Thursday, July 30, 2026

Squeeze pro pickleball makes playoff push | Jags stoked for Hunter return | Rays get bullpen-game shutout

Jaguars open training camp with a healthy Travis Hunter and hopes of back-to-back playoff berths • Rays get four-hit shutout in bullpen game to beat Rangers 3-0
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Squeeze pro pickleball makes playoff push | Jags stoked for Hunter return | Rays get bullpen-game shutout

Pro pickleball takes on Walt Disney World as Orlando Squeeze make playoff push

Entering the final week of the Major League Pickleball regular season, the Orlando Squeeze find themselves in the middle of a playoff chase.

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Jaguars open training camp with a healthy Travis Hunter and hopes of back-to-back playoff berths

Coach Liam Coen saw the ball on the ground more than he would have liked Wednesday when the Jacksonville Jaguars opened training camp. He also saw two-way player Travis Hunter make sharp cuts on defense and aggressive moves at receiver, a welcome sight.

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Rays get four-hit shutout in bullpen game to beat Rangers 3-0

Yandy Diaz and Ryan Vilade homered in the first inning to give Tampa Bay all the runs it would need.

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Eagles set to make Apopka’s Jalen Carter highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL, AP source says

The Philadelphia Eagles are set to make two-time Pro Bowl selection Jalen Carter of Apopka the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

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Duce Robinson sole FSU player on preseason All-ACC team

Florida State Seminole Duce Robinson claimed a wide receiver spot on the Preseason All-ACC team announced Wednesday evening. The senior earned the most votes of any selection.

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Darian Mensah named ACC Preseason Player of the Year, Miami Hurricanes command voting

Preseason All-ACC team selections were announced Wednesday evening, and seven Miami Hurricanes earned a spot. Quarterback Darian Mensah headlined the list, earning ACC Preseason Player of the Year recognition.

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Buccaneers begin practices amid contract disputes with Baker Mayfield and Vita Vea

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers opened training camp Wednesday dealing with contract squabbles. Baker Mayfield was on the field leading the offense after failing to get a long-term extension. Vita Vea stood on the sideline because of a back injury after requesting a trade following a contract dispute.

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Dolphins’ starting offense at full strength with healthy De’Von Achane, Austin Jackson

Dolphins RB De’Von Achane and RT Austin Jackson didn’t participate in 11-on-11 drills during the offseason program, but both were on the field with the starting offense Wednesday.

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Teams open football practice, but weather interferes; Evans has high hopes

Lighting rolled into the areas near downtown Orlando on Monday and halted practice for Evans, Jones, Edgewater and Olympia. Many Orange County schools, however, scheduled practices in the morning to avoid such a fate.

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MLB draftee Ty Head elevates family sports legacy | Varsity Report

For nearly a decade, OCPS coaches Bob and Michelle Head have made weekend road trips to watch their 3 kids (Bobby, Taylor, Ty) play college sports. They were in Baltimore last week when Ty signed with the Orioles as a second round Major League Baseball Draft pick. “We went to every game we could and it’s all been amazing.”

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Future attractions | SeaWorld shark appreciation | Christmas at Disney movie | Fortnite at Horror Nights

SeaWorld’s Shark Appreciation Week is underway • Hallmark star chats about new Christmas at Disney World movie
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Future attractions | SeaWorld shark appreciation | Christmas at Disney movie | Fortnite at Horror Nights

Wall-to-wall update: Future attractions in works at theme parks

Construction projects are common sights this summer at Disney World, Universal and SeaWorld. But some mysteries remain.

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SeaWorld’s Shark Appreciation Week is underway

Theme park’s programming runs through Saturday, includes stage shows, educational sessions and the chance to buy a Shark Margarita.

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Hallmark star chats about new Christmas at Disney World movie

“Holiday Ever After” was shot at multiple WDW locations

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Horror Nights: Universal will be giving us Fortnitemares as scare zone

The seasonal event from Fortnite video games will be part of the HHN street entertainment starting next month.

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Comcast: Universal parks attendance down but all OK with Epic

Leaders remain happy with Epic Universe performance

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Internet slams Disney for making them think Julie Andrews had died

Thousands of Instagram users concurred, Disney +’s promotion of an upcoming Julie Andrews documentary actually came off to scrollers as a death announcement for the screen icon — who is very much alive.

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Word on the street: Legoland expands Halloween fare

Interactive area featuring homes of Lego Monsters is designed for families with younger children.

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Universal: ‘Evil Dead Burn’ house set for Halloween Horror Nights

Current movie, the latest installment of a decades-old franchise, is basis for 9th haunted house announced for fright fest this year.

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Universal: Multiday Horror Nights passes now on sale

Tickets valid for more than one HHN outing this year are now available on Universal’s website.

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SeaWorld deal is 1 day for $59.99, but 4 tickets must be purchased

Decide quickly. The deadline to purchase summertime offer to go to SeaWorld Orlando deal ends Sunday.

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