Monday, June 8, 2026

Hamlin ties Kyle Busch, dedicates win | Rays drop series to Marlins | Tennessee commit is All-Area Softball Player of the Year 

Struggles continue for Rays, who have another quiet day in loss at Miami • Softball All-Area: Tennessee commit Emma Pynes of Cornerstone is top player
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Hamlin ties Kyle Busch, dedicates win | Rays drop series to Marlins | Tennessee commit is All-Area Softball Player of the Year

Denny Hamlin dedicates NASCAR victory at Michigan to Kyle Busch after tying him on career win list

Denny Hamlin won his second consecutive NASCAR race, dedicating the victory to Kyle Busch, who died May 21 at 41.

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Struggles continue for Rays, who have another quiet day in loss at Miami

The Miami Marlins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 on Sunday. The Marlins won the weekend series as the Rays lost for the 10th time in their last 13 games.

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Softball All-Area: Tennessee commit Emma Pynes of Cornerstone is top player

Coaches voted Cornerstone Charter outfielder/pitcher Emma Pynes as the Orlando Sentinel’s Softball Player of the Year for 2026.

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Victor Wembanyama says he’s ‘built for’ the pressure of the NBA Finals with the Spurs down 2-0

Victor Wembanyama is not shying away from the spotlight in the NBA Finals, and the San Antonio Spurs would not want it any other way. Down 2-0, the Spurs visit the Knicks for Game 3 tonight.

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Nelly Korda wins U.S. Women’s Open title with perilous final putt, claiming her 2nd straight major

Nelly Korda won the 81st U.S. Women’s Open on Sunday for her second consecutive major victory, holding off Charley Hull and Gaby Lopez by one shot when her final 2 1/2-foot par putt curled perilously around the cup and dropped in.

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Sixers promote ex-Magic All-Star Jameer Nelson to executive VP

Jameer Nelson, the former Orlando Magic All-Star and 14-year NBA veteran, has been named the 76ers’ No. 2 front office job under new president of basketball operations Mike Gansey.

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Commentary: Low-revenue contenders like Rays could add intrigue to MLB trade deadline

Though the MLB trade deadline isn’t until Aug. 3, it’s never too early to look at players potentially on the move. Will the Tigers be willing to deal pitching ace Tarik Skubal?

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Sunday, June 7, 2026

Faltering Rays fall to Marlins | Car owner shares pain of Busch's death | Pitching ace is All-Area Player of the Year 

Richard Childress compares pain of losing Kyle Busch to Dale Earnhardt’s death • Baseball All-Area: Tripp Rosenberger of Winter Springs is Player of Year
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Faltering Rays fall to Marlins | Car owner shares pain of Busch's death | Pitching ace is All-Area Player of the Year

Now offense is also a problem for struggling Rays, who lose to Marlins

The Rays lost for the fourth time in the last five games The host Miami Marlins used seven pitchers in a bullpen game and held on to beat Tampa Bay 4-3.

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Richard Childress compares pain of losing Kyle Busch to Dale Earnhardt’s death

Richard Childress had hoped to announce a contract extension for Kyle Busch at Michigan International Speedway on Saturday.

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Baseball All-Area: Tripp Rosenberger of Winter Springs is Player of Year

Winter Springs pitcher Tripp Rosenberg has been named the Sentinel’s baseball player of the year, as voted upon by Orlando area coaches.

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Golden Tempo wins the 158th running of the Belmont Stakes after winning the Kentucky Derby

Golden Tempo won the 158th running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, capturing the third leg of the Triple Crown five weeks after winning the Kentucky Derby and making more history for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

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Hulk Hogan death investigation concludes with release of files

Clearwater police released more than 70 pages of files Friday, detailing interviews with Hogan’s family, doctors and the first responders who rushed to his home July 24, 2025.

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Healthy WR Chris Godwin takes on bigger role for Bucs on, off the field

At 30 and entering his 10th NFL season, Bucs WR Chris Godwin will naturally take on an even more important role both on and off the field after the team split with Mike Evans.

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Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy joins elite company with 2nd Vezina

Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Tampa Bay Lightning was the runaway winner of the Vezina Trophy as the NHL’s top goaltender. It is the second Vezina honor of Vasilevskiy’s career.

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