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Full gallery »Golf: Ken Venturi 1931-2013

  • File-This June 20, 1964 file photo shows Ken Venturi smiling after winning the U.S. Open golf championship at the Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md. The former U.S. Open champion has died just 12 days after he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. He was 82. His son, Matt Venturi, says he died Friday May 17, 2013 in a hospital in Rancho Mirage, Calif. Venturi had been hospitalized the last two months for a spinal infection, pneumonia and an intestinal infection.  (AP Photo/File)
  • File-This June 20, 1964 file photo shows Ken Venturi making the final putt on the 18th green during the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md. The former U.S. Open champion has died just 12 days after he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. He was 82. His son, Matt Venturi, says he died Friday May 17, 2013 in a hospital in Rancho Mirage, Calif. Venturi had been hospitalized the last two months for a spinal infection, pneumonia and an intestinal infection.  (AP Photo/File)
  • File-This June 20, 1964 file photo shows golfer Ken Venturi getting a kiss from his wife Conni as he accepts the title holder's silver cup of the U.S. Open golf tournament, after a searing final round on the Congressional Country Club course at Bethesda, Md. The former U.S. Open champion has died just 12 days after he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. He was 82. His son, Matt Venturi, says he died Friday May 17, 2013 in a hospital in Rancho Mirage, Calif. Venturi had been hospitalized the last two months for a spinal infection, pneumonia and an intestinal infection.  (AP Photo/File)
  • Retiring CBS golf broadcaster Ken Venturi waves to Kemper Open winner Bob Estes from the broadcast booth during the final round of the Kemper Open at the TPC at Avenel in Potomac, Md., Sunday June 2, 2002. (AP Photo/Roberto Borea)
  • Ken Venturi, former U.S. Open winner and longtime CBS Sports golf analyst, talks with friend Greg Orlen at Eagle Creek Country Club on Monday afternoon. Venturi is a former Marco Island resident back in town as part of the Bill Owen Golf Classic charity tournament. Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News
  • Rory McIlroy is seen with Ken Venturi and the trophy during the final round at the 2011 U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md. on Sunday, June 19, 2011. (Copyright USGA/Michael Cohen)


Full gallery »Prep football: Estero spring game

  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News
The Riverdale Raiders played the Estero Wildcats at home in Fort Myers Friday, May 17, 2013. The junior varsity teams played the first quarter. Riverdale won 24-6.
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The Riverdale Raiders played the Estero Wildcats at home in Fort Myers Friday, May 17, 2013. The junior varsity teams played the first quarter. Riverdale won 24-6.
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The Riverdale Raiders played the Estero Wildcats at home in Fort Myers Friday, May 17, 2013. The junior varsity teams played the first quarter. Riverdale won 24-6.
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The Riverdale Raiders played the Estero Wildcats at home in Fort Myers Friday, May 17, 2013. The junior varsity teams played the first quarter. Riverdale won 24-6.
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Riverdale running back Van Edwards evades Esteroâ’s defense during a game at Riverdale Friday, May 17, 2013 in Fort Myers. Riverdale won 24-6.
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The Riverdale Raiders played the Estero Wildcats at home in Fort Myers Friday, May 17, 2013. The junior varsity teams played the first quarter. Riverdale won 24-6.


Full gallery »Prep football: Immokalee spring jamboree

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Immokalee High running back D'Ernest Johnson runs for yardage against Cape Coral High during a Spring football scrimmage held in Immokalee on Friday evening.
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Immokalee High running back Taeler Porter runs for yardage against Cape Coral High during a Spring football scrimmage held in Immokalee on Friday evening.
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Cape Coral's Christian Lewis runs for yardage against Immokalee High during a Spring football scrimmage held in Immokalee on Friday evening.
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Immokalee High wide receiver JC Johnson runs for yardage against Cape Coral High during a Spring football scrimmage held in Immokalee on Friday evening.
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Cape Coral's Jordan Eason runs around the right end against Immokalee High during a Spring football scrimmage held in Immokalee on Friday evening.
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Immokalee High quarterback Louinelson Celian throw a pass against Cape Coral High during a Spring football scrimmage held in Immokalee on Friday evening.


