<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Michael's Portfolio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sports Journalist working out of Florida]]></description><link>https://www.michaelsportfolio.net/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:18:24 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.michaelsportfolio.net/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Beloved Local Bar Opens Its Doors at New Location]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 2, 2025 By Michael Alaimo   ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla - One of the most beloved local bars is on the move, Boat Drinks is leaving its crowded and cramped downtown spot for a larger open space in uptown. The owners and staff are excited about the new location and happy to pour more drinks, host bigger crowds, and keep all customers happy.]]></description><link>https://www.michaelsportfolio.net/post/beloved-local-bar-opens-its-doors-at-new-location</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d49473838edf8f8dd4cae2</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:25:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cb953d_3409169c25ff4c1cbf11f4dd75ff7402~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_777,h_437,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alaimo115</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local High School Football Phenomenon to watch for the future]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 11, 2025 By Michael Alaimo Saint Augustine, FL – One of Florida’s highly recruited football prospects emphasizes the importance of setting an example for the younger generation of athletes. The six-foot-two, onehundred-and-eighty-pound wide receiver from Saint Augustine, Florida, has received over thirty offers from colleges all over the country and has recently narrowed it down to ten schools, with the Florida Gators, Miami Hurricanes, and the Alabama Crimson Tide being his hottest...]]></description><link>https://www.michaelsportfolio.net/post/local-high-school-football-phenomenon-to-watch-for-the-future</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d492bf838edf8f8dd4c6d6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:17:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cb953d_163f58acecff4e7d82113827336c3e06~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_624,h_382,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alaimo115</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saints Put Up 16 on Senior Day ]]></title><description><![CDATA[April, 19, 2026  By: Michael Alaimo ST. AUGUSTINE, FL – This afternoon at Drysdale Field, the Flagler Saints improved to (16-10) 5th in PBC play and 29-14 overall after today's win against the Claflin Panthers, who dropped to 4-32 in PBC play and 1-25 overall. The Saints hosted Claflin on the Saints' senior day, honoring this senior class. After four innings, the Saints put up five runs, making the score five-zero. Panthers responded with three runs of their own in the fifth inning. With the...]]></description><link>https://www.michaelsportfolio.net/post/saints-put-up-16-on-senior-day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e4eb3f9d4e77ddb7c1dc39</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:51:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cb953d_139bfb8c56ae4139aa0387d919a44ec8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alaimo115</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saints Held to One Run in Low-Scoring Clash ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Alaimo  By Michael Alaimo  April 4, 2026    SAINT AUGUSTINE FL- Flagler College Saints fall short 1-4 against the Georgia College Bobcats. The Saints lost the chance to sweep the series against the Bobcats.     The game wasn't that offensive, with a total of nine hits throughout the game. The Saints led the game in hits with six compared to the Bobcats' three hits. The Bobcats broke the tie in the fourth inning with a pair of runs.    Aaron Zenus (3-2) pitched three innings...]]></description><link>https://www.michaelsportfolio.net/post/saints-held-to-one-run-in-low-scoring-clash</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dee450934ce577916cfed4</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:06:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cb953d_aa76815d38d749c99cc0066b8b907361~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alaimo115</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sporting Jax Struggles Continue in USL Championship Loss ]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Michael Alaimo  April 4, 2026    JACKSONVILLE FLA- Sporting Jax remains winless in the USL Championship after the zero-to-one loss to the Tampa Bay Rowdies at home. Sporting has yet to win a game this season, as their record is zero-one-five in the USL Championship.    The Rowdies had the ball most of the match. They had a jaw dropping 70% of possession during the game with five interceptions, 84.4% passing accuracy, and 31 crosses.     The offense of Sporting had few chances and couldn't...]]