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Xavier Uhlinse made 20 of his 25 shots to win the Boys 12-13 division of the Elks Hoop Shoot event held Dec. 6 at Haile Middle.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 12, 2023
Elks Hoop Shoot lets local athletes in on national free throw competition

Six winners from a local event at Haile Middle will advance to the district stage of competition.

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Steve Stricker, Jerry Kelly, Billy Andrade, Jim Furyk, Justin Leonard, Brett Quigley and David Toms hold the World Champions Cup trophy aloft after winning it as Team USA.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 11, 2023
World Champions Cup aces another shot at impressing the golf world

The Concession's general manager said the event's return in year two remains a possibility.

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Team USA pops bottles of champagne to celebrate winning the first-ever World Champions Cup, held at The Concession Golf Club.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 10, 2023
Team USA wins first World Champions Cup at The Concession

The American team trailed Team International for much of the final day before making a late comeback.

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Team USA's Justin Leonard tees off on the No. 9 hole at The Concession Golf Club on day two of the World Champions Cup. Leonard and teammate Jerry Kelly would par the hole during the day's Six Ball session.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 9, 2023
World Champions Cup changes Sunday schedule

The final rounds, held Sunday at The Concession Golf Club, will now begin at 8 a.m.

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Cardinal Mooney High football celebrates its first state championship since 1972.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 9, 2023
Cardinal Mooney football wins FHSAA Class 1S state championship

The Cougars scored with less than a minute remaining to secure a 31-27 win over Trinity Catholic.

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Team Europe's Robert Karlsson gives a disappointed look after his shot onto the No. 8 green at The Concession Golf Club on day two of the World Champions Cup. Karlsson and teammate Miguel Angel Jimenez would birdie the hole during the day's Six Ball session.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 8, 2023
Team International leads World Champions Cup by half point

Team USA is just a half point back with a struggling Team Europe in third at The Concession.

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Team USA's David Toms and Brett Quigley look over the green on the No. 9 hole at The Concession Golf Club. The pair earned nine points for Team USA during the Scotch Sixsome session on day one of the World Champions Cup.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 7, 2023
Europe takes narrow lead after first day of World Champions Cup

Team Europe captain Darren Clarke and partner Colin Montgomerie sparked a big morning round, but Team USA charged in the afternoon round.

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Mooney senior defensive back Zeshon Casimir blocks an NFC punt in the first quarter. Senior linebacker Jacob Brown would return the blocked punt for a touchdown.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 7, 2023
Cardinal Mooney High football is ready for Class 1S state championship

The Cougars said they have been working all season for this opportunity.

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Team Europe captain Darren Clarke said he'll have to play smart while navigating the course at The Concession.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 6, 2023
World Champions Cup golfers impressed by The Concession

The PGA Tour Champions event begins Thursday and runs Friday and Sunday.

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Jake Ilardi and Skate City SRQ want to add onto the "street" section of Payne Park's skate park.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 6, 2023
Sarasota skateboarder Jake Ilardi wants to spread 'all-wheel' access

The Tokyo Olympian is on a mission to improve Payne Park and build new parks across the area.

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Riverview High girls soccer sophomore Rachel Paule.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 5, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Rachel Paule

The Riverview High girls soccer junior has three goals and seven points in five games in 2023-2024.

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Brett Quigley earned a spot on Team USA and a chance to face the World's best PGA Champions Tour golfers at The Concession.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 5, 2023
Brett Quigley elevates his game to earn Team USA spot

Champions Tour player Brett Quigley was the final addition to the six-member Team USA for the World Champions Cup at The Concession Golf Club.

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Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Isaiah Allen.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 5, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Isaiah Allen

The Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball sophomore is averaging 18 points per game through three games.

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ESPN's Andy North said he is looking forward to seeing the course at The Concession Golf Club for the first time in person at the World Champions Cup.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 4, 2023
ESPN's Andy North shares thoughts on inaugural World Champions Cup

The two-time U.S. Open champ will be part of ESPN's coverage of the event, held Dec. 7, 8 and 10 at The Concession Golf Club.

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Robert Karlsson said he's expecting to be challenged by the three-team format of the World Champions Cup, held Dec. 7-10 at The Concession Golf Club.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 3, 2023
Robert Karlsson brings his analytical eye to World Champions Cup

The golfer known as "The Scientist" will play for Team Europe against Team USA and Team International.

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