Hunter and Yates Johnson, twin brothers making their mark in the world of pickleball, join the Pickleballers crew this week for a must-listen episode. They share their journey from professional tennis to pickleball, diving deep into the highs and lows of competition, life on tour and overcoming injuries. We also talk about Hunter’s incredible rise […]
Stop me if this sounds familiar: You’re in a rush after work and battling traffic on your way to play pickleball. You’re running a little late, so as soon as you get there you throw your shoes on — hopefully they’re DAPS — grab a paddle and walk out onto the court. We get it, you […]
During last weekend’s MLP Dallas event, pickleball fans were treated to a matchup that hasn’t happened in several years: Ben Johns vs. Anna Leigh Waters. They are partners on the PPA Tour and didn’t play against each other in Major League Pickleball at all last season, but on Saturday it happened when the New Jersey 5s […]
Major League Pickleball is heading to one of the sport’s original hot spots this week — Salt Lake City, Utah — for the final event of the regular season. The event is hosted by the Utah Black Diamonds and there are playoff implications on the line for every team in the field. Some are just […]
After being traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers last season and catching heat for being out of shape, NBA star Luka Dončić has been focused on his fitness this offseason. Somewhat surprisingly, he credits pickleball as part of his turnaround. In a recent story by MensHealth, Dončić revealed that he has […]
Pro pickleball is at a major turning point. While many believe the February 2024 merger between the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) and Major League Pickleball (MLP) was the sport’s most pivotal moment, I’d argue that right now is even more consequential. If you’re a fan, player, brand, or investor in professional pickleball, this moment matters […]
For the second weekend in a row, Major League Pickleball showcased several electric matches in front of some of the biggest (and most energetic) crowds the sport has ever seen. This week it was the Dallas Flash serving as the host team at the Pickler Universe facility in Carrollton, Texas. As the second-to-last event of […]
We’ve had some big names on our Pickleballers Podcast in the past few months. Anna Leigh Waters, Federico Staksrud, Sam Querrey, Entourage creator Doug Ellin. But this week’s guest is one of the biggest stars in sports history, and we couldn’t be more excited to share the episode with our listeners. Drew Brees — a Super […]
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) stars Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen played a pickleball match on a recent episode of reality TV series “The Ultimate Fighter.” Cormier and Sonnen are coaches on the show, and the pickleball match was held as a ‘Coaches Challenge’ with plenty of cash on the line. UFC CEO and President […]
Major League Pickleball heads to the Lone Star state this week for the penultimate event of the regular season — MLP Dallas. It’s been a busy week for the league, as several big trades and a few upsets have turned what was widely viewed as a two-team battle for the top spot between Dallas and […]
