Video: Is Pickleball a Real Sport? 👍 or 👎

Jan 15, 2025, 3:39 PM | Updated: 4:28 pm

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With the news that Former NFL star quarterback Drew Brees’ pickleball company, Picklr, is coming to Seattle, Jake & Spike ask the question… is it even a sport? Jake votes Yay, and Spike gives a resounding NAY! In fact, he calls it “fat tennis.” 😂 😂

Let us know in the comments what you think about pickleball… and play nice.

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