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UCF picked to win AAC championship in media preseason poll

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UCF picked to win AAC championship in media preseason poll

Tuesday, Jul 24

UCF was picked to win the American Athletic Conference championship by the media, earning 19 of the possible 30 first-place votes.

UCF expects to get everybody's best as Knights enter season as AAC favorites

Coming off a perfect 13-0 season including a conference championship and a win in the Peach Bowl, UCF expects a huge target on its backs when it steps on the field in 2018.

UCF's Heupel not upset with Scott Frost after safety Tre Neal's transfer to Nebraska

UCF coach Josh Heupel not angry with Scott Frost after safety Tre Neal's transfer to Nebraska Cornhuskers

Brian Burns leads youthful FSU defense excited about new scheme, loaded with potential

With only four starters returning, Florida State defensive end Brian Burns and new coach Willie Taggart believe the Seminoles will not be short of playmaking ability on defense this season.

UF signee Justin Watkins suspended indefinitely following arrest

UF signee Justin Watkins, a former standout at Clermont East Ridge, faces four charges, including two third-degree felonies.

AAC official believes league is knocking on the door of Power 5 conferences

American Athletic Conference commissioner Mike Aresco believes the league is knocking on the door of the autonomous conferences thanks in part to the strong showing on the football field by teams like UCF.

Orlando City winger Justin Meram misses training amid trade reports

Orlando City winger Justin Meram arrived at the Lions' offices at Sylvan Lake Park Tuesday morning, then left before training began.

Football teams left stranded after Faith Christian abruptly folds program

Faith Christian, which went 9-1 in 2017 as a member of the independent Sunshine State Athletic Conference, will not return to the field this fall.

West Orange alum Austin Gomber takes a no-hitter into 7th in first MLB start

Cardinals rookie Austin Gomber, a Winter Garden native and West Orange High alum, took a no-hitter into the seventh inning of his first Major League start before it was broken up by the Reds' Joey Votto.

Ferguson: Tiger Woods remains good enough to win majors, but so can everyone else

Tiger Woods' best chance to win another major may not be far off, but until he does, his intimidation factor will be missing.

Masahiro Tanaka shuts down Rays on 3-hitter as Yankees post 4-0 win

Masahiro Tanaka struck out nine as part of a three-hitter, Austin Romine drove in two runs and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-0.

Offensive firepower fuels Marlins to 9-3 win over Braves

The Miami Marlins earned a series split by dropping nine runs on the Braves on Tuesday.

Too many outs for Padres in loss to Mets

Eric Lauer can't close out two of his four innings, and Padres make four outs in one inning in loss to Mets.

Long out of contention on field, Orioles still very involved in AL East race in 7-6 win over Red Sox

The Orioles and Red Sox won the second game of their three-game series at Camden Yards on Tuesday night while Yankees moved closer to acquiring Zach Britton.

With Kris Bryant out hurt, Cubs offense can't get going in 5-1 loss to Diamondbacks

The Cubs lost their second straight game to the Diamondbacks as Kris Bryant sat out with a sore left shoulder. Bryant is unlikely to play Wednesday and may have to miss more time.

Orioles trade closer Zach Britton to Yankees for three prospects

The Orioles continued their rebuild Tuesday night, trading closer Zach Britton to the American League East-rival New York Yankees in exchange for three pitching prospects.

Browns rookie QB Baker Mayfield signs contract, avoids holdout

The No. 1 overall pick in this year's NFL draft signed his rookie contract on Tuesday with the Cleveland Browns.

Dwyane Wade 'monster' offer in China reported at three years, $25 million

Details of 'monster' offer emerge regarding offer in China to Miami Heat free-agent guard Dwyane Wade.

Tour de France riders sprayed with tear gas amid protest by farmers

Four-time champion Chris Froome was among riders whose eyes needed treatment for tear gas when a farmers' protest interrupted the 16th stage of the Tour de France on Tuesday.

NASCAR Cup Series race winners in 2018

See photos of weekly winners in the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR race series.

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