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Injuries dampen end to Magic's preseason | QB change possible for Gators | Seminoles carry 'chip' into test at Miami

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Injuries dampen end to Magic's preseason | QB change possible for Gators | Seminoles carry 'chip' into test at Miami

Beede’s Breakdown: Magic top Heat to end preseason; injuries to Wagner, Richardson, Penda dampen win

After wrapping up the preseason Friday night against the Heat, up next for the Magic is opening night Wednesday against the Hawks inside Kia Center.

Struggling Gators weigh QB change to Tramell Jones Jr. heading to No. 7 Texas

The Gators may turn to Tramell Jones Jr. against No. 7 Texas, hoping a quarterback change can help them avoid another rough afternoon in Austin.

How will FSU respond to adversity against No. 3 Miami?

“I feel like this week we got more of a chip on our shoulder coming off the loss to Louisville,” FSU receiver Jayvan Boggs said. “We got more of a chip on our shoulder this week to show people that’s not really what this team is. We’re going to go out there and put on a show.”

Banda out for Orlando because of Ebola travel restrictions; Pride visit Houston

The Orlando Pride, already teetering on elimination from playoff contention, will play Sunday at the Houston Dash without star forward Barbra Banda because of U.S. reentry restrictions.

Orlando City hosts D.C. United looking to shake off disappointing draw

Orlando City SC hosts D.C. United in a key MLS match Saturday at Inter.co Stadium in Orlando. The Lions are 11-13-5 and sit seventh in the MLS Eastern Conference standings. United is 7-9-12.

Game time: Florida Gators at No. 7 Texas Longhorns — TV info, betting odds, keys

Florida travels to No. 7 Texas on Saturday on a two-game SEC skid to face Arch Manning and a talented receiving corps, along with a Longhorns defense among the SEC’s best.

ALCS Game 4 postponed by rain; Rays and Guardians to resume series Saturday

A rainout Friday in Cleveland pushed Game 4 of the ALCS between the Rays and Guardians to Saturday and Game 5 on Sunday.

Alex Anzalone’s Dallas interception could be turning point for Bucs defense

LB Alex Anzalone came to the Bucs as a free agent to help fill the void left by the retirement of Lavonte David. The ex-Gator started off slowly but has gotten more comfortable in Tampa Bay.

Game time: No. 3 Miami Hurricanes vs Florida State — TV info, odds, keys

The No. 3 Hurricanes host rival Florida State on Saturday night. The Seminoles have been struggling, and the Hurricanes are one of the nation’s top teams.

Orlando-area live football scoreboard for Week 9 games

As the season marches on, the games get more and more important. How did your school fare Friday?

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Friday, October 16, 2026

Bianchi: Move to Orlando, already, Rays! | Magic face Heat in preseason finale | TFA hosts 2-time state champions

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Bianchi: Move to Orlando, already, Rays! | Magic face Heat in preseason finale | TFA hosts 2-time state champions

Bianchi: Yawn! Even a World Series run can’t wake up apathetic Tampa Bay Rays fans

If the Tampa Bay Rays can’t even sell out the American League Championship Series then, yes, they should move to Orlando.

Magic focus on themselves entering preseason finale against Heat

Magic coach Sean Sweeney shared what he wants to see from Orlando during the final preseason game Friday night at Kia Center against the Heat.

Week 9 Football Preview: TFA hosts West Boca in possible Open Division preview

Two-time defending state champion West Boca Raton will visit The First Academy on Friday night in FHSAA football action. Another key matchup pits Edgewater at Evans.

Halpin’s go-ahead homer flips Game 3 as Guardians beat Rays 3-2 for 2-1 AL Championship Series lead

Petey Halpin's go-ahead, two-run homer helped the Cleveland Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 3 Thursday to take a 2-1 lead in the AL Championship Series.

Florida Gators Podcast: Reeling Gators visit Texas to begin two-game SEC gauntlet

During Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar weigh the Gators’ chances this weekend against Texas and their goals going forward.

AEW’s Kyle Fletcher hits the big time but keeps it all in perspective

The Australian star will compete in All Elite Wrestling’s WrestleDream this Saturday at Addition Financial Arena.

Commentary: Tampa Bay might be developing a crush on Bucs QB Jalon Daniels

Jalon Daniels has been walking a rare path to starting quarterback in the NFL. The youngster, however, is proving he might be up to the task in Tampa Bay as he fills in for Baker Mayfield.

Florida Q&A: Can Gators slow Texas stars Arch Manning, Colin Simmons and stop the slide?

After consecutive double-digit losses, Florida faces key questions with defense, leadership and pass protection against No. 7 Texas.

Victor Hedman’s goal 2:07 into overtime lifts Lightning past Kraken 4-3

Victor Hedman scored just over two minutes into OT to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 4-3 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night.

UCF men’s basketball adds free exhibition game against Rollins College

The Knights will face the Rollins Tars in a game free to fans Oct. 25 before traveling to Kentucky to face the Wildcats in their exhibition finale Oct. 28.

With the Jaguars on the rise, UK fans nervous about team’s plan to reevaluate its London strategy

Under owner Shad Khan, the Jaguars were early adopters of the NFL’s international push and started playing annual games in the British capital in 2013. Khan also owns London-based Fulham in the Premier League.

How Lightning’s Jeff Viel likes to keep fighting foes on their toes

Tampa Bay brought Jeff Viel in to add to the Lightning’s toughness. The forward isn’t the biggest player in the NHL but he is a tactical fighter who studies his potential opponents.

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