Yianni Kourakis

Florida

Sports Anchor and Reporter at WPBF-TV (Palm Beach Gardens, FL)

Sports Anchor/Reporter @wpbf25news. Rhode Island native. Proud @UofMaryland 🐢 grad.

Articles

AVP Pro Beach Volleyball returns to Delray Beach

2 weeks ago | wpbf.com | Yianni Kourakis

The top beach volleyball players in the world descend on Delray Beach this weekend. The AVP, the premier professional beach volleyball league, begins its 2025 season this weekend in Palm Beach County. Palm Beach Passion, Dallas Dream, Brooklyn Blaze and San Diego all hit the main court Friday and Saturday night."Everybody is good.
'We do belong here': FAU softball confident back in NCAA regionals

3 weeks ago | wpbf.com | Yianni Kourakis

The Florida Atlantic softball team was loose and energetic in its final practice in Boca Raton on Wednesday prior to making the long drive north to Gainesville, where it will begin its NCAA regional play on Friday against Georgia Tech. For the second straight year, the Owls were the lone non-Power Four conference team to receive an at-large bid into the tournament. It's the first time the Owls punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament in back-to-back years since 2016 and 2017.
Jupiter baseball team heads to state semifinals in Ft. Myers

3 weeks ago | wpbf.com | Yianni Kourakis

ALL TIME AGAINST THE YELLOW JACKETS, A PALM BEACH COUNTY WITH SEVERAL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS SO FAR IN SPRING HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS. BENJAMIN BOYS LACROSSE AND GIRLS TRACK, SEMINOLE RIDGE FLAG FOOTBALL AND JUPITER BEACH VOLLEYBALL. COULD ANOTHER WARRIORS TEAM BE ADDED TO THAT LIST? YIANNI KOURAKIS HAS MORE WITH THE JUPITER BASEBALL TEAM. IT’S BEEN A TERRIFIC SEASON FOR JUPITER BASEBALL TEAM. NOW JUST TWO WINS AWAY FROM THE PROGRAM’S FIRST STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SINCE 2018.
Benjamin boys lacrosse, girls track win states; boys track runner-up

4 weeks ago | wpbf.com | Yianni Kourakis

It was a banner day for the Benjamin School on Championship Saturday. Both the boys lacrosse and girls track teams won Florida state titles while the boys track team finished runner-up.The Bucs boys lacrosse team repeated as state champions in 1A by beating rival Saint Andrew's, 14-11 in their third meeting of the year. Benjamin came back to beat the Scots for a third time after trailing 6-3 in the second half.
Jupiter beach volleyball wins state championship

4 weeks ago | wpbf.com | Yianni Kourakis

The Jupiter Warriors girls beach volleyball team claimed the 3A state championship on Saturday beating Fletcher High School in the FHSAA title game in Tallahassee. The Warriors finished the season with an impressive 16-1 record.
Welcome to the NFL: Dolphins rookies take part in first practice

4 weeks ago | wpbf.com | Yianni Kourakis

Miami Dolphins rookies say they've experienced plenty of "welcome to the NFL moments" since being drafted two weeks ago, but on Friday, the real fun began with the first rookie mini-camp practice. For first-round pick Kenneth Grant, it came just hours after signing his first professional contract.“It was real crazy just looking at the contract and all the stuff in there, but it was surreal.
May Scholar Athlete of the Month: Jayla Garcon

4 weeks ago | wpbf.com | Yianni Kourakis

When Jayla Garcon transferred to Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School for her senior season, she could not have imagined an undefeated regular season for the flag football team and the immediate support from her teammates after being voted a unanimous captain. "The first thing I was drawn to was the camaraderie and connection with the team. Even just meeting them fresh off the bat, they made me feel so welcome and part of this team," Garcon said.
Benjamin boys lacrosse looking to repeat as state champions

1 month ago | wpbf.com | Yianni Kourakis

It's been a banner year for the Benjamin boys lacrosse team, following the program's first-ever boys lacrosse state championship in 2024. The Bucs have made it their mission to repeat as champions, boasting a 22-1 record and a national ranking of #15. Thursday, the Bucs take on Community School of Naples in the 1A state semifinals, the very team they beat last year in the state championship. So what has been the key to getting back to the mountain top?
Formula 1 returns to South Florida with new fan experiences

1 month ago | wpbf.com | Yianni Kourakis

Formula One racing returns to Miami Gardens this weekend for the 4th annual Miami Grand Prix, bringing the world's best and fastest drivers back to the track in South Florida.Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25"It's the best part of what we do.
FAU softball making this a spring to remember

1 month ago | wpbf.com | Yianni Kourakis

The Florida Atlantic softball team is a hoping this is a spring to remember in Boca Raton. The Owls, 41-9 (20-4), are primed to reach another NCAA regional this year following a stellar regular season. The Owls can lock up their second consecutive American Athletic Conference Championship with just one more in their upcoming three-game series at Tulsa. "After winning it last year, that is the standard here.