Bianchi: Orlando's MLB hopes beaned | ESPN analyst frustrated by college football | Check out Magic schedule highlights

ESPN’s Herbstreit weighs in on UCF, Gators and direction of college football: ‘I’m so frustrated’ • Magic begin new season with new coach at home Oct. 21 | Complete schedule

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Stay informed — sign up for these newsletters Knights Weekly WEEKLY The latest on UCF football, recruiting, basketball and more. Sign up Bianchi: Orlando's MLB hopes beaned | ESPN analyst frustrated by college football | Check out Magic schedule highlights Bianchi: Dreamers strike out again, but November election could put Orlando back in the ballgame Nobody is demanding that Orange County commit nearly $1 billion today, but how about committing some enthusiasm? Read more → ESPN’s Herbstreit weighs in on UCF, Gators and direction of college football: ‘I’m so frustrated’ Kirk Herbstreit spoke about current state of college football: “There are times when I just want to throw my head into a wall when it comes to following this sport because I’m so frustrated with where we are and a lack of direction of where we’re going.” Read more → Magic begin new season with new coach at home Oct. 21 | Complete schedule The Sean Sweeney era of the Orlando Magic officially begins Oct. 21 against the Atlanta Hawks at Kia Center at 7 p.m., the NBA revealed in the 2026-27 season schedule on Thursday. Read more → Bishop Moore, Edgewater, Seminole games in the book | Football Live Report It’s Kickoff Classic time, where high school football’s preseason games don’t count but do matter. Top teams tangling include: Armwood at Edgewater, Mainland at Kissimmee Osceola, Lake Brantley at Bishop Moore. Read more → Beavers’ 2-run pinch-hit single sparks the Orioles’ 6-5 win over the Rays Dylan Beavers' two-run, pinch-hit single in the seventh put Baltimore ahead to stay as the Orioles beat Tampa Bay 6-5 on Friday night. Read more → Orlando City returns to MLS play by hosting FC Cincinnati Orlando City and FC Cincinnati square off in MLS Eastern Conference action Saturday night at Inter.co Stadium in Orlando. The host Lions are 6-10-2. The visitors are 7-6-5. Read more → Dolphins’ Malik Willis, De’Von Achane lead opening-drive TD in preseason loss to Commanders The Dolphins opened up their preseason slate against the Washington Commanders with QB Malik Willis and RB De’Von Achane combining to orchestrate a touchdown drive. Read more → Jalon Daniels for QB3? Rookie stands out in Bucs’ preseason win vs. Jets Jalon Daniels, an undrafted free agent quarterback, was one of the standouts for the Tampa Bay Bucs in a 24-16 preseason victory over the New York Jets on Friday night. Read more → Orlando Pride start 2-match road trip at always-tough Portland The Orlando Pride visit the Portland Thorns on Saturday. The Pride (7-10-2) have historically had trouble in Portland (9-6-4), with only one victory on the road all-time in the series. Read more → Big Buchholz line wears down Lake Mary in Kickoff Classic; Winter Park wins | Varsity Football Gainesville Buchholz runs past defending state champ Lake Mary in Kickoff Classic exhibition game 26-17. Read more →

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2026-27 Magic schedule highlights | Bianchi: WNBA earning the attention | Ex-TE holds the line for Gators

Where can you watch Magic games this season? New broadcast partner revealed • Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka limps off vs Jets in joint practice, doesn’t return

Sentinel Sports Final Friday, August 14, 2026

Stay informed — sign up for these newsletters Knights Weekly WEEKLY The latest on UCF football, recruiting, basketball and more. Sign up 2026-27 Magic schedule highlights | Bianchi: WNBA earning the attention | Ex-TE holds the line for Gators Orlando City out of Leagues Cup after squandered 2-0 late lead After 78 minutes, Orlando City led by two goals, but then ended up losing. Read more → Where can you watch Magic games this season? New broadcast partner revealed Most of Orlando’s regular-season games will be broadcast on WRDQ TV 27 with a select number airing on WFTV Channel 9. Read more → Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka limps off vs Jets in joint practice, doesn’t return Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka limped off the field during a joint practice with the Jets and didn’t return. Read more → Profane social media posts aimed at rival high schools prompt punishment for football players Orange County Public Schools director of athletics issued a letter to county ADs about the behavior of student/athletes after pictures on social media showed players next to expletives written about opponents. Read more → Magic kick off NBA Cup play in Toronto this season after run to semifinals in 2025 The NBA Cup championship game will be played on Dec. 11 at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Magic will hope to improve on their run to the semifinals last season. Read more → Lake Highland Prep shines in new Cure Bowl golf tournament | Varsity Report “All of our starters have returned, and the guys are bigger and stronger with more confidence,” said Lake Highland Prep coach George McNeely after his team won the inaugural Cure All-Stars Team Golf Invitational . Read more → Rays complete second 9-0 West Coast trip in MLB history Ex-Marlin Liam Hicks went 3 for 5 with his 16th homer Read more → How Gators’ LJ McCray turned a lost season into a physical transformation A lost season forced Florida defender LJ McCray to grow up. Now stronger and faster, the former top recruit is ready to fulfill his potential. Read more → Football is back; Kickoff Classic games set for Thursday-Friday Orlando-area teams will start the football season with Kickoff Classic exhibition games on Thursday and Friday. Read more → Orlando City needs to make up a lot of ground to advance in Leagues Cup The Lions are currently in 13th on the MLS side of the Leagues Cup standings, and only the top four teams will advance. Read more →

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