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Central Arkansas Wins 2025 ASUN Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championship
Central Arkansas won its first Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championship with a total of 225.50 points. Lipscomb finished in second place with 141 points, and North Florida placed third with 130 points to round out the top three.
The Bears' Jeremiah Boudreaux was named the Most Valuable Performer at the Championship. He delivered 27 points for Central Arkansas with first-place finishes in the 200m and the 110m Hurdles.
Central Arkansas also prevailed on the women's side, earning 192 points to win its first ASUN Outdoor Track and Field Championship. Lipscomb finished in second place with 132 points, and EKU rounded out the top three with 97 points.
West Georgia's Daynejia Atkins earned Most Valuable Performer at the Championship. Atkins secured a first-place finish in the Discus and a pair of third-place finishes in the Hammer Throw and the Shot Put.
Left, the 110 meter hurdles at the Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) Men's Track & Field Championship, won by Jeremiah Boudreaux of Central Arkansas. Right, the triple jump at the ASUN Women's Track & Field Championship, won by Amelia Svidal of Bellamine. Both events were held on May 15-17 at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. (Photo/Michael Hornstein)
North Florida Women's Softball holds off Eastern Kentucky to win its First ASUN Softball Championship, 5-4
The University of North Florida softball team won its first ASUN Conference Championship on May 10, 2025, beating Eastern Kentucky University 5-4 at Choccolocco Park in Oxford, Alabama (Photo Credit/University of North Florida)
The University of North Florida women's softball team scored three runs in the bottom of the fifth and held on to beat Eastern Kentucky 5-4 on Saturday to win the first ASUN Tournament Championship in program history at the Choccolocco Park in Oxford, Ala.
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North Florida senior pitcher Allison Benning (24-5) won her third game of the tournament but needed relief in the top of the 6th inning. Kylah Berry came in to pitch with two out and a runner on second. She held Eastern Kentucky scoreless to earn her sixth save of the season. With the win, North Florida earned its first ticket to the NCAA post-season tournanment.
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Complete a Sweep of the Charlotte Knights on a Walk-Off Single in the Bottom of the Ninth to Win 4-3
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp first baseman Dayvison De Los Santos (22) putting the tag on Charlotte Knights second baseman Andre Lipcius (2) on a pick-off throw from starting pitcher Austin Roberts (27) during a Triple-A Baseball game on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at Vystar Ballpark in Jacksonville, Fla. (Photo/Michael Hornstein)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - With the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning and trailing 3-1, Maximo Acosta of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (12-3) hit a single off Charlotte Knights (6-9) pitcher Eric Adler (0-1), to earn a 4-3 victory and a sweep of the six-game series on Sunday in front of 5,761 fans at newly-renamed VyStar Ballpark. Pitcher Christian Roa (1-0) got the win for the Jumbo Shrimp.
Charlotte struck first in the series finale. In the top of the third, Zach DeLoach worked a leadoff walk, advancing to second on a passed ball. With a runner in scoring position, a Dom Fletcher single coupled with an error scored DeLoach to give the Knights an early lead. Two batters later, Edgar Quero laced a single, scoring Fletcher, and extending the Charlotte lead to 2-0 against Jacksonville.
Trailing 2-0 in the sixth, Jack Winkler crushed a solo home run, cutting the Jacksonville deficit to one. The Knights responded in the top of the eighth. Colson Montgomery hit a solo home run, extending Charlotte’s lead to 3-1.
Following an off-day on Monday, Jacksonville will travel to Memphis for a six-game series against the Redbirds beginning on Tuesday from AutoZone Park.
Left, Charlotte infielder Tristan Gray (17) completing a double play with a throw to first during the game against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at Vystar Ballpark in Jacksonville, Fla. Right, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp shortstop Jack Winkler (13) being congratulated by bench coach Jorge Hernandez (21) following his solo home run in the 6th inning. (Photos/Michael Hornstein)
North Florida Women's Softball Completes Weekend Series Sweep Against West Georgia University
Left, Kirsten Caravaca (No. 00) of North Florida at the plate during the fourth inning of the softball game against West Georgia University in Jacksonville, Fla. on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Right, Caravaca making the putout at first against Addison Sturdivant (No. 14). (Photos/Michael Hornstein)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - North Florida softball (26-10, 6-0 ASUN) completed back-to-back sweeps for a second consecutive season to open play in the Atlantic SUN Conference with a 6-2 victory over West Georgia (9-19, 1-5 ASUN) on Sunday afternoon at UNF Softball Complex.
