Franklin Sports, the same brand behind the X-40 balls you’ve probably seen at every rec center in America, is taking its next big swing in the pickleball world: footwear. The ACV Pro is Franklin’s first-ever performance pickleball shoe. And it’s not just a tennis shoe rebranded with a new colorway. This one was built from … Read more
While the Washington Nationals have plenty of options in the outfield, the quality has not necessarily been there. Center field has become particularly problematic, with Robert Hassell III and Jacob Young really struggling with the bat. However, there is one more young outfielder in the mix who deserves a chance and his name is Christian … Read more
CONOR FOLEY (photo: Fredonia Athletics). Franklin Pierce has announced the hiring of Conor Foley as the next head coach of the Ravens men’s hockey team. A former team captain, Foley returns to Rindge, N.H., to take the helm of the program he helped lead as a student-athlete. “We are thrilled to welcome Conor back to … Read more
Trusted by many of the sport’s top pros, the C45° Series from Franklin backs up its flashy aesthetic with a few industry-first performance upgrades. Parris Todd. Hayden Patriquin. Sofia Sewing. Will Howells. Megan Fudge. Jorja and JW Johnson. When the top names in the sport are all playing the same line of paddles, you know … Read more