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Bayern Munich trains in on the world class fields at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex ahead of its FIFA Club World Cup appearance. (Photo/Mario Casamalhuapa)

Bayern Munich trains in on the world class fields at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex ahead of its FIFA Club World Cup appearance. (Photo/Mario Casamalhuapa)

FIFA Club World Cup: Orlando takes center stage

The world's biggest soccer stars are coming to our backyard, and they're bringing the most prestigious club tournament in football history with them.The FIFA Club World Cup started June 14, with Orlando serving as one of the crown jewel host cities.
The new-logo Osceola Magic logo and uniforms for the 2025-26 season. (Photos/Osceola Magic)

The new-logo Osceola Magic logo and uniforms for the 2025-26 season. (Photos/Osceola Magic)

Fresh new look: Osceola Magic unveils logo, uniforms for 2025-26

When the Orlando Magic went through a new branding that was announced last week, the wonder around the franchise and Silver Spurs Arena was if that would filter down to the Osceola Magic G-League franchise.We got the answer Tuesday.It did.Osceola will sport a new logo and uniforms in the 2025-26...
Much of Osceola High’s success last season rested on the talent and leadership of two-time Osceola County Player of the Year Luke McCrimon, who can go for the three-peat as a senior next year. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Much of Osceola High’s success last season rested on the talent and leadership of two-time Osceola County Player of the Year Luke McCrimon, who can go for the three-peat as a senior next year. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

ALL-COUNTY BOYS BASKETBALL: Kowboy’s McCrimon is twice as nice

The 2024-25 high school basketball season will go down as one of the very best in Osceola County history.
Harmony’s Nathan Lyttle took a perfect season all the way through the Class 3A state tournament, where he outlasted Lake Mary’s Damonyai White, 2-1, to win the 113-pound state championship. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Harmony’s Nathan Lyttle took a perfect season all the way through the Class 3A state tournament, where he outlasted Lake Mary’s Damonyai White, 2-1, to win the 113-pound state championship. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

ALL-COUNTY WRESTLING: Lyttle unbeatable— all the way to state

Harmony’s Nathan Lyttle was simply unbeatable on a wrestling mat in 2024-25, winning the Orange Belt Conference, district, and regional championships before going on a 4-0 run through the FHSAA 4A state tournament to finish the season 48-0 and winning a state title—and the nod for Osceola...
Marta goes up to play a header against the Houston Dash Saturday night. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Marta goes up to play a header against the Houston Dash Saturday night. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Stoppage-time goal lifts Pride to 1-0 victory over Houston Dash

Courtesy of the Orlando PrideA stoppage-time goal from Cori Dyke helped Orlando Pride (7-3-1, 22 points) secure a dramatic 1-0 victory over the Houston Dash (3-6-2, 11 points) at Inter&Co Stadium on Friday night.
Found more gold: St. Cloud weightlifter Mikey Ziss (left) and Coach Cory Aun celebrate two more state championships, as Ziss won the traditional and Olympic discipline titles for the third straight year at the Class 3A state meet. (Photo/St. Cloud High School)

Found more gold: St. Cloud weightlifter Mikey Ziss (left) and Coach Cory Aun celebrate two more state championships, as Ziss won the traditional and Olympic discipline titles for the third straight year at the Class 3A state meet. (Photo/St. Cloud High School)

ALL-COUNTY BOYS WEIGHTLIFTING: Ziss' six-pack of gold

He was a Orange Belt Conference champion, he won districts and regionals and captured a pair of state championships, so it comes as no shock St. Cloud senior Mikey Ziss is the Osceola News-Gazette Weightlifter of the Year for the 2024-25 season.In a repeat-repeat performance, Ziss concluded his...
Tohopekaiga and Osceola High Schools were among those holding signing ceremonies this spring for athletes continuing athletics at the college level. (Photos/Tohopekaliga High School, Osceola High School)

Tohopekaiga and Osceola High Schools were among those holding signing ceremonies this spring for athletes continuing athletics at the college level. (Photos/Tohopekaliga High School, Osceola High School)

It ain’t over — 87 bound for college athletics

School ended Friday.So that means sleeping in, heading to the beach or a local spot and just relaxing, right?Not exactly, especially for the 87 graduating seniors who will play sports at the college level come the fall.
New St. Cloud quarterback Jeremiah Lattier shows flashes of the future, as he tossed four touchdown passes in Friday’s spring jamboree against Viera and Leesburg. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

New St. Cloud quarterback Jeremiah Lattier shows flashes of the future, as he tossed four touchdown passes in Friday’s spring jamboree against Viera and Leesburg. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Coaches: mission accomplished during spring football

With spring football—and the 2024-25 athletic season— wrapped up, head coaches said that for the most part they accomplished everything they wanted to in the allotted 14 practices.“We never place any emphasis on the scores of spring games,” Osceola coach Eric Pinellas said after his team defeated...
Pedro Gallese saves a shot on goal as Orlando City defeated Portland, 1-0, on Saturday, with help from a defense that included David Brekalo (4). (Photo Mario Casamalhuapa)

Pedro Gallese saves a shot on goal as Orlando City defeated Portland, 1-0, on Saturday, with help from a defense that included David Brekalo (4). (Photo Mario Casamalhuapa)

Orlando City extends historic unbeaten streak with 1-0 win over Portland

Orlando City SC achieved a milestone moment at Inter&Co Stadium Saturday, defeating the Portland Timbers 1-0, tying the club record with 12 consecutive games unbeaten in MLS play.