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Clemson holds off Iowa State for 20-13 victory in Cheez-It Bowl

Clemson turned a 3-point halftime lead into a 17-point edge in 53 seconds Wednesday night at Camping World Stadium.

UCF's Gus Malzahn named finalist for Steve Spurrier First Year Coach Award

If he won, he'd be the first two-time winner of the Spurrier Award.

Former Wekiva stars Tyler Davis, Brandon Hill cherish All-ACC selections

Across the country, Central Florida players made 2021 all-conference teams.

After moment of déjà vu with COVID-19, UCF men's basketball set to face Michigan

UCF men's basketball Johnny Dawkins spoke one-on-one with the Orlando Sentinel ahead of a tough bout with the Wolverines.

Franz Wagner levels up with Magic, joins elite company by keeping it simple

His 38 points Tuesday tied for the third-most scored by a Magic rookie, behind Dennis Scott and Shaquille O'Neal.

Electronic Arts' Orlando studio 'wouldn't be what it is today' without John Madden, executive says

John Madden's legacy following his death Tuesday reaches beyond the field to the Orlando studio that makes the video game named after Hall of Fame NFL coach and broadcaster.

Football world remembers John Madden and what the legendary coach, broadcaster did for the game

John Madden was larger than life. He was everywhere.

Ryan Tannehill may be on the other side this week, but Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa is focused on Titans' defense

Tannehill, who spent seven years in Miami, was once the franchise's first-round quarterback.

Dolphins get 5 players back from COVID list on Wednesday; Brian Flores talks John Madden's legacy

The Dolphins are 8-7 and getting healthier after winning their 7th game in a row. 

Bucs players learn to cope with adversity of a different type

Most of the bad luck and adjustments have come on defense this season. No more. Now the whole team is affected.

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers says he won't drag out offseason decision on his future: 'I'm just savoring this year as much as anything'

TT The quarterback, 38, said he would make a decision after talking to his loved ones...

As Ravens QB Lamar Jackson returns to practice, his ankle injury hangs over a pivotal week

Coach John Harbaugh said he's "really hopeful" that Lamar Jackson will start Sunday against the Rams.

Maryland football dominates Virginia Tech, 54-10, in Pinstripe Bowl to secure first winning season since 2014

Quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa finished 20-for-24 for 265 yards and 2 touchdowns to lead a Terps offense that totaled 481 yards and handed Virginia Tech its worst loss since 1982.

Brooks' 3 TDs push Oklahoma past Oregon 47-32 in Alamo Bowl

Kennedy Brooks ran for 142 yards and three touchdowns as No. 14 Oklahoma rode a dominant first half to beat No. 15 Oregon.

Solid start to build on for Lightning goaltender Max Lagace

The 28-year-old from AHL Syracuse steps up while mainstays Andrei Vasilevskiy and Brian Elliott remained in COVID-19 protocol.

In first game in almost two weeks, Panthers get big third period to rally past Rangers

MacKenzie Weegar, Carter Verhaeghe and Anthony Duclair scored in the third period.

NHL cuts COVID-19 isolation time to 5 days in the United States, but 10-day period remains in Canada

The NHL is following other leagues and the CDC by cutting COVID-19 isolation times under certain conditions and where it is allowed by local laws.

Kyrie Irving's return to the Nets was 3 months in the making: 'This is where I belong'

On the night before his return to practice at the HSS Training Facility in Industry City, Kyrie Irving couldn't get any sleep.

High school scores and top performers from Wednesday, Dec. 29

Wednesday's high school holiday tournament action for Orlando area teams includes Mike Stone Invitational soccer, and a slew of basketball events including Jim Clark Classic, Florida Prospects...