Despite some weather issues, the APP AARP Open took place at The Fort this weekend, with Sofia Sewing and Jack Munro both earning double gold. This was the third stop in 2025 at The Fort, the home courts of the APP Tour. Let’s get into the action. Jack Munro Wins Gold in Both Mixed and … Read more
The most insane pickleball experience of Eric Oncins’ life happened halfway around the world, by sheer happenstance, in front of a crowd that would make most American tournaments jealous. Fresh off back-to-back gold medals in Malaysia and Vietnam, surging pro pickleball player Eric Oncins joined the PicklePod to chat through the experience with rival competitor … Read more
The second annual Association of Pickleball Players (APP) Tour Women’s Open presented by The James is in the books. The event was held at Pickle N Chill, less than 10 miles away from the presenting sponsor, The Ohio State Comprehensive Cancer Center, “The James”, in Columbus, Ohio. In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month … Read more
This past weekend marked the first time the PPA Tour played at Life Time Arden, in Sacramento, California. Based on the views, the venue, and the fans, I don’t think it will be the last stop at this beautiful location. In fact, Life Time Arden is scheduled to host another Open level event April 13-19, … Read more
The PPA Tour was back in action in Cincinnati, Ohio, for the first time in two years. The tour skipped Cincinnati in 2024 due to the host venue, the Lindner Family Tennis Center, being under construction. To display how different things are in the pro pickleball landscape from the tournament two years ago, take a … Read more
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America. It is bringing together players of all ages for fast-paced, heart-pumping fun. But with its popularity comes a lesser-known reality: cardiac emergencies can and do happen during play. That’s why AED.US and Philips, the official AED provider of the PPA Tour, are partnering to ensure the Philips HeartStart OnSite … Read more
Imagine this. You’re up 10-4. Game 3. Match point to win the gold medal at the US Open. And you think, ‘you know what, let’s make this interesting.’ Instead of serving the ball in to play, you rip it directly at your unsuspecting opponent at the net. Point. Game. Match. Gold medal secured. 💡 Love … Read more
*Using heights listed in the players’ bios at pickleball.co Have you noticed a recent trend on the PPA Tour, where you have to look up to see the Men’s Doubles champions hoisting the trophy? It’s been like that this year. In the 32 Men’s Doubles finals at PPA tournaments since the start of 2024, eleven have been won by teammates both over six feet … Read more
Some pros meditate before big matches. Others hit the film room or lock into their pre-match playlist. Gabriel Tardio? He just listens to his mom. And good thing he did. Tardio wasn’t planning to play singles at the PPA Veolia North Carolina Open, but after some encouragement from his mother to compete in all three … Read more
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer If it’s March in Colorado, there must be a Pot of Gold. The Colorado Eagles host their annual Pot of Gold fundraiser tonight when they host Tucson. The event began in 2012 and has raised more than $700,000 to help families trying to manage the financial hardship that can come … Read more