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New challenges await champion Sharks as they prep for Indoor Football League debut
Read full article: New challenges await champion Sharks as they prep for Indoor Football League debutThe Jacksonville Sharks are gearing up for a transitional season as they segue into a new arena league with the same championship-sized expectations.
Dedicated fans rally for Jacksonville Sharks as team makes third championship win
Read full article: Dedicated fans rally for Jacksonville Sharks as team makes third championship winJacksonville Shark fans gathered Saturday at a rally to honor the team’s third National Arena League (NAL) title in six seasons.
Champs again! Jacksonville Sharks surge back, top Carolina for NAL crown
Read full article: Champs again! Jacksonville Sharks surge back, top Carolina for NAL crownThe Jacksonville Sharks are champions once again. The Sharks overcame a 17-point deficit and roared back to beat the Carolina Cobras 54-45 on Saturday night at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena to win their third National Arena League title.
Sharks stomp Predators, roll into NAL championship game
Read full article: Sharks stomp Predators, roll into NAL championship gameThe Jacksonville Sharks crushed the rival Orlando Predators in the National Arena League playoffs on Saturday night, rolling to a 62-18 win that sends them into next week’s championship game.
Sharks get a week off after Antonio Brown’s Albany Empire team kicked out of NAL
Read full article: Sharks get a week off after Antonio Brown’s Albany Empire team kicked out of NALThe National Arena League has terminated the membership agreement of the Albany Empire, the football team owned by troubled former NFL receiver Antonio Brown, and removed the team from the league it announced on Thursday afternoon.
Sharks ready to kick off playoffs after rollercoaster season
Read full article: Sharks ready to kick off playoffs after rollercoaster seasonIn the history of the Jacksonville Sharks, the team has won three championships. One in the Arena Football League and two since joining the National Arena League. The team now stands two wins away from another title.
He’s back: Former Jaguars kicker Mike Hollis to kick for Sharks on Friday
Read full article: He’s back: Former Jaguars kicker Mike Hollis to kick for Sharks on FridayFormer Jaguars' kicker Mike Hollis, 50, will make his return to pro football Friday when he kicks for the Jacksonville Sharks in a National Arena League game against the San Antonio Gunslingers.
Former Jaguars kicker Mike Hollis trying out for Jacksonville Sharks
Read full article: Former Jaguars kicker Mike Hollis trying out for Jacksonville SharksAs he approaches his 50th birthday, former Jaguars kicker Mike Hollis is trying to get back in the game, trying out for the Jacksonville Sharks of the National Arena League.
College degrees, a famous stepdad: The interesting journey of Sharks QB Danny Southwick
Read full article: College degrees, a famous stepdad: The interesting journey of Sharks QB Danny SouthwickQuarterback Danny Southwick led the Sharks to their first win of the season last week. If the name doesn’t sound familiar to Sharks fans, there’s good reason for that. He had joined the team just a week earlier. But just who is Danny Southwick? Probably just the most interesting guy in arena football.
Finally! After more than a year off, Sharks ready to get back on the football field
Read full article: Finally! After more than a year off, Sharks ready to get back on the football fieldThe Shark Tank has been empty since the end of the 2019 season. But get ready, arena football fans. The Jacksonville Sharks are back.
Sharks to open season June 4 after bye week
Read full article: Sharks to open season June 4 after bye weekAfter missing the entire 2020 season due to the coronavirus, the National Arena League is scheduled to begin the 2021 season on May 28. But the Jacksonville Sharks won't kick off until Friday, June 4 when they travel to southern California to face the Ontario Bandits. The Sharks will host the Carolina Cobras on June 12 in the home opener at the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena.