The Ospreys found their spark on offense early with four runs scored in the first inning. Hadlee Reichert and Addyson Bruneman both earned RBI hits to plate two each, followed with an RBI single from Allison Benning in the second inning.
Benning, a Second Team All-American in 2024, made her third appearance of the weekend during her second start, throwing three innings with two runs allowed. In the bottom of the fourth inning Benning launched a solo shot to straightaway centerfield for her 13th homer of the season.
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West Georgia managed just four hits in the game, but pushed across two runs in the third thanks to a two-RBI double by senior Blaire Bizette. Her shot to right center scored Jacelyn Lahr, who singled to lead off the frame, and Dixiana Sims who drew a two-out walk.
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Next up for North Florida is the River City Rumble as they head across town to face Jacksonville University in a three games series from March 27-29.
Left, West Georgia third baseman Ally Long (N0. 25) making a putout in the 5th inning of yesterday's game. Right, the North Florida Ospreys and West Georgia Wolves shaking hands after the game. (Photos/Michael Hornstein)
Allison Benning celebrating her 4th inning home run with her teammates. (Photo/Michael Hornstein)
Rory McIlroy beats J.J. Spaun in playoff to win Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- Rory McIlroy triumphed in a playoff at the 2025 Players Championship, securing his second victory at TPC Sawgrass. After a tightly contested final round, McIlroy and J.J. Spaun found themselves tied, forcing a Monday playoff due to weather delays.
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The playoff was conducted using a three-hole aggregate format. McIlroy blasted his opening tee shot and hit a pitching wedge to the par-5 16th to set up birdie, and then he found the island green at the par-3 17th with a 9-iron into the wind at TPC Sawgrass that effectively gave him a second title at golf's richest event.
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Each golfer finished Sunday’s final round with a score of -12. There hadn’t been a playoff at the Players Championship since 2015 when Rickie Fowler defeated Sergio Garcia and Kevin Kisner, so TPC Sawgrass was due for another climactic finish.
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McIlroy became the eighth multiple winner of the Players Championship, having also won in 2019. And it's the first time in his career he has won twice heading into the Masters. He won the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am last month.
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The Players Championship has grown into one of the most prestigious tournaments in professional sports and is the signature event of the PGA Tour.
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In winning the event on Monday, McIlroy, who will climb to world number one in the rankings, became the sixth player in the event’s history to have on the PGA Tour’s showpiece event in a knockout and the eighth to have won the Players more than once.​​​
Rory McIlroy during the third round of last year's Players Championship. (Photo/Michael Hornstein)
Rory McIlroy with his Players Championship trophy at TPC Sawgrass on Monday. Image courtesy PGA Tour/Getty Images.
Laetitia Beck of Israel Wins at the 2025 Atlantic Beach Classic presented by Access Golf in Convincing Fashion for Her First Professional Victory
Laetitia Beck (center) with members and staff of the Atlantic Beach Country Club following her win at the Epson Tour's Atlantic Beach Classic golf tournament in Atlantic Beach, Fla. on Saturday, March 8, 2025 (Photo/Michael Hornstein)
ATLANTIC BEACH, Fla. – Laetitia Beck earned her first professional victory on Saturday at the Epson Tour's Atlantic Beach Classic golf tournament, posting a final round 66 to win the event by three strokes over Sophia Schubert. The 33-year-old Beck is in her 11th season as a professional, spending time on the LPGA and Epson Tours, but was still in search of her first victory on either Tour.
Beck survived the first round in extremely windy conditions, managing to finish the day at even par. For the second round the weather turned chilly but the wind subsided, allowing Beck to post a three under par 68. In the final round, which saw the best conditions of the week, Beck posted a bogey-free 5-under 66 to become an Epson Tour Champion.
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Beck, a native of Tel Aviv, Israel, has won the Israeli Open Golf Championship five times, including for the first time when she was 12 years old. Beck attended Duke University from 2010 to 2014, where she played golf for the Blue Devils. On Saturday she had to play her best golf down the stretch, including two more birdies on the back nine, to keep away a surging Sophia Schubert of the United States. Schubert tied the 18-hole tournament scoring record, turning in an 8-under 63. But with a three stroke lead after 16 holes, the last two holes were stress free for Beck, rolling in two short par putts on her way to the winner’s circle.
