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Up for a little competition? Some outdoor fun and great exercise? Check out Pickleball! The game has been around since 1965 and has recently seen a surge in popularity all across the nation.

One lesser-known sport that has recently come to center stage in the media is called "Pickleball." The game with the strange-sounding name actually has nothing to do with pickles...but legend insinuates that a dog named "Pickles" was in the mix.

Burgers and pickle ball is coming your way.Eiliv-Sonas Aceron/Unsplash. The Corbett block in downtown Tucson has been targeted for a thorough renovation for some time now. Plans for a complete renovation were released in early 2020, with massive plans for the Corbett Building (located at 210 East 7th Street) to be gutted, updated, and set up for new businesses. However, many of the plans were put on hold when the COVID-19 pandemic hit and shut down Tucson a few months later. Now, renovations are back on track and the 2.5 acre Corbett Block is going to see some sizable updates in the coming months.

(San Tan Valley, Ariz.) — The second-largest homebuilding firm in the United States is breaking ground on a unique development catering to those who love the nation's fastest-growing sport.

Grab a chicken sandwich while playing a game of pickleball.Jennifer Burk/Unsplash. Sometimes there’s nothing better than enjoying some food, a cool beverage, and partaking in some kind of activity. It’s why bowling alleys across the world continue to exist. Instead of sitting around a table for some food, only to leave, the activity helps add a physical element to the evening. For those individuals who want a break from bowling, or who enjoy trying new sports and activities, metro Phoenix is about to land a new destination to check out.