Josh Schulte got a glimpse of the meat market that is college football recruiting, and he was entranced. Then he gave colleges something to think about. Schulte had a big day Sunday at the Ultimate 100 Camp South in Marietta, … Find out how to read more online.

MIAMI — The NBA is more reliant on the 3-pointer than ever. Entering Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night, there had already been more 3-pointers made (1,171) and taken (3,414) than in any postseason in league history, … Find out how to read more online.

PORT ST. LUCIE — The Charlotte Stone Crabs found themselves on the losing end of a see-saw battle with St. Lucie on Tuesday at Tradition Field. The Mets rallied to hand Lenny Linsky (1-5, 3.79 ERA) his fifth blown save … Find out how to read more online.

PORT ST. LUCIE —  St. Lucie starter Matthew Bowman kept the Charlotte Stone Crabs in check for six shutout  innings as the Mets won 3-0 on Monday at Tradition Field. Bowman (4-0, 2.25 ERA) struck out eight and walked one … Find out how to read more online.

The journey back from injury drives Marc Essig. The 35-year-old Englewood resident recovered from a devastating spinal injury in 2011 to regularly compete in paddleboard, ultra marathon and Ironman events. Essig injured three discs in his lower back moving boxes, … Find out how to read more online.

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The DeSoto Juniors All Stars lost a long, three-hour game to Mulberry 17-7 Saturday afternoon in Ft. Meade. It was terribly hot and the game was stopped for nearly a half-hour as the home plate umpire dropped to his knees … Find out how to read more online.

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ST. PETERSBURG — Alfredo Aceves threw six solid innings, Daniel Nava homered and the AL East-leading Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 on Wednesday night. Aceves (3-1), recalled before the game from Triple-A Pawtucket, allowed one run, … Find out how to read more online.

Former Port Charlotte High School wrestling coach Ray Montero was remembered as a “fun-loving guy” by his contemporaries at the school on Tuesday after his death in an automobile accident over the weekend. Montero coached the Pirates during the 2009-10 … Find out how to read more online.

PORT CHARLOTTE — Jacob Partridge hadn’t had a commanding outing for the Charlotte Stone Crabs in a while. But the team needed one from him on Tuesday, and he delivered. Eliazer Suero made the spot start against Tampa, with Parker … Find out how to read more online.

The fight over a specific fishing style used to catch Boca Grande Pass tarpon will reach a critical point today in Lakeland, as state fisheries officials decide whether to approve a draft rule that would outlaw the use of the … Find out how to read more online.

PORT CHARLOTTE — Ryan Carpenter’s night could have been a short one on Monday. But after a rough first inning, the Stone Crabs’ right-hander kept right on pitching and turned the game into a long night for the Yankees. Charlotte … Find out how to read more online.

PORT CHARLOTTE — Jake Hager hurried to dive for a ground ball in the first inning against Palm Beach on Sunday, confident he could make a play. When he hit the ground, he stopped the ball — but his left … Find out how to read more online.