by Becky Johnston | Mar 3, 2026 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
The American Poolplayers Association (APA) continues to earn national recognition as a leading franchise opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking small business ownership. In the newly released 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500 rankings, APA secured the #209 spot among the...
by Becky Johnston | Feb 16, 2026 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
Beginning with the 2027 Championship cycle, the APA Wheelchair Championship will transition to the APA 9-Ball format. This update is designed to strengthen competitive balance and enhance the overall championship experience. After reviewing participation trends and...
by Billiard Greg | Feb 12, 2026 | Billiard Greg's, Pool, Training
In aviation there’s something called the one-degree rule. If a plane is just one degree off course, it doesn’t seem like much. Barely noticeable. But over time and distance? After 60 miles… that one degree equals one full mile off target. After a...
by Becky Johnston | Feb 11, 2026 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
“The Black Widow” is back. This week marks the triumphant return to the WPBA Tour for “The Black Widow” Jeanette Lee as she competes in the Women’s Professional Billiard Association (WPBA) Classic Championship, taking place February 12–15 at Classic Billiards. With...
by Becky Johnston | Dec 10, 2025 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
Memphis APA League Operators Bobby & Nika Harvison held their 8th Annual Shoot for a Cure event Dec. 4-7, 2025 at the Fitz Casino Hotel in Tunica, Miss. A total of 96 8-Ball Doubles teams and 94 Team Captain-style teams with 5-8 players on the rosters, from 19 APA...
by Becky Johnston | Nov 16, 2025 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
James Blackburn of Reidsville, N.C., is the 2025 U.S. Amateur Champion, successfully defending his 2024 title. Blackburn defeated Dean Macnaughton of Barrie, Ontario, in an exciting final, 11-8. Macnaughton finished as Runner-Up. Macnaughton punched his card to the...
by Becky Johnston | Nov 15, 2025 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
Tatum Cutting of Diamond, Ohio, is the 2025 Womens U.S. Amateur Champion. Cutting defeated Nellie Del Rosario of Chula Vista, Calif., 9-5 in the final. Del Rosario took home the Runner-Up trophy after her impressive run through the tournament to get to the final....
by Becky Johnston | Oct 14, 2025 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
APA League Operator and Billiard Hall of Famer Jeanette Lee “The Black Widow” is once again in the spotlight—this time in animated form. Jeanette will make her animated television debut on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim in the new series Ha Ha You Clowns, premiering...
by Becky Johnston | Aug 29, 2025 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
Thank you to all the referees and floor managers who helped make the 2025 World Pool Championships a huge success. We couldn’t do it without you! Floor Managers Back Row (L to R): Matt Seely, Robert Yearwood, Ryan Gilligan, Russell Holt Front Row (L to R): Jeff...
by Becky Johnston | Aug 25, 2025 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
Congratulations to the winners and everyone who entered the 2025 Team Shirt Contest held at the World Pool Championships in Vegas! Winners were decided via online voting. There were some great designs! 1st PlaceShark Commanders of Raleigh, NC 2nd PlaceWatashot! of...
