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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced an investigative subpoena into Major League Baseball (MLB) over allegations the league engaged in religious discrimination over their uniform rules after three San Francisco Giant players wrote Bible verses on their caps during “Pride Night" earlier this month. “Major League Baseball claims it does not tolerate discrimination based on […]
MIAMI—Saudi Arabia almost pulled off an other upset at the 2026 FIFA World Cup when it came 10 minutes from beating a younger Uruguay squad that is expected to finish first or second in Group H. Abdulelah al Amri opened up the scoring when he tapped in a deflection at the 41st minute. After halftime, […]
It has been an eventful and historic week for the U.S. so far this summer. Amid the lead-up to the 250th U.S. birthday, several historic achievements have taken place across the country, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the NBA Finals, National Flag Day, President Donald Trump's birthday, and UFC Freedom 250. U.S. Makes History […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced a resolution to support the State Department's work to prevent the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) from infiltrating the FIFA World Cup as it kicks off this week. What is the State Department Doing? With fears that the IRGC is embedding operatives in the Iranian National Football Delegation, the […]
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced this week that the city of Orlando will host an Olympic Q-Series, also known as an Olympic Qualifier Series, at Camping World Stadium in early June 2028. According to an IOC release, the qualifier will feature climbing, skateboarding, BMX freestyle, beach volleyball, and 3x3 basketball for a chance to […]
MIAMI— It was an epic collapse for the Inter Miami CF Herons (5-0-6) at the hands of their struggling intrastate rivals, Orlando City SC Lions (3-7-1), as the defending MLS champions continue their winless streak at the newly-minted Nu Stadium. It was the tale of two halves for Inter Miami CF, who looked to notch […]
MIAMI—With the sound of jet planes taking off from Miami International Airport (MIA) just a stones throw away, the Inter Miami CF Herons dropped a couple points to Nashville SC in the Eastern Conference standings with their 1-1 tied at home against the New England Revolution. The match was played at the newly-constructed Nu Stadium. […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the designation of Bobby Bowden-Tallahassee International Airport in honor of former Florida State (FSU) football coach Bobby Bowden as part of a sweeping transportation bill while speaking in Tallahassee this week. “Bobby Bowden-Tallahassee International Airport is now official,” Governor DeSantis said. “Coach Bowden was a college football legend, and it is […]
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced it is banning biological men from competing in women's competitions ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles in July 2028. According to the IOC, the policy will rely on SRY gene (sex-determining region Y) screening and apply to the 2028 Summer Games and all IOC events to […]
A bipartisan bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate on Monday seeking to prohibit prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket from listing or accepting transactions related to sporting events and “casino-style games” such as slot machines, video poker, blackjack, and bingo. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that the bill, co-sponsored by Sens. Adam Schiff […]
Broward County amassed an estimated 700 million dollars in economic impact from sports and entertainment events in 2025, according to data collected by Oxford Economics, Simpleview, and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau. "In case you were wondering, the economic impact on sports tourism in @browardinfo county is really powerful. Adds jobs, dollars and […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis is continuing to hype up the University of Miami after the Hurricanes' big win over the Ohio State Buckeyes on New Year's Eve. The Hurricanes beat the Buckeyes 24-14 in the College Football Playoff (CFP) quarterfinals at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic to advance to the national semifinal, where they will face […]
Tallahassee—Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is your typical sports dude who loves to watch baseball and American football, especially at the collegiate level, but does he like watching the "Real Futbol," or as most Neanderthal Americans call it, Soccer? Gov. DeSantis, especially his little son Mason, likes to talk football, with Mason apparently delving into a […]
Cristiano Ronaldo, the most popular and one of the most decorated football player in history, wants to meet President Donald Trump after praising the sitting president over his peace achievements around the world, adding that "he can make things happen." During an interview with Piers Morgan, Ronald, who is on the verge of becoming the […]
Sen. Joe Gruters (R-Sarasota) has filed legislation in the Senate to recognize the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on state license plates. The UFC, led by President Dana White, is one of America's fastest-growing sports since its inception in 1993. The bill, SB 246, would specifically authorize the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles […]
During a recent episode of The Overlap podcast, English footballer Ian Wright criticized American professional golfers for being more "selfish" during the singles play competition of The Ryder Cup, which pits 12 of the top golfers from Europe and the United States against each other. "Americans are much better at singles, cause they are more […]
What a difference a season makes. The Florida State Seminoles, coming off a 2-10 season and their worst in 50 years, defeated the 8th-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide 31-17 at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee on Saturday. Gov. DeSantis, a Florida State fan, reacted to the upset after the victory. "What a difference a year makes […]
Former Tennessee Volunteers football coach Derek Dooley is trading in the headset for a political throw at the Republican nomination in Georgia's Senate race against Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff. Dooley, a political newcomer, announced his bid for the job in a two-minute spot on Monday. “I spent three decades in coaching, probably doing the exact […]