></description><link>https://www.michaelsportfolio.net/post/sporting-jax-struggles-continue-in-usl-championship-loss</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ded41447c3def1ffed8a59</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cb953d_d3c9eba7b4024352885ed983ad3534e3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alaimo115</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jacksonville Native: Finding His Form on the Fairway]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Michael Alaimo   April 3, 2026     St. Augustine, Fla. – With every swing of the golf club and every game, Matthew French has improved his game. French’s development hasn’t been a flash; it’s been gradual. Each season, he’s improving, and the stats show the same story. There are still some areas of the game French is working on compared to other areas where he feels confident and feels are his strong points.     “My putting and short game have always been my strength, so when I'm not...]]></description><link>https://www.michaelsportfolio.net/post/jacksonville-native-finding-his-form-on-the-fairway</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dbedfe8614fb4128b17190</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:13:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cb953d_e9216daebd3a4a35b585b2e693024aa5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alaimo115</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pro-Palestine Protests at Milan Cathedral as Tensions Rise Again in the Middle East]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Michael Alaimo    MILAN, Italy – On March 4, dozens of people are seen gathered in front of the Milan Cathedral, protesting with pro-Palestine signs and flags amid rising Middle East tensions. Participants carried banners, signs, waved flags, and spread out, standing completely still in the Piazza del Duomo. Using this busy part of Milan to have their message reach more people. Organizers called for the urgency of worldwide awareness and humanitarian concern and demanded action from our...]]></description><link>https://www.michaelsportfolio.net/post/pro-palestine-protests-take-place-in-front-of-milan-cathedral-as-tensions-rise-again-in-the-middle-e</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d6e177c55f668b53054778</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:24:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cb953d_054a42a562224fce9119916da669debd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alaimo115</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michigan Completes Perfect Championship Run]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Michael Alaimo April 6, 2026  The Michigan Wolverines haven't won a Men's Basketball Championship since 1989. To add to that, a Big Ten school hasn't won since 2000. Tonight, the Wolverines ended that drought with a win in the Final against UConn Coach Dan Hurley's Huskies 63 - 69.   The Huskies defense held the Wolverines top offense to just 69 points, nevertheless it still wasn't enough.   "We lost the game because we missed, we missed shots", said Hurley, in the post-game press...]]></description><link>https://www.michaelsportfolio.net/post/michigan-defeats-uconn-and-completes-perfect-championship-run</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d6055281d59fce7b0e19b8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:55:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cb953d_c5ca466023764168aaee12c91e2bfcf8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alaimo115</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[#2 Saints Held to 1-1 Draw by Hurricanes]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Michael Alaimo   Friday, Oct 22 St. Augustine, Fla – The (8-2-5) Flagler College Saints hosted the (4-6-3) Georgia Southwestern Hurricanes at Saints field. The Friday night show included end-to-end action with plenty of shots on the net from both teams. Yet, the score ended 1-1, with both goalkeepers playing stellar.     After a scoreless first half, the Saints broke the stalemate in the 56th minute when sophomore forward Henry Okenla found the net off a corner kick from sophomore...]]></description><link>https://www.michaelsportfolio.net/post/2-saints-held-to-1-1-draw-by-hurricanes-at-saints-field</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d57a9710427b2b314a4d1c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:45:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cb953d_44ee95aff83a49bca2eccc8827bbeb43~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alaimo115</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honoring the Head of Flagler Athletes Since 2009 ]]></title><description><![CDATA[(Jud Damon with Doug Floutie (right) at the Crminson and Gold Banquet on Nov 24th, 2025) Photo by Zach Thomas October 6 , 2025  By: Michael Alaimo        Flagler College Athletic Director has been working as the Flagler Athlete Director since 2009, and before that, has worked as the Athletic Director of other schools since 1997. Prior to his career as an Athletic Director, He attended the University of Pennsylvania for his bachelors and the University of Massachusetts for his master's.   ...]]