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FLORIDA MAN ARRESTED AFTER HOSTING A PICKLEBALL LEAGUE IN TARGET PARKING LOT, CLAIMS “THE ASPHALT HAS GREAT BOUNCE”

ORLANDO, FL — A Florida man was arrested after allegedly operating a full-scale pickleball league in a Target parking lot for nearly three weeks before management realized it wasn't an official store program.

Police say 39-year-old Tyler Anderson painted court lines across dozens of parking spaces and created what players referred to as “The Target Open.”

Witnesses report Anderson became increasingly ambitious as the league grew.

According to reports, he introduced:

Official player rankings.
Paid concessions.
Instant replay reviews.
A “Hall of Fame” wall near the cart return.

Players say the tournament became so competitive that participants began trash-talking each other near the frozen foods entrance.

The breaking point came when Anderson allegedly attempted to reserve 40 parking spaces for a televised championship that did not actually have a television deal.

One shopper told officers:

“I came for paper towels and accidentally bought courtside seating.”

Police were called after Anderson reportedly argued that Target shoppers were “interfering with professional sports.”

As officers approached, he was allegedly in the middle of a heated dispute over whether a serve had clipped the net.

He was taken into custody while still insisting that the parking lot should be recognized as a legitimate athletic venue.

The championship trophy was later recovered from the trunk of a Honda Civic.

Images and full story copyrighted TBC Viral Media 2026.

The Final Sets: Celebrating Abby Siminski & Simon Volkema!
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In just a few weeks, two of our favorite GRRF alumni will wrap up their collegiate tennis careers. Abby and Simon have been part of our family since even before their junior nationals national days, and we’ve loved watching them grow into incredible athletes and even better role models.

From competing on the national stage to returning home to mentor our youth players, these two define "dedication."

Congratulations, Abby and Simon! We are so very proud of everything you’ve accomplished and can't wait to see your next chapter.

Simon Volkema: Williams College

Abby Siminski: Xavier Unv.

Colson Wells Returns Home with Nebraska: Takes on Michigan and Michigan State.

Colson Wells, a Lansing native, returns home with the Nebraska tennis team to face the University of Michigan at 12:00 noon.

Wells has solidified his position at #3 singles for the Cornhuskers. This match serves as a homecoming for Wells, providing an opportunity to compete against the teams he cheered for growing up while enjoying local support.

On Friday, numerous members of the Grand Rapids Wolfpack attended the match against Michigan State to watch Wells play.

The match was closely contested, with Wells holding two set points in the tiebreaker against Taym Alazmeh of Syria. Alazmeh served his way out of trouble to secure the first set 9-7 in the tiebreaker.

The match was halted with the score tied 3-3 in the second set, as Michigan State secured the team match 4-1.

Today, Wells will face the Michigan Wolverines and Sean Maymi, who originally recruited him to Nebraska.

The match begins at 12:00 noon at the Wolverine Tennis Center and will be available online via the University of Michigan homepage. Let’s Go Colson! Go Big Red! 🐺🐺

Coles Commits To Bulldogs:

Congratulations to Carson Coles on his commitment to the Ferris State University Bulldogs Tennis Team for fall 2026.

The Wolfpack eagerly anticipates his continued growth and looks forward to cheering him on at Ferris State.

A signing ceremony at Grand Rapids Racquet and Fitness is forthcoming, and we are thrilled to celebrate this achievement with Carson, his family, and our entire team.

Congratulations Carson and we have high expectations for your bright future.

GR Wolfpack Is Reloading:
Caldwell & Yang Take Silver and Bronze -

Congratulations to Glori Caldwell and Andrew Yang for an outstanding weekend of Midwest sectional play. Both players stunned the Midwest pecking order by knocking off the #1 seeds in their respective divisions.

Glori Caldwell, seeded #6, played up from the 14’s age division to the G16’s. She knocked off the number one seed, Tereza Subrova of Illinois, in the quarterfinals 6-1, 6-3. She would ultimately go on to the finals, where she was narrowly defeated by Olivia Lee in a very tight match that would go 10-7 in a third set tiebreaker.

Over at the B14’s in Wisconsin, Andrew Yang, seeded #6, stunned #1 seed Trip Holbrook of Wisconsin in the quarterfinals 6-3, 6-4. Andrew would lose a tough semifinal battle to Jameson Farjardo in a third set tiebreaker but rebounded to take third place over Rei Matsunaga.

Recent results can be tied to the increased amount of physical work that all the players have been putting in off the court. Great results coming everywhere! Let’s go Wolfpack! 

Wells-UNV.Nebraska Athlete Of The Week:

Congratulations to Colson Wells and the Nebraska "cornhuskers" on their impressive start to the 2026 college tennis season.

As a red-shirt sophomore, Colson has been a key contributor to several crucial victories, including two clinches that have helped propel the "big red" to a 7-1 start this season.

Last week, Wells came up with the match-deciding win against Memphis at number three singles, 4-6, 7-6, 6-3. His resilience in the second set sparked a late comeback by Nebraska, which was down 0-3 in matches at the time.

His teammates rallied, providing Colson with the opportunity to clinch and close out the contest. A few days later, Colson nearly had the chance to repeat this feat, but his teammates fell just short in a 4-2 loss to Ole Miss, with Colson leading in the third set.

Currently, Colson remains undefeated this season. In the coming weeks, Nebraska will face several tough contests, including matches against Michigan, Michigan State, and the University of Illinois. Congratulations to Colson on his outstanding start to the 2026 season.🐺🐺

Masteller Stuns At National B14’s L-2:

Novak Masteller leveraged his home-court advantage in Grand Rapids, Michigan, this past weekend, as the first year 14 Tennis prodigy reached the semifinals unseeded in the national level boys 14’s L-2 tennis championships.

The event brought together 32 of the nation’s top 14-year-old players. En route to a remarkable third-place finish and a bronze medal, Novak upset the first and sixth seeds. He secured his impressive third-place finish with a thrilling 6-0, 6-7, 10-8 victory over Tony Xu from the New England section of the United States. Truly outstanding!

Oliver Caldwell Captures Midwest L-4 16’s:

Congratulations to Oliver Caldwell who captured the Midwest Designated February L-4 16’s in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

 Caldwell seeded # 2 defeated Grant Miller from Ann Arbor, Michigan in a two set  tiebreaker battle  in the final 7-6(5), 7-6(6).

 Way to go, Oliver! Defending the home courts….