The CW Network is reportedly targeting Kyle Sherman as a potential coloranalyst for upcoming PBA Tour broadcasts. According to a report by 11thFrame.com editor Jeff Richgels, the CW isactively looking at Sherman for the role ahead of its first season airing PBATour events. No deal has been announced yet. report by 11thFrame.com editor Jeff Richgels Sherman is a two-time PBA Tour champion from Missouri and has built a strongpresence both on and off the lanes. His PBA Tour titles include the 2019 StormPBA-PWBA Striking Against Breast Cancer Mixed Doubles, alongside AmandaGreene, and the 2022 PBA Cheetah Championship. He also owns five PBA RegionalTour titles and was a member of Team USA during the 2020 and 2021 seasons. Beyond competition, Sherman is widely known for his media work in bowling.Along with Brad Miller, he co-runs the popular YouTube channel Brad and Kyle,which focuses on bowling tips, education, and lane play. The channel has grownto more than 219,000 subscribers, making Sherman one of the most visiblebowling personalities among younger fans, perfectly fitting the profile the CWNetwork is seeking. Brad and Kyle The CW has already announced Rick Allen as the new play-by-play voice for PBA Tour telecasts. Allen is best known for his work in NASCAR broadcasting. IfSherman joins the booth, he would serve as the color analyst alongside Allen. announced Rick Allen as the new play-by-play voice for PBA Tour telecasts At present, Randy Pedersen continues to fill the color analyst role for PBATour broadcasts. If the reported plans move forward, it would likely signal achange in that position as the CW begins a new chapter of coverage. This possible move follows another recent change in PBA broadcasting. Longtimelaneside reporter Kimberly Pressler confirmed on January 21 that her time with PBA Tour telecasts had come to an end, coinciding with the tour’s transitionaway from FOX and toward its new broadcast partnership with the CW Network. Kimberly Pressler confirmed on January 21 that her time with PBA Tour telecasts had come to an end

The Professional Bowlers Associationhas named Peter Murray as itsnew Chief Executive Officer, with Murray also taking on the role of Head ofMedia forLucky Strike Entertainment,the organization that owns the PBA. The Professional Bowlers Association Peter Murray Lucky Strike Entertainment The move places long-term strategy, media development, and audience growth atthe center of the PBA’s next phase. Rather than focusing only on competitionstructure, the appointment points toward a broader effort to modernize howprofessional bowling is presented, packaged, and consumed. Who is Peter Murray? Murray arrives from theProfessional Fighters League,where he served as founding CEO and helped turn a start-up MMA promotion into aninternationally distributed sports property. Under his leadership, the PFLsecured major broadcast partnerships, expanded globally, and built its brandaround storytelling, athlete visibility, and season-long narratives. Professional Fighters League Before that, Murray held senior roles across the sports and media landscape,including executive positions at the National Football League,William Morris Endeavor,Under Armour, and Insignia Sports. His career has consistently focused on theintersection of sport, media rights, branding, and fan engagement. That background matters, because it suggests the PBA’s priorities are shiftingbeyond the lanes. Importance for the PBA The PBA is already heading into a big transition. Starting in 2026, the tourmoves into a new TV era withcoverage on The CW Network.With Murray in charge, the focus clearly shifts toward how the sport ispackaged for viewers. coverage on The CW Network With a new CEO whose expertise lies in understanding how media, live experiences, and community intersect, fans can expect more behind-the-scenes access, a stronger focus on personalities, and more player-driven storytelling. The appointment suggests the PBA wants to feel more modern, more visible, and easier to follow for fans who don’t already watch every week. Lucky Strike’s bigger picture Murray will also become the Head of Media for the Lucky Strike Entertainment. The idea is to connect pro bowling more closely with everydaybowling. Watching shows, following players, and engaging with the tour couldbecome part of the in-center experience, not just something you see on TV. If it works, it could help close the gap between casual bowlers and theprofessional game. A cautious but interesting step Lucky Strike and the PBA are betting that the next phase of growth comes frombetter stories, better exposure, and stronger connections with fans. Now the real question is simple: can they deliver on it?