Full gallery »Soccer: David Beckham to retire after this season

  • FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2006 file photo, Real Madrid soccer star David Beckham waves to fans during a promotional event in Tokyo. Beckham says he is retiring from soccer at the end of the season. The 38-year-old Beckham recently won a league title in a fourth country with Paris Saint-Germain. He has become a global superstar since starting his career at Manchester United.  (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder, File)
  • FILE - In this April 2, 2013 file photo, Paris Saint Germain's David Beckham arrives for his Champions League quarterfinal soccer match against Barcelona in Paris. Beckham is retiring from soccer after the season, ending a career in which he become a global superstar since starting his career at Manchester United. The 38-year-old Englishman recently won a league title in a fourth country with Paris Saint-Germain. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File)
  • A supporter displays paintings showing on top from left, Paris Saint Germain's President Nasser Al-Khelaifi, British soccer player David Beckham, Sports Director Leonardo, painting on bottom from left, Swedish Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and David Beckham, during Paris Saint-Germain soccer club celebrations for their French league title at Trocadero Plaza in Paris, Monday, May 13, 2013. Paris Saint-Germain clinched its first French league title since 1994 by defeating Lyon 1-0 on Sunday. Eiffel tower in the background. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
  • Paris Saint Germain's soccer players Marco Verratti, left, Lucas Da Silva, center, and David Beckham, right, celebrate their French league title, in Paris, Monday, May 13, 2013. Paris Saint-Germain clinched its first French league title since 1994 by defeating Lyon 1-0 on Sunday. PSG has now an unassailable seven-point lead at the top of the standings. With just two rounds left, second-place Marseille can no longer catch its fierce rival. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
  • Paris Saint Germain's David Beckham reacts during their French League One soccer match against Evian, in Annecy, French Alps, Sunday, April 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)
  • FILE - In this April 6, 2013 file photo, PSG's David Beckham celebrates after scoring a goal against Rennes during their French League One soccer match, in Rennes, western France. David Beckham is retiring from soccer after the season, ending a career in which he become a global superstar since starting his career at Manchester United. The 38-year-old Englishman recently won a league title in a fourth country with Paris Saint-Germain. He said in a statement Thursday  May 16, 2013 he is 'thankful to PSG for giving me the opportunity to continue but I feel now is the right time to finish my career, playing at the highest level.' (AP Photo/David Vincent, File)


Full gallery »NBA: Miami Heat 94, Chicago Bulls 91

  • Miami Heat's Chris Bosh and Norris Cole (30) celebrate after the Heat defeated the Chicago Bulls 94-91 in Game 5 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal, Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in Miami. The win sent the Heat to the conference finals. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
  • Will Smith and his son, Jaden, watch Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs between the Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida, Wednesday, May 15, 2013. (Michael Laughlin/Sun Sentinel/MCT)
  • Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra looks up during a time out in the third quarter in Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida, Wednesday, May 15, 2013. (Joe Cavaretta/Sun Sentinel/MCT)
  • Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah hangs onto the rim as a shot by Miami Heat's Nate Robinson goes through the rim during the fourth quarter in Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida, Wednesday, May 15, 2013. (Michael Laughlin/Sun Sentinel/MCT)
  • Chicago Bulls' Joakim Noah (13) talks with Richard Hamilton (32) during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal, Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
  • Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (3) drives to the basket as Chicago Bulls' Marco Belinelli (8) defends during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal, Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)


Full gallery »FGCU signs 6-7 Tulane transfer Marc-Eddy Norelia

  • Olympia High School's Marc-Eddy Norelia during Varsity boys basketball media day at Lake Highland Prep in Orlando, Fla. Saturday, November 12, 2011.  (Gary W. Green/Staff Photographer)
  • Portrait of Marc Eddy Norelia from Olympia High School in Orlando, Fla. during Varsity Boys Basketball media day on Saturday November 12, 2011. (Joshua C. Cruey, Orlando Sentinel)
  • Olympia High School's Marc-Eddy Norelia during Varsity boys basketball media day at Lake Highland Prep in Orlando, Fla. Saturday, November 12, 2011.  (Gary W. Green/Staff Photographer)
  • Portrait of Marc Eddy Norelia from Olympia High School in Orlando, Fla. during Varsity Boys Basketball media day on Saturday November 12, 2011. (Joshua C. Cruey, Orlando Sentinel)


