Since early childhood, Holly Jackson watched in admiration as other children her age played sports. Until recently, however, it seemed unlikely she would join them. ...more

November 25, 2009

Work has begun on the Miracle League field. ...more

March 22, 2009

SPORTS BRIEFS ...more

February 9, 2009

Sports Briefs ...more

February 2, 2009

BETWEEN the LINES ...more

November 28, 2008

"Very deserving" was said more than once Thursday night during the Greater Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce awards banquet at Placid Lakes Country Club. ...more

October 5, 2008

Soon the cry "Play ball" will echo through Lake June ball field in Lake Placid, ushering in the second season of Miracle League play. I am writing this letter as an open invitation to all readers to join us for the upcoming season. ...more

September 18, 2008

There are two sounds Tony Saladino III never grows tired of hearing. One is the crack of a baseball bat connecting with the ball, and the other is the thud of the ball pounding into a leather glove. ...more

July 16, 2008

SEBRING — With the wind blowing out, the hitters had a definite advantage in Thursday night's Dixie Majors (ages 10-12) baseball league action. Joey Staffieri went 2 for 3 — including a solo home run — to lead Rotary past Elks by a score of 6-3 at Max Long Recreational Complex. The win improved Rotary to 7-2 on the season, and into sole possession of second place behind undefeated Pool Paradise. "We've been swinging the bats pretty well all season," said Rotary assistant manager Juan Acevedo. "Our pitching is coming around and when we play solid defense, we're a good team. "We've got a fairly young squad with four kids that are 10 years old, but they've got a lot of ability and they get better with every game they play." ...more

May 9, 2008

SEBRING — After suffering through a tough season last year, the Publix team has shown to be a much different club in this year's Dixie Boys Baseball League. With third baseman Jared Cannon and shortstop Shon Abeln leading the way with three RBI each, Publix overcame an early deficit to beat Alan Jay 14-4 in Dixie Boys (ages 13-14) action on Friday night at Max Long Recreational Complex. ...more

May 3, 2008