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FC Naples keeps playoff hopes alive with dramatic 3-2 victory over Sarasota Paradise in 'Battle for Paradise'
SARASOTA, Fla. — With its postseason hopes hanging in the balance, FC Naples delivered one of its most dramatic victories of the season Wednesday night, defeating Sarasota Paradise 3-2 on a stoppage-time winner from Hal Uderitz. The victory eliminated Sarasota from playoff contention and kept FC Naples in the...
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Former FGCU coach Karl Smesko living the Dream as Atlanta's WNBA coach
Karl Smesko earned a reputation as one of the top coaches in women's basketball at FGCU . He's now doing the same in the WNBA. The former Eagles coach, in his second season with the Atlanta Dream, has his team on the cusp of its first WNBA title as it faces the Golden State Valkyries in the finals. Leaving FGCU to take over a team that went 15-25 in 2024, Smesko turned the Dream around in his rookie season as they went 30-14 before falling the in the first round to Indiana. Year two has been event better with Atlanta matching their 30-14 regular-season record but swept the Washington Mystics and New York Liberty to reach the championship series. The results won't be surprising to anyone who followed Smesko's college coaching career, especially his time at FGCU. He compiled a 672–139 record as a college coach, including 611–110 mark (.847) at FGCU. Here's what you need to know about Karl Smesko's coaching career before he took over the Dream. Karl Smesko's record at FGCU As the founding coach of the FGCU women's basketball program, he has steered the Eagles' ascension from its Division II origins to its status as one
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Naples four-star recruit Landon Wolny makes comeback after torn ligaments
NAPLES, Fla. (WINK) — A single play last season sent First Baptist Academy tight end Landon Wolny from the football field to the hospital. After months of rehab, he's back for his senior year. Wolny is a four-star recruit, a MaxPreps All-American and the number nine tight end in the country.
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Minnesota CB commit Jyden German 'open' to hearing out Alabama after latest offer
Three-star cornerback Jyden German remains committed to Minnesota. But earlier this month, Alabama put an enticing opportunity on the table. It gave the 2027 prospect from Fort Myers, Florida, something to think about. "I'm grateful for that opportunity and open to hearing out what they have to offer," German told...
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145 Career Wins, 9 Major Champs: The Grant Thornton Field Is Set to EXPLODE in Naples
Golf on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) The Grant Thornton Invitational just dropped its player list for December, and let me tell you, it’s a stacked deck. We’re talking 32 players forming 16 mixed teams, all heading […]
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Naples skimboarders compete at 13th annual Skim Jam on local beach
NAPLES, Fla. (WINK) — Fifty-four skimboarders competed in Naples for Old Naples Surf Shop's thirteenth annual Skim Jam. WINK Sports reporter Lauren Halpern was at the event to see what keeps these skimboarders coming back. The competition brought together riders of all ages, from young competitors to seasoned veterans who have been part of the local skimboarding community for years.
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Cape Coral defeats Immokalee 35-27, remains unbeaten in district play
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK) — Cape Coral kept its undefeated district record intact Friday night, defeating Immokalee 35-27 in a crucial Class 5A-District 11 matchup. The Seahawks improved to 6-2 overall and 4-0 in district play, extending their winning streak to four games. Immokalee dropped to 6-2 overall and 2-2 in the district.
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FBA Volleyball chases title with support from senior superfans
NAPLES, Fla. — First Baptist Academy is home to one of the top-ranked volleyball programs in the state, and while the talent may play a part in that, the team also has some very special fans supporting them every step of the way. Siena Lakes resident Mary Zimmermann said,...
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Eagles head to Vero Beach for fall finale
VERO BEACH, Fla. - The Florida Gulf Coast University men's golf team closes the fall portion of its schedule this week at the Quail Valley Collegiate Invitational, hosted by South Florida. The Eagles are part of a 15-team field playing 54 holes at Quail Valley Golf Club on Sunday and Monday, Oct. 18-19. Play on the par-72, 7,401-yard layout opens with 36 holes Sunday after an 8 a.m. ET shotgun start, and the final 18 holes are Monday.
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Eagles look to finish strong at Quail Valley Invitational
VERO BEACH, Fla. - Florida Gulf Coast's men's golf team sits 14th after a windy first day at the Quail Valley Collegiate Invitational at Quail Valley Golf & River Club. The Eagles posted rounds of 300 and 297 in Sunday's 36 holes for a total of 21-over 597. FGCU trails...
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Copperleaf Golf Club Puts Personality into Member Communications
Terrence Quinlan, Membership & Lifestyle Manager of Copperleaf Golf Club (Estero, Fla.) is picking up on a trend many other clubs are also seeing. Members are experiencing text fatigue. “Members don’t want to read anymore,” says Quinlan. “They love to watch videos and are naturally drawn to that form of...