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Is it still safe for NBA, MLS to come to Orlando?

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Is it still safe for NBA, MLS to come to Orlando?

Health officials, CEOs of Orlando's NBA and MLS teams and the leagues' commissioners all say it's still safe to host games at ESPN Wide World of Sports despite an increase in COVID-19 cases.

Black Players Coalition of MLS strives to create change within league

Players throughout Major League Soccer formed a new Black Players Coalition, announcing the establishment of the group Friday during the first league-wide celebration of Juneteenth.

Magic games will be available on Fox Sports Florida when season resumes

Orlando Magic CEO Alex Martins has confirmed that the team's eight seeding games – to be played at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney World – will be available on Fox...

UF AD Scott Stricklin: Athlete compensation bill latest challenge during unprecedented spring

The athlete compensation bill Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law last week is the latest challenge UF athletics director Scott Stricklin must navigate during a spring of sea change in college...

Miami Hurricanes surging on recruiting trail in South Florida

With the Miami Hurricanes gaining local commitments and surging in the recruitment of other top South Florida prospects, UM is making progress in their home base.

Jacques Patrick leans on dad's memory during first Father's Day without him

Cincinnati Bengals rookie Jacques Patrick is relying on his faith to help handle his first Father's Day without his dad, who died of cancer as the running back was just starting to earn attention...

152nd Belmont Stakes Preview: Tiz the Law the heavy favorite as Triple Crown opens up in New York

In this far-from-normal year of 2020, that has been laid waste by the coronavirus, the horse racing world begins a most unusual race for the Triple Crown this Saturday with the 152nd running of...

Lightning, Phillies players test positive for COVID-19 in Florida

Three Lightning players and multiple staff members have tested positive for the coronavirus, the organization said Friday.

3 things that will be radically different if MLB returns

The sport will be very, very different very, very soon. We break it down.

Marlins CEO Derek Jeter brings issues of race to forefront, wants to inspire change

Miami Marlins CEO Derek Jeter shared some of his experiences growing up as a biracial child and is hopeful race relations in America can change for the better.

Twins remove statue of racist owner Calvin Griffith from Target Field entrance: 'We cannot remain silent'

The Twins finally acknowledged Griffith's role in their history and place in their future.

Simpson leading Heritage; Watney leaving after positive test

Webb Simpson has the lead at Hilton Head.

Today in Central Florida sports history: Orlando resident Payne Stewart edges Phil Mickelson to win U.S. Open

Payne Stewart made a 15-foot par putt on the 18th hole to beat Phil Mickelson by one stroke and win the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 on this date in 1999.

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