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Orlando City ownership needs to get out of the way now that it has a strong front office leader | Commentary

Is it possible that Orlando City, five tumultuous and mostly miserable seasons after joining Major League Soccer, is finally turning the corner — not only on the pitch but in the front office?

U.S. women sharpen focus as they wait for first World Cup match

When France opened the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup by trouncing South Korea 4-0, the United States women's national team was watching.

Orlando City eager to make most of MLS break after big win

Coming off of a much-needed win against the Montreal Impact, Orlando City is looking to capitalize on a break from Major League Soccer play.

Reese Albert powers FSU past LSU 6-4 to open Super Regional series

Reese Albert hit a three-run homer in the seventh and added a solo shot in the ninth to help Florida State open the NCAA's Baton Rouge super regional with a 6-4 victory over LSU

FSU announces plans to privatize its athletics department

Florida State University is privatizing its athletics department, shielding it from public records requests and treating it like a corporation rather than a traditional state university department.

FSU eclipses record, places second in 4x100 relay at NCAA Championships

Despite injury issues, the Florida State men's track and field team set an NCAA record in the 4x100 relay and finished in 17th place.

UF track star Grant Holloway breaks national record in 110-meter hurdles

UF track star Grant Holloway set the national record in the 110-meter high hurdles and ran for the Gators' record-setting 4 X 100-meter relay team Friday during the NCAA Championships.

2019 College Football Rankings: No. 78 Duke features stability, but may struggle to win Coastal

Duke features coaching stability, but the Blue Devils have a new starting quarterback and may struggle to win ACC Coastal Division.

D.J. Augustin stood tall as Magic's starting point guard

D.J. Augustin delivered a solid season as the Orlando Magic's starting point guard during the 2018-19 season, and hit one of the biggest shots in team history.

Sir Winston holds off favored Tacitus to win Belmont Stakes

Sir Winston defies 10-1 odds to win the Belmont Stakes, bringing trainer Mark Casse his second straight win in a Triple Crown race.

Ash Barty wins first Grand Slam with straight-sets victory over Marketa Vondrousova at French Open

Ash Barty has won her first Grand Slam title by beating 19-year-old Marketa Vondrousova 6-1, 6-3 in the French Open final.

Dominic Thiem ends Novak Djokovic's Grand Slam winning streak to reach French Open final

Dominic Thiem ended Novak Djokovic's 26-match winning streak at Grand Slam tournaments with a 6-2, 3-6, 7-5, 5-7, 7-5 victory to reach the French Open final.

Blues know better than to sing a winning Stanley Cup tune yet

The St. Louis Blues are on the brink of history with a chance to win their first Stanley Cup in their 52-year existence Sunday.

Warriors will need a miracle to claw back against the Raptors

Warriors' last season in Oakland nearing an end while a facing a 3-1 hole in the NBA Finals series.

Tampa Bay Rays split doubleheader in Boston

Marco Hernandez hit a key two-run double in his first major-league start in over two years, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 to salvage a split of their day-night doubleheader. David Price pitched six solid innings for the Red Sox in his 300th career start. It was Boston's first home win over the Rays this season after losing the first four meetings. The Rays had their four-game winning streak snapped. Tampa Bay won the opener 9-2.

Trevor Richards stellar on the mound, yet takes the loss as Marlins fall to Braves

despite a stellar outing from pitcher Trevor Richards, the Miami Marlins fell to the Atlanta Braves 1-0.

Mercado homers off Sabathia, Indians beat Yankees 8-4

Rookie Oscar Mercado hit a two-run homer off CC Sabathia to break a fifth-inning tie and the Cleveland Indians defeated the New York Yankees 8-4. Roberto Perez homered in his fourth straight game for Cleveland. The Indians have won four of five on their homestand against AL division leaders New York and Minnesota. Didi Gregorius hit a home run in his second game back with New York this season. The Yankees have lost five of six.

Pete Alonso is six home runs away from breaking Mets' rookie record

Thousands of fans craned their chins toward the sky to watch Pete Alonso's 21st homer of the year fly among the clouds before bouncing off the left-field wall.

Down 4 runs before their first at-bat, the Cubs rally for a thunderous 9-4 victory over Cardinals

After trailing 4-0 out of the gate, the Cubs stormed back for a 9-4 victory. It made for a wild and wildly satisfying night at Wrigley Field as the Cubs

Nick Pivetta goes the distance as Phillies top Reds for 4th straight victory

Nick Pivetta retired 17 consecutive hitters Saturday en route to a complete game as the Phillies rolled past the Cincinnati Reds, 4-1, at Citizens Bank Park.

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