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J.J. Wolf Retires From Vero Beach ITF Match Due to Shoulder Injury
The ATP veteran was forced to abandon his match against an unranked qualifier at the Indian River County event
Darius Knight
Sports Reporter
Covers: sports
Darius Knight is a lifelong Treasure Coast resident who played football at Martin County High School before studying journalism at FAMU. He covers high school and amateur sports across Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties — football, basketball, baseball, track, and the growing pickleball scene. He believes prep sports coverage is a core community service that big outlets ignore, and he takes it seriously. He also covers professional sports with a Treasure Coast angle: spring training, the Florida Panthers, and any pro athlete with roots here.
“Energetic and specific. Names names, gives stats, respects the athletes and their effort. Never condescending about high school sports. ”
Stories by Darius Knight
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USTA Florida Extends Partnership With Vero Beach at Riverside Racquet Complex
The renewed deal keeps one of Indian River County's premier tennis facilities in the national spotlight
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PBR World Finals Head to Fort Worth — But the Treasure Coast Knows Bull Riding Too
The sport's biggest event tips off May 7 in Texas, as Indiantown's rodeo roots run deep
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J.J. Wolf Works Comeback Trail at USTA Pro Circuit Event in Vero Beach
The American pro is competing in Indian River County as he works his way back up the ATP rankings
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Who's the Greatest? Treasure Coast Girls Basketball History Up for Debate
Fans across Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties are weighing in on the region's all-time best players and teams
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8 Treasure Coast Softball Teams Advance to FHSAA Regional Playoffs
Programs from Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties earned postseason berths, but regional matchups remain unverified
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Treasure Coast Track Athletes Bound for Jacksonville State Championships
Qualifiers from Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties chase FHSAA gold at UNF's Hodges Stadium
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Vero Beach Beach Volleyball Avenges Last Year's Loss, Punches Ticket to States
Fighting Indians settle unfinished business in regional play, earning a return trip to the state tournament
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Boys Athlete of the Week: Nominate a Treasure Coast Standout
High school athletes across Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties compete for weekly recognition
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ATP's Oldest, Youngest Ranked Players Meet in Mardy Fish Vero Beach Pro Circuit Final
A generational clash at the $15,000 USTA Pro Circuit qualifying event put Indian River County on the world tennis map
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TCU Baseball Coach's Ejection Goes Viral, but the Treasure Coast Story Is Elsewhere
When a national moment captures the internet, local coaches and players know exactly what it feels like
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Vero Beach's $15K ITF Tennis Tourney Sells Out for First Time
The milestone draws packed crowds to Indian River County, boosting the Treasure Coast's profile in international competitive tennis circuits.
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Port St. Lucie Couple Nets $85 in Rescued Lures from River Trees
Jean Bruun and her husband turned a thunderstorm shelter spot into a lucrative lure hunt, recovering topwater baits over two outings on a local tidal river.
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Vero Beach Cornerback Jeromie King Attracts College Scouts
The Fighting Indians standout has built a national profile on 247Sports, continuing Indian River County's tradition of producing Division I talent.
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NAB Show Unveils Hybrid Tech Reshaping Treasure Coast Sports Broadcasts
Cloud production, AI tools and blended workflows dominated the Las Vegas event, already enhancing local high school football and college games in Stuart and beyond.
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Jensen Beach Club Debuts Florida's First All-Girls Duals Wrestling Team
Team Barracuda's six-girl squad, led by 14-year-old founder Lily Calzadilla, breaks barriers on the Treasure Coast with folkstyle and freestyle matches.
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Treasure Coast Girls Relate to Fudd's Shadowed Spotlight
Local prep basketball players in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties face teammate comparisons, echoing UConn star Azzi Fudd's dynamic with Paige Bueckers as both eye the WNBA.
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Vero Beach Locals Demand MLB Game Alongside Airport Expansion
Indian River County residents rally for a Major League Baseball event in town as officials push forward with runway upgrades at Vero Beach Regional Airport.
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Vero Beach QB Wonderful Monds IV Snags 247Sports Recruiting Profile
The Fighting Indians sophomore continues Indian River County's tradition of producing college-bound quarterbacks with his rising national attention.
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Vero Beach QB Champ Monds Commits to Notre Dame
The Fighting Irish secure a top Treasure Coast recruit from Florida's storied Vero Beach High School program.
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Treasure Coast Girl's 'Why Can't I?' Query Launches Florida's First Girls Duals Wrestling Team
A determined young wrestler's challenge against boys-only brackets ignited a historic movement, establishing the state's inaugural all-girls dual-meet squad amid surging growth in Florida high school girls wrestling.
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Treasure Coast Fields Florida's First All-Girls Duals Wrestling Team
The local program pioneers head-to-head competitions for girls, marking a milestone in the state's growing prep wrestling movement.
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Jensen Beach High Fields Florida's First All-Girls Duals Wrestling Team
The Falcons' all-female lineup competes in the head-to-head dual-meet format, breaking barriers for girls' wrestling on the Treasure Coast and statewide.
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Treasure Coast's Abby Pavia Secures Two More Division I Offers
The local standout athlete caps a milestone week for her family as recruiting momentum builds with interest from top programs.
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J.J. Wolf Headlines $15K Mardy Fish Pro Tennis Tourney in Vero Beach
The USTA Pro Circuit event honors Treasure Coast legend Mardy Fish, a Vero Beach High alum, bringing top pros to Indian River County.
