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Illinois Proprietors Say ‘Governor Pritzker Has Thrown a Gutter Ball’

Illinois Proprietors Say ‘Governor Pritzker Has Thrown a Gutter Ball’

Bowling center proprietors in Illinois were allowed to reopen by Governor J.B. Pritzker on June 26, but with perhaps the most unusual limitation yet seen in reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic: Centers could open, but all were limited to no more than 50 people at a time for bowling.The same limitation applied to an eight-lane center as to a 60-lane center.

75 North Carolina Centers Reopen… Then Are Shut Down Again

75 North Carolina Centers Reopen… Then Are Shut Down Again

Considering BPAA Past President Nancy Schenk is North Carolina Legislative Chair of the Bowling Proprietors Association of the Carolinas and Georgia, it should come as no surprise that the 75 BPAC/GA-member centers in the Tar Heel State were allowed to open their doors.Not long after businesses began to reopen in North Carolina, Schenk publicly questioned Governor Roy Cooper’s mandates, wondering why bowling centers were excluded.

USBC Hall of Famer Bill Lillard Sr. wins 2020 OC Bracket Challenge

USBC Hall of Famer Bill Lillard Sr. wins 2020 OC Bracket Challenge

Bowling fans, and those who love the history of the USBC Open Championships, chose eight-time Eagle winner and USBC Hall of Famer Bill Lillard Sr. as the winner of the 2020 OC Bracket Challenge.

Kris Prather Prevails in PBA 'King of the Lanes' Series

Kris Prather Prevails in PBA 'King of the Lanes' Series

BY JILLIAN LAUFER Jupiter, Fla. – The PBA King of the Lanes six-part series on FS1 came down to an exciting finish, with Kris Prather dethroning King Sean Rash, then besting Pete Weber to retain his crown.Three-time title winner and 2020 PBA Strike Derby Champion Prather began his night by defeating PWBA’s Gazmine Mason, 230-194, in the first Contenders Match.

PODCAST: Ryan Ciminelli on Why He Retired from Full-Time PBA Tour Competition

PODCAST: Ryan Ciminelli on Why He Retired from Full-Time PBA Tour Competition

Eight-time PBA Tour champion and 2015 U.S. Open winner Ryan Ciminelli is a guy who often says he wears his heart on his sleeve as a PBA Tour player. It is safe to say he wears his heart on his sleeve in this interview, too. This is one of the most forthcoming and candid conversations you'll ever hear on this

Kyle Troup Wins Sixth PBA Tour Title with Tour Finals Victory

Kyle Troup Wins Sixth PBA Tour Title with Tour Finals Victory

BY PBA COMMUNICATIONSJupiter, Fla. – Kyle Troup prevailed in back-to-back matches on Sunday to win his first PBA Tour Finals and sixth Go Bowling! PBA Tour title of his career, defeating Anthony Simonsen, 2-1, in a “race-to-2-points” format title match.The 23-year-old Simonsen, who was trying for his first win of the season, got off to an early lead with a 223-204

PODCAST: Dave Ryan on the Unusual Challenges the Pandemic Presents Sports Broadcasters

PODCAST: Dave Ryan on the Unusual Challenges the Pandemic Presents Sports Broadcasters

In recent days, longtime play by play man Dave Ryan once again has been calling the strikes and spares alongside color analyst Randy Pedersen and sideline reporter Kimberly Pressler on a series of special events the PBA has aired on FOX Sports. The circumstances of those shows once again are a reminder of the unusual moment we all are living

2020 OC Bracket Challenge concludes with exciting final match

2020 OC Bracket Challenge concludes with exciting final match

The final match of the 2020 OC Bracket Challenge includes two tournament titans in a battle between longevity/continued success and an incredible record all-events performance.

Former Team USA member Wesley Low Jr. rolls 900 series

Former Team USA member Wesley Low Jr. rolls 900 series

Former Team USA member Wesley Low Jr. will have his name etched into the USBC record book as the 36th bowler to roll a 900 series.

Five Consecutive Days of Live PBA Action on CBS Sports Network, FS1 Begin Saturday

Five Consecutive Days of Live PBA Action on CBS Sports Network, FS1 Begin Saturday

BY JILLIAN LAUFERTop male and female professional bowlers take to the lanes for the 2020 PBA Tour Finals on CBS Sports Network and PBA King of the Lanes six-part series on FS1New York, NY – The Professional Bowlers Association returns to the lanes Saturday as the world’s best bowlers compete in two special events live from Bowlero Jupiter in Jupiter, Fla. –