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Knights toughen up for rugged Big 12 | Gators build no-nonsense approach | UF not worried about basketball pressure

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Knights toughen up for rugged Big 12 | Gators build no-nonsense approach | UF not worried about basketball pressure

UCF Knights believe early adversity will help them handle Big 12 play

The UCF Knights have played a pair of close games against Pitt and Georgia State, which they believe will help them handle a rigorous Big 12 schedule, which starts Saturday at home vs. TCU.

How Vernell Brown III’s leadership helped fuel Gators’ no-nonsense approach

Gators receiver Vernell Brown III turned a frustrating 2025 season into fuel, emerging as a leader and dynamic playmaker for unbeaten Florida.

Loaded Gators embrace expectations as new basketball season approaches

With four starters back, Florida enters the men’s basketball season as the preseason No. 1, but Todd Golden says the Gators feel less pressure this time.

Rays lose early lead and game to Yankees, plus the chance for 100 wins

The Tampa Bay Rays, trying to reach 100 wins and tie a team record, had the chance vanish Thursday night when they let a four-run sixth inning lead get away and lost to the Yankees, 6-4.

Magic sign Kevin Knox II, set training camp roster at 20 players

The Magic enter the start of training camp with 20 players on Orlando’s roster, including three two-way players.

Game time: UCF Knights vs. TCU — TV info, betting odds, keys

UCF hosts TCU on Saturday to open Big 12 play with the Knights hoping for a strong showing by backup quarterback Keyone Jenkins. Both teams are 2-1.

Scheffler and Burns finally win together and stake Americans to 3-2 lead in Presidents Cup

Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns finally won a match together. It came at a good time for the U.S., as the Americans won the opening session of fourballs at the Presidents Cup.

What’s wrong with the Bucs? Is 0-2 a slow start or part of troubling trend?

The Bucs have typically started fast in the Todd Bowles’ coaching era. Their 0-2 opening to 2026, though, continues a trend dating to last year, when Tampa Bay lost 7 of its last 9 games.

Travis Hunter will play more on offense for Jags against Patriots

Two-way player Travis Hunter should see his most snaps on offense in more than a year when the Jacksonville Jaguars host New England on Sunday, Jaguars coach Liam Coen said Wednesday.

Orlando-area Week 6 live football scoreboard: FHSAA district races heat up

Check out the scores from Thursday night's action.

With bad weather hitting Boston, Cubs-Red Sox could move to Tropicana Field

With bad weather and a key series between the Cubs and Red Sox scheduled for Boston, MLB is looking at alternatives to make sure the games get played. One solution might be Tropicana Field.

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

Bianchi: Fear and football collide in '14 Days in Gainesville' | Can UF rattle Ole Miss' Chambliss | New UCF QB's winding road

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

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Bianchi: Fear and football collide in '14 Days in Gainesville' | Can UF rattle Ole Miss' Chambliss | New UCF QB's winding road

Bianchi: ESPN’s ‘14 Days in Gainesville’ took me back to a time when fear and football collided

“14 Days in Gainesville” is the collision of two stories that never should have belonged together.

UF Q&A: Can the Swamp rattle Ole Miss’ unflappable QB Trinidad Chambliss?

The Swamp has intimidated star quarterbacks before. Florida’s home crowd will have to be at its best against Ole Miss Heisman frontrunner Trinidad Chambliss.

From transfer portal to starting quarterback: UCF’s Keyone Jenkins embraces new role

The former FIU transfer has stepped up after starter Alonza Barnett III went down with a hamstring injury and will be the starter for the foreseeable future.

New Osceola Magic coach Ronnie Burrell grateful for return to G League

New Osceola Magic coach Ronnie Burrell believes he can continue to grow the success the G League club had under past coach Dylan Murphy.

Orangewood volleyball, No. 4 nationally, shines in Las Vegas \| Varsity Weekly

Closer to home, Orangewood joins DeLand (16-0) and Alabama No. 1 team in this weekend’s inaugural Sunshine State Invitational at Oviedo. HoopExchange Fall Festival has 100+ boys basketball teams.

‘Run The Damn Baugh’: Gators’ ground game critical in SEC showdown vs. No. 4 Ole Miss

Florida’s offense under Buster Faulkner has found balance and explosiveness, but its identity may hinge on unleashing Jadan Baugh against Ole Miss.

Orlando high school scores and statistics from Wednesday, Sept. 23

In the largest local girls golf event of the season, Yuhan Wang and Yuxuan Hou each shot 65 (-6) to help TFA win the Bishop Moore Invite. Alexandra Snyder of Lake Nona also shot 65 at Hawks Landing Golf Club. Volleyball winners included Nova Lakes, Boone and Ocoee.

Ben Rice hits 40th and 41st homers as Yankees beat Rays 9-2 a day after Tampa Bay clinches AL East

NEW YORK (AP) — Ben Rice hit his 40th and 41st home runs, Ryan McMahon added a grand slam while matching his career high with five RBIs and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-2 on Wednesday night. Gerrit Cole (10-9) allowed two runs and three hits in 5 2/3 innings and […]

UCF Q&A: How can the Knights contain TCU’s Jaden Craig?

The Knights must slow down another talented quarterback this weekend, while avoiding allowing explosive plays also can the team get Dylan Wade going?

TFA coach unsure what to think of latest MaxPreps rankings, with Royals moving into top 8

In the latest MaxPreps high school football rankings, The First Academy of Orlando finds itself sitting at No. 6 among playoff eligible teams.

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