New book details Jim Thorpe’s ‘struggle against the odds’ Arts & Entertainment News Sports by Damon Scott - September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 “Path Lit by Lightning” was published this year by Simon & Schuster. (Courtesy Simon & Schuster) A new biography of arguably America’s greatest all-around athlete – Jim Thorpe – was released in August. “Path Lit by Lightning” was written by David Maraniss, who has also penned biographies on former presidents Barack Obama and
Moore Haven football eyes strong season Sports by Kevin Johnson - August 26, 2022August 26, 2022 Moore Haven takes the field for its preseason kickoff classic Aug. 18, 2022. (Photo Kevin Johnson) MOORE HAVEN – If its preseason kickoff classic was an indication to the type of season that lies ahead for the Moore Haven High School football team, then Terrier fans won’t be disappointed. With a new
Gabby Lemieux has best finish as a pro Sports by Kevin Johnson - August 17, 2022August 17, 2022 Gabby Lemieux at the Four Winds Invitational in South Bend, Indiana. She finished in a tie for second place. (Photo Epson Tour) Ten weeks after becoming the first Native American to play in the U.S. Women’s Open, Gabby Lemieux (Shoshone/Paiute) produced her best finish as a professional golfer with a tie
Hard Rock Stadium to host national college football championship game in 2026 Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming Sports by The Seminole Tribune - August 15, 2022August 15, 2022 Hard Rock Stadium. (Photo Hard Rock Stadium) 2026 is shaping up to be a good year for Hard Rock Stadium. On the heels of being named a site for the World Cup in 2026, the stadium landed another major sports event Monday when the College Football Playoff announced it as the site
Florida teams shine at NABI Sports by Kevin Johnson - August 15, 2022August 15, 2022 Native Soldiers coach Skyla Osceola talks to her team during a timeout of a semifinal game at the Native American Basketball Invitational in Phoenix on July 22, 2022. (Photo Mark Jones) The Seminole Tribe’s Skyla Osceola is not through yet with making her mark as a basketball player, but she has
Two Florida teams remain in contention at NABI Sports Top News by The Seminole Tribune - July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 Two undefeated teams affiliated with the Seminole Tribe remained in contention as of July 22 at the Native American Basketball Invitational in the Phoenix area. On the girls side, Native Soldiers is 7-0. In the boys division, N2Deep has also been perfect with a 7-0 mark. Both teams are one win
Record set straight: Thorpe gets his gold medals (again) News Sports Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 After 110 years, Jim Thorpe is once again an Olympic gold medalist. (Wikimedia Commons) Legendary athlete Jim Thorpe was the first Native American to win a gold medal in an Olympics. He won two – in the decathlon and pentathlon – in the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden, 110 years
Photos: Hollywood community tees it up for Father’s Day Community News Sports Top News by The Seminole Tribune - July 13, 2022July 13, 2022 Leon Wilcox gets ready to launch a drive during the Hollywood Father’s Day event June 15 at Topgolf in Miami Gardens. The event was organized by the Hollywood Council Office. (Photo Kevin Johnson) Joah Billie, left, and Jonah Billie get ready to hit some drives at Topgolf. (Photo Kevin Johnson) Milo Osceola,
It’s five straight wins for Oracle Red Bull since Hard Rock announcement Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Sports by The Seminole Tribune - July 13, 2022July 13, 2022 (Photo via YouTube) The good vibes and victories in Formula 1 racing continue for Oracle Red Bull Racing since it announced a multiyear partnership with Hard Rock International in May. Since the announcement, Oracle Red Bull has won the next five races (as of June 20) in Miami, Spain, Monaco, Azerbaijan
World Cup coming to Hard Rock Stadium Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Sports by The Seminole Tribune - July 13, 2022July 13, 2022 The south side of Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Photo Kevin Johnson) The list of big events at Hard Rock Stadium is about to get even bigger. The stadium in Miami Gardens is one of 11 in the U.S. selected June 16 to host FIFA World Cup games in 2026. A