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The win moves Beck into the top spot in the Race for the Card, having tied for third last week at the season-opening Central Florida Championship. She will look to continue her impressive Florida swing next week at the IOA Golf Classic presented by Aperture in Longwood, Florida, as she seeks to regain her LPGA Tour card.​​
Top: Laetitia Beck during the final round of the Epson Tour's Atlantic Beach Classic in Atlantic Beach, Fla. Bottom: Sophia Schubert on her way to a second place finish at the event (Photos/Michael Hornstein)
Bulls, Bands & Barrels Draws a Sellout Crowd in Jacksonville with Bull Riding, Barrel Racing and the Music of Ole 60 at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center
Professional barrel racer competing in the Bulls, Bands and Barrels event at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center in Jacksonville, Fla. on Saturday, March 1, 2025 (Photo/Michael Hornstein)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A sellout crowd attended the Bulls, Bands & Barrels event on Saturday at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center. The event, which featured bull riding, barrel racing and bull fighting, drew a passionate crowd that appeared to thoroughly enjoy the night's entertainment.
Opening the show was country singer Hudson Westbrook, while the headliner for the evening’s musical performance was Ole 60, a popular country music band out of Kentucky.
In the Bull Riding competition, Sage Vance from Lincoln, Nebraska, emerged as the champion, scoring a combined total of 168 points on Spaghetti Sweats/Wasted Money from Generations Pro Rodeo.
In Barrel Racing, the competition was won by Katie English of Bossier City, Louisiana. Novak powered through the course, securing her spot as the top barrel racer of the night.
The Bull Fighting event, in which the rodeo protection athletes (sometimes known as clowns), take on a bull one-on-one, saw Mason Sheldon from Sidney, Iowa, showcasing his bravery and athleticism. Washburn’s quick reflexes earned him the bull fighting championship title, rounding out the night’s competition.
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These champions, along with their fellow competitors, are one step closer to the Bulls, Bands & Barrels Finals at Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth, TX, this August. ​Next stop in the series is on March 15 in Gonzales, Louisiana, at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center and will feature country music performers Sammy Kershaw and Vincent Mason
Professional bull riders competing in Bulls, Bands and Barrels event at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center in Jacksonville, Fla. on Saturday, March 1, 2025. (Photos/Michael Hornstein)
Duke Univeristy defender Keith Boyer defending against Jacksonville University midfielder Jack Taylor during a men's lacrosse match on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Rock Stadium on the campus of Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Fla. (Photo/Michael Hornstein)
No. 7 Ranked Duke University Men's Lacrosse Defeats Jacksonville University, 14-9
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Five different Blue Devils recorded multiple goals to lead seventh-ranked Duke to a hard-fought 14-8 victory at Jacksonville in non-conference men's lacrosse action Saturday afternoon. The game featured five ties and four lead changes in the first half.
Jacksonville took the lead at the 11:17 mark of the first quarter, using two scores from attacker Nicky Brown to answer the Blue Devils opening goal. Jack Taylor, Dolphins midfielder, had the assist on the second of Brown's two, the first of five points in the game for Taylor.
Duke attacker Luke Grayum led all scorers with three goals and an assist while Jack Pappendick registered his first career hat trick for the Blue Devils.
Eric Malever, Liam Kershis and Andrew McAdorey each added two scores for Duke. On the defensive end, Duke held Jacksonville without a goal for 23:17 in the second half, allowing the offense to put the game out of reach.
Jacksonville University midfielder Charlie DeGennaro guarding Duke attacker Petey Maitas during a men's lacrosse match on Saturday, February 8, 2025 in Jacksonville, Fla. (Photo/Michael Hornstein)
North Florida forward Josh Harris (10) at the foul line during the second half of the ASUN Conference basketball game Wedmesday, January 29, 2025 at UNF Arena in Jacksonville, Fla. (Photo/Michael Hornstein)
North Florida Men's Basketball Wins in Overtime Against Stetson, 101-100
The North Florida Ospreys (11-11, 4-5 ASUN) came away with a narrow overtime victory against Stetson, 101-100, on Wednesday evening in UNF Arena.
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Senior guard Nate Literas (2) and sophomore guard Jaylen Smith (4) each posted 16 points, with Literas shooting 4-for-7 from beyond the arc while pulling down five rebounds and two steals. Literas also had the game-winning drive to the bucket with three seconds left to lift the Ospreys to a one-point victory.
