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WWE superstars coming to Ocean Center in Daytona Beach Henry Frederick Thu, 04/18/2013 - 23:29
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WWE wrester John Cena in Daytona Beach / Headline SurferThe Shield / Headline SurferThe superstars of the WWE were last here at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach two years ago with WWE champion John Cena headlining the house show, shown in the orange shirt. Newcomers The Shield, could be on the card with him when the WWE returns to the Ocean Center in June. Tickets go on sale, 10 a.m. May 10.

DAYTONA BEACH -- Catch all the action and excitement of World Wrestling Entertainment Live when professional wrestling stars return to the Ocean Center at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 22.

The Shield for real with Ambrose, Rollins & Reigns beating Jericho, Ryback & Sheamus

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The Shield: Ambrose, Reigns and Rollins / WWE.comDean Ambrose, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins, as shown here in this WWE.com photo, comprise The Shield.

NEW SMYNA BEACH -- They're not quite yet on the level of the NWO, but the Shield is making an impression in the WWE with back-to-back-wins in the WWE's Sunday night Elimination Chamber pay-per-view and again on Monday Night Raw.

It's pedal to the medal for 2010 Daytona 500 champion Jamie McMurray at Daytona KartWeek Henry Frederick Sat, 12/29/2012 - 10:55

DAYTONA BEACH -- NASCAR Sprint Cup Series star and 2010 Daytona 500 champion Jamie McMurray is enjoying the off-season by returning to his roots – karting.

 

CM Punk title rein ruining WWE strap; lost opportunity for Ryback Henry Frederick Tue, 11/20/2012 - 07:36
Bruno SammartinoThe Living Legend Bruno Sammartino is No. 1 for consecutive days as champion of the WWE. Can CM Punk hold onto the belt for nearly eight more years to pass him?
WWE announcer Jerry 'The King' Lawyer collapses tonight on Monday Night Raw; co-announcer says it's not a story line Henry Frederick Mon, 09/10/2012 - 22:26
Jerry "The King" Lawler / Headline SurferPhoto courtesy of Wikipedia / WWE Hall of Famer wrestler Jerry 'The King' Lawler

WWE announcer and Hall of Fame wrestler Jerry "The King" Lawyer apparently collapsed at ring-side during tonight's live "Monday Night Raw" telecast and was undergoing CPR, co-announcer Michael Cole told the television audience just after 10:20 p.m.

Cole emphasized Lawyer's medical situation was not part of a storyline. Lawyer had wrestled earlier in a tag-team match with Rsandy Orton as his partner, returning to the announce table during the next commercial break before collapsing.

"This is not part of the show," Cole said, with a somber look on his face. "This is not part of entertainment."

Cole said Lawler was taken to a local hospital in Montreal after receiving CPR at the scene.

Bethune-Cookman coach Brian jenkins sees progress on both sides of the football at practice in New Smyrna Beach Henry Frederick Wed, 08/08/2012 - 05:23

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats of Daytona Beach returned to the sixth day of practice Tuesday, taking the field again at New Smyrna Beach Sports Complex in full pads during the late afternoon session, with solid results beginning to show.

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats coach Brian Jenkins"We're still just trying to pull it all together," coach Brian Jenkins said. "There are a lot of holes, a lot of question marks, and we're just trying to be detailed and continue to stress and work on the fundamentals. We're just trying to find a way to do it all together, that's the main thing."

"We're still just trying to pull it all together," coach Brian Jenkins said. "There are a lot of holes, a lot of question marks, and we're just trying to be detailed and continue to stress and work on the fundamentals. We're just trying to find a way to do it all together, that's the main thing."

Oak Hill proud of its Super Bowl connection: Dolphins great Larry Csonka makes his winter home here Henry Frederick Sun, 02/05/2012 - 18:50

Larry CsonkaOAK HILL -- This little city, famous for Mosquito Lagoon and more recently the demise of its police force, has a connection to Super Bowl lore. It's the winter home of Miami Dolphins great Larry Csonka.

New Smyrna Beach's Raheem Mostert does Cudas Nation proud with 99-yard TD kick-off for Purdue in bowl game; makes SportsCenter Henry Frederick Wed, 12/28/2011 - 17:59

 

The video from youtube is far from great, but the 99-yard kick-off return for a touchdown by Raheem Mostert for the Purdue Boilermakers in the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl is spectacular. The touchdown by the 2011 NSB High graduate and Cudas great was the difference maker in Purdue's 37-32 win Tuesday over the Western Michigan Broncos.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- New Smyrna Beach High School alumnus Raheem Mostert made the biggest run of his life and got featured on ESPN's SportsCenter.

Tim Tebow a winner for the Florida Gators and now for the Denver Broncos Peter Mallory Thu, 12/15/2011 - 18:13

Finally, the sports media pundits are finally understanding what Florida fans have known all along: Tim Tebow is a winner. He may not be in the same class as John Elway or Joe Montana or Brett Favre, but he knows how to win and that's what counts.

For the past week the sports world has been completely captivated by Tebow and his incredible string of wins. The last one over the Chicago Bears. This week he will get an even bigger test against the New England Patriots.