Full gallery »MLB locals: Ex-FGCU pitcher Chris Sale throws 1-hitter

  • Chicago White Sox starter Chris Sale, right, celebrates with catcher Tyler Flowers after the White Sox defeated the Los Angeles Angels 3-0 in a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, May 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
  • Chicago White Sox starter Chris Sale throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, May 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
  • Chicago White Sox starter Chris Sale (49) pitches against the Los Angeles Angels during the sixth inning at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois, Sunday, May 12, 2013. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune/MCT)
  • Chicago White Sox starter Chris Sale (49) pitches against the Los Angeles Angels during the sixth inning at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois, Sunday, May 12, 2013. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune/MCT)
  • Chicago White Sox starter Chris Sale throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, May 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
  • Chicago White Sox starter Chris Sale throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, May 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)


Full gallery »Football: Ken Mastrole Passing Camp in Estero

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Former Firecats quarterback Kenny Mastrole coaches participants of a quarterback camp held at the Estero Pop Warner field on Sunday morning.
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Estero High School football player Cody Long, 17, runs drills during Kenny Mastrole's quarterback camp held at the Estero Pop Warner field on Sunday morning.
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Former Firecats quarterback Kenny Mastrole coaches participants of a quarterback camp held at the Estero Pop Warner field on Sunday morning.
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Community School of Naples football player Drew Tomaini, 17, center, runs drills during Kenny Mastrole's quarterback camp held at the Estero Pop Warner field on Sunday morning.
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Former Firecats quarterback Kenny Mastrole coaches participants of a quarterback camp held at the Estero Pop Warner field on Sunday morning.
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Former Firecats quarterback Kenny Mastrole coaches participants of a quarterback camp held at the Estero Pop Warner field on Sunday morning.


Full gallery »Golf: Tiger Woods wins Players Championship

  • Tiger Woods smiles as he holds the trophy after winning The Players Championship golf tournament at Sawgrass Sunday, May 12, 2013, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
  • Tiger Woods (red shirt), center, and Casey Wittenberg play the 17th hole during the final round of The Players championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass, Sunday, May 12, 2013, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.  (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
  • Tiger Woods looks at his shot on the 17th green during the final round of The Players championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass, Sunday, May 12, 2013 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.  (AP Photo/John Raoux)
  • Skiier Lindsey Vonn applauds as her boyfriend Tiger Woods receives the trophy for winning The Players Championship golf tournament at Sawgrass Sunday, May 12, 2013, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
  • Tiger Woods walks off the 17th green during the final round of The Players championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass, Sunday, May 12, 2013 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.  (AP Photo/John Raoux)
  • Tiger Woods, left, and Casey Wittenberg shakes hands on the 18th green during the final round of The Players championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass, Sunday, May 12, 2013 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.  Woods won The Players Championships. (AP Photo/John Raoux)


Full gallery »Soccer: Southwest Florida Adrenaline win first-ever game

  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News
Southwest Florida Adrenaline played their first game against Schulz Academy of Fort Lauderdale in the Premier Development League Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Barron Collier High School in Naples. Adrenaline won 5 to 1.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News
Vincent Damian of Southwest Florida Adrenaline scored two of the teamâ’s goals during a game against Schulz Academy of Fort Lauderdale in the Premier Development League Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Barron Collier High School in Naples. Adrenaline won 5 to 1.
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Vincent Damian of Southwest Florida Adrenaline scores his first goal on Schulz Academy of Fort Lauderdale in the Premier Development League Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Barron Collier High School in Naples. Adrenaline won 5 to 1.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News
Southwest Florida Adrenaline played their first game against Schulz Academy of Fort Lauderdale in the Premier Development League Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Barron Collier High School in Naples. Adrenaline won 5 to 1.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News
Southwest Florida Adrenaline played their first game against Schulz Academy of Fort Lauderdale in the Premier Development League Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Barron Collier High School in Naples. Adrenaline won 5 to 1.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News
Southwest Florida Adrenaline played their first game against Schulz Academy of Fort Lauderdale in the Premier Development League Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Barron Collier High School in Naples. Adrenaline won 5 to 1.


