Magic exec: We need more than just a new coach | Backup QB battle a big deal for UCF | Orlando to host 2028 Olympics qualifying events

Competition for UCF’s backup quarterback spot heats up in spring camp • Orlando will host final qualifying series for 2028 Olympics

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Sentinel Sports Final Friday, May 8, 2026

Stay informed — sign up for these newsletters Knights Weekly WEEKLY The latest on UCF football, recruiting, basketball and more. Sign up Magic exec: We need more than just a new coach | Backup QB battle a big deal for UCF | Orlando to host 2028 Olympics qualifying events Jeff Weltman points to what Magic need beyond new coach this offseason Magic president Jeff Weltman believes Orlando improved this year, but pointed towards what the roster needs entering this NBA offseason after a third straight first-round exit. Read more → Competition for UCF’s backup quarterback spot heats up in spring camp Quarterbacks Keyone Jenkins, Kaleb Annett, Rocco Marriott and Dante Carr have been working to climb the depth chart behind starter Alonza Barnett III. Read more → Orlando will host final qualifying series for 2028 Olympics Orlando joins Montreal, Shanghai and Tokyo as qualifier hosts, with events choosing the final Olympic berths for selected sports. The sports involved are 3×3 basketball, beach volleyball, BMX freestyle, climbing, flag football and skateboarding, although it has not yet been announced which events will take place in each city. Read more → Pride searching for answers on defense ahead of home match vs. Courage The Pride (2-3-2, 8 points) take on the North Carolina Courage (2-2-3, 9 points) at Inter&Co Stadium on Friday at 8 p.m. Read more → Bucs first-round pick Rueben Bain Jr. signs 4-year deal Rueben Bain Jr., the Tampa Bay Bucs’ first-round pick at No. 15, signed a four-year contract. The rookie value for the No. 15 pick is slotted for about $22.785 million and is guaranteed. Read more → First-time coaches dot landscape among new hires in Orlando area | Football Insider Caleb Walls at Dr. Phillips and Charles Sprenkle at Boone lead a list of eightnew head football coaches in the Orlando area, seven of whom have never been head coaches before. Read more → Geneva football’s Duke Carpenter wins state discus championship | Varsity Report Geneva School junior Duke Carpenter unleashed a stunning 190-feet, 8-inch discus throw to win the FHSAA Class 1A state championship. That puts him on the Orlando area all-time list that includes Adam Shuler (Lyman), Danny Hallaver (Colonial), Brett Williams (Osceola) and Jamal Whitaker (Apopka). Read more →

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Bianchi: Cignetti award reminds us of Corso's greatness | Rays win 12th of past 13 | Latest on Magic coach search

McClanahan’s third scoreless outing in row leads Rays to 12th win in 13 games • Who could the Magic hire as the next coach? Names to know in the Orlando search

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Sentinel Sports Final Thursday, May 7, 2026

Stay informed — sign up for these newsletters Knights Weekly WEEKLY The latest on UCF football, recruiting, basketball and more. Sign up Bianchi: Cignetti award reminds us of Corso's greatness | Rays win 12th of past 13 | Latest on Magic coach search Bianchi: Curt Cignetti’s award reminds us that the real magic of Lee Corso was never the headgear Indiana coach Curt Cignetti will win the inaugural Lee Corso Legacy Award on Thursday night near Orlando. Read more → McClanahan’s third scoreless outing in row leads Rays to 12th win in 13 games Tampa Bay has won 10 straight home games and is 14-4 at home in its first season back at Tropicana Field following a season across the bay at Steinbrenner Field while repairs were made at the Trop following damage caused by Hurricane Milton. Read more → Who could the Magic hire as the next coach? Names to know in the Orlando search Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman said Monday the Orlando organization has already heard from a “great number of candidates.” Read more → Bianchi: Nearly 20 years later, it’s time for Magic and Billy Donovan to run it back! Two decades after Billy Donovan backed out on the Orlando Magic, this is the perfect time for a full-circle moment. Read more → Elijah Hutcheson’s commitment continues Gators’ O-line haul under Phil Trautwein Offensive tackle Elijah Hutcheson’s commitment to Florida continued the success of assistant coach Phil Trautwein luring top prospects to his position. Read more → Lake Highland’s epic lacrosse rivalry; Deltona (19-0), Montverde (17-0) | Varsity Weekly Lake Highland, American Heritage girls lacrosse rivalry, fueled by esteemed coaches, has seven straight Florida state championships. They should meet again on Saturday in FHSAA final. Read more → Orlando high school scores and statistics from Wednesday, May 6 In boys weightlifting, Ryan Thompson of Leesburg won the 2A Olympic title at 199 pounds. In girls track, Lee Peters of Foundation won the Class 1A 100 dash state title, while Duke Carpenter of Geneva won the 1A boys discus title. Softball winners included TFA, MDCA and Montverde. Read more → Scott Frost sees familiar spark as UCF looks to rebound in Year 2 Scott Frost sees echoes of 2017 as UCF eyes a Year 2 leap, banking on QB Alonzo Barnett III’s return, experience and buy-in. Read more → Williamson’s go-ahead single lifts Rays to fifth straight win Tampa Bay won for the 11th time in 12 games and ran its home winning streak to nine. The Rays haven’t allowed more than three runs in 12 straight games, tying a team record set in 2013. Read more → A spot in Orlando Magic history: What will new coach add to this lineup? With Jamahl Mosley’s firing Monday after five seasons, the Orlando Magic are looking for its next head coach. Here’s a glance back at the men who previously held Orlando’s top job. Read more →

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