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    The Impact of the WPH: Player Testimonials

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    Discover the profound impact of the World Players of Handball (WPH) through heartfelt testimonials from the players themselves. In this video, handball professionals share their perspectives on how the WPH has provided a vital platform for high-level competition, enabling them to showcase their talents and earn a living playing the sport they love. The WPH has been a driving force in the growth and promotion of handball, significantly expanding its reach to a wider audience through live broadcasts and features on ESPN. Beyond the competition, the...

  • We Need You

    Race 4 Eight Thrills on ESPN: Support the Broadcast

    by DV

    Tucson, AZ, WPH Press, 5/7/25 The Race 4 Eight wrapped its thirteenth season and twelfth year on ESPN with an electrifying 2024/25 finale at the Aces Player’s Championship in Salt Lake City (WATCH HERE). Thanks to the World Players of Handball (WPH) Foundation donors and members, Race 4 Eight events stream monthly on ESPN+, despite ESPN not covering broadcast costs. Each broadcast—featuring top-tier talent, equipment, consultants, and engineers—costs more than $15,000, with an additional $20,000 to $30,000 per event for prize money and other...

  • Final Rankings

    Lucho, Heffernan, and Fink Claim Top Spots in 2024/25 Rankings

    by DV

    Legends Rise 2024/25 Season Ending Race 4 Eight Rankings Salt Lake City, UT, WPH Press, 5/4/25 The nine-event 2024/25 Race 4 Eight season concluded on the first Sunday in May at the Aces Player’s Championship with Lucho Cordova clinching the R48 Player’s Cup for the second time with his thirteenth Race 4 Eight title, Niamh Heffernan winning the WR48 Player’s Cup with her first career WR48 title at the Player’s Championship, and David Fink clinching his seventh SR48 Player’s Cup.  Five-time 2024/25 Race champion Martin Mulkerrins...

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    The Battle for Glory: Lucho and Heffernan’s Epic Triumph (Video Recap)

    by DV

    The Battle for Glory: Lucho and Heffernan’s Epic Triumph” In the heart of Salt Lake City, the stage was set for an unforgettable showdown. The 2024/25 season had come down to this—the final match that would determine the Player’s Cup Champion. The air was thick with anticipation as Martin Mulkerrins and Lucho Cordova stepped onto the court, each carrying the weight of their past victories and the hunger for another title. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions. Mulkerrins, the defending champion, played cautiously at first, while...

  • Season 14 Stop #1

    2025 R48Pro Season 14 Stop #1 – Portland Classic: October 10-12, 2025

    by DV

    WPH Press, Portland, OR Enter the October 10-12, 2025 R48 Portland Classic HERE The Multnomah Athletic Club and World Players of Handball are proud to present the Portland Classic/R48Pro, October 10-12, 2025. The seventh edition of the Portland Classic will be held at the Multnomah Athletic Club, located at 1849 SW Salmon St. Portland, OR 97205, one of the country’s most storied and outstanding venues.  “We have been thrilled with the first six editions of this event and we are aiming to continue the great tradition we have built...

74th USHA National Four Wall Championships (Updates)

Posted on: May 23 2025 - 8:06am | Comments Off on 74th USHA National Four Wall Championships (Updates)
In: News, News Archive
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74th USHA National Four Wall Championships Day 2  Springfield, MO, WPH Press, 5/23/25 The United States Handball Association is proud to present the 74th USHA National Four Wall Championships at the Dr. Thomas H. Burnett Handball Courts on the campus of Missouri State University on Memorial Day Weekend. Players from across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Ireland traveled to Springfield for the USHA’s crown jewel event. Men’s Open Singles Quarterfinals (Friday) Top-seeded Lucho Cordova cruised into the semifinals, sweeping Race 4 Eight rival Sam Esser in two games. Seeking his record-breaking twelfth national title, second-seeded Paul Brady quickly fell behind seventh-seeded Leo Canales 16-1 in the first. Canales closed out...

Cordova Crowned 2025 Player’s Cup Champion!

Relive Luis Cordova’s incredible journey to victory at the 2025 Player’s Cup! This thrilling recap showcases Cordova’s path to handball glory, highlighting key matches and pivotal moments from the tournament. Witness his initial domination against Ray Ure and a nail-biting tiebreaker win. Experience the intense final where Cordova ended Martin...

Posted on: May 17 2025 - 12:37pm | Comments Off on Cordova Crowned 2025 Player’s Cup Champion!
In: Elite Handball, News, News Archive, WPH R48 Pro
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Cordova Crowned 2025 Player’s Cup Champion!

Relive Luis Cordova’s incredible journey to victory at the 2025 Player’s Cup! This thrilling recap showcases Cordova’s...

The Impact of the WPH: Player Testimonials

Discover the profound impact of the World Players of Handball (WPH) through heartfelt testimonials from the players themselves. In...

Fun Facts and Trends

DF’s R48 Trends and Facts, Race 4 Eight History of Champions, Handball Origins and Much More: 2011-Post 2025 Race 4 Eight Aces Player’s Championship Through 97 events on the Race 4 Eight tour from 2011-2025, the Race 4 Eight has produced sensational tournaments, memorable matches, dominant champions and inspiring stories, all broadcast live on WPH Patreon, wphlive.tv or on ESPN. Enjoy...

WPH Outdoor

WPH Icebreaker at the LaGrange 3-Wall Handball Tournament, July 10-13, 2025

LaGrange, IL, WPH Press The World Players of Handball is thrilled to partner with tournament director Dave Munson and the...

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