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#pickleball
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Startup companies

2 unconventional secrets to success from brothers who skipped college to chase a dream that became a multimillion-dollar pickleball empire

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Science

Inside Selkirk's high-tech pickleball lab, where they use a 'performance cannon' and 'Thor's hammer' to make top-of-the-line paddles

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Startup companies

2 unconventional secrets to success from brothers who skipped college to chase a dream that became a multimillion-dollar pickleball empire

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Science

Inside Selkirk's high-tech pickleball lab, where they use a 'performance cannon' and 'Thor's hammer' to make top-of-the-line paddles

fromBlueJaysNation
6 hours ago

Around the League: Eight fan-favourite giveaways taking over ballparks

The Captain's Hat giveaway by the Miami Marlins on May 3 represents the team's sea-related branding and has a design that appeals to fans beyond the stadium.
Boston Red Sox
from24/7 Wall St.
16 hours ago

Peloton Can't Ever Recover

Peloton's stock traded at a magical $125 in mid-2021, when people were trapped in their homes and wanted the exercise experience they had in the gym. By October 2022, the stock dropped to $7. It was down to $4 shortly after that, and has not improved by much more than a dime.
Business
Online marketing
fromAdExchanger
15 hours ago

On3 Tries AI Recommendations To Keep Engagement In Its Home Court

Publishers are focusing on maximizing revenue per session to counteract declines in traffic from search and social media.
#miami-marlins
Miami Marlins
fromMarlin Maniac
18 hours ago

Braves series gives Miami Marlins first chance to prove this team is different

The Miami Marlins are struggling, having lost seven of their last ten games, and face a challenging series against the Braves.
Miami Marlins
fromMarlin Maniac
1 week ago

We still haven't learned anything about the Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins are a better team than recent performance suggests, but not as good as their record indicates.
Miami Marlins
fromMarlin Maniac
18 hours ago

Braves series gives Miami Marlins first chance to prove this team is different

The Miami Marlins are struggling, having lost seven of their last ten games, and face a challenging series against the Braves.
Miami Marlins
fromMarlin Maniac
1 week ago

We still haven't learned anything about the Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins are a better team than recent performance suggests, but not as good as their record indicates.
fromGothamist
1 day ago

The New York Lawn Bowling Club quietly turns 100. They'd love you to join the team.

The NYLBC currently has about over 100 members, many of whom found the sport after accidentally coming upon it in Central Park and asking what they were looking at.
London politics
Wellness
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

The $200 billion functional drink boom is turning into a wellness arms race

The functional beverage market is rapidly growing, driven by consumer demand for wellness-oriented drinks with diverse benefits.
Toronto
fromJays Journal
4 days ago

Newest Blue Jay optimistic about his fresh start with the club

Tyler Fitzgerald joins the Toronto Blue Jays for depth amid injuries, seeking a fresh start after a challenging season with the San Francisco Giants.
Video games
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

How the Gaming Market Continues to Expand

The gaming market is evolving into a mainstream, influential entertainment industry, driven by mobile gaming and diverse player demographics.
#curling
Women
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

A Portland Curler's Fight For Her Right to Compete

Transgender women face exclusion from women's sports due to federal mandates, impacting athletes like Sarah Maywalt who love curling.
Women
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

A Portland Curler's Fight For Her Right to Compete

Transgender women face exclusion from women's sports due to federal mandates, impacting athletes like Sarah Maywalt who love curling.
LA Clippers
fromReadWrite
5 days ago

PrizePicks NBA partnership boosts fantasy sports growth

PrizePicks has secured a multi-year partnership with the NBA, enhancing its branding and marketing capabilities in daily fantasy sports.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
1 week ago

Volleyball is Coming to Wrigley Field - Bleacher Nation

Wrigley Field will host its first-ever volleyball matches on September 6, featuring teams from Nebraska, Missouri, Penn State, and Kentucky.
fromGreenpointers
1 week ago

Williamsburg Soccer Club Opening Permanent Facility in Former Home of The Play Lab - Greenpointers

Opening this permanent location means more opportunity for kids to play soccer indoors in North Brooklyn. We're so excited to expand our offerings and be able to bring different programming to our community.
Brooklyn
fromBikerumor
2 weeks ago

Roll Ensures You Don't Miss the Next Race, Event, or Group Ride

Roll allows users to filter by location to see all cycling happenings in their area. You can filter by bike type, place, and dates.
Bicycling
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Readers reply: American football takes for ever. In which other sports do you spend most of your time not playing the game?