Full gallery »Prep baseball: Estero stuns American Heritage

  • After firing a three-hitter, Estero's Zeke Pietrzyk (21) receives a hug from fellow pitcher Brian Boocock after the Wildcats stunned American Heritage, 3-2, in a Class 5A regional final on May 10, 2013 at American Heritage School in Plantation. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero baseball coach Frank Turco smiles as he chats with spectators prior to a Class 5A regional final against American Heritage on May 10, 2013 at American Heritage School in Plantation. Estero won, 3-2. The Wildcats have been in regional tournaments 11 times in Turco's 13 years as head coach. This is the first time they have reached the state semifinal. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero was loose during pregame introductions as Wesley Pruitt (2) makes his way through the line before the Wildcats' 3-2 win against American Heritage in a Class 5A regional on May 10, 2013 at American Heritage School in Plantation. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero catcher Jason Moore gets his team fired up prior to its 3-2 win against American Heritage in a Class 5A regional final on May 10, 2013 at American Heritage School in Plantation. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • American Heritage first baseman David Villar catches a foul ball near a fence in a Class 5A regional final against Estero on May 10, 2013 at American Heritage School in Plantation. Estero won, 3-2. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Nicknamed 'Dirty 30' by his teammates, Estero catcher Jason Moore didn't mind get getting dirty in Estero's 3-2 win against American Heritage in a Class 5A regional final on May 10, 2013 at American Heritage School in Plantation. Moore had a two-run double to open the scoring in the first inning. He had two of the team's six hits. Kevin Johnson/Staff

Estero advanced to its first baseball final four after ousting heavily favored American Heritage, 3-2, in a Class 5A regional final on May 10, 2013 at American Heritage School in Plantation.



Full gallery »Community School fined for recruiting violations

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Boys basketball Athlete of the Year, Community School Junior, Jeff Merton, 17, poses for a portrait on Tuesday March 12, 2013. Merton helped take his team to the 3A final four and averaged 18 point and 9 rebounds a game.
  • SeacrestBoysHoops...February 26, 2011...Seacrest Country Day boys basketball plays at West Palm Beach-Summit Christian School in a Class 1A regional final.....Naples #44 Jeff Merton scoring in the 2nd period(Tom Ervin/Special to the Daily News)
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Boys basketball Athlete of the Year, Community School Junior, Jeff Merton, 17, poses for a portrait on Tuesday March 12, 2013. Merton helped take his team to the 3A final four and averaged 18 point and 9 rebounds a game.
  • Community School's Jeff Merton dives for a loose ball against North Palm Beach-Benjamin School in the 3A regional quarterfinal on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013. The Seahawks beat the Buccaneers 75-60 to advance. Scott Butherus/Staff
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Boys basketball Athlete of the Year, Community School Junior, Jeff Merton, 17, poses for a portrait on Tuesday March 12, 2013. Merton helped take his team to the 3A final four and averaged 18 point and 9 rebounds a game.
  • Community School's Jeff Merton drives to the lane against North Palm Beach-Benjamin School's Tyler Kasten in the 3A regional quarterfinal on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013. The Seahawks beat the Buccaneers 75-60 to advance. Scott Butherus/Staff


Full gallery »Naples High School running back Max Joseph

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- Naples High School running back Max Joseph runs drills with the team at practice on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Naples.
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- Naples High School running back Max Joseph runs drills with the team at practice on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Naples.
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- Naples High School running back Max Joseph runs drills with the team at practice on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Naples.
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- Naples High School running back Max Joseph runs drills with the team at practice on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Naples.
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- Naples High School running back Max Joseph runs drills with the team at practice on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Naples.
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- Naples High School running back Max Joseph runs drills with the team at practice on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Naples.


