Florida Sports Wire

  Special to Florida Sports Wire With the 2026 season fast approaching, the Jacksonville Sharks are preparing to hit the field for the first time in nearly a year. The weeks ahead will be crucial as the coaching staff evaluates talent, installs the playbook, and prepares the squad for the grind of a 16-game Indoor Football League (IFL) season. With a championship caliber roster, the Sharks are looking to improve on a successful 2025 season and once again bring a trophy to Jacksonville.  Major QB competition The Sharks enter training camp with one of the most talented groups under center in the league, and the competition at quarterback could be one of the most closely watched battles of camp. Leading the group is James Cahoon, who arrives in Jacksonville following a standout rookie season in the Indoor Football League with the Iowa Barnstormers. Cahoon threw for 2,888 yards and 56 touchdowns in his first professional season, showcasing the arm strength, accuracy and composure ...

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. —  Bryan Martin, caddie for Rico Hoey, secured the victory in the annual Caddie Competition presented by Knockaround.   Final Results: Rank Caddie Name Distance PGA TOUR Player 1 Bryan Martin 3 feet 5 inches Rico Hoey 2 Braden Bailey 4 feet 4 inches Chandler Phillips 3 Darren Reynolds 7 feet 6 inches Shane Lowry   About the Competition:    On Wednesday at THE PLAYERS, player caddies take part in an annual tradition where they aim to create their own Defining Moment by competing in a closest-to-the-pin contest at the iconic 17th hole Island Green. Throughout the practice round on Wednesday, each caddie gets one swing to make their own history at THE PLAYERS.   Upon registration at the tournament, each player contributes to the Caddie Competition prize pool. The winning caddie takes home the total pot plus an additional $10,000 courtesy of Knockaround. In addition, THE PLAYERS Championship will also donate funds to a local nonprofit of...