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Riley Newman just announced on Instagram that he will no longer be partnering up with Matt Wright in men’s doubles. Despite the fact that they’ve medalled 27 times together over the last year and a half, Newman says it’s time for a change. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Riley Newman (@rileynewmanpb) The Wright/Newman duo has consistently been one of the top men’s doubles teams in the PPA this year, with their most recent success being a silver medal finish at the Orange County Cup. While it’s common for players to have a rotating cast of partners,…

The ongoing $2 billion office upgrades at Vornado Realty Trust’s Penn 1 complex next to Penn Station and Madison Square Garden have included new office building facades, public space, and many amenities directed toward tenants. Vornado’s PENN 1 Development In a new development, Vornado has signed premier healthy-lifestyle brand Life Time for a more than 53,000 square-foot complex on the first three floors of PENN 1. The ground-level section will feature a massive seven pickleball courts to serve devotees of the city’s fastest-growing leisure sport. Life Time EVP Parham Javaheri commented it will be “the city’s most premier indoor pickleball…

That’s a wrap on Season One of Major League Pickleball (MLP) for 2023. Yesterday’s Super Finals championship matches showcased the best four teams from the league’s two levels: The Bay Area Breakers and Chicago Slice from the Challenger Level, and the Seattle Pioneers and Los Angeles Mad Drops from the Premier Level. The Super Finals immediately followed the third and final regular-season event, MLP San Clemente, where the league’s 24 teams competed for one last chance at fighting their way into the Season One Championships. While several teams had a shot at sneaking their way into the finals, we ultimately…

Given the rising popularity of pickleball in the U.S., the recent peer-reviewed studies linking racket sports to healthy longevity are particularly relevant to the senior population. Healthy Longevity A retired physician who spent many years regularly playing tennis and, more recently, pickleball is living proof of the healthy benefits of those sports. Despite being in their early 80s, the individual remains physically and mentally active without any illnesses. In a letter to the editor of therepublic.com, C.D. Kim, MD, of Columbus, Ohio, says: “Given the rising popularity of pickleball in Columbus, I think that recent peer-reviewed studies linking racket sports…

Major League Pickleball (MLP) wrapped up Season One last weekend with MLP San Clemente, and it did not disappoint. We saw the rise of the underdogs and the fall of previous champions, leading to one of the wildest MLP events to date! As mentioned in our tournament preview, every single team in the MLP had something to fight for, even if they didn’t have a shot at getting into tonight’s Super Finals. By the end of the year, the 12 top-performing teams, out of all 24 teams at both the Premier and Challenger Levels, will be locked into the Premier…

Sally Williams has battled chronic illnesses for most of her adult life and continues to work with a team of doctors in order to treat them. At 56 years old, Williams has now found the sport of pickleball and swears it is a driving force in her pursuit of wellness. In her late 30s, Williams was diagnosed with CFSME, Fibromyalgia, and Meniere’s Disease, which caused her to have to stop working and completely limit her physical activity. She grew up playing a wide range of competitive sports, from tennis to swimming; but in adulthood, dealing with these chronic illnesses limited…

R.J. Donovan Correctional Facility R.J. Donovan Correctional Facility (RJD) has followed the lead of other California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation institutions and introduced pickleball to the prison. Pickleball National Championship participant Doug Hansen has generously volunteered his time to provide pickleball lessons to numerous incarcerated individuals who eagerly seized the opportunity to learn and participate in this sport. Gearbox, a sports company, kindly donated all the necessary equipment, allowing the facility to retain it for future use. Pickleball has become so popular at RJD that the prison has decided to hold another event in their new Level II Non-Designated…

Diadem Sports, a sports equipment brand known for their high-quality pickleball gear, has announced that they will be opening a brand new indoor pickleball court facility. They are partnering with Broward College to open nine state-of-the-art indoor pickleball courts at the university’s north campus in Coconut Creek, Florida. The Diadem Pickleball Complex (DPC) plans to cater to pickleball players of all levels with structured open play, tournaments, and clinics for first-time players and pros alike. A pro shop and lounge area will also be featured within the facility, where guests can purchase snacks and beverages, pickleball gear, and socialize. They…

The third and final event of Major League Pickleball (MLP) Season One is finally upon us. The league’s 24 Challenger and Premier Level teams make their way to Lifetime Rancho in San Clemente, CA, for an exciting conclusion to the league’s inaugural season for the new 2023 format. Last month, we looked at what MLP San Clemente means for the Season One Championships, dubbed Super Finals, to underline which teams have the best chance at taking home the gold. While it might be difficult for some of the lower-ranked teams to make it to the championship event, there’s still a…

Volair proves its dedication to creating the best pickleball gear on the market with its debut paddle model: The Volair Mach 1. Pro pickleball player and founder of Volair, Julian Arnold, developed the Mach 1 by pulling from his experience while playing at the highest level of competitive pickleball. The Specs Thickness14mm and 16mmWeight7.4oz for the 14mm and 7.9oz for the 16mmLength16.5 inWidth7.5 inHandle Length5.5 inGrip Circumference4.3 in for the 14mm and 4.45 in for the 16mm – feels slightly oversized, but we enjoyed the soft grip feel.CorePolypropylene HoneycombPaddle FaceRaw T700 Carbon Fiber Overview Now that we’ve broken down the…