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,...

Johns and Wright Reignite Partnership for Kansas City

Ben Johns is back, Collin Johns is resting, and Matt Wright is ready. Collin Johns is recovering from an injury, which means brother Ben Johns needs a partner for the upcoming PPA Tour stop at the Vulcan Kansas City Open. It only makes sense Ben would call up his...

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...

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,...

Ben Johns: By the Numbers

PPA Tour star Ben Johns is closing in on his 100th career gold medal. Just 24 years old, he will be the first player in the sport to reach 100 tournament wins, and he doesn’t look like he’s anywhere close to slowing down. In the next few weeks, as Johns approaches...