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  • 1 month ago | firstcoastnews.com | Shaaz Peerani

    Local Sports Little currently holds an 8.6 handicap, meaning he averages about eight strokes over par. His goal this offseason? Lower that number to six. Author: Shaaz Peerani, First Coast Sports Published: 6:49 PM EDT April 30, 2025 Updated: 6:49 PM EDT April 30, 2025 Golf is a sport that welcomes players from all walks of life. Unlike football, it doesn’t require a specific athletic build or physicality—just skill, patience, and a competitive spirit.

  • 2 months ago | firstcoastnews.com | Shaaz Peerani

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Rex Thais is quickly making a name for himself on and off the pickleball court. The 14-year-old Jacksonville native is the top-ranked junior boys' singles, doubles and mixed doubles player in the Professional Pickleball Association. This past weekend, he captured gold in boys' singles and doubles, and earned bronze in mixed doubles at the U.S. Open in Naples, Florida.

  • 2 months ago | firstcoastnews.com | Shaaz Peerani

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Of the five offensive line starters from Week One of the 2024 season, only two remained on the roster. With major turnover up front, the Jaguars wasted no time reloading during the offseason, already signing four new linemen. “I do think that we answered some questions there with our decisions here in pro free agency, addressing both center and guard, as well as the tackle position,” general manager James Gladstone said.

  • Dec 4, 2024 | firstcoastnews.com | Shaaz Peerani

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  • Aug 15, 2024 | firstcoastnews.com | Shaaz Peerani

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GHSA Region 2-5A title on the line tonight in our End Zone Game of the Week between @robinsfootball1 and @GreyhoundFball. Demons have won three straight against the Greyhounds, but can that change? Find out tonight on the End Zone at 11 p.m. on @41NBC https://t.co/zOJTh4MEEC