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...
by Becky Johnston | Aug 16, 2025 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
Fried Pickles of Houston, Texas, defeated Crazy 4 Billiards of Pasadena, Calif., in the finals of the 2025 APA 9-Ball World Championship. The victory earned Fried Pickles $20,000 in 1st Place prize money, while Crazy 4 Billiards took home $10,000 as Runners-Up. Crazy...
