In all, 179 matches were played during the event, which took place at Arch Pickleball and Badminton Club in Bridgeton, Missouri. The tournament featured fierce competition and an electric atmosphere thanks to hundreds of college students who traveled across city and state lines to cheer on their favorite school. “The best memory I had is … Read more
That’s how you take care of business on home ice. Mitch Marner scored the game winner as the Leafs edged the Panthers 4-3 to grab a 2-0 series lead in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Unbelievably, this is the first time in 21 years that the Leafs have won six games in … Read more
For the second time in 21 years, the Toronto Maple Leafs are off to Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It wasn’t pretty but they got the job done. Obviously, we were very jacked up to start the Friday edition of Leafs Morning Take. All in all, it was a hard-fought six game series. … Read more
Tennis players have long bemoaned the encroachment of pickleball courts onto their hallowed spaces. But could the increasing popularity of pickleball actually be, dare I say it, fueling the growth of tennis? It’s widely known that a lot of tennis players, both pro (looking at you, Krygios and Agassi) and recreational, have been migrating from … Read more
by Daniel Fink | AHL On The Beat The American Hockey League is tough to play in. Just ask any player who has suited up for games on the circuit. It’s a league that forces players to learn quickly and adapt their game to find success. Want to try adding to the degree of difficulty? … Read more
By Bob ReinertRed Line Editorial In the first year that adaptive divisions were included in the Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships, Taylor Nichols won a Triple Crown by taking home three gold medals. While proud of the individual achievement, the 32-year-old from Burleson, Texas, also saw something even bigger at play. “It means the world … Read more
Pickleball has existed since 1965; however, its popularity has really gained traction across the United States over the past 10 years. More recently, the sport has continued its tremendous growth across the U.S. and has even started to grow worldwide! Over the past few years, The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) has released annual … Read more