Black, Penda return to practice as Magic keep building identity under Sweeney • Injuries, missing run game lowlights of UCF loss at No. 20 Houston | 5 things we learned
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Monday, October 5, 2026
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Mizzou figures out UF offense | Injured Magic youngsters back at practice | Knights' run game, injuries factor into stunning loss |
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Missouri exposed flaws in Florida’s lines and passing game, giving future opponents a blueprint to slow the Gators after their fast start under Jon Sumrall.
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Magic teammates Anthony Black and Noah Penda were able participate in more of practice Sunday after being limited by minor injuries so far during Orlando’s training camp.
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The UCF Knights are a battered and bruised team after a tough 27-17 defeat at Houston, but feel they should be able to bounce back from another disappointing road loss.
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FSU improved to 3-2 and earned a rare decisive ACC win over Virginia on Saturday. The Seminoles’ running attack, led by a record-setting day from QB Ashton Daniels, helped pave the way.
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Undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels threw two picks that led to 10 points in his first start filling in for Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Bucs fell to 0-4 after a 17-14 loss to Green Bay.
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The Tampa Bay Rays will send Freddy Peralta to the mound for Game 2 of the ALDS against the Yankees on Monday at Tropicana Field. Acquired at the trade deadline, Peralta said he’s ready.
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Trevor Lawrence passed for 227 yards and a touchdown, while Jacksonville’s defense forced two critical turnovers in holding off the Cincinnati Bengals 22-17 on Sunday to improve to 3-1.
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The Miami Dolphins hung tough with an unbeaten opponent for the second straight week but dropped an ugly, penalty-riddled 15-10 decision to the Minnesota Vikings.
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Chase Briscoe held off a last-lap charge from points leader Kyle Larson to win the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
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Jalon Daniels and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were encouraged, though hardly satisfied. The undrafted rookie quarterback’s first NFL start didn’t produce the desired result against the Green Bay Packers.
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The Hurricanes rolled to a huge road win over Clemson on Saturday night, shutting down the Tigers offense in front of a boisterous crowd.
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Winger Pontus Holmberg’s injury last April was a blow to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The possession specialist, though, is healthy and back in action as the Lightning begin the 2026-27 season.
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