Many sports involve significantly more downtime than actual gameplay, with activities like golf and sailing exemplifying this phenomenon.
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Lily James, Andy Murray and a million Britons: padel's rise nears milestone

Padel's popularity in the UK surged to nearly a million players in 2025, driven by accessibility and celebrity endorsements.
fromExchangewire
2 weeks ago

Dig-In Target a New Generation of Fitness Focused Students

The sampling campaign allowed Warrior Protein to introduce the product before the purchase decision was made - increasing the likelihood that it would become part of future buying decisions.
Education
Toronto
fromJays Journal
2 weeks ago

Injured Blue Jays' pitchers taking steps towards a successful recovery

Injuries significantly impacted the Toronto Blue Jays' starting rotation during spring training, but there is hope for recovery and reinforcements soon.
#personal-branding
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

How One Entrepreneur Turned Pickleball Into a Media and Brand Empire

Celebrity trainers leverage social media and personal branding to become independent stars, generating revenue through brand partnerships, digital content, and live events rather than remaining behind-the-scenes figures.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

How One Entrepreneur Turned Pickleball Into a Media and Brand Empire

Celebrity trainers leverage social media and personal branding to become independent stars, generating revenue through brand partnerships, digital content, and live events rather than remaining behind-the-scenes figures.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

How One Entrepreneur Turned Pickleball Into a Media and Brand Empire

Celebrity trainers leverage social media and personal branding to become independent stars, generating revenue through brand partnerships, digital content, and live events rather than remaining behind-the-scenes figures.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

How One Entrepreneur Turned Pickleball Into a Media and Brand Empire

Celebrity trainers leverage social media and personal branding to become independent stars, generating revenue through brand partnerships, digital content, and live events rather than remaining behind-the-scenes figures.
East Bay real estate
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Pickleball debate: Martinez votes to shut down 1-year-old courts after noise complaints

Martinez City Council voted to shut down Hidden Valley Sports Courts due to noise complaints from nearby residents, despite player and taxpayer concerns about the $1.5 million facility.
Boston
fromNewsday
3 weeks ago

Women's Pro Baseball League shows on-field product at Red Sox spring site before inaugural season

The Women's Pro Baseball League held its first exhibition game, showcasing talent and excitement ahead of its inaugural season starting August 1.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Polymarket continues its partnership spree with a Major League Baseball deal | TechCrunch

MLB designated Polymarket as its official prediction market partner, granting exclusive data access and logo usage while establishing an integrity framework with the CFTC.
Social media marketing
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
4 weeks ago

Reddit shares insight into the growth of sports fandoms in the app

Reddit published a comprehensive guide showing how users engage with sports content, revealing NFL season as the dominant driver of app downloads and engagement, with significant spikes during March Madness, Kentucky Derby, and other major sporting events.
National Basketball Association
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

The NBA's Expansion Gambit Is About Getting Bigger, Not Better | Defector

NBA expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas is a predetermined decision being formally announced, with new franchises expected to cost over $10 billion each due to competitive bidding among wealthy owners.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 weeks ago

What is the 2027 MLS 'Sprint Season' and why is it happening?

Starting in 2027, MLS seasons will no longer take place over one calendar year, but two. The 2027/28 edition will start in July 2027 and end in May 2028.
Miami Marlins
#table-tennis
Poker
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Great Table Tennis Renaissance

Brooklyn Table Tennis Club hosts a weekly tournament where diverse players compete in a basement venue, reflecting table tennis's resurgence in American culture.
Poker
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Great Table Tennis Renaissance

Brooklyn Table Tennis Club hosts a weekly tournament where diverse players compete in a basement venue, reflecting table tennis's resurgence in American culture.
fromOver the Monster
3 weeks ago

A plea to the Red Sox: Host some spring training games at Fenway

The Orioles played the Nationals this weekend at Camden Yards, as the club unveiled new additions to one of the best parks in the sport. Instead of pumping out another Spring Training game in Sarasota, they went back home with just days before the season begins in earnest.
Boston Red Sox
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The best padel rackets in the UK for every player, from beginner to pro