The PBA Elite League: Battle of the Brands is officially set for the 2026 season, and with rosters now confirmed, the focus shifts from theory to execution. After completing its first full season last year, the Elite League enters year two with a clearer identity. The format is familiar, the expectations are established, and every brand now knows what a full season of results actually requires. first full season last year Six manufacturer-backed teams will compete throughout the PBA Tour season, with points earned in singles events counting toward the Manufacturer’s Cup. What Year Two Represents The debut season answered the most important question: does a season-long, brand-based competition belong on the PBA Tour calendar? The answer was yes. Over the course of the season, teams that produced steady results separated themselves from those relying on isolated strong finishes. By the time the finals arrived, the standings reflected months of performance rather than short-term form, with Storm carrying its season-long lead all the way to the Manufacturer’s Cup. That context matters heading into 2026. This is no longer a learning season. It’s a continuation. The 2026 Teams and Rosters Storm Dom BarrettJason BelmontePatrick DombrowskiFrançois LavoieBrad MillerKyle ShermanJesper SvenssonDarren TangKyle TroupChris Via Storm once again fields one of the deepest lineups in the league. One notable change is the addition of Dom Barrett, who transfers from Brunswick to Storm ahead of the 2026 season. Dom Barrett Brunswick Motiv Sam CooleyEthan FioreAJ JohnsonSean Lavery-SpahrBailey MavrickNick PateMatt RussoTom SmallwoodSanttu TahvanainenEJ Tackett Motiv fields a well-rounded lineup built around EJ Tackett, last season’s PBA Tour Player of the Year. The roster blends proven experience with younger talent, including Ethan Fiore, who showed last season that he belongs at this level. Brunswick Graham FachTim Foy Jr.Packy HanrahanTommy JonesMatt OgleJake PetersMatt SandersJason SternerNate StublerKeven Williams Brunswick continues with a balanced mix of veteran presence and proven tour regulars. 900 Global Andrew AndersonChris BarnesRyan BarnesBrandon BontaMitch HupéThomas LarsenChase NadeauBrian RobinsonChris SloanTimmy Tan 900 Global’s lineup features a combination of established names and players with strong recent form. Roto Grip Justin KnowlesWes MalottKevin McCuneBJ MooreKris PratherAnthony SimonsenFrank SnodgrassBen SobelStu Williams Roto Grip enters 2026 with a roster that blends power, versatility, and experience across different lane environments. Hammer Jakob ButturffCam CroweTom DaughertyTomas KäyhköMarshall KentAlec KeplingerBoog KrolShawn MaldonadoBill O’NeillZach Wilkins Hammer brings a roster with a wide range of styles and experience, giving the team flexibility across different lane conditions and formats throughout the season. How the Competition Unfolds As in previous seasons, team standings are determined by points earned during PBA Tour singles events. Before each tournament, managers select five players whose results will count toward the team total. Not all events are weighted equally, meaning majors and longer formats can significantly influence the standings. During the regular season, players may use any product-registered equipment available within their brand families. Once the finals arrive, competition switches to baker format, equipment is restricted to each team’s specific brand, and urethane is not permitted except for limited spare use. Looking Ahead to the 2026 Season With rosters now confirmed, the Elite League moves fully into its competitive phase. There are no unknowns about the format anymore - only decisions, execution, and results over time. The 2026 season will show which brands can sustain performance across an entire year and which ones struggle to keep pace once the standings begin to take shape. Full coverage of the PBA Elite League, including roster updates, schedule news, and all major developments throughout the season, will be available on bowlinglife.eu. bowlinglife.eu

Rick Allen has been announced as the new play-by-play voice for the PBA on TheCW Sports. Allen is an American television personality with extensive experience acrossmajor sports broadcasts. He currently works as a public address announcer forthe Carolina Panthers and serves as a college football play-by-play announcerfor The CW Sports. He is also an alternate television play-by-play voice forthe CARS Tour. Allen is best known for his role as the lead play-by-play commentator forNASCAR on NBC, where he called NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series eventsfrom 2015 through 2024. During his time with NBC Sports, he also contributed to coverage of IndyCar,International Motor Sports Association events, and track and fieldcompetitions. Earlier in his career, Allen worked as a play-by-play announcer for NASCARTruck Series races on Speed and Fox from 2003 to 2014. The upcoming PBA Tour seasonis scheduled to begin on February 22 with the PBA Players Championship inArlington, Texas. The upcoming PBA Tour season

