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UCF closer Bryce Tucker flips switch on the field, menaces opposing batters

Tuesday, May 22

UCF closer Bryce Tucker has a bit of a split personality, serving as an affable teammate off the field and a menace to opposing batters on it. He will play a key role in the Knights' push to make a deep American Athletic Conference Tournament run.

Orlando City SC suspends 38 fans in wake of trash-throwing incident

Orlando City SC on Monday announced suspensions for 38 fans who were involved in an incident that included trash being thrown on the pitch during the Lions' May

Alex Morgan gets confidence boost after netting first Orlando Pride goal of 2018

Alex Morgan is used to seeing her name on the scoresheet.

Orlando City centerback Amro Tarek proud to earn Egyptian national team call-up

Friday night's match against Toronto FC was Egyptian centerback Amro Tarek's final game in an Orlando City kit for a while.

Capitals rough up Lightning 3-0 to force Game 7 in East final

The Washington Capitals forced a decisive Game 7 in the Eastern Conference final after beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-0 Monday night in Game 6.

LeBron James scores 44 as Cavaliers even series with Celtics

LeBron James scored 44 points, surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar atop a postseason list and helped the Cleveland Cavaliers even the Eastern Conference finals at 2-2 on Monday night with a 111-102 victory over the Boston Celtics, who are looking forward to getting home.

Gators softball team advances Super Regionals behind Aleshia Ocasio no-hitter

UF senior Aleshia Ocasio of St. Cloud tossed a no-hitter and drove in two runs to lead the Gators to a 4-0 win against Ohio State Sunday.

UCF RB Jawon Hamilton says he's transferring to James Madison

Running back Jawon Hamilton says he is leaving UCF and transferring to James Madison this season. The talented junior missed most of last season after suffering a leg injury in the second game of 2017.

Jameis Winston engaged to longtime girlfriend

Tampa Bucs and former FSU quarterback Jameis Winston announced he was engaged to his longtime girlfriend Sunday.

Young Western Kentucky is No. 98 in 2018 preseason college football rankings

The young Western Kentucky lineup will need to quickly adapt new roles in order to avoid a losing season. The Hilltoppers are No. 98 in the Orlando Sentinel 2018 preseason college football rankings.

Dolphins' Ryan Tannehill will get lots of attention at this week's OTAs

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill will be observed closely during this week's organized team activities as he makes his way back from two left knee injuries.

Lake Nona QB Michael Kern commits to Toledo

Lake Nona QB Michael Kern commits to Toledo

Pitch limits in play for baseball region postseason games

Weather postponements have thrown a wrinkle in managing pitching staffs for FHSAA playoff games.

Cornerstone Charter Ducks rally in rain for state softball win

Seventh-inning rally gives Cornerstone Charter the win in state semifinal.

Montverde Academy rally comes up short in softball state semifinal

Montverde Academy stranded the tying run Monday in the seventh inning in a Class 4A state semifinal loss in Vero Beach.

Lake Mary rises to No. 1 in baseball Super Six rankings

Lake Mary returns to the top spot in the Sentinel Super Six rankings entering region final games Tuesday.

Trump praises NASCAR for its lack of protests during national anthem

Speaking at a White House event honoring NASCAR Cup Series champion Martin Truex Jr., President Donald Trump claimed he ignored advice to not make his "controversial" comments on the protests, for which he has criticized NFL players.

Orioles teammates play along as Machado is greeted in Chicago as potential savior for Cubs

Orioles star Manny Machado made another stop on his tour through baseball's contending cities and provided a welcome distraction to the doldrums the Orioles find themselves in this season.

Jason Vargas sharp after being skipped as Mets shut out Marlins

Wilmer Flores and Asdrubal Cabrera each had an RBI, and Jason Vargas struck out seven as the New York Mets shut out the Miami Marlins at Citi Field. Elieser Hernandez gave up five hits and one run in five innings in his second start for the Marlins.

Yankees blast five homers in 10-5 win over Rangers

Gleyber Torres hit two of the four Yankees homers off Bartolo Colon and New York won 10-5 on Monday night to deny the Texas Rangers starter a milestone victory

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