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The World Pickleball Players Association is helmed by Tina Pisnik and Collin Johns, and will focus on advocating for increased transparency around health, safety, compensation and more.

Pickleball News / The Dink / July 24

State Pro Leagues & Junior Pickleball Tour Now Feed Directly Into The Dink Minor League Pickleball Nationals

In a major step toward building a true nationwide pipeline for competitive team pickleball, The Dink Minor League Pickleball (MiLP) is now officially partnered with State Pro Leagues and The National Junior Pickleball Tour.

Pickleball News / The Dink / July 23

Life Time Announces Open-Invite $50,000 Singles Tournament

The inaugural LT Open aims to crown pickleball's best men's and women's singles players. And everyone is invited to prove they've got what it takes. If you've ever wondered how you stack up among pickleball's top talent, here's your chance.

Pickleball News / The Dink / July 23

Chicago Suburb Sets 'Unofficial World Record' for Largest Pickleball Lesson

Lifelong youth sports advocate Mark Miller drew 484 kids to courts outside of Chicago – all for the love of the game, and totally free of charge. Mark Miller has been teaching kids to play tennis in the Chicago area for nearly 20 years.

Pickleball News / USA Pickleball / July 21

Where There’s A Wheel, There’s A Way: Jamie Elliott’s Pickleball Journey

By By Drew Silverman - Red Line Editorial For the past decade, Jamie Elliott has served as a USA Pickleball Ambassador, sharing her passion for the sport with countless people.

Pickleball News / The Dink / July 21

The Shock go Undefeated in Their Hometown - Patriquin makes his case for MVP

The highly anticipated MLP St. Louis event did not disappoint. There was plenty of drama, upsets, controversy, and a huge trade made in the middle of the event. The Chaifetz Arena, on the University of Saint Louis campus, hosted the event, with Champsionship Court and Grandstand Court lining up next to each other.

Pickleball News / The Dink / July 21

Historic MLP Trade Sends Ben Johns to LA

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.

Pickleball News / The Dink / July 21

This Kid Used a Pickleball Machine to Pull Her Tooth. Seriously.

In the world of pickleball, we've seen some creative uses of equipment, but this one takes the cake! A young girl with a wobbly tooth decided to harness the power of a pickleball machine to help her out.

Pickleball News / The Dink / July 18

Best Pickleball Facilities in New York City (2025 Guide)

New York City is officially all-in on pickleball. In recent years, the city has welcomed a wave of state-of-the-art pickleball facilities catering to every kind of player.

Pickleball News / The Dink / July 18

Private Pools & Pickleball: Inside Riley Newman's Luxury NYC Digs

Riley Newman is taking full advantage of his status as a pro athlete. A member of the Brooklyn Pickleball Team, Newman decided to move to New York City this summer, settling in a luxury apartment building about a block from the Hudson River on West 42nd Street.

Pickleball News / The Dink / July 17

Looks Good, Plays Better: The Franklin C45° Dynasty

Trusted by many of the sport's top pros, the C45° Series from Franklin backs up its flashy aesthetic with a few industry-first performance upgrades. Parris Todd.

Pickleball News / The Dink / July 16

Apparently, Pickleball Gender Reveals Are a Thing Now

Nothing says “we’re having a baby!” like blasting a pink powder ball across the kitchen line. Yes, in the never-ending quest to make gender reveals louder, splashier, and somehow more viral, expectant parents are now taking it to the pickleball court.

Pickleball News / The Dink / July 16

10 Rule Changes Pro Pickleball Needs Right Now

Pickleball has come a long way since I first picked up a paddle in 2013. What started as a casual game for older adults has grown into a fast-paced, professional sport.

Pickleball News / USA Pickleball / July 15

USA Pickleball and European Pickleball Federation Announce Strategic Officiating Partnership to Establish Common Referee Standards

The agreement marks a major milestone in global officiating alignment, as both organizations will now operate under a shared set of best practices for training, certifying, and credentialing referees.

Pickleball News / The Dink / July 14

The Dallas Flash Remain Undefeated and Take Home the MLP Mid-Season Tournament

In a tournament filled with storylines, the Dallas Flash created their own storyline by winning the Major League Pickleball (MLP) Mid-Season Tournament. That’s what they have done all regular season long, and now they did it in the Mid-Season Tournament.

Pickleball News / The Dink / July 14