Friday, February 13, 2026

NBA fines Jazz after tank effort vs. Magic | Tony Stewart back in Daytona | Renowned area HS football coach dies

Smoke returns: Tony Stewart set for Daytona Trucks Series debut • After loss to Bucks, Magic hit league break in familiar spot
 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
Header Logo

Sentinel Sports Final

Friday, February 13, 2026

Stay informed — sign up for these newsletters
Knights Weekly Knights Weekly
WEEKLY
The latest on UCF football, recruiting, basketball and more.

Sign up

NBA fines Jazz after tank effort vs. Magic | Tony Stewart back in Daytona | Renowned area HS football coach dies

Jazz fined $500,000 by NBA for apparent tanking efforts against Magic, Heat

The NBA also docked the Indiana Pacers $100,000 for holding out Pascal Siakam and two other starters in a Feb. 3 game against the Jazz.

Read more →

Smoke returns: Tony Stewart set for Daytona Trucks Series debut

Hall of Famer Tony Stewart returns to Daytona International Speedway after a decade away to race in NASCAR's Craftsman Trucks Series.

Read more →

After loss to Bucks, Magic hit league break in familiar spot

The Magic find themselves in a familiar spot entering the NBA All-Star break. Similar to the last two years, Orlando will need to make a postseason push in order to earn a better spot in the playoffs.

Read more →

Legendary coach Phil Ziglar dies after brief illness at age 74

Former Boone and Hagerty high football coach Phil Ziglar died Wednesday. He was 74.

Read more →

UCF looks to snap losing streak while solidifying its postseason hopes

The Knights are hoping to snap a two-game losing streak when they host the Mountaineers on Saturday.

Read more →

Orlando high school scores and statistics from Thursday, Feb. 12

In girls wrestling, Oviedo and Freedom won district titles. Nick Sande had 17 strikeouts in a complete game shutout for Umatilla baseball. Boys soccer region semifinal winners were West Orange, Seminole, Olympia, Windermere, South Lake, Gateway and Bishop Moore.

Read more →

From Daytona's grandstands to starting grid, teen phenom Connor Zilisch set for 500 debut

NASCAR Cup Series rookie Connor Zilisch goes from grandstands in 2022 to asphalt as a 19-year-old making his debut at Sunday's Daytona 500.

Read more →

First-round prospect Caleb Banks among nine Gators invited to NFL Scouting Combine

Nine former Gators are among 319 invitees expected to participate during the annual showcase scheduled for Feb. 23-March 2 in Indianapolis.

Read more →

Big 12 debuting state-of-the-art digital court during basketball tournament

The league will be the first in the United States to host a competition on the new state-of-the-art LED video sports floor.

Read more →

Matthew Kress rises to No. 1 as Florida hosts elite field at Gators Invitational

Golfer Matthew Kress rises from longshot to the No. 1 spot in the lineup as Florida chases seventh straight Gators Invitational title.

Read more →

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Magic lose at home to Bucks | Gators romp at Georgia | Kyle Busch gets Daytona pole

Magic rookie Jase Richardson shocked to take part in NBA Slam Dunk Contest • No. 14 Florida romps to another big win, beating Georgia 86-66
 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
Header Logo

Sentinel Sports Final

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Stay informed — sign up for these newsletters
Knights Weekly Knights Weekly
WEEKLY
The latest on UCF football, recruiting, basketball and more.

Sign up

Magic lose at home to Bucks | Gators romp at Georgia | Kyle Busch gets Daytona pole

Beede’s Breakdown: Magic fall short to Bucks entering NBA All-Star Break

Wednesday’s game against the Bucks was Orlando’s last before the NBA All-Star Break. The Magic will be back in action at Sacramento on Feb. 19.

Read more →

Magic rookie Jase Richardson shocked to take part in NBA Slam Dunk Contest

Magic rookie Jase Richardson made it clear he'll be going for the win when he competes in the Slam Dunk Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend.

Read more →

No. 14 Florida romps to another big win, beating Georgia 86-66

The defending national champion Gators (18-6, 9-2 SEC) are hitting their stride with March just a few weeks away.

Read more →

Big 12 debuting state-of-the-art digital court during basketball tournament

The league will be the first in the United States to host a competition on the new state-of-the-art LED video sports floor.

Read more →

Orlando high school scores and statistics from Wednesday, Feb. 11

Girls soccer regional semifinal winners were Lake Nona, Lake Mary, Innovation, Oviedo and Bishop Moore while a pair of East Ridge girls won 3A state weightlifting titles.

Read more →

Reasoning for FHSAA 1 game a week region basketball format | Varsity Weekly

Varsity Weekly: Most basketball coaches aren't fans of the new FHSAA playoff schedule — which has just 1 game per week for the three regional rounds. Teams typically played two or three times a week in the regular season.

Read more →

From Daytona's grandstands to starting grid, teen phenom Connor Zilisch set for 500 debut

NASCAR Cup Series rookie Connor Zilisch goes from grandstands in 2022 to asphalt as a 19-year-old making his debut at Sunday's Daytona 500.

Read more →

Kyle Busch grabs Daytona 500 pole, chasing win that has eluded him for 20 starts

The 2-time season champ earned the pole Wednesday night with a lap at 183.925 mph in a Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing, the team that signed him before the 2023 season.

Read more →

UCF edge rushers Nyjalik Kelly, Malachi Lawrence earn NFL Scouting Combine invites

Defensive linemen Nyjalik Kelly and Malachi Lawrence were among the 319 players invited to participate in the week-long event in Indianapolis.

Read more →

First-round prospect Caleb Banks among nine Gators invited to NFL Scouting Combine

Nine former Gators are among 319 invitees expected to participate during the annual showcase scheduled for Feb. 23-March 2 in Indianapolis.

Read more →

Dolphins adding former Eagles offensive coordinator to coaching staff

The Dolphins are bringing in the Philadelphia Eagles' ex-offensive coordinator to help as a pass game coordinator under coach Jeff Hafley and OC Bobby Slowik.

Read more →

Chris Perkins: Dolphins must invest in defensive line — again

In each of the past three years the Super Bowl winner was the team with the better defense, and much of that dirty work started up front with the defensive lines.

Read more →

Rays confident extreme makeover will give them a better chance to win

Competition at certain positions and an urgency to be better spark the team as spring camp opens this week.

Read more →

Rays feel they got their man in signing Nick Martinez to $13M deal

The veteran right-hander comes with a diverse arsenal, a track record of throwing strikes and a sterling reputation.

Read more →