Deo Benard won the 2025 BowlTV PBA Regional Players Invitational after astrong final performance at the National Bowling Stadium in Reno, Nevada. The event brought together top regional players for the season-ending BowlTVshowcase, with titles awarded in both the standard PBA and PBA50 divisions. Benard secured the championship by defeating Jeff Mann 278–228 in the titlematch. The near-perfect game sealed the victory and earned Benard the topprize of $15,000. Mann finished second and received $10,000 for his runner-upresult. Earlier in the stepladder finals, Benard advanced through a demandingsemifinal round. He defeated Christopher Tuholski in a three-game match that went down to thefinal shots, winning 2–1 with scores of 258–201, 195–215, and 230–227. Benardalso eliminated DeeRonn Booker, the reigning USBC Masters champion, during theRound of 8. On the other side of the bracket, Mann reached the final by defeating KevinBienko 2–0 with games of 214–201 and 190–169. The victory marked Benard’s 15th career PBA Regional Tour title, achievedjust days before his 22nd birthday on Christmas Eve. Benard has been named Southwest Region Player of the Year twice, includingcurrent season. Benard also owns a national PBA Tour title after winning the2024 PBA Cheetah Championship. The 2025 BowlTV PBA Regional Players Invitational also featured the PBA50division, where Michael Haggitt claimed the title. Haggitt defeated defendingchampion Randy Weiss 231–217 in the championship match to earn the $10,000 topprize. With their victories, both Deo Benard and Michael Haggitt earned automaticentry into their respective 2026 PBA Tournament of Champions fields.

The PBA World Series of Bowling XVII will be broadcast on CBS and CBS SportsNetwork during the 2026 PBA Tour season. The event will take place in theMinneapolis area. The event is part of anexpanded television partnershipthat brings several major professional bowling competitions to nationalaudiences. expanded television partnership For the first time, the World Series of Bowling will be part of a largerseason-long broadcast lineup that includes both individual championships andteam-based events. The USA vs. The World will open the CBS’s PBA coverage. The event is scheduled forApril 4 in Columbus, Ohio, and features team competition between top Americanplayers and a selected international team. Each team will built through adraft process, with captains - Jason Belmonte and EJ Tackett - selecting fromleading PBA players to form their lineups for the televised event. Coverage of the World Series of Bowling will focus on the PBA animal patternchampionships, which are scheduled across four consecutive days.PBAcoverage will continue later in the season with the PBA World Championship,followed by the PBA Elite League: Battle of the Brands and the PBA Norm DukeOpen. PBA on CBS Schedule • April 4 – USA vs. The World • May 9 – PBA Animal Pattern 1 Championship • May 10 – PBA Animal Pattern 2 Championship • May 11 – PBA Animal Pattern 3 Championship • May 12 – PBA Animal Pattern 4 Championship • June 13 – PBA World Championship • June 20 – PBA Elite League: Battle of the Brands • June 21 – PBA Norm Duke Open

The transfer of PBA Tour broadcasts from FOX to The CW Network does not onlyaffect American audiences, but also international viewers. Since The CW Network is only available in the United States, it was importantto secure a way for fans worldwide to follow the biggest stage in professionalbowling. The Professional Bowlers Association confirmed to BowlingLife’s ErikasJansonas that global fans will still be able to follow the action throughBowlTV, the same livestream service used in past seasons. “International viewers will be able to watch PBA events on the CW via BowlTV -just as they could watch FOX shows in past years,” the PBA stated. The 2026 regular season begins on February 22 with the PBA PlayersChampionship in Arlington, Texas. The CW Network will broadcast ten events inten straight Sundays, all live at 4 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, the World Series ofBowling will be livestreamed on CBS. Below is the full PBA Tour Schedule 2026 on The CW Network, with all eventsairing at 4 p.m. ET: February 22: PBA Players Championship – Arlington, Texas –International Training and Research Center February 22: PBA Players Championship March 1: PBA Pete Weber Missouri Classic – St. Peters, Mo. – BowleroSt. Peters March 1: PBA Pete Weber Missouri Classic March 8: U.S. Open – Indianapolis, Ind. – Royal Pin Woodland March 8: U.S. Open March 15: PBA Illinois Classic – Decatur, Ill. – David Small’s VictoryLanes March 15: PBA Illinois Classic March 22: PBA Indiana Classic – Fort Wayne, Ind. – David Small’s ProBowl West March 22: PBA Indiana Classic March 29: USBC Masters – Allen Park, Mich. – Thunderbowl Lanes March 29: USBC Masters April 5: PBA Ohio Classic – Columbus, Ohio – Columbus Square BowlingPalace April 5: PBA Ohio Classic April 12: PBA New York Classic – Rochester, N.Y. – ABC Gates Bowl April 12: PBA New York Classic April 19: PBA Roth/Holman Doubles Championship – Portland, Maine –Bayside Bowl April 19: PBA Roth/Holman Doubles Championship April 26: PBA Tournament of Champions – Fairlawn, Ohio – AMF RivieraLanes April 26: PBA Tournament of Champions Earlier this year, the PBA announced that it hadsigned a multi-year broadcast agreement with The CW Network, marking the end of its partnership with FOX. signed a multi-year broadcast agreement with The CW Network

