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Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson East sat down with Good Day Orlando to discuss the upcoming release the documentary "Soaring." Johnson -- who medaled at the Beijing 2008 summer Olympics -- discussed being part of the project and see the gymnasts' joy for the sport.  "Soaring" follows three gymnasts who prepare to compete in the 2026 Special Olympics USA games. The documentary started streaming on YouTube on June 3. 

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost here! This week on FOX Local Futbol HQ, we break down the official USMNT World Cup roster, provide the latest Lionel Messi injury update, meet a superfan attending 17 matches, and go behind the scenes of the massive effort to keep World Cup host cities secure.

The Squeeze is a co-ed pickleball team that competes in Major League Pickleball. The regular season begins on May 22.

It was supposed to be the highlight of their season representing Oviedo on the All-Star diamond. Instead, three local youth baseball divisions are completely banned from the post-season, leaving young players heartbroken and parents arguing the call. Following a multi-week investigation launched after numerous complaints, the Babe Ruth Assistant State Baseball Commissioner handed down a devastating punishment. The teams were hit with a two-year probation for Oviedo Babe Ruth, and an immediate post-season ban for the T-Ball, Rookie Coach Pitch, and 10U All-Star teams. A chance to be All-Star champions was within arm's reach, but for the youngest All-Stars in Oviedo, the game was over before it even started. They were defeated not by a loss on the field, but by the adults running the league.

The countdown is officially on as the World Cup draws closer — and the stakes are already rising. We break down a major injury blow for the U.S. Men’s National Team, the skyrocketing ticket prices surrounding the tournament, and go behind the scenes at Philadelphia Stadium to see how one host venue is preparing for the global spotlight. Plus, concerns over extreme heat, new hotel booking numbers, and the entertainment plans taking over Los Angeles for opening night.

There are super fans…and then there’s Rachel Milbourne. The Space Coast resident sits front and center at every Orlando Pride home game where she creates posters related to the team. “If you commit to one poster per game, I think that's pretty big,” Rachel says. “Like it's a undertaking.” Rachel, 40, sits in the lower bowl, section 15, next to her mother. As soon as she sits down, Rachel is locked in, armed with art materials. “The players noticed because I'm right front of the procession. They started winning and then I realized like I can't not do this. I have to do it as part of like a superstition now.” Rachel’s superstition has now turned into approximately 50 posters. She hasn’t begun to sell them yet, but she turns her creations into magnets and stickers for fans who want a little piece of Pride. Rachel’s schedule revolves around the Orlando Pride schedule. When they’re at Inter & Co Stadium, so is Rachel…and she wouldn’t want it any other way. “Every week I'm like, am I still doing this? Am I really going to wake up and do that tomorrow? I get to wake up and do work that is also what I would do if I were at home. So I think I am pretty lucky.

Sean Green, Independent Reporter joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the reports Bucks star Giannis Antetonkounmpo wants out of Milwaukee and whether he could end up in Florida with either the Miami Heat or Orlando Magic, what it would take and his fit in the sunshine state.

On this week's Read Between the Sidelines, sports experts in Tampa, Orlando and Atlanta break down the hottest takes and sports headlines, from the Orlando Magic firing Head Coach Jamahl Mosley and deciding whether it's the best NBA job available and if that new coach should consider trading one of their stars to rebuild the roster and get past the First Round of the NBA Playoffs.

The oldest minor league ballpark still in use recently got a $30 million makeover. The Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach is has a new turf and manual scoreboard.  The ballpark is currently the home of the Daytona Tortugas are the Single-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. 

Starting in July, all Florida high school students must have a successful heart screening before sports tryouts, conditioning or practice. Under Florida's Second Chance Act, created in memory of Chance Gainer, 18, the law aims to protect children from cardiac arrest. 

World Cup excitement hits new heights on Futbol HQ. From a superfan willing to sell his home for the ultimate soccer experience to cities ramping up security and preparations, we take you inside the countdown to 2026.

The World Cup is just weeks away on Futbol HQ. We break down major injury concerns hitting some of soccer’s biggest stars, track the FIFA Trophy Tour as it travels through Texas, and explore how host cities from Seattle to New York are preparing for massive crowds and fan celebrations. Plus, a look at unique World Cup collectibles and experiences building excitement around the globe.

On this episode of Read Between the Sidelines, sports experts from Orlando, Atlanta and Tampa break down the hottest takes and sports headlines from across the world, from whether Heisman Trophy runner-up and former Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia is built for the NFL or whether his Baltimore Ravens contract is a flash in the pan before his true calling as a barista, horse jockey or point guard for the Guangdong Tigers to the Rams' bold reach, picking Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson 13th overall in the NFL draft.