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Four contenders remain as 2020 OC Bracket Challenge reaches overall semifinals

Four contenders remain as 2020 OC Bracket Challenge reaches overall semifinals

We know the quadrant winners from the 2020 OC Bracket Challenge, and it now is time for the overall semifinals. Only four contenders remain from a stacked field of 32.

USBC cancels remaining 2020 national events, USBC Collegiate season postponed

USBC cancels remaining 2020 national events, USBC Collegiate season postponed

The USBC has canceled all remaining national events for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020-2021 USBC Collegiate season will be postponed until January 2021.

PBA50 World Series of Bowling Postponed as COVID Numbers Rise in Florida

PBA50 World Series of Bowling Postponed as COVID Numbers Rise in Florida

The Professional Bowlers Association announced July 13 that it had postponed the Florida Blue Medicare PBA50 World Series of Bowling, which had been scheduled to be held August 8-15 at Spanish Spring Lanes in The Villages, Fla., after the postponement of the PBA50 Tour season due to COVID-19. The PBA cited "an abundance of caution due to growing COVID-19 public

BPAA to Suspend Member Dues for 2021

BPAA to Suspend Member Dues for 2021

The Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America Board of Directors has voted to suspend national domestic dues for the 2021 season as its members continue to deal with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.The suspension of dues will apply to BPAA domestic member centers in good standing as of Aug. 1, 2020, and applies only to national dues, as the BPAA national board does

PBA League Rescheduled for September 26-28; Players Drafted for Miami Waves and Phoenix Fury

PBA League Rescheduled for September 26-28; Players Drafted for Miami Waves and Phoenix Fury

PBA COMMUNICATIONSNew York, NY – The Professional Bowlers Association has completed its roster of 12 teams to compete in the 2020 PBA League Elias Cup with the addition of 10 of the world’s best female bowlers to the Miami Waves and Phoenix Fury.The 12 teams now split into two divisions, Carter and Anthony, and will take to the lanes at *Bayside

Ryan Ciminelli Announces Retirement from Full-Time PBA Tour Competition

Ryan Ciminelli Announces Retirement from Full-Time PBA Tour Competition

In a July 6 Facebook post, eight-time PBA Tour champion Ryan Ciminelli announced his retirement from full-time pro bowling, explaining in part that, "I’m heartbroken that I don’t feel like I can continue in this profession," but that, "I feel I’ve exhausted all the possibilities to extend my full time career."Among Ciminelli's eight titles was a major, the U.S.

Third round voting begins in 2020 OC Bracket Challenge

Third round voting begins in 2020 OC Bracket Challenge

The field in the 2020 OC Bracket Challenge is down to eight great moments, milestones and competitors, and we'll soon know the four overall semifinalists.

California Governor Shuts Down Bowling Centers in 19 Counties

California Governor Shuts Down Bowling Centers in 19 Counties

Just weeks, and in some cases days, after reopening their doors following a prolonged closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of California’s bowling centers on Wednesday were ordered to shut down again by Governor Gavin Newsom.The order was the result of what some have called “knucklehead behavior” by certain people who refused to wear masks in public or adhere to social distancing guidelines. It

The Next Step for Illinois Bowling Proprietors Could Be Court

The Next Step for Illinois Bowling Proprietors Could Be Court

In Illinois, proprietors frustrated with that state’s governor and his recent actions that place onerous restrictions on reopening their centers (see Cyber Report No. 1,115) have decided to take action.Here are excerpts from a recent letter to member centers issued by Illinois State Bowling Proprietors Association President Bill Brennan of Bluebird Lanes in Chicago:“It’s an understatement that we have

Second round continues in 2020 OC Bracket Challenge

Second round continues in 2020 OC Bracket Challenge

The second round of the 2020 OC Bracket Challenge continues, and it's time to see which contenders will advance in the Tournament Firsts and Head-to-Head quadrants.