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Memo to Power 5 commissioners: UCF and Orlando are exploding! | Commentary

Orlando just moved past Miami as the 17th-largest TV market in the nation.

Orlando Pride open regular season at home against Washington Spirit

The Orlando Pride will look to build on the growth of the Challenge Cup in their first match of the 2021 regular season.

Unbeaten Orlando City looks for victory at D.C. United

The Lions are looking to stay unbeaten on the road in Washington, D.C.

Orlando City Q&A: What to expect from the club sale

Here are some answers to fans' questions about the Wilf family, who are set to become the new owners of Orlando City and the Orlando Pride this summer.

Magic close out season against 76ers with eye toward future; lottery position still not set

While the Orlando Magic don't want to finish the season on a seven-game losing streak, they're also looking to the future with optimism as they close out the 2020-21 campaign against...

Vanessa Bryant delivers emotional speech as late husband Kobe Bryant is inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame: 'Kobe was one of a kind'

Vanessa Bryant took Michael Jordan's hand and walked down from the stage and gave a speech in honor of her late husband, Kobe Bryant. Her moment was the highlight for the Hall of Fame enshrinement.

Rombauer wins 2021 Preakness Stakes, ending Medina Spirit's Triple Crown bid after week dominated by controversy

Rombauer charged past the two favorites to capture the 146th running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, ending a tumultuous run up to the middle jewel of the Triple Crown at Pimlico Race Course.

If not for COVID, Rombauer might have been sold. Now, the Fradkins are owners of the 2021 Preakness Stakes winner.

Under normal circumstances, Rombauer likely would have been sold a year ago and under new ownership. Instead, owners John and Diane Fradkin were overtaken with emotion Saturday night as...

UF golfer Ricky Castillo infuses Gators with confidence boost entering NCAA Regionals

Florida sophomore golfer Ricky Castillo aims to build on his success at the Walker Cup and lead the Gators during the NCAA Regionals Sunday through Tuesday.

Freedom boys volleyball rallies to win FHSAA championship

Freedom High School's boys volleyball team found itself in a hole after losing the first two sets in Saturday's FHSAA state championship game. But the Patriots found a way to win their...

Spruce Creek's Brandon Neely too much for Lake Brantley in FHSAA baseball regional final

Lake Brantley was held in check at the plate Saturday by University of Florida signee Brandon Neely.

Orlando area high school scores and top performers from Saturday, May 15

At the boys volleyball state final four, Freedom executed a thrilling comeback to win a second straight title. In baseball, Mount Dora Christian won the Class 2A Region 2 title.

The wait is over: Panthers ready to start Stanley Cup playoff run against Lightning

A lengthy wait for playoff hockey to return to South Florida is over as the Florida Panthers get set to take on the in-state rival Tampa Bay Lightning to open the postseason on Sunday night.

Hyde: How did Tampa become Titletown — and can Panthers stop it?

The Panthers take on the defending champion Lightning starting Sunday, with a chance to bring down the new city of multiple titles: Tampa

NASCAR's Larson, Truex aiming for more Dover triumphs

Kyle Larson has one NASCAR Cup victory and five top-five finishes this season for Hendrick Motorsports.

Indianapolis resident Rinus VeeKay becomes IndyCar's latest first-time winner

Rinus VeeKay continued IndyCar's youth movement Saturday by scoring his first career victory with a win on the road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Mets' bullpen crumbles in the 8th in ugly 12-5 loss to the Rays

For the second straight day the Mets relief corps, a unit which had been a welcome surprise in April and through the first two weeks of May, let the club down.

Slugger Albert Pujols, 41, is signing with the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers

Veteran first baseman Albert Pujols is signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers, a person with knowledge of the deal told the Associated Press. Pujols, 41, is fifth in major-league history with...

It's getting tougher to justify Elfrid Payton's starting position

It's the Elfrid Payton conundrum.

Giants first-round pick Kadarius Toney limited for second straight practice

Toney wore two cleats for Saturday's entire rookie minicamp practice, a step in the right direction.

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