Storylines: OGIO Newport Beach Shootout

OVERALL TOP 5: EYES ON CBS: The mixed doubles final will air on Saturday, April 22 from 1-2pm Eastern on CBS– more national coverage of pickleball. ALL DUBS: 4 on the court for all the action this weekend – no singles. REVOLVING DOOR: Dylan Frazier has played with a...

Newman and Ignatowich Pairing Make ‘Connection,’ Earn Bronze

If this was “Love Connection,” James Ignatowich wouldn’t be expecting a chance at another date. OK, that 1980s game show reference is a bit outdated. If Friday in Utah was “The Bachelor,” Ignatowich probably wouldn’t be getting a rose. “I have a feeling that Riley may...

SELKIRK RED ROCK OPEN STORYLINES

OVERALL TOP 5: ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENT: Going from 13 feet above sea level in Daytona at MLP to 2,700 feet above in St. George, UT, the players will have to adjust to the lighter air.  NEW MAN WITH RILEY: James Ignatowich will be paired with Riley Newman, as Matt Wright...

Tyson’s Back

The hair looked flow-ier, if that’s even a word. The mullet was even more mullet-like. The sweat was sweatier and the shots were all there. Nothing has changed.  Tyson McGuffin is back and that’s a good thing for pickleball. After missing about six weeks due to a foot...

STORYLINES: THE RED CLAY HOT SAUCE FLORIDA OPEN

OVERALL TOP 5: They’re BAAAAAACK: Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns are registered for all 3 events and Tyson McGuffin returns from injury.  Sunny F-L-A: Temperatures are expected to hit close to 80 degrees – who can take advantage of the more humid conditions on the...

Stats-Wrap: Arizona Grand Slam Finals

A look at the statistics from the gold medal matches at the PPA Arizona Grand Slam in Mesa, Arizona, on February 19, 2023. A few of the Sunday Standouts:  Anna Leigh Waters’ singles winning streak continues. Federico Staksrud had an 11-0 “pickle” in the second game of...