Paul Skenes is an awesome human in case anyone was wondering.
He was driving by the Ingomar Franklin Park Little League baseball fields last night and saw the lights on and just pulled on in.
He was there over 2 hours signing, taking pictures and playing catch with the kids.
News: Apollo Sports Capital has led a monster $225 Million Investment in Pickleball Inc., the new parent co of the PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball.
Tom Dundon and the Pardoe family will remain majority shareholders in the business.
SXSW participants joined world No. 1 Anna Leigh Waters, Major League Pickleball commissioner Samin Odhwani, and broadcaster @DaveFlemingPB for the session ‘The Pickleball Payoff: Betting on America’s Top Sport.’
The panel broke down how MLP and the @PPAtour are helping turn #pickleball into America’s next major pro sport.
#SXSW2026
Pickleball is taking the stage at #SXSW26
‘The Pickleball Payoff: Betting on America’s Top Sport’ will bring together Major League Pickleball commissioner Samin Odhwani, world No. 1 @AnnaLeighWaters , and broadcaster @DaveFlemingPB to break down how #MLP and the @PPAtour are helping turn #pickleball into America’s next major pro sport.
📷 With 311% growth and investors like @KingJames and @TomBrady, the panel will explore league building, athlete branding, sponsorship, and media as the sport continues to scale.
📍#Austin Marriott Downtown — Waller Ballroom D
📅 Monday, March 16
⏰ 10:00 AM CT
More info: https://t.co/WbCP0ddms7
We’ve been in every situation, … and I’ve used this word a lot with our team–is unflappable.”
Miami (OH) head coach Travis Steele joins @notthefakesvp to discuss their 30-0 regular season 🙌
Tune in to our IG channel Friday starting at 9am CT / 10am ET for the 2026 MLP Draft! @DaveFlemingPB and @DaughtonWill will be live in the studio sharing the first 28 picks as they come in.
Reminder: The remaining 38 selections will be revealed across our social channels and on https://t.co/TbqUPFcJYG