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Senior forward Liam Murphy (17) and Junior guard Kamrin Oriol (10) combined for 27 points off the bench. Murphy was 3-for-10 from three-point range and grabbed five rebounds. Oriol was 4-for-11 from the field and dished out two assists.
Next up for North Florida is a road game against cross-town rival Jacksonville University in the River City Rumble on Saturday, February 1 at Swisher Gymnasium. Tip-off is at 6 p.m.
North Florida guard Nate Literas (2) blocking the shot of Stetson forward Treyton Thompson (42) during the first half of the ASUN Conference basketball game Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at UNF Arena in Jacksonville, Fla. (Photo/Michael Hornstein)
Forward/Center Alex Condon (21) shooting over North Florida guard Mason Lee (4) during the first half Saturday at Exactech Arena/O'Connell Center. Michael Hornstein, First Coast Sports Media.
Florida Gators Men's Basketball Sweeps Past North Florida with a Decisive Win at Home
Florida improved its record to 12-0 with a 99-55 win against the University of North Florida Ospreys on Saturday before a sell-out crowd at Exactech Arena/O'Conner Center on the UF campus in Gainesville.
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Will Richard scored a career-high 26 points to lead the UF men. He ​​
made 9 of 12 shots from the floor, including 6 of 8 from 3-point range, and finished with five rebounds, two steals and two assists.
Sam Alexis chipped in 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Gators. Alex Condon had 12 points and 10 boards. And Thomas Haugh finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds.​ The Gators extended their best start since beginning the 2005-06 season with 17 consecutive wins. The 54-point margin of victory is the program’s largest in 17 years.
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The Ospreys (7-6), who defeated South Carolina and Georgia Tech earlier this season, were unable to get anything going and trailed 54-17 at the half.​ Jasai Miles and Liam Murphy led the scoring for North Florida with 13 points apiece.
Florida closes the non-conference portion of its schedule at 1 p.m. Dec. 29 against visiting Stetson (1-10) while North Florida opens league play January 2 at home against Austin Peay (4-8).
The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Tennessee Titans 10-6 on Sunday, ending the Titans' slim play-off hopes.
The Jaguars scored the final 10 points of the game, with Tank Bigsby rushing for a touchdown and Cam Little kicking a field goal. The Titans were unable to capitalize on their scoring opportunities, ultimately falling short. This victory marked the first win for the Jaguars in their last six games, bringing their five game losing streak to an end. The Jaguars (3-10), were eliminated from the postseason this past week for a second consecutive season. The Titans, meanwhile, saw their play-off hopes evaporate as they were able to score only 3 points in each half of yesterday's game.
University of North Florida Men's Soccer Defeats the University of Central Arkansas to Win the 2024 Atlantic SUN Championship. The Ospreys earned their second ASUN Conference Championship after a 4-3 win on penalty kicks against Central Arkansas on their home field inside Hodges Stadium.
The scoring got started early with UNF getting on the board first in the 10th minute on a goal by Anton Khelil off an assist from Rentaro Miyakawa. The Central Arkasa Bears pulled even in the 14th minute on a goal by Devonte Richards. Richards then gave UCA a lead when he put a shot in the low left of the goal that got past goal tender Luciano Natoli in the 22nd minute. David Perez scored a goal in the 39th minute for North Florida that sent the teams into the half tied up.
Joaquin Acuna of UNF during the first half of Saturday's ASUN Championship match.
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In the 67th minute, Joaquin Acuna put the Ospreys ahead again with a goal to low center. Richards completed the hat-trick for the Bears with his equalizing goal in the 73rd minute. The score remained tied at the end of regulation and the ASUN Championship Final headed to overtime for the first time since 2012.
Neither team could produce a goal during the two ten-minute overtime periods, which led to the first final to be settled by penalty kicks since 2007. Richards netted his penalty kick for UCA, but Khelil answered for the Ospreys. Pietro Fontana and Tyler Prebenda both were successful to keep the teams tied at two.
The first penalty kick miss came from the Bears and then Rafa Rios put UNF ahead 3-2. Pharis Petrica made his attempt for Central Arkansas and was followed by a miss from Perez. UCA was unsuccessful on its fifth attempt and then Acuna connected on a shot to secure the title for UNF.
