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UCF AD Danny White updates scheduling, stadium expansion and impact of new AAC media rights deal

UCF athletics director Danny White spoke with the media prior to Thursday nights ChargeOn Tour event giving an update on the Knights' efforts for future football scheduling, the impact of the new American Athletic Conference media rights deal and possible expansion of Spectrum Stadium.

Resilient Orlando Pride midfielder Joanna Boyles honored to earn NWSL minutes

Resilient Orlando Pride midfielder Joanna Boyles said she is honored to earn NWSL minutes after facing numerous challenges throughout her college and pro career.

Orlando City ready for 'hostile' environment when it faces rival Atlanta United

Orlando City's history with Atlanta United has been a rough one.

Magic calendar: NBA Draft Combine starts busy stretch of summer offseason

The Orlando Magic are less than a month removed from their first-round exit from the playoffs, but their personnel work for next season is about to ramp up, starting with the 2019 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago.

Stephen Curry and the Warriors oust the Rockets with a 118-113 win without Kevin Durant

Stephen Curry scored all 33 of his points in the second half and the Warriors overcame Kevin Durant's absence to finish off the Rockets in six games,

Gators to face Texas in football in 2030, 2031

The Florida Gators will face Texas during a home-and-series in football in 2030 and 2031.

FSU names David Coburn new athletics director

Florida State president John Thrasher announced Friday the interim tag has been removed and David Coburn's is FSU's permanent athletics director.

UCF baseball thriving under pressure during strong run

The UCF baseball team has tested coach Greg Lovelady's nerves with close finishes throughout an eight-game win streak that has put the Knights back in the NCAA Tournament conversation.

Dolphins coach Brian Flores would be OK if Ryan Fitzpatrick wins QB competition

The Miami Dolphins could be in a peculiar position with their quarterback competition this season. What if Ryan Fitzpatrick, joining his eighth NFL team and entering his 14th season, wins the job over second-year quarterback Josh Rosen?

Lake Highland Prep wins girls lacrosse state title

Lake Highland defeats Palm Beach Gardens Benjamin 11-8 to win girls lacrosse state title

Bishop Moore loses boys lacrosse state semifinal in OT stunner

Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas launched two furious comebacks and scored a sudden-death overtime goal to earn a spot in the boys lacrosse state championship game.Despite trailing 4-0 early and 11-8 in the fourth quarter, the Raiders beat Bishop Moore 13-12 in Boca Raton on Friday.

Spruce Creek exacts revenge, defeats Seminole in baseball district final

Sal Grinstead doubled in the go-ahead run, and pitcher Joey Balsam shut down Seminole as Port Orange Spruce Creek beat the Seminoles 4-2 Friday in the Class 9A, District 2 baseball final.Grinstead, the Hawks (23-3) third baseman, made a bang-bang snag of a line drive, then threw to first to double off a runner in the second inning.

Timber Creek mounts massive comeback to win 9A-6 district

Timber Creek rallied from seven runs down to beat Winter Park 12-8 in the Class 9A, District 6 baseball tournament final at Oviedo.Ethan Hawkins hit a bases-clearing, three-run double in the sixth to score the go-ahead runs as the Wolves (22-5) won their third consecutive district championship. That came after Creek's Shady Farah blasted a two-run home run in the fifth.

Windermere claims back-to-back baseball district titles

A 6-1 win over Celebration on Friday afternoon made it 20 straight victories this eason and consecutive district championships for the second-year Windermere High baseball program.The top-seeded and host Wolverines (22-4) rode the wave of a strong pitching performance from senior Bryce Hubbart and a standout day at the plate by senior Carson Crossley to take home the Class 8A, District 10 title.

Winter Park, Olympia advance in water polo state semis

Winter Park's girls proud water polo program made its return to an FHSAA final in dramatic fashion on Friday.Winter Park won 11-10 in a state semifinal thriller against South Broward (14-6) on a goal by senior Jessica Gangle with 1:22 to go in Boca Raton.

Freedom sweeps Belen in state boys volleyball; Celebration falls

Freedom sweeps Miami Belen Jesuit to advance to state semifinals in boys volleyball, while Celebration loses a heartbreaking 5-set match to Archbishop McCarthy

Varsity scores and top performers for May 10

Central Florida Varsity scores and top performers for May 10

Jacksonville Jaguars release only active NFL player from Stetson

The Jacksonville Jaguars have released former Stetson defensive standout Donald Payne.

Yankees stay hot and pull within a half-game of first

The Bombers have won 15 of their last 20 and are on the verge of taking over the division lead.

Mets punish Marlins in much-needed blowout

The Mets were in desperate need of a win, and the Marlins were happy to oblige.

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