></description><link>https://www.michaelsportfolio.net/post/honoring-the-head-of-flagler-athletes-since-2009</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d5787974eeae096e52052b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:42:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cb953d_6e9868a5e5c94e5482aaf405d9b26a00~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_450,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alaimo115</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Enhanced Games; Why the Enhanced Games Threaten Sport Integrity and promote the use of PED’s/Steroids ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by aus.gyminfluencers.com By: Michael Alaimo  November 19, 2025 A new sporting event is turning heading and breaking international headlines, the Enhanced Games. The Enhanced games in based in Australia and founded by businessman Aron D'Souza. It allows athletes to use performance-enhancing substances without being subject to drug tests. According to D'Souza, he created the Games because he believes that athletes are entitled to do what they wish with their own bodies.   Witold Banka...]]></description><link>https://www.michaelsportfolio.net/post/the-enhanced-games-why-the-enhanced-games-threaten-sport-integrity-and-promote-the-use-of-ped-s-ste</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d576da74eeae096e5201a9</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:32:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cb953d_dfa7c1d01d074688b3a00a797a866464~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_567,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alaimo115</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[#8 Ranked Saints Advance to Third Round After Defeating #2 Ranked Sailfish ]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Michael Alaimo   Sunday, Nov 23, St, Augustine, FLA – #8 th ranked Flagler College Saints (15-2-6) advances to the third round of the NCAA Division II Men’s soccer tournament after upsetting the #2 ranked Palm Beach Atlantic University Sailfish (13-3-2) 2-0.    The Flagler College coach felt proud of his team, and he emphases how there's still more work to do.   “Today was a great day for Flagler Soccer. I've never felt prouder of the players on this team to get where they have gotten...]]></description><link>https://www.michaelsportfolio.net/post/8-ranked-saints-advance-to-third-round-after-defeating-2-ranked-sailfish</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d561d833362686b5d6647b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:59:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cb953d_2aee15e99f354573ac1e3603b370d852~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alaimo115</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[#19 North Georgia Claims Regular Season Title In Draw Against Flagler College  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Michael Alaimo  Saturday, Nov 1, St, Augustine, FLA – Flagler College ends the regular season in second place (10-2-6) against 1 st  place North Florida (9-4-5). Although the game ended in a 0-0 draw, both teams had plenty of opportunities and shots on goal to show.    There have been some games recently were coaches and players have been addressing their poor ability of finishing in the final third. One of Flagler’s players had input on this topic:   “We as a team know that we needed to...]]></description><link>https://www.michaelsportfolio.net/post/19-north-georgia-claims-regular-season-title-in-draw-against-flagler-college</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d55e8ade493ef14624b613</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:56:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cb953d_b7d21a3f874d4f329327c1c747fd265e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alaimo115</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flagler Looks to Keep Win Streak Alive In Important Conference Match ]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Michael Alaimo   Oct. 21 St. Augustine, FLA - Flagler College men’s soccer team seeks to build upon its recent series of successful performances as it approaches the conclusion of the regular season. The outcome of this match holds significant implications for their respective positions as the playoff competition intensifies.   Flagler College’s men’s soccer team has its eyes on a key Peach Belt Conference showdown Wednesday night, as the Saints take on Georgia Southwestern at Saints...]]></description><link>https://www.michaelsportfolio.net/post/flagler-looks-to-keep-win-streak-alive-in-important-conference-match</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d55b1074eeae096e51c36b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cb953d_44ee95aff83a49bca2eccc8827bbeb43~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alaimo115</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senior Associate Athletic Director on Building a Stronger Future for Flagler Athletics  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[(Flager baseball photo, taken April 4, 2026) By Michael Alaimo  October 27, 2025 Since 2018, the senior associate athletic director has worked at Flagler College, overseeing men's golf, women's golf, and volleyball. In addition to these roles, he manages the department’s internal operations, including NCAA Division II compliance, athletic communications, and game-day management. A graduate of Hampden-Sydney College with a bachelor’s degree in mathematical economics, Green earned his master’s...]]