Full gallery »Prep baseball: Estero ousts Cypress Lake

  • Estero senior Brian Boocock delivers a pitch  in a Class 5A regional semifinal on May 7, 2013 at Estero High School. Estero advanced with a 3-0 win. Boocock, who is headed to the University of South Carolina Upstate, threw a four-hitter in six innings. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Cypress Lake's Ritchie Lacell dives into second base with a double as Estero shortstop Ryan Keegan fields the throw  in a Class 5A regional semifinal on May 7, 2013 at Estero High School. Estero advanced with a 3-0 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero senior Christian Phillips (5) notches a single in a Class 5A regional semifinal on May 7, 2013 at Estero High School. Estero advanced with a 3-0 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero second baseman Andrew Maurer (1) and shortstop Ryan Keegan (3) look for an out call on a pickoff play as Cypress Lake's Wilson Lorenzo stays on the bag  in a Class 5A regional semifinal on May 7, 2013 at Estero High School. Lorenzo was not picked off. Estero advanced with a 3-0 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Cypress Lake first baseman Cade Bray stretches to record an out before Estero's Wesley Pruitt reaches the base  in a Class 5A regional semifinal on May 7, 2013 at Estero High School. Estero advanced with a 3-0 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero's Ryan Keegan scrambles back to first base  in a Class 5A regional semifinal on May 7, 2013 at Estero High School. Estero advanced with a 3-0 win against Cypress Lake. Kevin Johnson/Staff

Estero blanked Cypress Lake, 3-0, in a Class 5A regional semifinal on Tuesday night at Estero High School.



Full gallery »Dombroski takes over as Immokalee football head coach

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- New Immokalee head coach Rich Dombroski speaks to his players at the beginning of the first practice for spring football on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Immokalee.
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- Junior D'Ernest Johnson runs drills with the Immokalee High School football team as they hold their first practice for spring football on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Immokalee.
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- Junior Jimmy Bayes runs drills with the Immokalee High School football team as they hold their first practice for spring football on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Immokalee.
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- New Immokalee head coach Rich Dombroski leads the first practice for spring football on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Immokalee.
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- Immokalee High School's football team holds their first practice for spring football on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Immokalee.
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- Junior Jimmy Bayes runs drills with the Immokalee High School football team as they hold their first practice for spring football on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Immokalee.


Full gallery »Prep baseball: Estero edges Cape Coral

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Estero celebrates its 2-1 walk off win against Cape Coral in a Class 5A regional quarterfinal on May 2, 2013 at Estero High School.
  • The Estero High baseball team gets ready to face Cape Coral in a Class 5A regional quarterfinal on May 2, 2013 at Estero High School. Estero edged Cape Coral, 2-1. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero High's infield faces the U.S. flag in the outfield during the playing of the National Anthem prior to facing Cape Coral in a Class 5A regional quarterfinal on May 2, 2013 at Estero High School. From left, third baseman Christian Phillips, shortstop Ryan Keegan, second baseman Andrew Maurer and first baseman Brian Boocock. Estero won, 2-1. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero High junior lefty Zeke Pietrzyk delivers a pitch against Cape Coral during a Class 5A regional quarterfinal on May 2, 2013 at Estero High School. Pietrzyk fired a complete game as the Wildcats advanced with a 2-1 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero High senior right fielder Brooks Rohrman, who signed with Southeastern Community College in Iowa earlier in the week, catches a fly ball in a Class 5A regional quarterfinal on May 2, 2013 at Estero High School. Estero edged Cape Coral, 2-1. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero High's Christian Phillips lays down a bunt in the first inning in a Class 5A regional quarterfinal against Cape Coral on May 2, 2013 at Estero High School. Estero edged Cape Coral, 2-1. Kevin Johnson/Staff

Estero's Wesley Pruitt scored the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning as the Wildcats edged Cape Coral, 2-1, in a Class 5A regional quarterfinal on Thursday night at Estero High School.



Full gallery »2013 Winged Foot Scholar-Athlete finalists

  • Winged Foot Scholar-Athlete finalist Danielle Avery, Naples High
  • Winged Foot Scholar-Athlete finalist Brandon Black, Lely High School
  • Winged Foot Scholar-Athlete finalist Morgan Daffin, Everglades City
  • Winged Foot Scholar-Athlete finalist Chase Davis, Palmetto Ridge
  • Winged Foot Scholar-Athlete finalist Katie Denti, Barron Collier
  • Winged Foot Scholar-Athlete finalist Kali Heller-Spencer, Gulf Coast


