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UCF features one of most seasoned secondary units in college football

With UCF defensive back Nevelle Clarke passing on an early jump to the NFL, the Knights are set to field one of the most seasoned secondaries in college football.

2019 College Football Rankings: No. 17 UCF chases another perfect season

UCF has steamrolled its way through the past two seasons and returns enough talent to make another serious run at a conference championship.

Orlando to host Pro Bowl for fourth consecutive season

Orlando will host the Pro Bowl for the fourth consecutive year, with the NFL set to play its 2020 all-star game at Camping World Stadium.

Camping World Stadium $60 million renovation could bolster World Cup bid

Camping World Stadium will get $60 million in upgrades, which could help bolster Orlando's push to host 2026 World Cup matches.

Three things we learned from Orlando City's 2-0 U.S. Open Cup loss to Atlanta United

After advancing further in the U.S. Open Cup than ever before, Orlando City fell 2-0 in the semifinals to Atlanta United Tuesday night. Here are three things we learned from the loss.

Orlando Pride defender Toni Pressley diagnosed with breast cancer

Orlando Pride defender Toni Pressley has been diagnosed with breast cancer and began treatment last week, the team announced on Wednesday morning. The 29-year-old underwent surgery on Friday morning at Orlando Health.

Alex Morgan day-to-day, may miss Orlando Pride match against Houston Dash while recovering from World Cup injury

Alex Morgan will not be available for the Orlando Pride during the team's match against the Houston Dash Saturday.

FSU leaders like what they see after first full-contact practice

Now that the full pads are on, the Florida State Seminoles got a better sense of how close they are to being ready for their season opener against Boise State later this month.

UF CB C.J. McWilliams' injury underscores paper-thin depth of Gators' secondary

The Florida Gators' secondary has as much talent as any position on the team, but it might have the fewest able bodies available.

Gators' 2020 football schedule announced

The Florida Gators will play five of their first six games in the Swamp to open the 2020 season, including the third home matchup with LSU in four years due to the agreement reached by the two schools following Hurricane Matthew in 2016.

Hurricanes offensive line hopes improved chemistry, technique will lead to success against Florida — and beyond

Miami's offensive line struggled last season. Helping that group rebuild its confidence, improve its technique and working to find a rotation that works have been major priorities for both coach Manny Diaz and offensive line coach Butch Barry.

2019 College Football Rankings: No. 18 Wisconsin counting on strong play from young lineup

Wisconsin has long been the gold standard in the Big Ten, with the Badgers appearing in five conference title games since 2011.But the program took a step backward last season, and in order to bounce back in 2019, the Badgers need young players on the roster to mature quickly.

FHSAA faces flap over pay for game officials

Three officiating associations in South Florida are threatening to sit out high school football games this season unless the FHSAA immediately raises its per-game pay cap. The Central Florida Officials Association says it has no plans to join any boycott so upcoming games in the Orlando area are not impacted by the movement.

Dolphins' new offensive line, coaching staff ready for trial run in preseason opener vs. Atlanta Falcons

Thursday's Dolphins preseason opener will be Brian Flores' first game, and offer a glimpse of the new offensive line that aims to protect quarterbacks Ryan Fitzpatrick and Josh Rosen this season.

Dolphins' Kenny Stills calls out team owner Steve Ross for hosting Trump luncheon

Miami Dolphins receiver Kenny Stills publicly criticized team owner Steve Ross on Wednesday for his plans to host President Donald Trump at his home in New York for a fundraising event.

Jr. NBA Global Championship at Disney: U.S. women's soccer success fuels WNBA's past, present

Some former WNBA players at the NBA Jr. Global Championship this week at Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex took notice of the popularity and success of the U.S. Women's National Team at the World Cup and want the same for their league.

Longtime Disney race announcer's contract not renewed

Rudy Novotny, a longtime announcer for runDisney events, said his contract has not been renewed after nearly a decade of calling races at Walt Disney World.

Yankees hit 5 HRs, rip Orioles 14-2 for 8th straight win

Gio Urshela and Kyle Higashioka each hit two home runs, and the Yankees' long-ball outburst against the Baltimore Orioles reached historical proportions in a 14-2 blowout that extended New York's winning streak to eight games. Urshela had a pair of two-run drives, and Higashioka totaled five RBIs with his two shots. New York has a major league-record 52 homers against Baltimore this season, including 43 at Camden Yards.

Steven Matz and four dingers have the scorching-hot Mets within a game of the wild card

After three long seasons, the Mets are playing meaningful games in August again.

Tigers Woods is rested but his back is not entirely ready for the FedEx Cup playoffs

Tiger Woods is plenty rested going into the FedEx Cup playoffs. Whether he's ready is day to day.

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