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First-time winner Erik Jones emerges from wild wreck-filled night at Coke Zero Sugar 400

Sunday, Jul 8

Erik Jones passed reigning Cup Series winner Martin Truex Jr. during the final lap of the second overtime period to pick up his first win.

Orlando City falls 4-1 at LAFC, extends MLS losing streak

LOS ANGELES — It certainly wasn't the result new Orlando City coach James O'Connor wanted in his debut.

Magic trade Bismack Biyombo for Timofey Mozgov and Jerian Grant in 3-team deal

The Orlando Magic are in the midst of finalizing a three-team trade with the Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls in which Orlando would receive point guard Jerian Grant from Chicago and center Timofey Mozgov from Charlotte for center Bismack Biyombo

Where are you, Brian France? Come home to Daytona and fix fading NASCAR

NASCAR boss Brian France is MIA while attendance, TV viewers and corporate sponsors continue to bail out on his sport.

Patriotism gets big boost at Daytona

There were plenty of on-track fireworks during the Coke Zero Sugar 400, but the official fireworks started when the checkered flag fell: A 15-minute display of pyrotechnics presented by Flagler County-based Fireworks By Santore, one of the top fireworks companies in the country.

NASCAR icon Jimmie Johnson looks to end slump during season's second half

Seven-time Cup Series winner Jimmie Johnson entered the Coke Zero Sugar 400 without a win for the first time in his decorated career.

Small NASCAR racing margins often come from big bucks

The well-funded NASCAR teams can afford to massage their cars' bodies and, just as important, the undercarriage in a wind tunnel that can simulate what the wind does when you drive 200 mph.

Edgewater High alum Anfernee Simons enjoys solid NBA debut

Orlando-area native Anfernee Simons, who went straight from prep school to the NBA, had a solid NBA summer league debut Saturday, scoring 11 points for the Portland Trail Blazers.

Magic's Aaron Gordon contract is more team-friendly than originally reported

Aaron Gordon's new four-year contract with the Orlando Magic will be worth a total of $76 million in base salary

Seattle Mariners, FSU's Cal Raleigh reach deal before deadline

FSU catcher Cal Raleigh passed a physical and signed with the Seattle Mariners just before Friday's deadline for college players with eligibility remaining.

West Virginia launches Heisman campaign for QB Will Grier

West Virginia debuted its Heisman Trophy campaign for quarterback Will Grier Saturday, July 7, 2018.

Golf: Harold Varner and Kelly Kraft tied for lead at Greenbrier

Harold Varner shot a 4-under 66 Saturday to tie second-round leader Kelly Kraft at the top entering the final round of A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier in West Virginia.

England beat Sweden to reach World Cup semifinals

England achieved something David Beckham's generation never managed: It reached the semifinals of the World Cup.

Croatia eliminate hosts Russia from World Cup on penalties

Croatia beat Russia 4-3 on penalties on Saturday to set up a World Cup semi-final against England after a dramatic match full of twists and turns.

Central Florida fishing forecast: July 8

Central Florida's fishing forecast for July 8

Wyoming in No. 51 in 2018 preseason college football rankings

Stout Wyoming defense helps Cowboys earn No. 51 spot in the Orlando Sentinel 2018 preseason college football rankings.

Blake Snell dazzles as Rays blank Mets 3-0

Blake Snell blanked the Mets over a career-high-tying 7 1/3 innings, Wilson Ramos drove in a pair of runs and Tampa Bay downed New York 3-0 on Saturday.

Yankees bats pick up Luis Severino, chase potential trade target J.A. Happ early in win over Blue Jays

Luis Severino was not his usual dominant self but the Yankees offense picked him up.

Reynolds upstages Turner, drives in 10 runs in Nats' 18-4 annihilation of Marlins

Marlins allow 10-plus consecutive runs in a game for second time in three days as disastrous D.C. trip could result in four-game sweep

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