When Andy Roddick agreed to join John McEnroe, Andre Agassi and Michael Chang at the Pickleball Slam, the 2003 U.S. Open champion figured he had two distinct advantages against the three other International Tennis Hall of Fame inductees participating in the made-for-TV exhibition in Hollywood, Florida. At age 40, Roddick is the junior member of…

By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Have you tried the fast-growing sport of pickleball? It’s often described as a combination of badminton, ping pong and tennis. Here are five ways to fold the burgeoning sport into your next vacation. JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Phoenix, Arizona Perfect your pickleball skills during a…

Seven-times Super Bowl winner Tom Brady and former tennis world number one Kim Clijsters have become owners of a Major League Pickleball (MLP) expansion team, joining NBA’s LeBron James and Draymond Green as investors in the rapidly growing sport. Brady and Clijsters are part of a group led by Knighthead Capital Management. The MLP will…

It’s new to many, but this game was invented 50 years ago by three guys who wanted to create a summer vacation activity for bored kids and a dog named Pickle. Now, it’s a favorite of 400,000 enthusiasts. (Courtesy of Douglas) Roll It Out and They Will Play Douglas Premier PPS22-SQ Portable Pickleball Net System…

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.—Starting the first heat of the Men’s Open Pro division of the Select Medical Orange County Cup player Kyle McMakin stepped foot on the clean blue pickleball court clad in cowboy attire, including a red and white cowboy hat and a freshly cut mustache as he prepared himself to return a serve from…

The sun is shining and the temperatures are up—finally! It’s time to get the family and friends together for some competitive backyard fun. A Must-Have Classic (Courtesy of L.L. Bean) L.L. Bean Tournament Horseshoes $119 Leon Leonwood “L.L.” Bean loved to play horseshoes at his hunting and fishing camps. In his 1927 catalog, he wrote,…

ORANGE, Calif.—Pickleball enthusiasts gathered April 21 with Rep. Lou Correa (D-Calif.) and the Orange City Council in presenting $2 million in funding for a pickleball and fitness circuit at Hart Park. Known for being one of the fastest growing sports in America, pickleball combines the movements of tennis, ping pong, and badminton. “This project here…

Amid the last two years of the pandemic, pickleball has grown in popularity for many households as a way to ward off the pandemic blues, get some exercise, and have fun all at the same time.  The sport combines elements of tennis, ping-pong, and badminton. The game can be played both indoors and outdoors, doubles…