Monday, June 1, 2026

New Magic coach in NBA Finals  | SEC boss resists 24-team CFP | Rays return to winning ways

Last man standing: SEC’s Greg Sankey resists rush toward 24-team CFP expansion • Rays look more like themselves in beating Angels, winning series
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New Magic coach in NBA Finals | SEC boss resists 24-team CFP | Rays return to winning ways

Incoming Magic coach Sean Sweeney headed to NBA Finals with Spurs

This is Sean Sweeney’s second time reaching the NBA Finals as an assistant coach, something the incoming Orlando Magic coach first did with the Dallas Mavericks in 2024.

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Last man standing: SEC’s Greg Sankey resists rush toward 24-team CFP expansion

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey remains college football’s primary bulwark as pressure mounts to double the CFP field to 24.

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Rays look more like themselves in beating Angels, winning series

The Rays improved their AL-leading record to 36-20, winning their 6th straight series at home after a series-clinching win over the Angels. They are a majors-best 21-6 at home.

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Gators fall to Troy to force winner-take-all rematch in NCAA Regional

Florida falls to Troy 16-11 as Trojans force a winner-take-all rematch Monday in the NCAA Regional.

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A rematch of 1999: It’s Spurs vs. Knicks for NBA title, after teams met in NBA Cup final as well

The last time the New York Knicks made the NBA Finals, the San Antonio Spurs were the opponent and just happened to have a generational big man talent who was heading to the title round for the first time.

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Knights pick up 2027 commitment from Lake Wales WR Kaneilius Purdy

The Lake Wales standout becomes the sixth recruit to verbally commit to the Knights as part of the 2027 recruiting class.

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Sunday, May 31, 2026

Get to know the Magic's new coach | Angels clobber Rays 14-3 | Pride win 2nd in row as Banda scores 2

Wade Meckler hits first grand slam to help the Angels rout Rays 14-3 • Banda scores 2 goals in Pride’s 3-1 victory over Bay FC
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Get to know the Magic's new coach | Angels clobber Rays 14-3 | Pride win 2nd in row as Banda scores 2

5 things to know about future Orlando Magic coach Sean Sweeney

Sean Sweeney has spent more than a decade as an assistant coach in the NBA but he’s more than ready to become head coach of the Orlando Magic.

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Wade Meckler hits first grand slam to help the Angels rout Rays 14-3

The 14-3 loss was the Rays’ fifth in six games, dropping them to 35-20. It was just their second home loss since April 21, following a franchise-best 16-1 run at Tropicana Field.

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Banda scores 2 goals in Pride’s 3-1 victory over Bay FC

Barbra Banda scored a pair of goals and added an assist in the Orlando Pride’s 3-1 home victory over Bay FC. Cori Dyke also scored for Orlando, which won its second match in a row.

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John Romano: A judge called Wander Franco a victim. That sounds ridiculous.

Wander Franco of the Rays was found criminally responsible for the sexual abuse of a minor but will serve no jail time. Columnist John Romano asks, Should Tampa Bay take him back?

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Where does UCF slugger Williamson’s 3-homer game stack up historically?

Andrew Williamson of UCF hit 3 homers in the Knights’ opening game of the NCAA Tournament in Alabama. Where does his performance rank among college baseball feats of strength?

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Bucs seek $1 billion Raymond James Stadium renovation to add sun shade

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking for $1 billion to upgrade Raymond James Stadium – with the focus on adding sun coverage for fans of the NFL club.

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