The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) has announced the full PBA TourSchedule 2026, with live broadcasts set to air on The CW Network. The new television partnership introduces “PBA Championship Sundays on TheCW,” bringing professional bowling to a national audience on ten consecutiveSundays. Coverage will begin on February 22, 2026, with the PBA Players Championship inArlington, Texas. Every broadcast will air live at 4 p.m. ET and continuethrough April 26, 2026, when the season closes with the PBA Tournament ofChampions in Fairlawn, Ohio. In total, The CW will feature four major championships. These include the PBAPlayers Championship, U.S. Open, USBC Masters, and the PBA Tournament ofChampions. Six additional title events will also be broadcast, such as the PBA Pete WeberMissouri Classic and the Roth/Holman Doubles Championship from Bayside Bowl inPortland, Maine. Fans can follow qualifying and match play rounds through BowlTV before theChampionship Sunday broadcasts. Below is the full PBA Tour Schedule 2026 on The CW Network, with all eventsairing at 4 p.m. ET: February 22: PBA Players Championship – Arlington, Texas –International Training and Research Center February 22: PBA Players Championship March 1: PBA Pete Weber Missouri Classic – St. Peters, Mo. – BowleroSt. Peters March 1: PBA Pete Weber Missouri Classic March 8: U.S. Open – Indianapolis, Ind. – Royal Pin Woodland March 8: U.S. Open March 15: PBA Illinois Classic – Decatur, Ill. – David Small’s VictoryLanes March 15: PBA Illinois Classic March 22: PBA Indiana Classic – Fort Wayne, Ind. – David Small’s ProBowl West March 22: PBA Indiana Classic March 29: USBC Masters – Allen Park, Mich. – Thunderbowl Lanes March 29: USBC Masters April 5: PBA Ohio Classic – Columbus, Ohio – Columbus Square BowlingPalace April 5: PBA Ohio Classic April 12: PBA New York Classic – Rochester, N.Y. – ABC Gates Bowl April 12: PBA New York Classic April 19: PBA Roth/Holman Doubles Championship – Portland, Maine –Bayside Bowl April 19: PBA Roth/Holman Doubles Championship April 26: PBA Tournament of Champions – Fairlawn, Ohio – AMF RivieraLanes April 26: PBA Tournament of Champions Earlier this year, the PBA announced that it had signed a multi-year broadcast agreement with The CW Network, marking the end of its partnership with FOX.While Championship Sundays will air on The CW, the World Series ofBowling will be broadcasted on CBS. signed a multi-year broadcast agreement with The CW Network

EJ Tackett has been named the Chris Schenkel PBA Player of the Year for 2025.Tackett received 86.5 percent of the vote from PBA members andmedia. Andrew Anderson and Ethan Fiore followed with six percent each, whileJason Belmonte, Graham Fach, Jesper Svensson, and Chris Via were alsonominated. This is his fourth career award and his third in a row. With this achievement,Tackett joins Earl Anthony, Mark Roth, Walter Ray Williams Jr., and Belmonteas the only players to win three consecutive Player of the Year honors. Tackett’s 2025 season included several milestones. He led the PBA Tour inpoints with 34,690, in earnings with $438,540, and in average with 228.60. He recorded 11 top-five finishes, 12 top-10 finishes, 13 top-25 finishes, andcashed in 15 events. During the season, Tackett added multiple career titles, surpassing DonJohnson to enter the top ten on the all-time list with 27. He also secured two major championships. At theU.S. Open, Tackett made a late charge from outside the cut to win his second title inthe event. Later, he captured thePBA World Championship, finishing a demanding World Series of Bowling with a victory over JasonBelmonte. U.S. Open PBA World Championship The Player of the Year award carries the name of Christopher Schenkel, theHall of Fame broadcaster who was the longtime voice of the PBA. He passed awayin 2005.

