Saturday, April 25, 2026

Magic 'in a good spot' for Game 3 | Gators center gets NFL draft surprise  | Storm puts unbeaten mark on the line

Gators linemen Jake Slaughter, Austin Barber selected during NFL draft • Bull’s-eye squarely on Orlando Storm as UFL’s lone remaining unbeaten team
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Magic 'in a good spot' for Game 3 | Gators center gets NFL draft surprise | Storm puts unbeaten mark on the line

Magic adjust for Pistons ahead of crucial Game 3: ‘We’re in a good spot’

As the first-round series between No. 8 Orlando and top-seed Detroit shifts to Kia Center, the Magic plan to use the Pistons’ defensive pressure in their favor.

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Gators linemen Jake Slaughter, Austin Barber selected during NFL draft

Florida center Jake Slaughter goes No. 61 to the L.A. Chargers and tackle Austin Barber No. 86 to Cleveland after five years together at UF.

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Bull’s-eye squarely on Orlando Storm as UFL’s lone remaining unbeaten team

The UFL-leading Orlando Storm are sitting 4-0 and will be hosting the St. Louis Battlehawks on Saturday. In honor of the team’s 4-0 record, this week the Storm is offering 40% off tickets and $4 beers between 6-7 p.m.

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Top Football Players Series: Wide receiver, Brian Dillard, TFA

TFA’s Brian Dillard can play every skill position on the football field, but he is our choice for the top receiver in the Orlando area heading into the 2026 football season.

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Banda scores 2, but Pride return from break with 3-2 loss at Louisville

Forward Barbra Banda scored twice, but it wasn’t enough for the Orlando Pride, who fell at Racing Louisville 3-2 in NWSL play. The Pride are now 2-2-2 for the season.

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Florida finds scheduling tough with stars Haugh, Condon and maybe Chinyelu returning

With Thomas Haugh, Alex Condon and potentially Rueben Chinyelu returning, the Gators are having a not-so-easy time lining up opponents for next season.

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Jaguars take TE Boerkircher with their 1st pick in NFL draft

The Jaguars picked TE Nate Boerkircher, who played four seasons at Nebraska before transferring to Texas A&M. He had 38 receptions for 417 yards and four touchdowns.

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Friday, April 24, 2026

UCF's Lawrence drafted in Round 1 | UF's Caleb Banks gets first-round NFL draft call | Heading home, Magic upbeat after Detroit split

Caleb Banks overcomes odds, injury concerns to be NFL first-round pick • Magic confident heading home after splitting pair on road with Pistons
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Friday, April 24, 2026

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UCF's Lawrence drafted in Round 1 | UF's Caleb Banks gets first-round NFL draft call | Heading home, Magic upbeat after Detroit split

UCF’s Malachi Lawrence selected in first round of NFL draft

The Dallas Cowboys used the 23rd overall pick to select the former Knights’ defensive end.

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Caleb Banks overcomes odds, injury concerns to be NFL first-round pick

Florida DT Caleb Banks overcomes injury concerns to go No. 18 to Minnesota, becoming UF’s sixth first-round pick in seven years.

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Magic confident heading home after splitting pair on road with Pistons

The Magic feel confident as Orlando returns to Kia Center after splitting Games 1 and 2 in the first round of the NBA playoffs with the Pistons.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers draft Hurricanes star Rueben Bain Jr.

After three seasons as a star on the Hurricanes’ defensive line, Bain is headed to the NFL. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected him with the No. 15 pick in the first round of the draft on Thursday.

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Top Football Players Series: Running back, Taihj Moore, DeLand

Since his freshman season, Taihj Moore has established himself as one of the best running backs in the state.

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Dolphins’ first draft pick under Sullivan is Alabama lineman Kadyn Proctor

The Dolphins made the first draft pick of GM Jon-Eric Sullivan’s tenure, and it was Alabama offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor following a trade down with the Cowboys.

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Auburn transfer Ashton Daniels named Florida State’s starting quarterback

Auburn transfer Ashton Daniels was named Florida State’s starting quarterback after the conclusion of spring practices. Daniels previously played three seasons at Stanford.

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