PORT CHARLOTTE — Roberto Gomez turned in one of his best outings of the season Wednesday night, but the Charlotte Stone Crabs missed out on several opportunities to give their pitcher a win. Gomez pitched seven innings, his longest start … Find out how to read more online.

PORT CHARLOTTE — The other Port Charlotte High School football players had several nicknames for Jacques Jean-Louis last spring, but “Roach” was the one that stuck. Not Cricket. Not the Green Goblin. Jean-Louis can laugh about those names now. “I … Find out how to read more online.

FORT MYERS — Many of Florida Gulf Coast University’s baseball players are taking a “do or die” approach to this week’s Atlantic Sun Conference tournament in DeLand. It’s for good reason, too. On top of the six seniors or graduate … Find out how to read more online.

FORT MYERS — Working all the angles, civil engineers have a keen eye for even the slightest details in what they design. Every square inch is accounted for and has its own purpose, playing a small but efficient part in … Find out how to read more online.

PORT CHARLOTTE — Jesse Hahn started an evening doubleheader Tuesday in the best way a pitcher can: quickly. Bolstered by strong starts by Hahn in game one and Jake Floethe in game two, the Charlotte Stone Crabs swept Clearwater Tuesday … Find out how to read more online.

NEW YORK — Nick Gilbert and the Cleveland Cavaliers have beaten the NBA lottery odds again. The Cavaliers won the lottery for the second time in three years Tuesday, giving them the No. 1 pick for the June 27 draft. … Find out how to read more online.

PORT CHARLOTTE — Jake Floethe made his first start of the season Tuesday in the second game of the Charlotte Stone Crabs’ doubleheader against Clearwater. Floethe, who was a starter last season in Bowling Green, has been following Jesse Hahn’s … Find out how to read more online.

PORT CHARLOTTE — Charlotte Stone Crabs starter Parker Markel did not pitch as scheduled Saturday because of a problem with his neck, manager Brady Williams said. He was scheduled to pitch after Mike Montgomery’s rehab start on Saturday; the plan … Find out how to read more online.

FORT MYERS — Venice High School repeated as Class 7A state baseball champions in an unlikely manner Saturday. The Indians overcame a shaky three-run first inning by starter Brandon Elmy by pounding 21 hits off Haines City en route to … Find out how to read more online.

This column should be read while listening to “It’s A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock and Roll)” by AC/DC (running time: 5 minutes, 15 seconds). • So far, two high school spring football  games and both … Find out how to read more online.

FORT MYERS — Tyson Albert picked the perfect time to throw the best game of his career. Venice High School (31-3) will defend its 7A championship today in large part because Albert was dominant en route to a 4-0 win … Find out how to read more online.

PORT CHARLOTTE — Ryan Brett joined the Stone Crabs Friday after being activated following a 50-game suspension. The second baseman was suspended from Low-A Bowling Green last season after he tested positive for amphetamimes in a random drug test. He … Find out how to read more online.

PUNTA GORDA — Dwight Reynolds never believed it would be him behind center on fourth down-and-goal with Charlotte High School needing a touchdown in the closing seconds. He didn’t get the result he wanted, either. Reynolds overthrew his brother Dwayne … Find out how to read more online.

PORT CHARLOTTE — By the time Charlotte Stone Crabs manager Brady Williams dropped to his knees in the right-handed batter’s box to illustrate a point to umpire Alex Tosi on Friday night, Fort Myers had already made its point loud … Find out how to read more online.

CONCORD, N.C. — Carl Edwards captured the pole for the Sprint All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, paying tribute to the late Dick Trickle along the way. Edwards, the 2011 winner in the exhibition event, completed three laps and a … Find out how to read more online.