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One group in Colorado is serving up “simplified pickleball” to help the sport be more accessible to players with Alzheimer’s disease.
The latest team updates are in from Major League Pickleball. See which teams made trades and which took advantage of the waiver wire period.
Professional pickleball fans rejoice! 🙌 The APP Tour has announced that they plan to double the number of events in 2025.
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Anna Leigh Waters Claims 30th Triple Crown
As 2024 comes to a close, the top pickleball pros engaged in a fierce battle for gold at the PPA Finals in San Clemente, CA. Anna Leigh Water showcased her undeniable dominance yet again, clinching an impressive 30th triple crown alongside her formidable partners, Catherine Parenteau in women’s doubles and Ben Johns in mixed doubles. In men’s singles, Hunter Johnson delivered an outstanding performance, triumphing over Federico Staksrud to claim the gold medal. Youth proved its strength in the men’s doubles category, with JW Johnson and Gabe Tardio facing off against Hayden Patriquin and Federico Staksrud in a thrilling final. Staksrud and Patriquin emerged victorious.
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Don’t forget to mark your calendars for more pro pickleball action in December!
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