The annual tournament involving stars of the PBA and the Japan PBA may very well be held in 2011 — despite rumors to the contrary.

On Tuesday, the PBA finally confirmed that the 2011 Tournament of Champions telecast would air on ABC-TV. The news had been “leaked” several weeks ago, but the first “clue” had come last summer when promotional posters distributed at Bowl Expo included the ABC logo.

The former “ball driller of the pros” and a one-time PBA Tour champion sets aside his grievances with the PBA and considers a one-time-only comeback at the richest tournament in PBA history.

Thought to be dead for 2011, one of bowling’s iconic events gets a “lifeline” from the BPAA and a major bowling ball manufacturer. And you’re not going to believe where the finals telecast will take place.

Six PBA Tour titles will be up for grabs over a two-week period at the South Point Bowling Center in Las Vegas. NEW: Full schedule now posted.

What will the pro tour look like next season? For the third year in a row, different. Very different. BJI breaks down the PBA’s dramatic evolution.

A series of breaks opened the door, and Feldman stepped right in to win the PBA Women’s Series Showdown.

Wayne Webb wasn’t exactly “welcomed” to his new home state, as Dave’s brother wins the 2010 season opener.

Will Patrick Allen repeat? Will Parker Bohn regain his Tokyo touch? Will a non-PBA player finally win? A field of 144 is ready to roll.

Will the storybook triumphs by Tom Smallwood and Kelly Kulick provide bowling with a new niche that is more appealing to corporate America?