​Acuna was named the ASUN Tournament MVP to headline the Ospreys on the ASUN All-Tournament Team. Tyler Prebenda, along with Khelil and Perez, rounded out the postseason tournament honors for UNF in the championship game.
By winning the championship, North Florida is an automatic qualifier and will represent the ASUN in the 2024 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship. Their first round opponent will be announced during the selection show on Monday, Nov. 18.
North Florida's Joaquin Acuna with the final penalty kick to seal the win for the Ospreys.
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UNF Ospreys' Rentaro Miyakawa ongratulating No. 22 Anton Khelil on his goal open the scoring in the 10th minute of the ASUN Championship.
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Nick Kishchenko of the UNF Ospreys during second half action. on Saturday.
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Luciano Natali, goal keeper for the UNF Ospreys..
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USA Hawks vs Canada Ravens in the qualifying round final match. on Saturday
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Canada Ravens qualify for the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Series, after defeating USA Hawks Women 40-8 in the Americas World Cup qualifying tournament at Hodges Field, North Florida University in Jacksonville. The Ravens will face Ireland, Fiji and Nigeria next year to decide the final place in the 2026 Women’s World Cup in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Second half action from the USA Hawks vs Canada Ravens qualifying round final match
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UNF's Kamrin Oriol going up against UGA center Somto Cyril Tuesday night.
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Jalen Smith, UNF guard, with a jumper against Bulldog's guard Silas Demary Jr.
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Georgia Bulldogs Men's Basketball beats North Florida 90-77 in the Peach State Classic at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, GA, ending UNF's three game winning streak to open the season
UNF Ospreys (3-1) forward Liam Murphy poured in 22 points to lead all scorers, and four Ospreys scored in double figures, but UGA's (3-0) size and hot shooting (40% from beyond the arc) proved too much. Bulldog's Junior forward RJ Godfey (21 points, 11 rebounds) made a basket in the paint to open the scoring and Georgia never trailed.
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Murphy scored 16 consecutive North Florida points before Nate Lliteras hit a 3-pointer that pulled the Ospreys with 66-57 with 9:46
UNF's Liam Murphy late in the second half of the game against UGA on Tuesday.
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to play, but Leffew answered with a 3 on the other end and Georgia led by double figures the rest of the way. Murphy led North Florida with 22 points, including five 3-pointers, and Lliteras finished with 15 points. Kamrin Orion made four 3s and scored 14 and Josh Harris had 12 points.
For the Bulldogs, Silas Demary Jr. added 17 points, while
Tyrin Lawrence scored 15, and freshman Asa Newell had 13 points and eight rebounds. Blue Cain added 11 points for UGA and Dakota Leffew scored 10.
Walter Clayton, Jr. of UF, who led all scorers with 29 points on 10 of 15 attempts and 2-5 from beyond the arc.
Michael Hornstein, First Coast Sports Media
University of Florida Men's Basketball Takes Down University of South Florida in the Inaugural Edition of the Jacksonville Sports Foundation Invitational.
The No. 21 Florida Gator men’s basketball team picked up right where it left off last season in Monday’s season opener against USF in Jackonsville.
After averaging 89.8 points per game last season, the Gators handed the Bulls 98 points in the Jacksonville Sports Foundation Invitational at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.
South Florida went into halftime with the lea, but a combined 54 points from Walter Clayton Jr. and Will Richard led to a 98-83 Gators win.
UF forward Alex Condo. He finished the game with 13 points on 5-6 shooting.
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Walter Clayton, Jr. (left) and Will Richard. of the University of Florida. Richard was the second high scorer with 25 points on 10-17 shooting.
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USF came out strong in the first half, taking advantage of poor shooting by the Gators. Florida missed its first five 3-point shots and trailed 17-16 at the 10-minute mark.
USF continued a 16-2 run and established a 28-18 lead to force Gators coach Todd Golden to call his first timeout of the game. The Bulls took their biggest lead with 6:13 left in the half at 36-23, as the Gators still struggled by only making 1 of 12 3-point attempts. However, Florida found its stride toward the end of the half. Richard exploded for eight straight points to cut the Bulls’ lead to 36-33 and banked home a jumper at the first-half buzzer. Florida went into the locker room down 40-39 with momentum behind Richard’s 12 first-half points.
