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Three questions facing AAC this offseason

The American Athletic Conference is coming off a strong stretch that's featured back-to-back appearances in the New Year's Six access bowl and a team ranked in the top 10 of the College Football Playoff. So where does that leave the league heading into the 2019-20 season?

UCF football tops among state teams in APR scores

UCF continues to find success in the classroom, with the football team securing the highest APR numbers among the Football Bowl Subdivision teams in the state of Florida.

FSU softball coach Lonni Alameda excited to see ACC parity on display this week

Florida State head coach Lonni Alameda excited to see ACC competitiveness to be on display this week during the conference tournament.

Orlando City coach James O'Connor's player management to be tested during touch stretch

Orlando City has entered what could be its most challenging stretch of matches this season.

Orlando Pride veteran Kristen Edmonds suffers knee injury

Versatile Orlando Pride veteran Kristen Edmonds suffered a knee injury in training last week that will keep her out of action for a few weeks.

Beckham's MLS team plans to sign players this summer

The expansion MLS team owned in part by David Beckham plans to start signing players this summer and will select its first coach later this year. Inter Miami CF says it will begin play in March 2020.

Lake Highland lacrosse showdown sets up big FHSAA finals weekend

For the first time the FHSAA showcases championships for six spring sports at one site, Boca Raton, this weekend. Not every coach is a fan of the concept because playoff schedules had to be revised. Thursday's opening day of games includes Lake Highland Prep challenging defending state champ Delray American Heritage in girls lacrosse.

Top high school football spring games this month

The Top 10 high school football springs games this month features area matchups through Friday, May 24.

Five storylines to watch as the Miami Dolphins begin rookie minicamp

Here are five storylines to watch as the Miami Dolphins open rookie minicamp, where new additions like first-round defensive tackle Christian Wilkins will begin work in the NFL.

Dolphins working to sign all of their draftees before rookie camp

The Miami Dolphins have agreed to deals with fullback Chandler Cox and tailback Myles Gaskins, and hope to sign all six of the team's 2019 draftees before this weekend's rookie camp concludes.

Gators schedule Colorado in football, Texas could be next

The Florida Gators will face Colorado in 2028 and 2029 during a home-and-home series for the two schools. The Gators have not scheduled a home-and-home series outside the state of Florida since 1988 and 1989.

Where does Manny Diaz rank on most likely to succeed list among new coaches?

Here's a list of where new college football coaches rank on the most likely to succeed list.

Winter Springs outscores St. Cloud in 8A softball

Undefeated Winter Springs scored nine of its 12 on two outs and repelled a late comeback by visiting St. Cloud and to win 12-5 in a Class 8A, Region 3 softball quarterfinal on Wednesday night.

Timber Creek softball wins in final game for Osceola coach George Coffey

Lindsey Hendrix ended the vaunted career of Osceola coach George Coffey with a one-hit shutout Wednesday, lifting the Timber Creek Wolves past the Lady Kowboys 2-0 in a Class 9A, Region 2 softball quarterfinal.

Raychel Trocki grand slam gives Dr. Phillips softball first-ever region tournament win

Raychel Trocki hit a go-ahead grand slam Wednesday as Dr. Phillips rallied for its first softball region tournament win in program history.

Semifinal wins set up Dr. Phillips vs. Boone, Olympia vs. Lake Brantley showdowns

Dr. Phillips senior Will Sullivan tied the program record for home runs in a season while Boone and Lake Brantley each won 1-run district semifinal games Wednesday.

Kyrie Irving's miserable time in Boston is probably over

As Kyrie put it, the Bucks gave the Celtics an "ass-whooping."

Warriors beat Rockets but lose Kevin Durant to calf injury

Durant left the game with what appeared to be an Achilles injury.

NHL playoffs: Joe Pavelski leads Sharks past Avalanche in Game 7

Captain Joe Pavelski made a triumphant return from a gruesome head injury by posting a goal and an assist in the first period that sent the San Jose Sharks into the Western Conference final with a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 7.

Jason Heyward hits the Cubs' 2nd walk-off homer in as many nights in a 3-2 win over the Marlins in 11

Kyle Hendricks allowed just one run in eight innings against the Marlins on Wednesday, but the Cubs bullpen couldn't hold the lead as the game went to extra innings tied 2-2.

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