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Parking, alcohol, more: Everything you need to know about Lake Mary parade for Little League World Series champs
Read full article: Parking, alcohol, more: Everything you need to know about Lake Mary parade for Little League World Series champsThe city of Lake Mary is ready to celebrate the Little League World Series champions.
‘It’s just amazing:’ Lake Mary, Disney plan big parades for Little League World Series champs
Read full article: ‘It’s just amazing:’ Lake Mary, Disney plan big parades for Little League World Series champsYou can't miss the magic in Lake Mary, and you won't want to miss the "once in a lifetime" celebration the city has in store for the team that just won the Little League World Series.
Baseball fork in the road: Rec league fun or travel team glory?
Read full article: Baseball fork in the road: Rec league fun or travel team glory?On Sunday, the Lake Mary All-Stars won the LLBWS (Little League Baseball World Series) beating teams from the U.S. to make it to the final game and besting Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) for the championship.
‘So incredibly excited for these kids:’ Details announced for Lake Mary All-Stars victory parade
Read full article: ‘So incredibly excited for these kids:’ Details announced for Lake Mary All-Stars victory paradeThe city is planning the celebration for the world champions after they beat Chinese-Taipei 2-1 for the title on Sunday.
Lake Mary All-Stars beat Chinese Taipei 2-1 in Little League World Series championship game
Read full article: Lake Mary All-Stars beat Chinese Taipei 2-1 in Little League World Series championship gameThe Lake Mary All-Stars defeated Chinese Taipei on Sunday 2-1 in the Little League World Series championship game.
Lake Mary All-Stars top Texas, win Little League World Series US championship 10-7
Read full article: Lake Mary All-Stars top Texas, win Little League World Series US championship 10-7The Lake Mary All-Stars magical run in the Little League World Series continued on Saturday with a 10-7 win against Boerne, Texas in the U.S. championship game.
City throwing ‘once in a lifetime’ celebration for Lake Mary All-Stars. Here are the details
Read full article: City throwing ‘once in a lifetime’ celebration for Lake Mary All-Stars. Here are the detailsThe Lake Mary Little League will play Texas in the U.S. Championship Saturday, and their hometown is ready to celebrate them.
‘Enjoy it:’ A former Little League umpire’s advice for the Lake Mary All-Stars during World Series run
Read full article: ‘Enjoy it:’ A former Little League umpire’s advice for the Lake Mary All-Stars during World Series runLake Mary's run to the Little League World Series marks just the fourth time a team from Central Florida has made it to Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Here’s why I’m going to the Little League World Series
Read full article: Here’s why I’m going to the Little League World SeriesAmerica's pastime has been an integral part of my life, so when I was asked to travel to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, to cover the All-Stars from Lake Mary in their quest to win the Little League World Series, I jumped at the opportunity.
Lake Mary Little League team arrives near Williamsport, one step closer to World Series
Read full article: Lake Mary Little League team arrives near Williamsport, one step closer to World SeriesAfter family and supporters sent off the Lake Mary All-Stars on Thursday, the players are one step closer to Williamsport, Pennsylvania for the Little League World Series.
‘Make Central Florida proud:’ Lake Mary Little League team heads off to World Series
Read full article: ‘Make Central Florida proud:’ Lake Mary Little League team heads off to World SeriesFamily and supporters came together early Thursday to send off the Lake Mary All-Stars to the Little League World Series.
Cuba is in the Little League World Series for the first time. It'll debut vs Japan on Wednesday
Read full article: Cuba is in the Little League World Series for the first time. It'll debut vs Japan on WednesdayLittle League has been hosting its World Series in Williamsport since 1947, yet it will be welcoming a new guest when the tournament starts Wednesday — Cuba.
Injured Utah little leaguer recovering, has call with coach
Read full article: Injured Utah little leaguer recovering, has call with coachThe coach for a Little League World Series player from Utah who seriously injured his head when he fell out of his top bunk in dorms at the world series complex says he has FaceTimed with the boy.
Utah boy injured in dorm fall at Little League World Series
Read full article: Utah boy injured in dorm fall at Little League World SeriesA 12-year-old Little League World Series player from Utah is in critical condition with what his family said was a head injury suffered when he fell off a bunk bed at the dormitory complex in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Trump, Mariano Rivera mark Opening Day at White House
Read full article: Trump, Mariano Rivera mark Opening Day at White HouseWASHINGTON President Donald Trump recruited Baseball Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera to help mark baseball's Opening Day with a group of Little League players at the White House on Thursday. Riveras old team was in Washington to open up Major League Baseballs abbreviated season Thursday night against the defending champion Nationals. Trump, for his part, said he'd been invited to toss out the opening pitch on Aug. 15 at Yankee Stadium. The president praised Major League Baseball for moving forward. I think Major League Baseball is setting an example by playing to empty stadiums.
Forget pro, college sports: Why the absence of youth sports might have biggest impact of all
Read full article: Forget pro, college sports: Why the absence of youth sports might have biggest impact of allLittle League International, which announced the move, also canceled regional tournaments but said the events would return in 2021. By contrast, the NFL, the world’s most affluent professional sports league, generated roughly $16 billion in 2018, according to USA Today. Major League Baseball generated $10.7 billion in 2019 and the NBA nearly $8 billion in 2018, according to Forbes, so youth sports generated more money than those leagues combined. The owner of Michigan Elite Volleyball Academy in suburban Detroit, an organization that’s home to 150 youth volleyball teams and has produced numerous Division I college volleyball players over the years, Sack had been, as usual, making preparations for the club’s signature event. “You go from ramping up to this.”Cancellations of such big youth sports events have a serious trickle-down effect, too.