Rocco Mediate on his way to victory at the Furyk and Friends PGA Tour Championship tournament
Bob Estes on the second playoff hole
Rocco Mediate comes out on top with a par save on the second playoff hole of the Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS PGA Tour Champions tournament
Mediate and Bob Estes both stood at 12 under par at the end of the final round on Sunday. The players returned to the 18th tee for the first playoff hole and came away with pars. Mediate made a 10-foot putt after Estes came up with a clutch 15-footer. On the second playoff hole Estes found a fairway bunker and then hit his third within 15 feet of the hole. He missed the par putt, giving Mediate, whose second shot came to rest at the front of the green, his opening. Mediate stroked a 40-foot lag putt that came to rest 3 feet from the hole. He closed out the win, draining the 3-footer for his first trip to the winners circle since 2019. He and Estes, along with money-leader Ernie Els, will compete in the upcoming Charles Schwab Cup playoffs starting next month in Phoenix.
Fred Couples during the second round of the Furyk and Friends Tournament
Ernie Els, leader in the Charles Schwab Cup money standings going into the upcoming playoffs
Photo Credits: Michael Hornstein, First Coast Sports Media
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West Ham United falls to Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-1 in a pre-season friendly match yesterday in the opening round of the Inaugural edition of The Stateside Cup
Despite Mohammed Kudus opening the scoring for the Hammers, Wolves rallied back with goals from Hwang Hee-Chan, Pedro Neto, and Hugo Bueno to secure the victory. The match, played at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, provided both teams with valuable preparation for the upcoming season. The score was tied 1-1 at halftime, with each team making extensive substitutions in the second half
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The Jacksonville Armada hosted the Gulf Coast Sunshine Conference championship match Saturday night, falling to Columbus United FC by a score of 3-1.
The Armada took an early 1-0 lead in the match, which took place at Glover Community Field on the campus of Edward Waters University. Columbus United struck back, however, scoring a goal with time running out in the half. The United went on to score two unanswered goals in the second half to come away with the win. The Armada plan to break ground on a new soccer stadium this summer off A. Phillip Randolph Blvd between Grant and Albert Streets. It will be the new home of the Jax Armada FC.
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Jacksonville Axemen Rugby Team dominated the Tampa Mayhem, 40-18, at North Florida University in Jacksonville
The match featured exciting action in front of an enthusiastic crowd. The Axemen are back at UNF next Saturday when they take on the undefeated South Florida Copperheads.
Sioux Falls Storm quarterback Lore Brown Jr., during first half action on Saturday
Jacksonville Sharks Fall to the Sious Falls Storm, 52-42, on Saturday at Vystar Veteran's Arena in Jacksonville
The high-scoring Indoor Football League contest saw the Sharks open the scoring in the first period with a touchdown pass from QB Fred Payton Jr to Tamorrio Terry. The Storm proved too potent on offense though as the Sharks were unable to contain Storm QB Lore Brown Jr, who threw for 171 yards and 6 touchdowns, completing 13 of 26 attempts.
Jacksonville Sharks celebrating a first quarter touchdown on Saturday at Vystar Arena in Jacksonville
Griffin Conine of the Jax Jumbo Shrimp homering in the second inning. Opposite: Troy Johnson at the plate in the first inning.
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp bested by Nashville Sound in ten innings on Wednesday, 5-3 at 121 Financial Ballpark
Eight different Jumbo Shrimp hitters reached base. Locked in a 2-2 tie, Nashville put runners on first and second in the tenth. With two on and nobody out, Tyler Black crushed a go-ahead three-run home run off Jacksonville reliever Huascar Brazobán pushing the score to 5-2.
Men's 4x100 relay
The University of North Florida hosted the East Coast Relays Track and Field Invitational on Friday and Saturday, featuring elite athletes from all over the world, including China, France and the Czech Republic
The Jacksonville Dolphins had several athletes achieve personal bests while the host University of North Florida saw Rey Hernandez achieve a first
Josh Parks, University of North Carolina Wilmington, competing in the triple jump
place heat finish in the men's 110-meter in a new program record of 14.57 in the race. Also for UNF, Ella Chandler secured a top heat finish and a second-place finish overall in the women's 800m. In the men's 100 meters, Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse edged reigning Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs for the win on Saturday.
