Sylvie Sparks

Fort Myers

Sports Reporter and Traffic Anchor at WINK-TV (Fort Myers, FL)

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FC Naples to compete in Jagermeister Cup in Miami

1 week ago | winknews.com | Sylvie Sparks

FC Naples is gearing up for an exciting clash as they compete in the group stage of the Jagermeister Cup. This marks a significant moment for the team in their inaugural season in USL League One. The event features teams from both USL League One and the USL Championship, the latter being a division above FC Naples. FC Naples will travel across Alligator Alley to face in-state rival Miami FC, a team from the USL Championship.
SWFL teen helping others play sports

1 month ago | winknews.com | Sylvie Sparks

In Southwest Florida, a 12-year-old preteen is making a big impact by helping other kids play sports. Michael Watkins, founder of the nonprofit "Play it Forward," collects and donates sports gear to children in need through the Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida. Watkins explained his motivation. "I was just playing in my backyard one day and then my friends needed baseball equipment. Then I just wanted to give them equipment, because I wanted them to have fun with me," Watkins said.
FSW volleyball celebrates end of an era

1 month ago | winknews.com | Sylvie Sparks

The Florida SouthWestern (FSW) Bucs celebrated their third consecutive national championship in volleyball with a ring ceremony. This event marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter for the team. Thais Baziquetto-Allen, who built FSW’s powerhouse volleyball program from the ground up, led the Bucs to three straight national titles and an impressive 84-3 record over the past three years.
Riverdale High School unveils new sports complex and academic upgrades

1 month ago | winknews.com | Sylvie Sparks

Riverdale High School is undergoing a massive transformation with a multimillion-dollar renovation project, promising a brand new look for both its classrooms and athletic facilities. WINK News got an exclusive tour of the new sports complex, revealing a state-of-the-art weight room ready just in time for the start of spring football.
Nine inducted into the Lee County Athletic Conference Hall of Fame

1 month ago | winknews.com | Sylvie Sparks

Nine remarkable athletes, coaches and administrators were inducted into the Lee County Athletic Conference Hall of Fame on Thursday night, celebrating their outstanding contributions to sports in the area. Markihe Anderson, a Dunbar High alum, was recognized for earning letters in four sports and winning two national championships with the Florida Gators football team. Bernard Edwards Jr., Lehigh basketball’s all-time leading scorer, now coaches boys’ basketball at his alma mater.
Jamaica Bay Bocce Club rolls back-to-back league titles

1 month ago | winknews.com | Sylvie Sparks

The Jamaica Bay Bocce Club has done it again, clinching back-to-back championships in the Southwest Florida Bocce League. For this group of passionate players, it’s not just about the scoreboard, but about the love of the game. “During the season, we play six days a week, so these courts take a beating,” Jamaica Bay Bocce Club co-captain Tom Bomentre said. You know what they say, practice makes perfect. It has certainly paid off for the six members of this club.
Mighty Mussels' season opener draws fans from near and far

1 month ago | winknews.com | Sylvie Sparks

The smell of peanuts, cracker jack and of course ballpark hot dogs filled the concourse at Hammond Stadium for the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels home opener against the Tampa Tarpons. Despite the rainy Tuesday evening, fans both old and new enjoyed an evening at the ballpark. “I was sick so much I didn’t realize this was opening night and I was so happy that my wife got the tickets to come down here,” Mighty Mussels’ fan Roy Becker said.
Local star Peyton Carr joins Mighty Mussels

2 months ago | winknews.com | Sylvie Sparks

Peyton Carr is living his childhood dream right in his own backyard. The Fort Myers High alum is stepping onto the professional baseball field with the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels, the team he grew up cheering for. From watching in the stands to playing in the infield, Carr’s baseball journey has come full circle. “It’s a blessing by God’s grace and mercy. I grew up coming to games here so it’s just such a blessing to look up to those guys growing up and now being in that spot,” said Carr.
FGCU names former Iowa assistant Raina Harmon women's basketball head coach

2 months ago | winknews.com | Sylvie Sparks

Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) has named former Iowa assistant coach, Raina Harmon, its new women’s basketball head coach. Harmon, who spent the last eight years as an assistant coach at Iowa, brings a wealth of experience and success to Southwest Florida. Her tenure in Iowa included conference championships, NCAA tournament berths and working with WNBA draft picks, achievements that FGCU is familiar with.
FC Naples draws Tampa Bay Rowdies in third round of U.S. Open Cup

2 months ago | winknews.com | Sylvie Sparks

FC Naples is set to face the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the third round of the U.S. Open Cup. The newest USL League One team secured their spot by defeating the Little Rock Rangers 3-0. Rodolfo Sulia, a defender for FC Naples, expressed the team’s enthusiasm as they continue to advance. “Everything is new for us, the club players, everything, everything,” said Sulia.