Here’s something American pickleball fans might not fully grasp: In Southeast Asia, some of the household names from the PPA Tour aren’t just seen as professional pickleball players. They’re legitimate celebrities. “It’s literally like Ben and Tyson, they were like Justin Bieber walking around the U.S.,” Eric Oncins told host Zane Navratil on this week’s … Read more
In the third PPA Tour event in the same amount of months, drama was high, upsets were huge, and so was the temperature and humidity. Enjoy the newsletter, subscribe today and receive the next issue straight to your inbox. The Veolia PPA Bristol Open took place at the Bristol Sportsplex, in Bristol, Tennessee. It seems … Read more
A few thoughts from the single biggest win of my pro pickleball career. First off, let’s keep this win in perspective: The top 5 seeds are out of the draw, which says a lot about the state of men’s singles. I don’t think that trend is going anywhere either; singles brackets are going to be … Read more
When Michael Frankie of Texas East isn’t on a baseball diamond, he’s on the pickleball court. The Little League World Series is one of the most wholesome sporting events of the year. Taking place annually in Williamsport, PA, it unites talented tikes from 20 teams around the world to battle it out for the coveted … Read more
In what’s being called the biggest player move in Major League Pickleball history, Ben Johns was traded Saturday from the Carolina Hogs to the LA Mad Drops. This one deal, following the recent league ban of former LA Mad Drop player Quang Duong, upends the entire MLP season and paints the playoff picture in a … Read more
Former England cricketer Jonathan Trott unintentionally revealed star Indian batter Virat Kohli‘s residential address in London during a post-match discussion. The incident took place after India’s historic 336-run victory over England at Edgbaston on July 6. India’s win at Edgbaston was their first at the iconic venue, making them the first Asian team to do … Read more
“I don’t think we realized the impact it was going to have on the rest of the event,” UPA CEO Connor Pardoe told The Dink. With four matches remaining for their team, the Carolina Hogs, Ben and Collin Johns withdrew from Major League Pickleball’s second event of the season, held in Columbus, OH, in early … Read more
Ben and Collins Johns withdrew from MLP Columbus after just one match, citing safety concerns around the indoor lighting levels. A source has confirmed to The Dink that Ben has agreed to forfeit $60,000 while Collin will forfeit $18,000. These figures represent their respective event payouts for the four matches they missed. League Commissioner Samin … Read more
The second event of the 2025 MLP season took place this past weekend in Columbus, Ohio. Pickle & Chill hosted the event, and drama was everywhere. Enjoy the newsletter, subscribe today and receive the next issue straight to your inbox. Let’s get into the action. Team Standings Standings for just the Columbus event: Overall standings, … Read more
Citing “lighting concerns” Ben Johns, and his brother Collin, have withdrawn for the remainder of the Major League Pickleball (MLP) Columbus Presented by The James at Ohio State event. Get the latest breaking news straight to your inbox by signing up for our free newsletter. Click here to subscribe. What Happened on the Court Thursday … Read more