Women's 100 meter hurdles
Jacksonville 95ers Osay Osifo
Billie Jean King Cup: Romania completes comeback as Bogdan and Cristian lead incredible reversal against Ukraine
Romania came back from a 2-0 deficit to beat Ukraine 3-2 and qualify for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals for the first time. The match was played at the Omni Resort on Amelia Island
Teenage Phenom John Crimber Wins Career-First PBR Unleash The Beast Event in Jacksonville, Florida
Photo: Nino Rakichevich
College Sports and Events
University of North Florida v. High Point University, December 2, 2023
University of North Florida v. Jacksonville University, January 12, 2024
University of North Florida v. Elon University, January 28, 2024
University of North Florida v. Kennesaw State University, January 18, 2024
Jacksonville 95ers on Sunday with a convincing win over the Coastal Georgia Buccaneers in a matchup in The Basketball League
Osay Osifo led all Jax 95ers scorers with 27 points on 12 for 17 shooting. Dylan Cormier and Christian Terrell each threw in 24 points for the 95ers. Osifo also pulled down 11 rebounds, with 5 on the offensive glass. The Bucs' Jamichael King led all scorers with 28 points.
Jacksonville 95ers Christian Terrell
Ana Bogdan of Romania in her Saturday match against Elina Svitolina of Ukraine in the Billie Jean King Cup on Amelia Island. Bogdan won 6-4 4-6 6-4
The Players Championship Returns to Ponte Vedra
Scottie Sheffler becomes first golfer to win back-to-back titles at TPC Sawgrass; shoots lowest final round score in course history
Briana Chacon wins the Epson Tour's Inaugural Atlantic Beach Classic
The University of Oregon graduate wins her first event on the LPGA's qualifying tour
Briana Chacon putting on the Par 5 6th hole on her way to victory during Saturday's final round
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North Florida Baseball Beats Dartmouth In Saturday Slugfest
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FGCU Clinches ASUN Tournament Berth with Convincing Victory over North Florida Men's Basketball
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UNF Men's Basketball Falls to Central Arkansas in Spring Homecoming Game
University of North Florida Men's Tennis Defeats South Carolina State, 5-2
UNF Men's Basketball Holds Off Lipscomb University
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University of North Florida Women's Tennis Team Prevails in Thrilling 4-3 Victory over Elon University
North Florida Men Defeat Queens University with an Impressive Offensive Display
Jacksonville Dolphins Come up Short in Nail Biter against Kennesaw State
UNF Ospreys Soar, Coach Driscoll and Team Make History in Victory over Kennesaw State
Elina Svitolina of Ukraine against Ana Bogdan of Romania on Saturday in the Billie Jean King Cup
Edward Cabrera of the Miami Marlins made a rehab start (shoulder) with their Triple A affiliate Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on Easter Sunday.
Cabrera pitched three scoreless innings, but struggled with his control, walking 4 over three innings. He brought the heat though, with a 98 mph four seam fastball.
Edward Cabrera warming up for his rehab start on Sunday with the Jax Jumbo Shrimp
Jacksonville College
Baseball Classic
Inaugural Tournament
Virginia Cavaliers sweep the Jacksonville College Baseball Classic, with wins over Auburn, Iowa and Wichita State.
Inaugural Baseball Classic Heats Up the Diamond in Jacksonville
The 95ers win a thriller in overtime against the Coastal Georgia Buccaneers, 117-116, then ground the Rocket City Flight, 109-95
95ers Elias Harden scoring on a layup against Rocket City's Jason Landman
Jaguars News
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Florida Sports Media Company Launches In Jacksonville
Attention, athletes and sports fans throughout Florida. Lace up your sneakers, grab your favorite jersey, and get ready to dive into the exciting world of sports with the launch of a brand-new media company covering a wide variety of sports throughout Florida.
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This dedicated platform will be your one-stop shop for all things sports in the region, covering everything from high school and college athletics to professional leagues and amateur tournaments. Whether you bleed Gator blue and orange, cheer for the Jaguars, or simply love watching the game, we've got you covered.
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Expect in-depth game reports, insightful analysis, player interviews, and exclusive behind-the-scenes access. We'll delve into the world of football, basketball, hockey, baseball, ice hockey, and soccer, providing comprehensive coverage of all major events and competitions.
But we don't stop there. We'll also be highlighting local athletes, coaches, and teams making waves in the community, sharing their stories of passion, dedication, and triumph.
Whether you're a seasoned athlete, a die-hard fan, or just someone who enjoys a good sporting spectacle, our blog is designed to inform, entertain, and inspire. So, bookmark this page, subscribe to our updates, and join us as we celebrate the incredible talent and passion that defines sports in the State of Florida.
