By all accounts, James Ignatowich is the first established UPA pro to launch a paddle brand from the ground up. His metamorphosis from hard-hitting pro to materials science-loving nerd is a curious one. As he explains it in this week’s PicklePod with Zane Navratil, he’s been frustrated in the past with his own equipment and … Read more
The international company 1xBet announces the launch of a large-scale charitable initiative, I Bet On Myself, which will run from August to November 2025. Its goal is to support para-athletes and promote the power of personal choice — to bet on yourself despite doubts, fear, or circumstances. About the concept I Bet On Myself is … Read more
Challenger Membership: Now Just $12 All current, new, and renewing Challenger members will now be eligible to compete in: Sanctioned tournaments Golden Ticket tournaments The USA Pickleball National Championships That’s right, for the first time ever, Challenger members can participate in sanctioned play. Champion Membership: Make a Bigger Impact Champion members take their commitment even … Read more
Forget what you thought you knew about Minor League Pickleball. A new format is shaking things up—and it’s faster, fiercer, and fully focused on team strategy. Introducing MiLP’s brand-new 3v3 gendered format, designed to streamline match play and highlight the power of coordinated trio teams. No DreamBreakers. No mixed matchups. Just three-on-three action that goes … Read more
The new season of the Indian Premier League 2025 is set to be one of the most exciting in cricket history. The player auction broke several historical records, and the bookmaker 1xBet announced the start of the Indian League Carnival sports tournament with a record prize pool of ₹1 crore for IPL 2025. Record player … Read more