixtures on either side of the…

Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, has finally given in to the irresistible rise of our favorite sport! Surge In Popularity In recent years, the surge in popularity of pickleball has driven the small town to convert two tennis courts at its Coolidge Elementary School into four dedicated pickleball courts. While the original tennis nets remain, their purpose now solely entails demarcating the four courts and curbing the momentum of errant pickleball. These newly established courts are Shrewsbury’s only public pickleball courts, and their inauguration in late May caused eager anticipation among the populace. “Chomping At The Bit” Director of Recreation Laurel Rossiter told…

An innovative concept envisioned by Robert Thompson, the founder of Punch Bowl Social, is poised to make its debut next year, creating huge interest and investment from notable players in the restaurant and pickleball worlds. Major Players Camp Pickle, a unique eatertainment space, has successfully secured $200 million in growth capital from some major players, including Simon Property Group, a leading mall operator, along with pickleball-focused venture capital firms Good Alpha and Align Capital Partners. The infusion of capital, garnered at the parent company and unit level has paved the way for additional development and expansion opportunities. Camp Pickle stands…

Dávid Dobrik, known for his influential online presence and vlogging endeavors, showed his passion for pickleball by hosting a celebrity tournament for charity at his home in Los Angeles. “A Combination Of Fun Things” Dobrik aims to combine his love for pickleball, CELSIUS Energy Drinks – his favored refreshment, and the thrill of being the perfect host. Expressing his enthusiasm, Dobrik shared a few thoughts with the entertainment site Distractify, “I’m just a big fan of pickleball, and I’m an even bigger fan of having people around my house. So this is like the perfect combination of everything from friends…

So, it’s been pretty much business as usual at the PPA Tour’s Vulcan Kansas City Open, although we have seen the rise of a few unfancied players as well. This is all proof of pickleball’s engaging unpredictability and its liking for throwing up giant killers on a regular basis. Showdown In the mixed doubles final, it’s set to be a showdown between the No. 1 and No. 2 teams. The presence of Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters or Riley Newman and Jessie Irvine usually guarantees a formidable challenge. These pairs have consistently demonstrated their dominance, making them clear favorites.…

Lauren Stratman has been far more successful in the Doubles categories over the last year or so than in the Singles. However, that may be about to change. Initial Reservations Lauren Stratman loves her doubles, and she was very honest when she asked whether she felt at ease with her singles game, “Definitely not. I’m way more comfortable playing doubles, but more recently, I’ve gotten more comfortable in singles.” Despite her initial reservations, Stratman is adapting well. As a seasoned PPA Tour player, she’s been showcasing impressive results in a recent string of strong performances, arguably the best in her…

Ask any successful actor to name their favorite role, and most would be hard-pressed to narrow it down to just one. It’s like asking a superstar athlete who’s won multiple championships to come up with one all-time favorite moment. When prompted to name her favorite character, Carol Ann DeMarco faced the same dilemma. After all, she has played lead roles in many indie films, TV shows, Lifetime movies, and even on the stage, ranging from disturbingly dark to hilarious. Defining her simply as an actress doesn’t do justice to her talents as a writer, director, and creator. Pinpointing the type…