Al-Qaq Scores First Pro Goal as Sporting JAX Men Drop 2-1 Result at Indy Eleven

May 9, 2026 - The Sporting JAX men's team fell 2-1 on the road to Indy Eleven, despite taking a first-half lead in a tightly contested match. A Breakthrough Moment Sporting JAX struck first just before halftime, as Ahmad Al-Qaq found the back of the net in the 45th minute, assisted by Emil Jääskeläinen. The finish marked Al-Qaq's first professional goal, giving the visitors a 1-0 advantage heading into the break. "I was happy, it boosted the team morale going into the second half," Al-... Full Story

Five-Run Fifth Gives Jumbo Shrimp Edge over Knights

May 9, 2026 - JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp used a five-run fifth inning to give their pitching staff enough wiggle room to slip by the Charlotte Knights 6-5 Saturday night at VyStar Ballpark in front of 5,810 fans. Jacksonville (19-19) received a 5.1 inning start from Ryan Gusto (W, 4-2), who allowed five earned runs with three walks and six strikeouts. Charlotte (19-19) left-hander Hagen Smith (L, 0-3) coughed up six runs (five earned) over four innings while walking two and striking... Full Story

Snelling Becomes Fifth Jacksonville Alumnus to Make MLB Debut in Six Days

May 9, 2026 - JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Former Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp left-handed pitcher Robby Snelling became the fifth Jacksonville alumnus in six days to make his major league debut when he did so on Friday for the Miami Marlins against the Washington Nationals at loanDepot park. Snelling started for Miami, working 5.0 innings. He yielded three runs on five hits with two strikeouts against four walks in the Marlins' 3-2 loss to the Nationals. A Reno, Nev., native, Snelling was a member of the Jumbo S... Full Story

Jumbo Shrimp Comeback Falls Short against Charlotte

May 8, 2026 - JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp left ten runners on base and failed to capitalize on a bases loaded opportunity in the ninth inning in an 8-5 loss to the Charlotte Knights Friday night in front of 6,389 fans at VyStar Ballpark. Charlotte's (19-18) four-run fifth inning proved to be the difference and Jacksonville (18-19) starting pitcher Bradley Blalock (L, 1-3) yielded seven runs across 4.2 innings while walking a season-high five and striking out four. Knights reliever Ch... Full Story

• Jumbo Shrimp Comeback Falls Short against Charlotte - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (IL) May 8
• Navarreto Earns Marlins' Fish of the Month Award for April - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (IL) May 8
• Knights Rout Jumbo Shrimp to Take Series Lead - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (IL) May 7
• Week 9 Preview: Sharks vs Oilers - Jacksonville Sharks (IFL) May 7
• Sporting JAX Women's Team Clinches Home Playoff Positioning - Sporting Club Jacksonville (GSL) May 7
• Fulton Becomes Fourth Jacksonville Alumnus to Make MLB Debut in Four Days - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (IL) May 7
• Sporting JAX Women Defeat DC Power, Clinch Home Playoff Match - Sporting Club Jacksonville (GSL) May 7
• Hernández Walk-Off Lifts Jumbo Shrimp to Victory - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (IL) May 6
• Kempner Becomes Third Jumbo Shrimp Alumnus to Debut in as Many Days - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (IL) May 6
• Jumbo Shrimp Drop Series Opener to Charlotte - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (IL) May 5
• Jacksonville Alumnus Mack Makes Major League Debut - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (IL) May 5
• Crustacean Nation Invited to Participate in Mother's Day Weekend Diaper Drive - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (IL) May 5
• Snelling Earns International League Pitcher of the Week Honors - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (IL) May 4
• Sporting JAX Women Return to Win Column, Defeat Brooklyn FC - Sporting Club Jacksonville (GSL) May 3
• Jumbo Shrimp Alumnus Ekness Makes Major League Debut - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (IL) May 3
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• Sporting Jax men continue quest for first win at Indy - USL Florida Times-Union (May 9)
• Sporting Jax shutout win means home women's soccer playoff is coming - GSL Florida Times-Union (May 7)
• Jacksonville-based UpShot League says it will start play with $40 million in investment - UPSHOT NewsBreak - Jacksonville (May 7)
• Sporting Jax women face DC Power in battle for playoff seeding - GSL Florida Times-Union (May 6)
• Shrimp Bites: Jumbo Shrimp face Charlotte in baseball series - IL Florida Times-Union (May 5)
• Sporting Jax vs. Brooklyn FC, Gainbridge Super League photos - GSL Florida Times-Union (May 5)
• Sporting Jax women overcome own goal, red card to reclaim first place - GSL Florida Times-Union (May 4)
• Sporting Jax playoff seeding at stake in Sunday women's soccer - GSL Florida Times-Union (May 3)
• Colton Swan scores twice as Charleston Battery earns win - USL Charleston Post and Courier (May 3)
• Sporting Jax men's soccer skid continues in Charleston shutout - USL Florida Times-Union (May 3)
• Sporting Jax men's soccer lines up Charleston in rematch of preseason - USL Florida Times-Union (May 2)
• Shrimp Bites: Jumbo Shrimp face Durham in baseball series - IL Florida Times-Union (April 28)
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