Full gallery »Pro hockey: Game 7, Reading Royals 4, Florida Everblades 1

  • Florida's Mike Ratchuk (22) collects the puck in front of Reading's Joel Champagne (24) .
Reading Royals vs Florida Everblades in Game 7 of an ECHL Eastern Conference semifinal at the Sovereign Center, Reading.
Photo by Jeremy Drey
5/1/2013
  • Florida's Mike Ratchuk (22) stands in his own zone after the horn sounds.
Reading Royals vs Florida Everblades in Game 7 of an ECHL Eastern Conference semifinal at the Sovereign Center, Reading.
Photo by Jeremy Drey
5/1/2013
  • Reading's Kirk MacDonald (13) celebrates his third period goal.
Reading Royals vs Florida Everblades in Game 7 of an ECHL Eastern Conference semifinal at the Sovereign Center, Reading.
Photo by Jeremy Drey
5/1/2013
  • Reading's Kirk MacDonald (13) scores along the goal line past the out stretched arm of Florida goalie Jesse Deckert (40) at 15:43 of the third period.
Reading Royals vs Florida Everblades in Game 7 of an ECHL Eastern Conference semifinal at the Sovereign Center, Reading.
Photo by Jeremy Drey
5/1/2013
  • Florida goalie Jesse Deckert (40) can't make the save as Reading's Ian O'Connor (16) scores at 15:09 of the third period.
Reading Royals vs Florida Everblades in Game 7 of an ECHL Eastern Conference semifinal at the Sovereign Center, Reading.
Photo by Jeremy Drey
5/1/2013
  • Florida's Maury Edwards (23) looks for the puck in the feet of Reading's Brett Flemming (20).
Reading Royals vs Florida Everblades in Game 7 of an ECHL Eastern Conference semifinal at the Sovereign Center, Reading.
Photo by Jeremy Drey
5/1/2013


Full gallery »Lee County Middle School girls track and field finals

  • Bonita Springs Charter School's Alexis Floyd competes in the girls 7th grade long jump at the Lee County Middle School track and field championships on April 30, 2013 at Fort Myers High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Three Oaks Middle School's Morgan Waters, left, receives the baton from teammate Mikayla Holton during the girls 8th grade 4x400 relay at the Lee County Middle School track and field championships on April 30, 2013 at Fort Myers High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • The Three Oaks Middle School girls 8th grade 4x400 relay team is all smiles after winning their heat and finishing third overall in the Lee County Middle School championship on April 30, 2013 at Fort Myers High School. From left, Shania Wade, Victoria Mayo, Mikayla Holton and Morgan Waters. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Three Oaks Middle School's Sage Williamson, center, competes in the girls 7th grade 800 meter run at the Lee County Middle School track and field championships on April 30, 2013 at Fort Myers High School. Williamson finished in second place. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Three Oaks Middle School's Marin Yeagle sprints toward the finish line in the girls 6th grade 400 meter dash at the Lee County Middle School track and field championships on April 30, 2013 at Fort Myers High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Bonita Springs Charter School 7th grader Abigail Barroso, second from right, takes a breather after finishing the girls 1600 meter run at the Lee County Middle School track and field championships on April 30, 2013 at Fort Myers High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff

Track and field athletes from Three Oaks, Bonita Springs Charter and Bonita Springs Middle competed in the Lee County Middle School girls track and field championships on Tuesday at Fort Myers High School. Lehigh's Varsity Lakes won the team title.



Full gallery »Barron Collier loses to Vero Beach in girls lacrosse state quarterfinal

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-Barron Collier's Claudia Lenart looks for an open teammate under pressure from Vero Beach's Sydney Murphy in the first half of the state quarterfinal game on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Naples.  Vero Beach defeated Barron Collier, 13-7.
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-Vero Beach's Meredith Baker celebrates with her teammates after defeating Barron Collier High School in the state quarterfinal game on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Naples.  Vero Beach defeated Barron Collier, 13-7.
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-Barron Collier High School girls lacrosse players leave the field after losing to Vero Beach in the state quarterfinal game on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Naples.  Vero Beach defeated Barron Collier, 13-7.
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-Vero Beach's girls lacrosse team celebrates their win over Barron Collier in the state quarterfinal game on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Naples.  Vero Beach defeated Barron Collier, 13-7.
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-Barron Collier's Mel Guitard shakes hands with the Vero Beach team after the state quarterfinal game on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Naples.  Vero Beach defeated Barron Collier, 13-7.
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-Barron Collier's Olivia Ferrucci, right, chases a face off against Vero Beach's Ashley MacIntyre in the second half of the state quarterfinal game on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Naples.  Vero Beach defeated Barron Collier, 13-7.



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