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Vero Beach QB Monds to Reveal College Choice May 1
The Fighting Indians' star signal-caller, one of the Treasure Coast's most recruited players ever, draws nationwide interest from top programs.
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Top Florida Safety Gamble Commits to Notre Dame
St. Thomas Aquinas' 6-foot, 185-pound four-star junior spurns offers from Miami, Florida State and other powerhouses for Irish's 2027 class.
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Dolphins Grab Texas Guard DJ Campbell in Sixth Round of 2026 Draft
The 6-foot-3, 321-pound three-year starter brings rugged power and 43 college starts to bolster Miami's offensive line depth.
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Vero Beach QB Monds Narrows College Choices to Three
The Treasure Coast's top football recruit, a standout for the Fighting Indians, draws national eyes with his high-profile decision looming.
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Jets Roar Back to Vero Beach Air Show, Drawing Crowds and Boosting Community Ties
The annual event at Vero Beach Regional Airport features military flyovers and aerobatics while organizers highlight its role in fostering local economic and social benefits in Indian River County.
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Vero Beach Hosts Central in Indian River County Baseball Clash
The Fighting Indians aim to defend their home turf against the visiting Central squad in a highly anticipated prep matchup drawing local crowds.
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Vero Beach Boys Lacrosse Claims District Championship, Targets Regional Breakthrough
Veteran coach guides the Fighting Indians with disciplined defense and patient offense, aiming to overcome past regional hurdles in Indian River County.
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Vero Beach's Whipple Leads Fighting Indians to Fifth District Lacrosse Title in Six Years
The 50-year coaching veteran crushed Lake Nona 18-4 and now eyes regional payback against Lake Mary after building college programs at Bryant and Tampa.
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Centennial Eagles Claim District Tennis Runner-Up
St. Lucie West Centennial's tennis team showcases perseverance and unity to secure second place in a competitive district tournament.
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Treasure Coast Fans Demand Dream Sports Showdown
Residents across Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties voice excitement for a highly anticipated matchup that could thrill local sports enthusiasts.
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Transfer Portal Revamps Florida Basketball Rosters
Gators keep star forward Alex Condon amid NIL-driven player shifts at top programs, reshaping teams that Treasure Coast recruits and fans from Stuart to Vero Beach eagerly follow.
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Jamey Johnson Announces 2026 Traveling Troubadour Tour
The country artist revealed tour plans with no confirmed dates yet for Martin, St. Lucie or Indian River counties, prompting locals to watch venues like Stuart's Lyric Theatre.
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McIlroy Secures Back-to-Back Masters with Amen Corner Birdies
Northern Irish golfer becomes fourth repeat champion after bold shots on holes 12 and 13 thrill Treasure Coast fans watching from Florida.
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Tortuga Festival Unveils 2026 Set Times for Treasure Coast Fans
Organizers release the schedule for the Fort Lauderdale beach event, drawing music lovers from Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties for its country and rock lineup.
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Vero Beach's Champ Monds Partners With Rosenhaus Agency for NIL Deals
The Indian River County standout athlete teams up with the NFL super-agent's firm to capitalize on his rising recruiting profile in the Treasure Coast.
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Hammerheads, Cardinals Clash in Vero Beach for Jackie Robinson Day Tribute
The Florida State League game honors the civil rights icon's 1947 barrier-breaking legacy, bringing Minor League Baseball's annual celebration to Indian River County.
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Experts Eye Early Call-Up for Tigers' Treasure Coast Star Max Clark
Detroit's third overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, the Fort Vero Beach High product, sparks buzz with aggressive timeline projections, though details need verification.
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St. Lucie Mets Kick Off Season at Clover Park
Port St. Lucie's Single-A affiliate of the New York Mets brings professional baseball back to the 7,160-seat Treasure Coast venue, drawing families from Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties.
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19 Fort Pierce Central Seniors Sign College Sports Letters
Cobras' ceremony packs auditorium with family and coaches celebrating athletes bound for campuses nationwide.
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Jensen Beach's Griffin Debuts in Pirates' Home Opener
The top-10 draft pick from Martin County thrilled Treasure Coast fans with his MLB arrival, but full box-score details remain unconfirmed by TC Sentinel.
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Nicklaus to Redesign Martin County's Shores of North River Golf Club
The Golden Bear's firm will revamp the public course along the St. Lucie River, with ties to First Tee youth programming for Treasure Coast golfers.
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St. Lucie Mets Target Prospects in 2026 Florida State League Season
Treasure Coast fans flock to Clover Park as New York's Single-A affiliate showcases future Citi Field stars for just $12 a ticket.
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Clover Park Ranks Among Top 10 U.S. Spring Training Venues
The renovated Port St. Lucie home of the New York Mets joins a Florida-dominated list, boosting Treasure Coast's MLB spring training prestige.
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USC's Dumdumaya Ties for 7th With Career-Best 202 at Palm City Tourney
Sophomore Jaden Dumdumaya fired rounds of 63, 68 and 70 to finish 12-under at Floridian National Golf Club, holding off challengers after leading early in the Valspar Collegiate Invitational.
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Rays Seal Deal for 10 Free Games on Treasure Coast TVs
Treasure Coast fans can watch select Tampa Bay Rays matchups, starting with the April 6 home opener against the Chicago Cubs, on WPBF without subscriptions.
