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Orlando City needs to build on soccer momentum created by MLS All-Star Game | Commentary

Orlando can still be a soccer-crazy city, but it's up to Orlando City. The Lions absolutely need to build on the excitement created by MLS All-Star Week.

MLS All-Star team falls 3-0 to Atlético Madrid squad powered by young star João Félix

The MLS All-Star team dropped its friendly exhibition match for the fourth consecutive year, falling 3-0 to Atlético Madrid in front of an announced sold-out crowd at Exploria Stadium.

UCF QB Brandon Wimbush says Knights' starting race is just getting started

UCF kicked off preseason camp Wednesday with all eyes on the quarterback competition as Brandon Wimbush, Quadry Jones and Dillon Gabriel battle for the chance to start the season opener against Florida A&M on Aug. 29 at Spectrum Stadium. It's a tight race with all three players knowing it will take something special to win the job.

Versatile UF tailback Lamical Perine poised for memorable final season with Gators

UF senior tailback Lamical Perine shunned Alabama for the Gators and has never looked back as he enters his final season poised to be one of the SEC's top offensive threats.

UCF lands Ohio State graduate transfer in DE Malik Barrow

Former Tampa Catholic and IMG Academy defensive lineman Malik Barrow has decided to transfer to UCF following his recent graduation from Ohio State

Former Miami Dolphins great Nick Buoniconti dies at 78

NFL world mourns death of former Miami Dolphins great Nick Buoniconti.

2019 College Football Rankings: No. 25 Syracuse surges under coach Dino Babers

Dino Babers' Syracuse team came within one defensive stop of handing defending national champion Clemson its only ACC loss of the 2018 season. This year, the Orange are looking not just to play spoiler, but to compete for an ACC title.

Hyde: Nick Buoniconti's life tackled far bigger ideas than football | Commentary

Here's what set Nick Buoniconti apart from most sports stars: He had a second act. And his second act dwarfed his football success. It started with the phone call in 1985 that any parent fears.

Here's the lofty goal Dolphins receiver DeVante Parker hopes to reach in 2019

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker has remained healthy throughout the offseason and training camp and could be primed for a breakout season for the first time in his career.

Football preseason Kickoff Classic schedule

Preseason Kickoff Classic football games are scheduled for Aug. 15-17.

Florida and Florida State headline 2019 Orange Bowl Basketball Classic

The Orange Bowl Basketball Classic will feature Florida State, Florida, South Florida and Utah State on Dec. 21 at the BB&T Center.

Astros acquire Zack Greinke from D'backs in biggest move before trade deadline

The Houston Astros acquired right-hander Zack Greinke from the Arizona Diamondbacks just before baseball's trade deadline expired Wednesday afternoon.

Lucas Giolito goes pitch for pitch with Mets ace Jacob deGrom, but the White Sox fall 4-2

White Sox All-Star Lucas Giolito faces 2018 NL Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom when the White Sox play host to the Mets on Wednesday night at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Yankees stand pat at deadline, beat Diamondbacks 7-5

The Yankees head into the final months of the season with what they have, faltering pitchers, injured starters and all. Masahiro Tanaka failed to hold a two-run lead in a 7-5, rain-interrupted win over Arizona in what became Zack Greinke's final start for the Diamondbacks, and Yankees general manager Brian Cashman admitted he failed to find additional pitching at a reasonable price.

Anderson hits grand slam in ninth, but Marlins' rally falls short after Alcantara gives up three homers to Twins

Jose Berrios struck out a season-high 11 in seven innings and the Minnesota Twins hit three homers in a win over the Miami Marlins.The Twins won for the fifth time in six games.

Kyle Hendricks' 7 shutout innings help Cubs beat Cardinals 2-0 and reclaim a share of 1st place in the NL Central

Kyle Hendricks did not walk a batter in pitching seven shutout innings, and the Cubs beat the Cardinals 2-0 on Wednesday in St. Louis.

Jeff Samardzija tosses 6 scoreless, Giants beat Phillies

Jeff Samardzija tossed three-hit ball over six scoreless innings, Buster Posey, Pablo Sandoval and Kevin Pillar homered in a five-run fifth and the short-handed San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 Wednesday night.

Dodgers strike out at trade deadline but beat Rockies on Will Smith's home run

Rookie catcher Will Smith broke a scoreless tie in the ninth inning with a three-run home run that led to a 5-1 Dodgers' victory over the Colorado Rockies.

Starter Jose Suarez's changeup doesn't fool Tigers in Angels' loss

Angels starter Jose Suarez threw his signature changeup 27 times in 4 1/3 innings and hardly got bites in a 9-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers.

Kiermaier leads Rays to 8-5 victory in Boston

Kevin Kiermaier homered on the first pitch he saw after coming off the injured list, and Austin Meadows hit a three-run shot on Wednesday night to lead Tampa

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