(by Steve Hopkins) When we first entered the Cincinnati Bengals’ locker room, a Butterfly table was in the center, surrounded by player lockers and other equipment. The table was clearly well-used, as there were paddles on and beside it, and there were balls strewn throughout the room. This was very much like what we had […]
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Table Tennis and (k)Pop Culture: BTS
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) Table tennis regularly finds its way into Pop Culture in the US. In April, we ran an article here that referenced table tennis as a part of the plot of episodes of MASH, Last Man Standing, Friends, Girls, The Office, The Gary Shandling Show, The Big Bang Theory, King of Queens, Everybody Loves […]
NBA’s Bubble – Ping Pong, Golf, Billiards Among Limited Leisure Activities
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) When the NBA restarts the professional basketball season on July 30, it will be under strict lockdown rules that are designed to keep the players, staff, and families separated and safe. The protected area is being called the NBA’s “bubble”. The NBA released over a 100 page s or new rules for […]
Open Doors: Texas Table Tennis Center (Houston)
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) The Texas Table Tennis Center (TTT) opened last week in Houston, Texas. Beginning Wednesday, May 18, the State of Texas allowed gyms to reopen and TTT opened for the first time two days later on May 20th. When they opened, they did so with reduced capacity. The tables were rearranged with mostly […]
Open Doors: San Antonio Table Tennis Club
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) The San Antonio Table Tennis Club (SATTC) opened last week in San Antonio, Texas. Beginning Monday, May 18, the State of Texas allowed gyms to reopen and SATTC followed the guidelines and opened their doors. The rules initially allowed for gyms to open at 25% occupant capacity. As the club only has […]
Kanak’s Voice
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) On Tuesday night’s finale of NBC’s musical competition series “The Voice”, there was a segment promoting the Olympics. The show hosts were paired with Olympic athletes and given a quick preview of those athlete’s sports. The hosts then tried to participate. Blake Shelton tried Olympic Curling, John Legend tried Artistic Swimming, and […]
Ping pong, walks and mind exercises: Brain-boosting habits of a renowned brain doctor during self-quarantine
Posted on(Courtesy of CNBC / by Jade Scipioni / Bloomberg | Getty Images) During the Covid-19 pandemic, brain doctor Daniel Amen says “mental hygiene” is just as important as washing your hands. As a psychiatrist and brain disorder specialist for more than 30 years, Amen says being on lockdown and dealing with the spread of coronavirus can lead […]
“Quarantine” + “Ping Pong”
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) Many in the sport say that table tennis is one of the most popular sports in the world. That can be tough to quantify – especially when athletes in other sports earn more money and other pro leagues are so popular. Perhaps the better arguments label table tennis as the most popular “participation sport” […]
No, The Bruce Lee Nunchucks Ping Pong Video Is Not Real (Stop Sending it to Me. Really.)
Posted onNo, The Bruce Lee Nunchucks Ping Pong Video Is Not Real (Stop Sending it to Me. Really) (by Steve Hopkins/Photo credit: Warner Bros.) There is a video clip showing Bruce Lee playing ping pong with nunchucks (also called “nunchuks” or “nunchaku” – two sticks held together with a chain or rope and used as a weapon). […]
LIVE LONG PLAY PING PONG
Posted on(By Steve Rowe / Aerobic Table Tennis) STEVE ROWE TALKS TABLE TENNIS / LIVE LONG PLAY PING PONG At the age of 15 Steve started to play the game of table tennis. A little late some people would say, we agree. He played at his local youth club in his home town of Wigan. Comet […]
A Ninth Title for Miwa Harimoto
March 19, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, lower photo WTT) It can be tough to remember how young she is because of… Read More
China Has Biggest Movers in Men’s Rankings
March 19, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) With five players currently in the top 20 and a strangle hold on… Read More
Coaching Opportunity – PongPlanet Table Tennis Club (San Francisco Bay Area, California)
March 18, 2026
(By PongPlanet) PongPlanet Table Tennis Club in the San Francisco Bay Area, California is currently seeking a professional… Read More
🎥 Episode 6: Ask The Expert Live With Logan Rietz | How do you select the right equipment?
March 18, 2026
(by Bowmar Sports) Choosing the right table tennis equipment can feel overwhelming especially when you're just starting out.… Read More
🎥 Episode 5: Ask The Expert Live With Logan Rietz | Decoding Equipment Specifications
March 17, 2026
(by Bowmar Sports) In this live session of Ask the Expert Logan’s breaks down understanding Table Tennis Rubber… Read More
Austin Table Tennis Club Elevates 2026 Competitive Season with Butterfly Partnership
March 17, 2026
(By Austin Table Tennis Club) AUSTIN, TX – The Austin Table Tennis Club (ATTC) is proud to announce a… Read More
Lean Over a Bit More
March 16, 2026
Logan Forehand short backspin serve from Backhand to Backhand, robot plays backspin short in Forehand, Logan pushes long… Read More
Dusseldorf Signs Fan Zhendong
March 16, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo Borussia Dusseldorf) TTBL and Champions League Club Borussia Dusseldorf has announced that Fan Zhendong… Read More
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