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Sharks Hope to Snap Losing Streak, Regain Winning Form Before Playoffs

Sharks Hope to Snap Losing Streak, Regain Winning Form Before Playoffs

The Jacksonville Sharks (13-4) will be looking to snap an unprecedented three-game losing streak and gain some desperately-needed momentum heading into next week’s playoffs when they take the field at Veterans Memorial Arena tonight at 8 p.m. in their...
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Kansas City Stuns Slumping Sharks 49-48 in Overtime

Kansas City Stuns Slumping Sharks 49-48 in Overtime

Jacksonville, which led 27-21 at halftime, had plenty of opportunities against the under-manned Command, but turned the ball over five times — including three times in the third quarter alone — and missed three extra point attempts…    
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Sharks Lose Second Straight, Fall Victim to Vigilantes 75-70

Sharks Lose Second Straight, Fall Victim to Vigilantes 75-70

Plagued by mental miscues, the Jacksonville Sharks lost their second game in a row last night before a large and boisterous Sea Best Field crowd at Veterans Memorial Arena.  Barely resembling the team that won thirteen games in a row only two weeks ago,...
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Former Ruth’s Chris CEO to Challenge Bill Nelson

Former Ruth’s Chris CEO to Challenge Bill Nelson

In summing up the GOP Senate prospects a few months ago, a field that includes Senate President Mike Haridopolos, ex-House Majority Leader Adam Hasner and Charlie Crist-appointed former Sen. George LeMieux — all three of whom face major obstacles in...
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Looking for Redemption, Sharks Host Dallas Vigilantes

Looking for Redemption, Sharks Host Dallas Vigilantes

Hoping to redeem themselves after last Friday’s stunning loss to the struggling SaberCats at San Jose’s HP Pavilion — an unexpected setback that snapped a record thirteen-game winning streak — the Jacksonville Sharks return to the friendly confines...
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Lowly SaberCats Stun Sharks, End Record-Breaking Winning Streak

Lowly SaberCats Stun Sharks, End Record-Breaking Winning Streak

Despite scoring on their first seven offensive possessions and building a seemingly comfortable three-touchdown lead late in the second quarter, the Jacksonville Sharks saw their record-setting thirteen game winning streak come to an abrupt end last night,...
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Sharks Look to Extend Streak In San Jose

Sharks Look to Extend Streak In San Jose

The Jacksonville Sharks will look to extend their 13-game winning streak tonight when they visit the slumping San Jose SaberCats. Tonight’s game, set to kick off at 10:30 p.m. ET, marks the first meeting ever between the two teams. It’s also the first...
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What was Alvin Brown’s Role in Katrina Fund Controversy?

What was Alvin Brown’s Role in Katrina Fund Controversy?

Four days before he’ll be sworn in as our city’s seventh mayor since consolidation, the citizens of Jacksonville still know relatively little about the man who will preside as chief executive of the River City for the next four years. Brown Oversaw...
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Sharks Win Thirteenth Straight, Calm the Storm 66-41

Sharks Win Thirteenth Straight, Calm the Storm 66-41

New research suggesting that sharks can predict storms proved true on Saturday night. In one of their overall strongest performances of the season, the league-leading Jacksonville Sharks (13-1) demolished the visiting Tampa Bay Storm last night in front...
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Surging Storm Looking for Revenge Against Sharks

Surging Storm Looking for Revenge Against Sharks

The division-leading Sharks (12-1) are expected to have their hands full when the resurgent Tampa Bay Storm comes to town tomorrow night for a 7 p.m. encounter at Veterans Memorial Arena. The Storm, winners of four of their five last games, hope to avenge...
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