Let’s take a walk down Vendor Village at Nationals

The Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships has some of the finest vendors in Texas on site along Pickleball Boulevard.  From buzz-worthy beverages to the latest workout gear, the vendors at Nationals have a variety of unique offerings. Our first stop was the...

David Moore wins singles gold at Nationals after completing New York City Marathon

The 71-year-old with an exceptional racing history is a self-described ‘pickleball addict’ Winning a gold medal at Nationals is always a special accomplishment, but 71-year-old David Moore’s singles triumph in the 3.0 bracket on Monday might just be a little more...

The 2023 Pickleball Business Forum: ‘If anyone feels like they’re late to the game, you’re not’

The 2023 Pickleball Business Forum was hosted at Brookhaven Country Club on Tuesday in conjunction with the USA Pickleball National Championships.  It focused primarily on what the future of America’s fastest-growing sport will look like from a business, marketing,...

Split Pro Age Matches Feature New Pairs as Nationals Gets Under Way

Pro play at the Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships kicked off Monday with the men’s and women’s split pro age brackets. An event unique to Nationals, split-age doubles teams must consist of one player over and one player under the age of 50. These...

The Hype Guys: More than a Dynamic Duo

Maverick and Goose. Han Solo and Chewbacca. The Bert and the Ernie. The world has certainly seen its fair share of dynamic duos. Over the last few months, a new iconic tandem has entered the fray in pickleball: Nighthawk and Dragon, or more commonly referred to as The...

Dallas Ties Make Nationals Feel Special

Dave Fleming isn’t from Dallas, but he’s called North Texas home for the past 20-plus years. Riley Newman isn’t from Dallas either, but he’s a recent transplant. And the PPA Tour didn’t originate in Dallas, but it’s based here now. And just like Fleming, Newman, and...