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This week, students across the state are returning to school. That means back-to-school sports and, too often, sports injuries. The National Athletic Trainers' Association says emergency rooms treat 8,000 children a day in the U-S for sports-related injuries. The Healthy State Collaborative 's...
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It took 13 picks before Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig called out Chris Sale’s name in this year’s draft. That still makes his the second highest player drafted from southwest Florida since Matt LaPorta from Charlotte High School in 2007. The Florida Gulf Coast University junior pitcher...
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There is a league of high schools in Florida that participate in a unique form of football; 6-Man football, a version of the grid-iron game made popular in the rural regions of Texas. This version is played on a shorter field and combined scores in the 100’s are typical. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports...
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Spring Training has returned, and not a moment too soon for fans…but especially for businesses. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports on the return of the boys of summer.
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The town of Ellenton, Florida near Sarasota will receive international attention this weekend when two American figure skating pairs take to the ice in Vancouver for a shot at the gold medal. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.
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Sarasota County Commissioners meet Tuesday to discuss settling a lawsuit which threatens to end the County’s 31 million dollar deal to become the spring training home for major league baseball’s Baltimore Orioles. WGCU’s John Davis reports.
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Local fishing guides are catching lots of trout and redfish these days, but snook is off the menu for now. WGCU’s Valerie Alker reports.
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During a visit to Naples on Friday Governor Charlie Crist told to a crowd of more than three dozen Cubs fans that it’s not over yet. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.
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The effort to bring the Chicago Cubs to Naples for Spring Training is gaining momentum. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.
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T he United States Youth National Boys Volleyball Team is gearing up for the world championships – and they’re doing it at Florida Gulf Coast University. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.
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