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Terrence Ross, defense shine as Magic pull away from Knicks

Terrence Ross scored a game-high 30 points and the Orlando Magic clamped down on the New York Knicks in the second half to pull away for a 107-89 victory Wednesday night at Amway Center.

Four years later, Paul Finebaum is still hating on UCF | Commentary

SEC Network provocateur Paul Finebaum talks more about UCF than the bottom half of the SEC and still laments the Knights declared themselves national champions after going undefeated during the...

New UCF DC Travis Williams says he couldn't pass on chance to join Knights

Gus Malzahn is adding a familiar face to his new UCF coaching staff, hiring Travis Williams as the Knights' defensive coordinator.

Dr. Phillips' Payton Kirkland excited to get offer from new UCF coach Gus Malzahn

Orlando Dr. Phillips offensive tackle Payton Kirkland said it was a blessing to be offered a scholarship by new UCF football coach Gus Malzahn shortly after he was hired to lead the Knights.

Gators plan to use spring practices to shore up defense

The cancellation of spring practices due to the COVID-19 pandemic cost the Florida Gators 15 pivotal practices and ultimately hindered the team's defense during the 2020 season.

Gators coach Dan Mullen aims to improve after public relations miscues

Few can match UF coach Dan Mullen's Xs and Os ability, but when it comes to public relations, the 48-year-old admits he has thing or two to learn.

Dan Mullen focused on Gators, not NFL, despite college football's uncertain future

UF coach Dan Mullen said his focus following last season was the 2021 Gators, despite reports he was interested in an NFL job.

Florida Gators 2007 Heisman winner Tim Tebow ends foundering pro baseball dalliance, retires

Tebow played 77 games at Triple-A in 2019, batting .163 with four home runs. He finishes his career with a .223 average over 287 games.

UCF basketball rolls past visiting USF

UCF used a mix of strong shooting and punishing defense to notch a comfortable win over the Knights' biggest rival.

U.S. women's national team eager to win SheBelieves Cup

The U.S. women's national team will dig into its condensed preparation for the Tokyo Olympics by facing off against longtime rival Canada on Thursday.

Brazilian star Marta signs new deal with Orlando Pride

The Orlando Pride will see more of Brazilian star Marta after the forward signed a new contract with the team, extending her contract through the 2022 season.

East Ridge, Pine Ridge, Lake Howell lead Orlando area into boys soccer regional semifinals

In all, 11 boys soccer teams from the Orlando area will compete in regional semifinal games Saturday.

Oviedo vs. Boone highlights girls soccer semifinal round that includes six area teams

Oviedo, Boone, East Ridge, Bishop Moore, Lake Highland Prep and The Geneva School play in regional semifinal games Friday night.

Boys basketball region playoffs tip off

Undefeated Orlando Christian Prep is ranked No. 1 in Class 2A and Oak Ridge is No. 1 in 7A going into Thursday's opening round of the FHSAA boys basketball state playoffs. Other teams that will...

Orlando area high school scores, top performers from Wednesday, Feb. 17

Check out Orlando area high school scores and top performers from Wednesday, Feb. 17.

Hyde: The Dolphins draft comes down to one question with two tempting options | Commentary

GM Chris Grier's draft has a good options with the No. 3 pick, including trading down.

Marlins' Jeter says 'there is a level of excitement' on eve of spring training

Miami Marlins CEO Derek Jeter is confident his team will resume its winning ways this season.

Serena Williams falls to Naomi Osaka in an Australian Open semifinal — and tears up as she abruptly leaves a news conference afterward

Serena Williams was overpowered in an Australian Open semifinal Thursday, losing 6-3, 6-4 to Naomi Osaka. In a news conference afterward, after taking a handful of questions, she teared up and...

Carolina Muchova upsets No. 1 Ash Barty and will face American Jennifer Brady in Australian semis

Top-ranked Ash Barty built a big lead in the Australian Open quarterfinals before her opponent took a medical timeout and left the court.

Rafael Nadal blows 2-set lead against Stefanos Tsitsipas in Australia Open quarterfinal

Rafael Nadal entered his Australian Open quarterfinal with a 223-1 record when grabbing the first two sets of a Grand Slam match.

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