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Wayne Rooney scores stunning goal, lifts D.C. United to 1-0 win over Orlando City

Wayne Rooney's stunning goal opened the scoring in the 10th minute and ultimately was the game-winner as D.C. United defeated Orlando City 1-0 on Wednesday.

Elite Virginia Tech forward Kerry Blackshear transfers to Gators

Virginia Tech transfer center Kerry Blackshear, who has a chance to dramatically elevate UF's inside game, committed to the Gators Wednesday.

NCAA adjusts transfer waiver guidelines

The NCAA has adjusted some of the guidelines used to determine when waivers should be granted to athletes who transfer. There have been complaints of ambiguity when it comes to requests for immediate eligibility for an athlete switching schools. The adjustments approved by the Division I council will require schools requesting a waiver for an incoming transfer to provide more documentation to support a case. It will also require more detailed verification of an athlete's claims.

Florida State announces six Hall of Fame inductees for 2019

Florida State announced the members of the 2019 Hall of Fame class, including former head baseball coach Mike Martin Sr.

UConn trustees approve move to Big East, leaving AAC and UCF behind

UConn is one step closer to leaving the American Athletic Conference after the school's board of trustees voted to accept an invitation to rejoin the Big East Conference Wednesday.

Lake Brantley's Harrison Ray among area's latest NCAA baseball national champions

Five of the past six NCAA baseball national champions have included players from Orange, Seminole or Lake county.

New York Mets reportedly set to sign Seminole High's Matt Allan

Matt Allan, the Sentinel Varsity baseball player of the year, was drafted by the New York Mets in the 3rd round earlier this month.

Orlando not pursuing Tampa Bay Rays as team discusses splitting home games with Montreal

Last week the Tampa Bay Rays received permission from Major League Baseball to pursue splitting its 81 home games between the Gulf Coast and Montreal, an idea decried by St. Petersburg Mayor as a "bit silly." While the club appears to be pursuing other locales for a ballpark as its quest for a new stadium in Tampa is in a stalemate, putting a ballpark east on I-4 in Orlando doesn't seem to be in play.Orlando, a city that's had baseball aspirations, hasn't been approached by the club nor had discussions about pursuing the team, a city spokeswoman confirmed.

Rays fall 6-4 at Minnesota thanks to Cruz's 3-run double in 7th

Nelson Cruz had 3 hits, including a 3-run double in 7th inning, to lead host Minnesota past the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4 on Wednesday.

Gallen falters in sixth as Nats top Marlins again

Matt Adams' three-run home run in sixth vaults Nationals past Marlins

Jason Vargas records a career-high 10 strikeouts against Phillies, but bullpen woes continue

In case it wasn't already clear, the Mets' recurring nightmare made its regularly scheduled appearance as the bullpen blew another lead in New York's 5-4 loss to the Phillies in extras on Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park.

Europe, you're up! Yankees top Blue Jays 8-7, head to London

Gleyber Torres lined a game-winning single in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees hit two more big flies before jetting off to see Big Ben and the London sights, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 8-7

White Sox rally after blowing lead in 8th, beat Boston 8-7

Jose Abreu hit a two-run homer over the Green Monster and out of Fenway Park in the ninth inning as the Chicago White Sox recovered after blowing the lead in the eighth to beat the Boston Red Sox 8-7

Craig Kimbrel arrives, but Yu Darvish's struggles surface in Cubs' 5-3 loss to Braves

Yu Darvish surrendered five runs as the Cubs lost 5-3 to the Braves on Wednesday at Wrigley Field.

Orioles starter Dylan Bundy has worst outing since April as Padres sweep two-game set with 10-5 win

Wednesday's 10-5 loss to the San Diego Padres was the Orioles' 13th in their past 14 games and marked the 16th time they've allowed double-digit runs.

Rough start to Tony Gonsolin's major league debut costs Dodgers

Right-hander Tony Gonsolin gave up four runs before recording an out in the first inning of his major league debut in the Dodgers' 8-2 loss to Arizona.

Justin Bour's home runs power Angels past Reds for the sweep

Justin Bour hit two homers and the Angels got back above .500 with a 5-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.

2019 College Football Rankings: No. 60 Troy expected to thrive despite coaching change

Troy named Chip Lindsey the program's 22nd head coach on Jan. 10, replacing Neal Brown. Lindsey, who a first-time head football coach, previously the Trojans' quarterbacks coach in 2010 and is expected to help the team contend for a conference title

Kevin Durant declines his player option, will become a free agent

Kevin Durant will be hitting the open market.

Heat summer roster to feature Herro, Mourning (and eventually Okpala?)

The Miami Heat set the field for their upcoming games in Sacramento and Las Vegas.

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