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Pato, Michel score as Orlando City seals season-opening victory against Montreal

The Lions got goals Alexandre Pato and Benji Michel for a 2-0 victory over CF Montreal on Sunday.

Orlando City wins opener, but can new owners win back the fans? | Commentary

Orlando City attendance has decreased every year since the club's inaugural MLS season in 2015 but now the club is coming off two consecutive playoff seasons.

Magic guard Markelle Fultz eager for Monday return vs. Pacers: 'It's been a long time coming'

After being sidelined for over a year, Magic guard Markelle Fultz will make his return Monday against the Pacers.

No. 15 Florida women upset at home by Missouri in regular-season finale

Jordyn Merritt had all of her career-high 23 points in the second half while KiKi Smith had 13 of her 15 in the fourth quarter for the Gators (20-9, 10-6), who missed a chance to tie the...

Gus delivers his pitch

UCF football is scheduled to start spring practice next month before the April 16 spring game.

FSU spring football preview: D-line looks to replace Jermaine Johnson II, Keir Thomas

As Florida State prepares to kick off another spring football camp on March 5, here is a look at position-by-position previews including the defensive line.

Lightning's Steven Stamkos makes most of Stadium Series opportunity

After competing in 890 NHL games, Steven Stamkos finally got to play in his first in the outdoors, and he starred.

Dave Hyde: Panthers' three straight losses confirm how much they've won this year

The Panthers outshot Edmonton, 47-22, and lost. If they keep playing like this, they'll be just fine.

MLB lockout, Day 88: A 7th straight day of talks ends with no agreement as Monday's deadline nears for a 162-game season

With one day left before Major League Baseball's deadline to salvage a March 31 start to the regular season, representatives for the league and union held a series of small meetings probing...

Bucs' Pro Bowl OL Ali Marpet announces retirement at age 28

Pro Bowl offensive lineman Ali Marpet caught the Tampa Bay Buccaneers off guard Sunday, announcing his retirement from the NFL at age 28.

Omar Kelly: New offensive approach could produce collateral losses for Dolphins

What the new-look Miami Dolphins will look like sits atop General Manager Chris Grier's priority list, and some of the players on last year's roster – including talents from the past few...

Larson holds off Dillon and Suarez for NASCAR win at Fontana

Defending NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson held off Austin Dillon and Daniel Suarez in a tense finish Sunday to win at Fontana for the second time.

McLaughlin wins 1st IndyCar race in St. Pete season opener

Scott McLaughlin got his first IndyCar Series victory in the season-opening race through the downtown streets of St. Petersburg.

Sepp Straka gets big comeback to win Honda Classic, become Austria's first PGA Tour winner

Jupiter's Daniel Berger — who led by six shots with 19 holes left in the tournament — struggled to a final-round 74, leaving him 7 under for the week and three shots behind Straka.

Russia won't be banned from World Cup qualifying, says FIFA. But the country will play under 'RFU' acronym.

FIFA backed away from immediately expelling Russia from World Cup qualifying on Sunday but said it remained an option, deciding instead the squad can play using the "RFU" acronym for...

European nations reject FIFA ruling Russia can play in World Cup qualifier as RFU; Poland refuses to play against team

FIFA drew a swift backlash from European nations for not immediately expelling Russia from World Cup qualifying on Sunday.

Ukraine athletes go from competing in the Olympics to defending their country

Earlier this month, Ukrainian skeleton rider Vladyslav Heraskevych flashed a sign at the Olympics: "No war in Ukraine." On Sunday, he was hunkered down about 93 miles outside of his...

Take that! Vladimir Putin loses honorary judo president title due to Ukraine invasion

The International Judo Federation dealt a body slam to Russian President Vladimir Putin's ego, suspending his status as honorary president Sunday.

Sixers star Joel Embiid feasts on Knicks' lack of center depth

Mitchell Robinson and Jericho Sims both fouled out early in the fourth quarter, the product of them trying to stop Joel Embiid.

The Nets should just pay the fine for Kyrie Irving to play at home

Even though Mayor Eric Adams is set to repeal the Key2NYC vaccine mandate, there's another mandate that will keep Brooklyn's star guard Kyrie Irving off the floor.