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Malachi Wideman set the basketball world on fire with two electric dunks. File photo.

Riverview basketball player sets social media on fire — and impresses LeBron James

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

by: Ryan Kohn

Sports Aug 9, 2018

Laurel Oak tennis director Ty Braswell was named the USPTA Florida Region 8 Professional of the Year.

Laurel Oak tennis director named regional "Professional of the Year" by the USPTA

Ty Braswell said the award is reflective of the team around him

by: Ryan Kohn

Sports Aug 9, 2018

The South team poses after winning the 2018 Junior Florida Cup.

Local golfers help South team win 2018 Florida Junior Cup

The team has now won back-to-back cups after dropping 10 of the first 11

by: Ryan Kohn

Sports Aug 2, 2018

Christian Turnipseed pitches at the Orioles Girls Inc. clinic on July 27.

Grand slam: Orioles put on a clinic in ... putting on clinics

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

by: Ryan Kohn

Sports Aug 2, 2018

University of Pittsburgh athletic director Heather Lyke introduces new head baseball coach Mike Bell. Courtesy photo.

Ringing the Bell: Riverview grad is new Pitt baseball coach

Mike Bell took the job after seven seasons as the pitching coach at FSU

by: Ryan Kohn

Sports Jul 26, 2018

Dalton Tebo and Charles Tomeo sail on an F18 with the Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Photo courtesy Jesse Brunsvold.

Sarasota's dominance in water sports shouldn't be overlooked

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

by: Ryan Kohn

Sports Jul 26, 2018

Andre James.

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Andre James

The Sarasota High grad talks San Jacinto College and advice from his hitting coach

by: Ryan Kohn

Sports Jul 26, 2018

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