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Juan Dominguez diving to return a low ball. Dominguez used to play tennis, and plays pickleball as a way to stay active. Del Mar’s first official Pickleball league is under way, with the singles tournament kicking off Oct. 3 at the Heritage Campus Gym. According to a participation report from the sports and fitness industry, Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America, and it is fun for all ages. Del Mar aims to help this growth by hosting double round robin men’s, women’s and co-ed doubles leagues. Each match will consist of a best two-of-three sets to 11 and…

American Bank Center’s 100,000th tickets, meets wrestlers By Kaliegh Benck / Editor-in-chief With its 10-year anniversary just around the corner, SMG-managed American Bank Center knew it had to do something big to celebrate. Since 2004, WWE events have continued to draw large crowds of loyal fans. On Tuesday, July 29, the American Bank Center chose the 100,000th to walk through the doors to win a special prize package. This package included ticket upgrades the day of the event, a backstage meet and greet with a WWE Superstar, WWE merchandise, a free six-month WWE network subscription, $100 food and drink voucher for the evening and four tickets to…