The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) and Longmarch Bowling haveannounced a 10-year agreement to relaunch the PBA China Regional Program. The relaunch begins in October 2025 with three scheduled tournaments at theLongmarch Bowling Center in Shanghai. The first event, the PBA China Tribute to Pioneers Championship, will takeplace from September 18–21, 2025. It will be followed by the PBA ChinaScorpion Championship on January 2–3, 2026, and the 2026 PBA China Cup onOctober 2–4, 2026. This new partnership builds on the PBA’s history in China. The relationship began in 2014 when Longmarch Bowling helped recruit playersin China to join the PBA through the “Pioneers Program.” More than 100 Chinesebowlers have become members since then, with several competing in the PBAWorld Series of Bowling. In 2019, the PBA China Tiger Cup became the first PBA event in the country,featuring the season’s top seven PBA-ranked players alongside hundreds ofcompetitors from China and Asia. The program was paused in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The PBA and Longmarch Bowling aim to use this relaunch to expand competitiveopportunities for Chinese bowlers, attract new talent, and strengthen thesport’s presence in the region. The 10-year agreement is part of the PBA’s wider plan for global growth, withChina seen as an important market for the sport’s future.PBA Regional events outside the United States have proven successful, with PBA Sweden and PBA Japan already established on the international calendar.

Chris Via and Bryanna Coté claimed the title at the 25th anniversary edition of the Storm PBA/PWBA Striking Against Breast Cancer Mixed Doubles, held at Copperfield Bowl in Houston. After finishing qualifying in 22nd place, the pair surged during match play and secured the top spot heading into the final game. With a total pinfall of 10,416 (+1,216) over 46 combined games, they held a comfortable lead of 260 pins over Kyle Troup and Liz Johnson, who finished in second with +1,042. Latest win marked Coté’s sixth PWBA title and Via’s second PBA title. For the win they were awarded with $25,000. Via also rolled the only two 300 games of the tournament and donated both $300 bonuses to the Striking Against Breast Cancer foundation. Last year's champions Anthony Simonsen and Danielle McEwan finished in 22nd. Last year's champions Last year's champions The final PBA title event of the season will be the Storm Lucky Larsen Masters in Helsingborg, Sweden, while the PWBA season wraps in August with Championship Week in Rochester, New York. Storm Lucky Larsen Masters in Helsingborg, Sweden Storm Lucky Larsen Masters in Helsingborg, Sweden Championship Week in Rochester, New York Championship Week in Rochester, New York Top 5 Final Standings: Top 5 Final Standings: Chris Via / Bryanna Coté – 10,416 (+1,216)Kyle Troup / Liz Johnson – 10,242 (+1,042)Darren Tang / Sin Li Jane – 10,039 (+839)Andrew Anderson / Erin McCarthy – 9,952 (+752)Tommy Jones / Shannon Pluhowsky – 9,918 (+718) Chris Via / Bryanna Coté – 10,416 (+1,216) Kyle Troup / Liz Johnson – 10,242 (+1,042) Darren Tang / Sin Li Jane – 10,039 (+839) Andrew Anderson / Erin McCarthy – 9,952 (+752) Tommy Jones / Shannon Pluhowsky – 9,918 (+718)

The 2025 PBA50 Petraglia Championship concluded on Tuesday in Jackson, Michigan, with Finland’s Mika Koivuniemi winning his first PBA50 title since 2018. In the title match, Koivuniemi, the No. 2 seed, started strong with a strike and spare, then built momentum with seven consecutive strikes from the fourth to the tenth frame - a pace his opponent just couldn't hande, securing the win 258-224. Previously, in the semifinal, Koivuniemi defeated No. 5 seed Liz Johnson, who had advanced through two earlier matches by defeating Brian LeClair in the opening match, 215-199 and then defeating Tom Daugherty 225-197. Johnson and Koivuniemi were even early in the game, but a split in the fourth frame gave Koivuniemi the lead. He remained clean through the match and finished strong to win 227-202. Koivuniemi earned $5,000 for the win. This win was crucial for Major Mika as he moves closer to qualifying for the PBA50 World Championship match play. All qualifying scores from this tournament, along with those from the Ballard, Monacelli, and Holman Championships, will determine the top 18 players advancing to the World Championship. Koivuniemi currently stands in 19th place and will need strong results in the upcoming Holman Championship to move up. All matches of the PBA50 are available to watch live on BowlTV. PBA50 Petraglia Championship Stepladder Finals – Match Results PBA50 Petraglia Championship Stepladder Finals – Match Results Match 1: Liz Johnson def. Brian LeClair, 215 – 199 Match 1: Match 2: Liz Johnson def. Tom Daugherty, 225 – 197 Match 2: Semifinal: Mika Koivuniemi def. Liz Johnson, 227 – 202 Semifinal: Final: Mika Koivuniemi def. Bo Goergen, 258 – 224 Final: