History made at TOC with a huge Double Triple Crown

Parenteau, McGuffin go triple gold Until Saturday, Ben Johns was the only male to win a triple crown. Until Saturday, Catherine Parenteau had only won a single triple crown. And then Saturday happened. Tyson McGuffin went gold three times and Parenteau did the same,...

McGuffin, Parenteau try for a triple and Newman is back in a final

It’s Championship Saturday at the Tournament of Champions in Utah and there’s a bit of a throw-back feel to heading into today’s schedule of matches. Not exactly, “Old School,” but certainly not what we’re used to seeing. At least not lately. There’s no Anna Leigh...

Vulcan Tournament of Champions: Saturday Preview, from the Stats Desk

Elevation (4,436 ft), may be a factor, both for conditioning, and the ball flying faster. A new combo for “Double Triple?” Tyson McGuffin is trying to become the first male player other than Ben Johns to win a Triple Crown. Catherine Parenteau is trying to earn...

Navratil, Koop get chance at first medal since April

Zane Navratil is back. Well, kind of. “I don’t know,” he said. “Sure. I guess I’m back.” Navratil didn’t care about the semantics of it all – call it what you want – but after a semifinal showing at the Tournament of Champions Thursday, it’s safe to say he is....

Another tournament, another run: Haworth earns first trip to semis

Chris Haworth just wanted to be seen. And here he was Thursday at the Tournament of Champions in Brigham City, Utah., getting plenty of camera time. On pickleball’s biggest tour, right there in front of everyone on the Grandstand Court of a PPA Tour quarterfinal. Oh,...

Players to watch at the TOC

The Tournament of Champions in Brigham City, Utah is happening this week on the PPA, and here are a few players and storylines to keep an eye on. Riley Newman Is this the tournament Newman finally goes gold? Ever since announcing his split with long-time and...