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Staksrud Hits 20 — But Sacramento Told a Different Story
Staksrud claimed his 20th PPA title, but Sacramento revealed how difficult it is to dominate across multiple draws.
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Hunter Johnson Disqualified, Sacramento Quarter-Final Ends Abruptly
Hunter Johnson is disqualified during his Sacramento quarter-final after a paddle strikes a spectator, reshaping the semi-final draw.
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Ben Johns Losing Early Isn’t the Story — Expecting It Is
Ben Johns’ early loss in Sacramento isn’t the real story. The expectation around his draw has already changed.
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Hanoi Was Supposed to Be Routine. It Didn’t Stay That Way
Kaitlyn Christian’s comeback and Hoang Nam Ly’s home triumph turned the MB Hanoi Cup from a routine stop…
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Pressure Rising, Control Holding – The PPA Elite Are Being Forced to Solve More
The biggest names still reached the finals at the PPA Greater Zion Cup, but Utah’s semi-finals showed a…
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Greater Zion Cup Preview: Altitude, Gabe Tardio’s Streak, and Anna Leigh Waters’ Utah Test
The Greater Zion Cup arrives in Utah with 1,500 points, altitude challenges, returning stars, and major pressure building…
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MLP Trade Window Opens as Bouchard Joins Los Angeles and Brooklyn Reloads
Major League Pickleball’s second trade window has opened with Genie Bouchard joining Los Angeles and Brooklyn making multiple…
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Major League Pickleball Trade Window Sparks Major Roster Moves Involving Brooklyn, Texas and Los Angeles
Major League Pickleball’s second 2026 trade window has sparked aggressive roster moves as franchises reshape lineups ahead of…
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Mesa Cup Chaos: Seeds Fall as PPA Depth Overwhelms Established Hierarchy
A series of dramatic upsets at the PPA Carvana Mesa Cup confirms the closing gap between top seeds…
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Waters and Johns Save Match Point, Tardio Hits 20 Titles, and Christian Returns to Gold in Cape Coral
In brutal wind on Championship Sunday, Waters and Johns saved a match point to win mixed, Tardio reached…