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Will UCF football rise again or fade away? | Commentary

UCF football players ignore social media negativity, focus on rebounding from loss

UCF football players are in unfamiliar territory and doing their best to avoid negative comments on social media after the Knights suffered their second loss of the season.

No. 7 Gators prepare for hostile visit to No. 5 LSU's Death Valley Saturday night

The Florida Gators are using artificial noise during practice to help prepare for Saturday night's visit to LSU's Tiger Stadium, one of college football's most challenging environments.

FSU defense looking forward to challenge of stopping Clemson

FSU's defense will be tested in a new way when the Seminoles head to South Carolina to take on defending national champion Clemson on Saturday.

N'Kosi Perry named Miami Hurricanes starting quarterback against Virginia

The Miami Hurricanes will be starting redshirt sophomore N'Kosi Perry at quarterback when they take on the No. 20 Virginia Cavaliers on Friday night.

Here's the difference Miami Hurricanes defenders have noticed with Manny Diaz more involved

Miami Hurricanes defenders discuss what's new on their side of the ball since UM coach Manny Diaz announced he would become more involved coaching the defense.

Top 12 contenders for College Football Playoff semifinal bids

Take a closer look at the top 12 contenders for College Football Playoff semifinal bids.

Orlando Magic rely on defense to earn preseason road win over Atlanta Hawks

The Orlando Magic didn't have their best offensive night of the preseason, but that didn't matter as they leaned on their defense – and Terrence Ross – to beat the Atlanta Hawks 97-88 on Wednesday night at State Farm Center.

Magic forward Al-Farouq Aminu gives back to Nigeria, where his grandfather was a king

Orlando Pride defender Toni Pressley finds strength on pitch after battling breast cancer

In the hours following the phone call that delivered her breast cancer diagnosis, Toni Pressley sought comfort on the soccer pitch.

Rays on road for ALDS decisive Game 5 against Astros' Gerrit Cole

The upstart Tampa Bay Rays face a daunting task in an ALDS decisive Game 5 Thursday at Houston: the Astros' Gerrit Cole looks to win his 18th straight decision.

Cardinals oust Braves from NLDS with 10-run 1st inning

Before many fans had reached their seats, the Cardinals were already booking their plans for the NL Championship Series.

Nationals hit back-to-back homers in 8th, grand slam in 10th to stun Dodgers, 7-3, reach first NLCS

Howie Kendrick hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the 10th inning, and the Nationals overcame a three-run deficit with a late rally to beat the Dodgers and reach the NLCS.

Everybody (and nobody) won the Gleyber Torres-Aroldis Chapman trade

The Yankees "won" the Torres trade, but only when viewed in the narrowest sense.

Josh Rosen, Dwayne Haskins and where the Dolphins QB situation stands ahead of Tua Bowl I

This week's game between winless NFL teams could let the Miami Dolphins know whether they made the right decision in choosing to trade for Josh Rosen over drafting Dwayne Haskins of the Washington Redskins, or whether another future quarterback would be a better option altogether.

Jalen Ramsey practices with Jaguars for 1st time in 3 weeks

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey, who has sought a trade, practiced for the first time in three weeks.

Giants are biggest underdogs in franchise history vs. Patriots

The Giants are bigger underdogs to the Patriots this week than they've ever been.

Girls volleyball rankings set stage for new FHSAA playoff format

Lake Highland Prep will start the girls volleyball playoffs next week as the No. 1 team in the Sentinel Super Six area rankings and the No. 1 rated team in Class 4A. Hagerty and Lyman, conference rivals who are ranked No. 1 and 2, respectively, in Class 7A will compete for separate district titles next week but could meet in region play. Other ranked area teams with high hopes include Dr. Phillips, Windermere High, Lake Nona, Kissimmee Osceola, Timber Creek, East Ridge, Trinity Prep, St. Cloud and Oviedo.

Orlando area high school scores and top performers for Oct. 9

Oviedo boys and girls won its swim meet against Lake Brantley, Kaylin Herbet won the 50 and 100 freestyle for Oviedo and Cole Parnell won the 200 individual medley and 100 freestyle for Lake Brantley. Osceola Senior Allison Palmi recorded her 1,500 career kill against Liberty.

Pictures: NASCAR's 2019 Cup Series race winners

See photos of weekly winners in the 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR race series, starting with the 61th Daytona 500 on Feb. 17 won by Denny Hamlin.

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