Saturday, May 30, 2026

Magic to hire Spurs assistant as new coach | Bianchi: Orlando's choice for coach the better hire | Meet Central Florida's best girls volleyball player

Bianchi: Billy Donovan a better story, but Sean Sweeney is probably a better hire for Magic • Florida MVP Amelia Mancino leads Orlando All-Area girls volleyball
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Magic to hire Spurs assistant as new coach | Bianchi: Orlando's choice for coach the better hire | Meet Central Florida's best girls volleyball player

Magic finalizing agreement to hire Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney as new coach

The search for the next head coach of the Orlando Magic is coming to a close, the Sentinel confirmed on Friday.

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Bianchi: Billy Donovan a better story, but Sean Sweeney is probably a better hire for Magic

Orlando Magic can’t win a playoff series, but at least they won the coaching carousel by coming to an agreement with Sean Sweeney of the Spurs to take the team’s top job.

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Florida MVP Amelia Mancino leads Orlando All-Area girls volleyball

Winter Park’s Amelia Mancino was voted Florida Dairy Farmers player of the year after leading the Wildcats to a 31-1 season and a repeat Class 7A state championship.

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Ex-Gators star Brandon Spikes no longer with football program

Former Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes is no longer with the Gators as the school restructures the Gator Made program.

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Big 12 throws its weight behind 24-team College Football Playoff model

The Big 12 joins fellow Power Four conferences, the Big Ten and ACC, in supporting doubling the number of teams for the College Football Playoff.

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Commentary: Shohei Ohtani to the Rays? In 2023, it was possible.

Imagine if, in 2023, Shohei Ohtani had unleashed his two-way prowess for the Tampa Bay Rays, if only for a few months. Imagine if he had been traded for Junior Caminero, who would now be starring at third base for the Los Angeles Angels…

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Friday, May 29, 2026

UCF, Dawkins agree to extension | UF football assistants earn big paychecks | Kyle Busch had pneumonia for 'days to weeks' before death

Florida’s Buster Faulkner, Brad White among nation’s highest-paid coordinators • Kyle Busch had pneumonia for ‘days to weeks,’ according to his death certificate
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UCF, Dawkins agree to extension | UF football assistants earn big paychecks | Kyle Busch had pneumonia for 'days to weeks' before death

UCF men’s basketball coach Johnny Dawkins signs new contract extension

The 62-year-old Dawkins recently capped off his 10th season with the Knights, leading to the team to its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2018-19.

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Florida’s Buster Faulkner, Brad White among nation’s highest-paid coordinators

Florida coach Sumrall’s coordinators and assistant coaches will earn $11.2 million in 2026 for a total of 15 coaches.

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Kyle Busch had pneumonia for ‘days to weeks,’ according to his death certificate

Busch had been experiencing symptoms of bacterial pneumonia for “days to weeks” before sepsis set in, according to the certificate obtained by The Associated Press in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

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Orlando Pride hosts Bay FC with a chance to go into break on a winning streak

Friday is the last match before the NWSL takes a monthlong break for the FIFA World Cup. Without another match until July, Hines can play a full-strength squad without the need to rotate.

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Hairy moment: Jaguars QB Lawrence has no plans for a cut despite team video

Trevor Lawrence of the Jaguars talked about the video the team made of him supposedly getting a horrible haircut. It was all staged and the QB said he has no plans to trim his signature locks.

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NBA’s board of governors passes anti-tanking changes to draft lottery

The NBA approved sweeping changes to the draft lottery Thursday that will strip the teams with the worst records from receiving the best odds of winning the No. 1 pick, something the league hopes will prevent tanking.

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Hurricanes open Gainesville regional as potential showdown with rival Gators looms

The Hurricanes will face Troy in their first game in the Gainesville regional on Friday. A potential matchup with rival Florida could decide who advances to the super regionals.

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