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St. Cloud's Mikey Ziss has had big deal lifts in big deal events, event outside of Osceola County and Florida. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

St. Cloud's Mikey Ziss has had big deal lifts in big deal events, event outside of Osceola County and Florida. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

ALL-COUNTY BOYS WEIGHTLIFTING: St. Cloud’s Mikey Ziss — big lifts are a big deal

J. Daniel Pearson
Thursday, June 20, 2024
In the movie Anchorman, when Veronica Corningstone acts indifferently to Ron Burgundy, he egotistically proclaims “I don’t know how to put this, but I’m kind of big deal.”While St. Cloud junior MIkey Ziss is way too quiet and modest to ever say anything like Burgundy, he is rapidly becoming a “big...
Orlando City’s Luis Muriel goes skyward in an MLS match Saturday against Los Angeles FC at Inter&Co Stadium. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Orlando City’s Luis Muriel goes skyward in an MLS match Saturday against Los Angeles FC at Inter&Co Stadium. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Copa America — top Americas soccer action coming to the area

News Staff
Monday, June 17, 2024
By Mario Casamalhuapa For the News-GazetteThe highly anticipated Copa America is set to return to the United States in 2024, bringing with it a vibrant display of soccer excellence and passionate fanfare of the top national clubs of the Western Hemisphere.This prestigious tournament, founded in...
USA Gio Reyna tries to dribble past Brazilian defender Wendell in Wednesday's friendly match at Camping World Stadium. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

USA Gio Reyna tries to dribble past Brazilian defender Wendell in Wednesday's friendly match at Camping World Stadium. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

USA draws with Brazil in front of 60,000 at Camping World Stadium

News Staff
Thursday, June 13, 2024
By Mario Casamalhuapa For the News-GazetteExcitement filled the air as Brazil and the USA national teams faced off in a thrilling soccer friendly at Camping World Stadium in front of 60,016 fans.
Players like in this Osceola-St. Cloud football game could stand to make money off their name, image and likeness (NIL) thanks to new bylaws passed FILE PHOTO

Players like in this Osceola-St. Cloud football game could stand to make money off their name, image and likeness (NIL) thanks to new bylaws passed FILE PHOTO

FHSAA approves NIL for high school -- Could your kid make more than Coach?

Ken Jackson
Thursday, June 13, 2024
After months of discussion, and a vote last week, the Florida High School Athletic Association board of directors unanimously approved language in its bylaws to allow high school athletes, much like NCAA college athletes have been able to do for a few years, to earn money from Name, Image and...
ALL-COUNTY BOYS SOCCER: Calderon scored goals; Vargas stopped them

ALL-COUNTY BOYS SOCCER: Calderon scored goals; Vargas stopped them

ALL-COUNTY BOYS SOCCER: Calderon scored goals; Vargas stopped them

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
One was an offensive specialist and one was a defensive star, but at the end of the day it was too close to call, so Celebration’s Chris Vargas-Hernandez and Gateway’s Jose Calderon are 2023-24’s Osceola News Gazette Boys Soccer Co-Players of the Year.Vargas, a senior, was simple one of the top...
Team USA preps for a match against Brazil on Wednesday in Orlando, after a rough weekend outing against Colombia. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Team USA preps for a match against Brazil on Wednesday in Orlando, after a rough weekend outing against Colombia. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

USA prepares for soccer showdown against Brazil at Camping World Stadium

News Staff
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
By Mario CasamalhuapaFor the News-GazetteIn a much-anticipated clash, the USA Men's National Soccer Team is set to face Brazil at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday at 7 p.m., in front of what's expected to be a sellout, enthusiastic crowd.The USA team, coming off a tough loss to...
Players taking taking to high school fields and courts this fall will be able to sign NIL deals just like their favorite college players. PHOTO/NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

Players taking taking to high school fields and courts this fall will be able to sign NIL deals just like their favorite college players. PHOTO/NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

How your child can earn more than their coach — FHSAA approves NIL for high school players

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
After months of discussion, and a vote on Tuesday, the Florida High School Athletic Association board of directors unanimously approved language in its bylaws to allow high school athletes, much like NCAA college athletes have been able to do for a few years, to earn money from Name, Image and...
Luke McCrimon led Osceola High School to the District 7A-6 championship and is a third-generation OHS basketball standout. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Luke McCrimon led Osceola High School to the District 7A-6 championship and is a third-generation OHS basketball standout. SUBMITTED PHOTO

ALL-COUNTY BOYS BASKETBALL — McCrimon lead county in scoring, Kowboys to district title

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
In a season where several players had their moments of greatness, Osceola’s Luke McCrimon is the selection for the Osceola News-Gazette Boys Basketball Player of the Year.“There was definitely more than one deserving candidate this year,” Osceola coach Steve Mason said.
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