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PB Weekly 3/15/2025 - From Prisons to Malls & Beyond!!

Pickleball is taking over the world—literally! 🌍 From celebrity fitness tips to prison yard showdowns, here are the latest headlines making waves in the world of pickleball.

🏛️ Scott Peterson Attacked Over a Pickleball Game in Prison

Even behind bars, pickleball can get intense! 😳 Convicted murderer Scott Peterson was reportedly attacked by another inmate during a prison yard pickleball match at Mule Creek State Prison, CA. The fight broke out when Peterson allegedly hit the ball too hard at fellow inmate Charles Miles, who mistook his paddle for a weapon! ⚔️ Peterson walked away with minor injuries, while Miles got slapped with a serious rule violation. 🚔
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🏬 Stamford Mall Transforms Into a Pickleball Paradise

Malls are dying? Not in Stamford, CT! 🚀 The Stamford Town Center is getting a major makeover, and its star attraction? The largest indoor pickleball facility in the U.S.! 🏓 This move is part of a plan to bring in more foot traffic by adding comedy clubs, kids' play areas, and new restaurants. Who needs shopping when you have pickleball? 😆
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👵 Golden Bachelorette Says Pickleball Keeps Her Young!

Looking for the fountain of youth? 🤩 Look no further than pickleball! Joan Vassos, the 62-year-old star of "Golden Bachelorette," credits her energy and fitness to playing pickleball and lifting weights. 💪 She says staying active, eating lots of protein, and having fun on the court keeps her feeling young. Who needs anti-aging creams when you have a pickleball paddle? 🎾✨
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🎾 Tennis Legends Join the Pickleball Craze at Indian Wells

Pickleball isn’t just for amateurs—former ATP & WTA tennis pros are loving it too! 🌟 At the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, tennis greats swapped their rackets for paddles in a fun pickleball and golf event. 🎉 This just proves what we already know—pickleball is THE sport to play, no matter your background! 😎
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🏢 Old Shopko Store in Redding Might Become a Pickleball Hub!

Another vacant building? Sounds like a perfect place for pickleball courts! 🏗️ In Redding, CA, plans are in motion to convert the old Shopko building into a massive indoor pickleball facility. 🙌 The Redding Pickleball Club is working hard to make it happen, and if all goes well, the venue could open this year! Get ready to dink in style! 🎾🔥
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🎉 Final Thoughts

From prisons to shopping malls, and even Hollywood celebrities, pickleball is taking over! 🚀 Whether you're looking for a new hobby, a way to stay fit, or a chance to compete with former tennis pros, there's no better time to grab a paddle and hit the court! 🏓💥

What’s your favorite pickleball story from this week? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️👇

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