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Dozens of young shooters compete at Junior World Skeet Championship in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The pop of guns rang across the field at Jacksonville Clay Target Sports Friday morning as kids from across the United States and even a couple of other countries compete in the Junior World Skeet Championship this weekend. Children as young as 12 years old will...
Sprinting star Christian Miller skipping college for pro path
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The fastest teenager in the country is skipping college and going professional. Creekside graduate and two-time All-News4JAX track and field athlete of the year Christian Miller announced on Friday morning that he is bound for the professional running circuit. It comes on the heels of a fifth-place finish at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials last month. Miller was a candidate to make the relay team pool but was bypassed for the trip to Paris.
Leader of the Pack: Newcomer leads Wolves-West Ham Premier League soccer in Jacksonville
Maybe Jacksonville didn't know Rodrigo Gomes before Saturday night. But Rodrigo Gomes, more than likely, will never forget Jacksonville. A newly-signed Portuguese forward entering off the bench for his new English club, Gomes scored twice in the last 20 minutes to decide Jacksonville's opening game in Saturday night's Stateside Cup soccer match at EverBank...
Holliday Walks Off Jumbo Shrimp for Win
NORFOLK, V.A. --- The Norfolk Tides (12-13, 48-52) defeated the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (14-11, 49-51), 5-4, on Saturday night at Harbor Park. Norfolk notched back-to-back RBI doubles in the bottom of the third to take an early lead. Then after an error forced a bottom of the ninth, Jackson Holliday hit a walkoff sacrifice fly to score Nick Maton and give the Tides a 5-4 victory.
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Miami OL commit TK Muex growing close with current Hurricanes, says UM is ready to “shock the world” this season
Takaylen "TK" Muex has started focusing on building relationships with current Hurricanes as he prepares for his senior season. The post Miami OL commit TK Muex growing close with current Hurricanes, says UM is ready to “shock the world” this season appeared first on On3.
Miles Russell eliminated in U.S. Junior Amateur quarterfinals by Jay Leng of San Diego
Miles Russell's run in the U.S. Junior Amateur ended on Friday with another match that went the distance. Russell, the 15-year-old Jacksonville Beach native and the No. 1 player on the American Junior Golf Association Polo Rankings, fell to Jay Leng of San Diego 1-up after rallying from three holes down with seven...
Olympic Skateboarding expanding for Paris 2024
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — As we welcome the 2024 Olympic Summer Games, we wanted to highlight some of the newer sports to the games. One of those is Olympic skateboarding, which has not only evolved since the last Olympics but has also grown. Olympic Skateboarding is fairly new. It was...
Miles Russell ousted at U.S. Junior Amateur; final will be Tyler Watts vs. Trevor Gutschewski
Miles Russell’s run in the U.S. Junior Amateur ended on Friday with another match that went the distance. Russell, the 15-year-old Jacksonville Beach native and the No. 1 player on the American Junior Golf Association Rankings, fell to Jay Leng of San Diego 1 up after rallying from three holes down with seven to play at the Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
Athletic Director Mike Machholz Inducted into NAIA Hall of Fame
Jacksonville, Fla., (July 28, 2024)- Long-time former Head Coach of the Missouri Valley College men's wrestling program, and current Athletic Director Mike Machholz has been formally inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame during a ceremony Friday evening in Jacksonville, Fla. Machholz's induction came during the National Wrestling Coaches' Association...
TE Connor Winn becomes Rutgers' first commitment in 2027 class
Rutgers has its first member of the class of 2027 with a commitment from tight end Connor Winn of Bartram Trail (Jacksonville, Fla.). The 6-foot-3, 230-pound Winn committed to the Scarlet Knights after he was on campus for his third unofficial visit on Friday. Winn decided to commit to Rutgers...
Tides Swept in Doubleheader vs. Jacksonville
NORFOLK, VA --- The Norfolk Tides (11-13, 47-52) were swept in a doubleheader by the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (14-10, 49-50) on Friday night at Harbor Park. In game one, the Tides fell in a close 4-3 game, while getting defeated in game two, 5-1. In game one, Jacksonville jumped out in front quickly with three runs in the first inning. With two outs, Tristan Gray roped a bases-clearing double to go up 3-0. Norfolk was able to get one run back when Kyle Stowers hit into an RBI groundout in the bottom-half to make it 3-1.
Miller Receives Tidewater Baseball Shrine Recognition from Norfolk Tides
NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk Tides will induct former Norfolk State athletics director and baseball coach Marty Miller into the Tidewater Baseball Shrine prior to the second game of Friday evening's doubleheader against Jacksonville. Miller will be one of three members of the 2024 Tidewater Baseball Shrine Class, joining Christy Matthewson and Towny Townsend for the festivities. Joining the Norfolk State community as a student athlete, Miller enjoyed one of the strongest careers in the program's history. An NCAA College Division All-American, he posted a .380 batting average as a sophomore, .438 batting average as a junior and .406 batting...
US Equestrian announces roster change after eventer's horse is injured
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Will Coleman and his horse Diabolo will no longer compete for the US Eventing Team this year, US Equestrian announced Friday. It has been a tumultuous 24 hours for Coleman. The Ocala-based equestrian made a last minute switch from his horse Off the Record to Diabolo after Diabolo's performance impressed the team during training camp. Then in Paris, Diabolo presented with a likely abscess in his hoof.
The value of a second in the Olympics
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — One second. It's one of the most minute measurements of time, but one second can have a lifetime of impact on an athlete. One second can be the difference between standing atop the medal stand and not even qualifying for a race. The value of a...
Ryan Murphy qualifies for men's 100-meter backstroke final off time
PARIS, France — Four-time Olympic gold medalist Ryan Murphy secured a spot in the men's 100-meter backstroke finals at the Paris Olympics on Sunday. Murphy, who attended The Bolles School in Jacksonville, placed fourth in the first of the two semifinal races in the 100-meter backstroke with a time of 52.72.
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