According to the Lawn Tennis Association, only 15,000 British players picked up a padel racket in 2019 but by the end of 2024, that figure was more than 400,000. Of those, about 399,000 are probably mispronouncing it: think pah-dell rather than paddle.
Exercise
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Sports centre revamp reaches 'key milestone'

I am delighted that the once-in-a-generation redevelopment of the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre has reached another key milestone with the submission of the planning application for its transformation. The 15hectare site, opened in 1964, is set for a revamp of its athletics stadium, indoor arena, and swimming and diving facilities.
London
Wearables
fromWIRED
1 month ago

A Fitness Enthusiast's Guide to the Best Massage Gun in 2026

Modern massage guns combine percussive therapy with vibration, heat, cold, and LED light technologies to enhance muscle recovery and reduce post-workout pain through increased blood flow.
Washington Wizards
fromPuck Prose
1 month ago

PWHL capitalizing on post-Olympic momentum, records two more record-setting attendances

The PWHL experienced record-breaking attendance in its first week back from the Winter Olympics, with multiple games setting new benchmarks for women's professional hockey crowds in North America.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Curling had its moment at the Olympics and now Paralympics. It sparked a curling bonanza in America

Curling viewership surged during the 2026 Winter Olympics, driving thousands of Americans to try the sport at local clubs and learn-to-curl events.
Washington Nationals
fromTalkNats.com
1 month ago

Spring Training Game #16 Nats in Jupiter | TalkNats.com

The Washington Nationals signed pitcher Zack Littell to a creative deal worth $7 million guaranteed plus incentives, bringing their CBT payroll to $118 million before incentive bonuses.
Major League Baseball
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

From bupkis to $100m blockbuster: has the World Baseball Classic finally arrived

The World Baseball Classic evolved from obscurity to become baseball's premier international tournament, generating $100 million in 2023 and establishing itself as a permanent fixture in professional baseball.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

New soccer media company confident it can cultivate a captive U.S. audience

Kickback Soccer Media launches a new approach to American soccer coverage using licensing deals and partnerships instead of traditional subscription models, targeting the growing U.S. soccer audience.
fromMLB Trade Rumors
1 month ago

The Opener: WBC, Pena, Spring Debuts

The first two games of the tournament saw South Korea topple Czechia by an 11-4 margin and Australia blank Chinese Taipei in a 3-0 victory. Highlights from those games include Guardians top prospect and 2024 No. 1 overall pick Travis Bazzana clobbering a deep home run to right field as part of a multi-hit day for Team Australia and Astros utilityman Shay Whitcomb belting a pair of homers for Team Korea.
Major League Baseball
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

8 New Sports And Energy Drinks To Try In 2026 - Tasting Table

Energy and sports drinks offer functional hydration options beyond water, with 2026 bringing new flavors and brands including Bang Energy Lime Pop Drop and Juice Monster Voodoo Grape.
Major League Baseball
fromMLB Trade Rumors
1 month ago

MLB Announces Spring Breakout Tournament To Begin In 2027

MLB will convert Spring Breakout from exhibition games into single-elimination tournaments in 2027 and 2028, crowning separate Grapefruit and Cactus League champions while maintaining exhibition format in 2026.
Wellness
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

9 Best Places to Live in the U.S. for a Healthy Lifestyle

WalletHub analyzed 182 U.S. cities across food, fitness, healthcare, and green space to identify the healthiest cities for residents prioritizing wellness-focused living.
Games
fromDefector
2 months ago

The Tennis Ball's Biggest Critic Thinks "They're Getting Better" | Defector

Daniil Medvedev believes courts and balls are becoming faster and better, improving play and reducing earlier complaints about slow conditions and heavy balls.
#youth-sports
London
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

U.K. gym hopes "kidulting" trend will hook grownups by putting the fun back in fitness

David Lloyd Clubs in the U.K. offers kidulting fitness classes that use childhood playground games to make exercise enjoyable and reduce the perception of working out as tedious.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The hidden hierarchy of tennis practice courts: I was back in the park, smelling the weed'

On a cool Wednesday afternoon before the US Open last year, Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev were busy fine-tuning their games in an intense practice set at Louis Armstrong Stadium. Danielle Collins and Christian Harrison, semi-finalists in the mixed doubles tournament, were scheduled to take their place at the hour and the American pair duly arrived a couple of minutes before their allotted slot.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromLondon On The Inside
2 months ago

Can Basketball Ever Break Into the British and London Mainstream?