></description><link>https://www.michaelsportfolio.net/post/senior-associate-athletic-director-on-building-a-stronger-future-for-flagler-athletics</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d55443f2ad0bf9f6ff50fe</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:06:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cb953d_3cadede7c43544f087a0ffa1bb163182~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alaimo115</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Dynamo Steroid Effect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo provided by bigfightweekend.com Dec 10, 2025 By: Michael Alaimo   In Nov. 2025, the boxing world was caught by surprise when Kazakh boxer middle weight champion Janibek Alimkhanuly tested positive for meldonium, a banned performance enhancing drug. In response, his highly anticipated fight was cancelled, and he is possibly going to get punished even more once they finish testing his second drug sample. Accused steroid users like Alimkhanuly, are more often than not exposed or influenced...]]></description><link>https://www.michaelsportfolio.net/post/the-dynamo-steroid-effect</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d551cd33362686b5d63de6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:56:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cb953d_dc8d40d727004f5781c591a9e66dac45~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alaimo115</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaker of the Six Goal Curse: Jacksonville Native Is Helping Breathe Life Back Into Flagler Men’s Soccer]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Michael Alaimo April 3, 2026 For four years, the six-goal ceiling haunted Flagler College’s leading scorers. Not since Matteo Costa’s 18-goal explosion in 2021 had a Saint hit the seven-goal mark—until Luke Williams stepped onto the pitch this fall.]]></description><link>https://www.michaelsportfolio.net/post/breaker-of-the-six-goal-curse-jacksonville-native-is-helping-breathe-life-back-into-flagler-men-s-s</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d54261f1e9d95ab5e7abf2</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:46:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cb953d_b704c4f1fd0c4b8996197f26df32c95e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_428,h_515,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alaimo115</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why People Shouldn't Buy The Apple Vision Pro]]></title><description><![CDATA[Image by BGR.com  By: Michael Alaimo April 12, 2024  The Apple Vision Pro is Apple’s recent big release. Since its release on February 2, 2024, it has sold more than Two-hundred-thousand copies. Even with the product being at a high price tag of four thousand dollars, it still has a decent number of sales. However, there are obvious problems with Apple Vision Pro. The product is the first of many VR headset products that are about to come. The Vision Pro is going to play a part in shaping the...]]></description><link>https://www.michaelsportfolio.net/post/why-people-shouldn-t-buy-the-apple-vision-pro</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d49e83072d140cb95d6a0c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:08:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cb953d_4a504ce9a5754bd5bbc84598bbb79648~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_624,h_345,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alaimo115</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[An International Student’s Difficulties]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 24, 2024 By Michael Alaimo Saint Augustine, Fla - We’ve all had an experience when we either moved to a new town, enrolled in a new school, or got a new job in a completely new environment, and it was difficult to adjust. Flagler College student Chris Alexander discusses how he overcame the adjustment to going to school in America and talks about the struggles for all international kids here at Flagler College.    Alexander grew up on the little island of Curacao in the Caribbean. He...]]></description><link>https://www.michaelsportfolio.net/post/an-international-student-s-difficulties</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d49db6c53e2b8fe125dc83</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:03:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cb953d_52cc35d19c434c69b88c236335e20b2a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_415,h_247,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alaimo115</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Families Gather to Celebrate the Country’s Oldest St. Patrick's Parade in Downtown St Augustine]]></title><description><![CDATA[March 8, 2025 By Michael Alaimo 501st legion Star Wars club member dressed as a stormtrooper and wearing St Patrick's green marching in the St Patrick's parade on Cordova Street, Saint Augustine Florida on March 8, 2025. The 501st Legion is a Star Wars club that likes customizing high quality costumes of villains from the Star Wars franchise.   Photo by Michael Alaimo The Rosie O'Grady's Highlanders playing the Bagpipes in the St Patricks' parade on Cordova Street in St. Augustine Florida,...]]></description><link>https://www.michaelsportfolio.net/post/families-gather-to-celebrate-the-country-s-oldest-st-patrick-s-parade-in-downtown-st-augustine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d49ba3d142869289e9d866</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:59:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cb953d_a9d8c9646c4d4c379b540e0b37db106a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_480,h_360,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alaimo115</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>