Jacksonville Sharks football league cancels season due to pandemic
Read full article: Jacksonville Sharks football league cancels season due to pandemicJACKSONVILLE, Fla. The National Arena League, the organization that the Jacksonville Sharks play in, is canceling its 2020 football season due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic it announced on Friday night. The Sharks, who won NAL championships in 2017 and 19, were originally scheduled to open defense of their title on June 20. The Sharks were 13-1 last year. Over the course of the past few months, we have been faced with unprecedented circumstances that have caused multiple delays to the start of the 2020 season. Although we have worked hard to save the current season, it is with deep regret that we are announcing the cancellation of the 2020 National Arena League season.
Jax Sharks' arena football league, the NAL, will merge with another
Read full article: Jax Sharks' arena football league, the NAL, will merge with anotherTwo indoor football leagues, including the one that the Jacksonville Sharks compete in, announced that they would partner together beginning in 2020. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Two indoor football leagues, including the one that Jacksonville Sharks compete in, will partner together beginning next year. The Champions Indoor Football league and the Sharks' National Arena League announced on Thursday that they would create a partnership that unites the two. These immediate revenues will offset additional costs incurred from travel and other expenses," said Champions Indoor Football commissioner Ricky Bertz. The Sharks finished 13-1 last season and won the NAL championship for the second time in three seasons.
Sharks rally to 2019 NAL Championship
Read full article: Sharks rally to 2019 NAL ChampionshipJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Sharks won the 2019 NAL Championship game in dramatic fashion Saturday night 52-48. The Sharks trailed 28-23 at half and never led in the 2nd half until the final seven seconds. Quarterback Mike Fafaul connected with Durron Neal on a five yard touchdown and the Sharks were NAL champs for the second time in three years. The Sharks pulled Fafaul out of the game at halftime and inserted Jonathan Bane. The move would pay off as Fafaul led the Sharks to the comeback win.
Sharks advance to NAL Championship game with 67-43 win over Columbus
Read full article: Sharks advance to NAL Championship game with 67-43 win over ColumbusJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Since losing the season opener, the Jacksonville Sharks have been the monsters of the National Arena League. That trend continued Tuesday in a 67-43 playoff win over the Columbus Lions to advance to the NAL Final on Aug. 17. Like the season, the game started inauspiciously for Jacksonville, when the Sharks' Tony Goodman fumbled the opening kickoff. Columbus turned the mistake into a touchdown to take a 6-0 lead less than a minute into the game. Carolina beat Massachusetts 30-26 on Saturday to earn a spot in the final game.
Sharks advance to NAL Championship game with 67-43 win over Columbus
Read full article: Sharks advance to NAL Championship game with 67-43 win over ColumbusJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Since losing the season opener, the Jacksonville Sharks have been the monsters of the National Arena League. That trend continued Tuesday in a 67-43 playoff win over the Columbus Lions to advance to the NAL Final on Aug. 17. Like the season, the game started inauspiciously for Jacksonville, when the Sharks' Tony Goodman fumbled the opening kickoff. Columbus turned the mistake into a touchdown to take a 6-0 lead less than a minute into the game. Carolina beat Massachusetts 30-26 on Saturday to earn a spot in the final game.
Sharks hope to keep momentum going as arena football playoffs open
Read full article: Sharks hope to keep momentum going as arena football playoffs openJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Sharks began the season with a loss. The Sharks concluded the regular season with 13 consecutive victories, earning them the No. Tuesday, the Sharks host the Columbus Lions in the first-round match up. The winner advances to the NAL championship game in Aug. 17The Sharks swept the Lions (6-8) in their two matchups this season. The Sharks lead the league in scoring offense, sacks (40) and interceptions (36).
Sharks coast to 10 straight wins
Read full article: Sharks coast to 10 straight winsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - On Friday night the Jacksonville Sharks cruised to their 10th straight win by defeating the Orlando Predators 76-30. The Sharks high-powered offense has been led by wide receiver Devin Wilson. The former Tennessee State star leads the National Arena League in receptions (86), receiving yards (977) and receiving touchdowns (24). The Sharks (10-1) only blemish of the season came in their season opening loss to the New York Streets. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.