The increase is being largely driven by the Gen Z population, as basketball is now the 6th most popular sport among the 18-24 year old demographic. Despite there being major continental competitions across Europe like the EuroLeague and EuroCup, basketball is a sleeping giant that is awakening in the UK. This movement is likely to cause a massive shift in the sport's associated betting markets as well, but the big question of whether basketball can break into the mainstream remains.
National Basketball Association
Exercise
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Video: How Weight Lifting Took Over America

Weight lifting evolved from a stigmatized fringe practice into a mainstream American fitness and cultural phenomenon embraced widely across society.
Running
fromPortland Monthly
2 months ago

A Guide to Portland Run Clubs

Join local run clubs to meet people in person, get outside, and find groups for every pace and identity, often cheaply or free.
Business
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

11 things to think about before you open a gym - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Opening a gym requires significant capital, strict safety procedures, sufficient staff, and availability to meet customer schedules; budget, legal compliance, and time commitment are essential.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
2 months ago

Brooklyn's Largest Recreation Center Opens After Years Of Delays

Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center opened in East Flatbush as Brooklyn's largest 74,000 sq ft facility with pool, gym, green roof and community-focused amenities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I am terrible at football but love playing. Can I change my game completely in my mid-30s?

If I told you I have played football for 15 years, you'd probably assume that I'm decent. Unfortunately, I am not. I have three left feet and a not-very-convincing shot on goal. Despite how many years I have put into the sport, these things show little to no improvement. I play football for the joy of it: the rush of the first whistle; the exhilaration of making a successful tackle or a clever pass;
Soccer (FIFA)
Wellness
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I took up paddleboarding in my 60s. In the water I feel calm; on land I feel strong

Paddleboarding improves strength, balance and core fitness, offering an enjoyable, sustainable way for older adults to stay active and age well.
Exercise
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

How the Bay Area is pushing parkour to new levels

Parkour is an urban movement discipline combining acrobatics, running, jumping and climbing, practiced both as artistic expression and athletic training.
Washington Nationals
fromTalkNats.com
2 months ago

Washington Nationals: Pitchers and Catchers report today at CACTI Park Of The Palm Beaches | TalkNats.com

Nationals enter Spring Training with a revamped front office, impactful offseason roster changes, and an active pursuit of MLB pitching, including talks with Miles Mikolas.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Shaikin: Make starting pitchers great again? MLB isn't. This independent league will try

Some concepts are hits. Some are flops. The experiment to watch this year is almost spiritual in nature: Can professional baseball make starting pitching great again? Baseball's obsession with velocity has dampened the soul of the sport. The marquee pitching matchup is an endangered species. The oohs and aahs over a 100-mph pitch have been replaced by yawns. The potential solution, or at least a piece of one, is evident in this job description:
Major League Baseball
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

What's the Point of Chasing a Plank PR?

It's just what it looks like: I time my planks then file them away, determined to last a little longer tomorrow. And sometimes I do, for several days in a row, then one day I'll collapse nearly a minute short of my personal best. I'll pound the mat like Charlton Heston at the end of Planet of the Apes, then I'll get myself together - you've got to stay cool at Equinox - and move on with my day.
Exercise
Major League Baseball
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

Pitchers and Catchers Have Reported to Spring Training

Spring brings renewal: Major League Baseball Spring Training signals fresh starts for players and fans while long-distance runners experience seasonal regeneration.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Prep talk: GALS LA to expand no-cost soccer program

Wednesday is National Girls & Women in Sports Day, so why not salute Girls Athletic Leadership School Los Angeles, the only public, all-girls middle school in California. The school is expanding its no-cost soccer program after receiving a $ 26,000 grant for being selected one of 26 Community Champions as part of the World Cup coming to Los Angeles.
Soccer (FIFA)
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