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LaSpinas Celebrate Very Special Occasion

September 17, 2020

LaSpinas Celebrate Very Special Occasion

Sept. 7 marked a very special anniversary in the life of former Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America President John LaSpina, who operates Maple Family Centers, which today holds five locations altogether with four in the greater New York City area and one in Clearwater, Fla. That day marked 60 years since LaSpina’s father Peter LaSpina Sr. completed construction on the

Stefanie Johnson at home in team environment

September 17, 2020

Stefanie Johnson at home in team environment

Team USA's Stefanie Johnson has thrived in the team environment, from youth bowling to the international stage, and she's ready to bring her motivational skills to the 2020 PBA League.

Richard, new equipment ready for PBA League

September 16, 2020

Richard, new equipment ready for PBA League

Jordan Richard created some buzz earlier this month when she announced she was going to be changing brands, and she's confident she'll be ready to help her team at the PBA League.

USBC exploring alternate host city for 2021 Women&amp;#39;s Championships

September 16, 2020

USBC exploring alternate host city for 2021 Women's Championships

USBC is exploring options for an alternate host city for the 2021 Women's Championships, looking for greater operational and scheduling flexibility due to uncertainty about COVID-19 restrictions.

Liz Johnson ready for return to PBA League in 2020

September 15, 2020

Liz Johnson ready for return to PBA League in 2020

USBC Hall of Famer Liz Johnson, also 24-time PWBA Tour champion and former Team USA member, will be among the 10 PWBA members headed to Virginia to compete in the upcoming 2020 PBA League.

O&amp;#39;Keefe in right state of mind to help Fury at PBA League

September 14, 2020

O'Keefe in right state of mind to help Fury at PBA League

Anyone who follows Shannon O'Keefe on social media knows she's always ready to compete, but the reigning PWBA Player of the Year is making sure she's mentally prepared for the PBA League.

Team USA women help usher in new school year for fourth-grade students

September 11, 2020

Team USA women help usher in new school year for fourth-grade students

Six Team USA women got a chance to pull on their team jerseys for a great cause last week, helping to kick off the new school year for some young students in Graham, Washington.

Why Bowling is Anything But 'Non-Essential'

September 10, 2020

Why Bowling is Anything But 'Non-Essential'

THE GREAT SINGER-songwriter, Tom Russell, wrote a song about the United States-Mexico border long before President Trump was elected. The song is titled, “Who’s Gonna Build Your Wall?”It is not a political song at all. In fact, Russell includes these lyrics: “Now I ain’t got no politics, so don’t lay that rap on me.” Likewise, I ain’t got no politics

Registration set to begin for 2021 Team USA Trials

September 03, 2020

Registration set to begin for 2021 Team USA Trials

Registration for the 2021 USBC Team USA Trials will begin, Tuesday, Sept. 8. Check out the details, rules and FAQ document now.

‘A Fantastic Finale’: Mort Luby Jr.’s Original Account of ‘Perhaps the Best TV Show in PBA History’ Was as Lively as the Broadcast

August 28, 2020

‘A Fantastic Finale’: Mort Luby Jr.’s Original Account of ‘Perhaps the Best TV Show in PBA History’ Was as Lively as the Broadcast

The 1970 Firestone Tournament of Champions is an event that requires little, if any, introduction. That Don Johnson’s 299 in the title match was voted the #1 moment in the PBA’s 60 Greatest Moments in 2018 speaks for itself. Longtime and legendary BJI Editor Mort Luby Jr.’s account of the most famous telecast in PBA history, which ran in our