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Sporting Jax women’s team ties on the road

The Sporting Jax women’s team tied with Carolina Ascent FC 3-3 on Saturday, Sept. 26. This game was a rematch of last season’s playoff semifinal, and it did not disappoint. Jacksonville …
The Panthers offense turned in another good performance against Beachside.

Nease wins at home

The Nease Panthers are now 2-3 overall and 1-1 in district play after defeating the Beachside Barracudas 49-14 on Thursday, Sept. 24. The Panthers turned in a full-team performance to claim the …
Hoop Jacksonville is perfect for participants of all ages.

Hoop Jacksonville revives arcade-style basketball

There’s something indescribable about the wave of nostalgia that bombards your senses when you walk into an old-school arcade. Maybe you head straight for the claw machines, maybe you meander …

Sole calling a play during a game.

Ponte Vedra QB continues to impress in his first season

Carter Sole is the starting quarterback this season for the Ponte Vedra Sharks, but his path to Ponte Vedra had some bumps along the way. Sole began his high school football journey at Tocoi …

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Bartram Trail Bears The Bartram Trail Bears are off to a good start this season with a current record of 2-0. On Aug. 21, the Bears won their home opener against the Tocoi Creek Toros 37-3. …

Tournament officials have announced that tickets for The PLAYERS Championship 2027 are now available at ThePlayers.com. The championship will be contested March 9-14 and bring together the …
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Comcast Business supports community at THE PLAYERS

Comcast Business, a division of Comcast Cable that provides high-performance network services, supported the Jacksonville and military communities during THE PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass. …

Sporting Jax tried to mount a comeback against Brooklyn.
Sporting Jax women’s team loses on the road
The Sharks got their first win of the season against Beachside.
Ponte Vedra earns first win of the season
Sporting Jax players celebrating after a goal.
Sporting Jax defeats Lexington SC at home
Finchems’ $13M gift strengthens PGA Tour philanthropic strategy
Adam Vermut, winner of last year’s tournament.
St. Augustine Amateur registration opens
Athletes age 50 and older are now eligible to register for the 2026 Florida Senior Games, to be held in Florida’s Sports Coast/Pasco County, on Dec. 5-13. Competition and registration …
Led by Lily Wachter’s 63 and Jaspreet Kondal’s 66, the Beachside High School girls’ and boys’ golf teams captured the 7th Jacksonville Beach High School Invitational on Sept. 19 in a battle …
For some, the excitement of football starting erases the summer doldrums of the lack of sports — except for maybe those who love golf. In fact, The PGA Tour purposely re-arranged their calendar so …
Players on the field during a play.
The Ponte Vedra Sharks continued their season on Friday, Aug. 28, with a 28-21 overtime loss to the Bishop Kenny Crusaders. The Sharks got off to a good start when they forced a three and out on …
The PGA Tour and Uber Technologies Inc. recently announced a new multi-year official marketing partnership that names Uber as the Official Rideshare Sponsor and Uber Eats as the Official On Demand …
The PGA Tour has announced details for the season-ending structure of its new competitive model, which will be implemented in 2028. Building on the recommendations approved by the PGA Tour boards in …
The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) is giving sports fans an opportunity to experience two premier matches in London while making a lifesaving difference for homeless pets. JHS recently …
Sporting Jax has played strong defense all season.
The Sporting Jax women’s team extended their winning streak on Saturday, Aug. 29, with a 2-0 win over Dallas Trinity FC. They are now 3-0 on the season. Jacksonville’s leading scorer Baylee …
The PVHS Sharks hosted their inaugural Kickoff Classic on Thursday, July 30, at The Yards to raise money for this season’s football program. The event included a golf and tennis tournament, raffle …
 Gifted Boutique Sports Apparel is ready for action
Amy Novak started The Gifted Boutique more than 12 years ago. “I have always had a passion for unique gifts and apparel, so I started small, offering custom made gifts, and it’s just grown over …
The Knights and the Panthers getting set for a play.
St. Johns County high school football week one recap
Week one of high school football is officially in the books, and the matchups did not disappoint. The Creekside Knights opened their season at home on August 21 against the Nease Panthers and …
The women’s team is missing some players due to sickness.
Sporting Jax women’s team wins home opener
The Sporting Jax women’s team returned to Hodges Stadium for their home opener against Tampa Bay Sun FC on Saturday, August 22. Tampa Bay scored the only goal in the first half; however …
Raymond James named PGA Tour event
The PGA Tour, Piedmont Triad Charitable Foundation and Raymond James have announced that the PGA Tour’s Greensboro-area tournament will be contested as part of the PGA Tour Championship Series …
The men’s team played a tough game against Indy Eleven.
Sporting Jax men and women’s season in full swing
The Sporting Jax men’s and women’s teams were both in action on Saturday, Aug. 15. The men’s team took on Eastern Conference rival Indy Eleven at Hodges Stadium. This was their first home …
The Barracudas are ready for another great season.
High school football gets underway
High school football has officially returned to the First Coast with several exciting preseason matchups. The Nease Panthers took on the Ed White Commanders on Thursday, Aug. 13. The …
The players and the students at Walmart
Sporting Jax Foundation hosts Shop with a Player
The Sporting Jax women’s team is getting ready to kick off their second season in the Gainbridge Super League on Saturday, Aug. 15, against Fort Lauderdale United FC. The women’s team is …
Frank Streva, left, and Kevin R. Copeland
Copeland named PLAYERS 2027 tournament chair
THE PLAYERS Championship recently announced that Kevin R. Copeland has been named its 2027 tournament chairman. Copeland succeeds Marc Hassan in the role overseeing the more than 2,000 volunteers who …
The women’s team has become an important part of the Jacksonville community.
Sporting Jax donates to The Corner at Debs Store
On Thursday, July 30, Sporting Jax announced that The Corner at Debs Store was their Gainbridge Super League Savings Tracker recipient for the 2025-26 season. In addition, the club made a $9,900 …
Handball tournament to help military families
The Armed Forces Success Center (AFSC) will host both the third annual Armed Forces Open — a four-wall handball tournament — and Gala. Started by Santino Alteri, CEO and active-duty Navy …
Sporting JAX announces strategic partnership
Sporting Club Jacksonville (Sporting JAX) has announced a new long-term strategic partnership with Unisport Group, naming the company the club’s Official Soccer Specialty Partner of Footwear, …
DONNA Marathon marks 20th running in ’27
The DONNA Foundation has opened registration for the 20th running of DONNA Marathon Weekend, a milestone celebration that will bring thousands of runners, survivors, volunteers and supporters to …
A game of inches
If the NFL official who threw the penalty flag on fourth down in Cincinnati in week two last season had instead kept it in his back pocket, the Jaguars would have beaten the Bengals and perhaps …
The MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation runs programs throughout the summer.
MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation holds tennis jamboree
The MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation’s Community Impact Hub partnered with Communities In Schools and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Foundation to host a three-day tennis jamboree …
Sporting Jax setting up for a goal during the game.
Sporting Jax men lose on the road
The Sporting Jax men’s team fell to El Paso Locomotive 2-0 on July 25. Jacksonville played a physical game but had trouble capitalizing on some golden opportunities. Ventura Alvarado made …

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