
Basketball and Pickleball Courts Clash at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park
A compromise plan to blend basketball and pickleball courts with new amenities at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park has ignited opposition from local residents.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Fort Lauderdale across Football, Basketball, Soccer.

A compromise plan to blend basketball and pickleball courts with new amenities at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park has ignited opposition from local residents.

Lionel Messi's 2023 move to Inter Miami ignited a cultural shift in American soccer, blending on‑field brilliance with long‑term ownership ambitions and prompting league‑wide transformations.

Illinois is targeting five-star point guard Cayden Daughtry, a 6-foot playmaker from Fort Lauderdale, for the 2027 recruiting class. His scoring, playmaking and recent MVP performance have put him on the Illini’s radar.

More than a dozen prospects from the 2027 recruiting class are set to arrive on campus this weekend, with at least 17 expected to tour Syracuse University between May 29 and May 31. The visits come as the Orange hold 13 verbal pledges and sit No. 22 nationally in the class rankings.

Fresh from a standout high school career, Bruce Branch III has been selected for the 2026 USA Basketball Men’s U18 National Team, setting the stage for his international debut at the FIBA U18 Men’s AmeriCup in Leon, Mexico.

Arkansas has offered a scholarship to top 2027 recruit Lewis Uvwo, whose defensive statistics and upward ranking have sparked analyst praise.

Wyatt Smith, a top‑ranked edge rusher in the 2027 class, announced his verbal pledge to Ohio State after a breakout junior season that featured 13 sacks and MaxPreps All‑American honors.
Wyatt Smith, ranked No. 78 in the 2027 class, announced his commitment to Ohio State on May 17, highlighting a family legacy and the program’s rising recruiting momentum.

Four‑star defensive end Wyatt Smith commits to Ohio State, joining a class that already features elite talent, while his father’s NFL legacy and fierce recruitment battles add depth to the story.

Mark Matthews, the No. 3 overall recruit in the 2027 class, will reveal his college destination on CBS Sports, weighing a mix of tradition, proximity and coaching development.
University of North Florida’s men’s basketball program is redefining its roster strategy with NIL funding, prioritizing retention and high‑school recruitment over transfers.

Notre Dame secures elite 2027 offensive tackle Oluwasemilore Olubobola as head coach Marcus Freeman anticipates more commitments, highlighting a recruiting surge that could reshape the Fighting Irish roster.