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Magic's R.J. Hampton looking to maximize on-ball reps in summer league

R.J. Hampton will get more opportunities as an on-ball creator with the Orlando Magic during summer league.

Host Orlando City falls to D.C. United 5-3

Alexandre Pato, Facundo Torres and Ercan Kara scored for Orlando (7-7-4) but that was not enough.

Former UCF WR Marlon Williams helps Birmingham win USFL championship

Marlon Williams caught 7 passes for a game-high 105 receiving yards, including a 41-yard touchdown reception in the first half, in Birmingham's title-victory on Sunday night.

NASCAR driver Reddick geared up for more after first Cup victory

Tyler Reddick isn't about to let up now that he finally has produced his first Cup Series victory and put himself in position for NASCAR's playoffs.

NASCAR's first star, Central Florida's Fireball Roberts, shone July 4 at Daytona

When Daytona's speedway was new, Glenn "Fireball" Roberts of Apopka and Daytona Beach rose to fame through his skill and personality.

Tumult disrupts IndyCar's Andretti Autosport

Andretti Autosport has been unsteady all season and it exploded Sunday in Ohio.

Central Florida's Ryan Lochte has 6 Olympic swimming medals up for auction

All of Ryan Lochte's Olympic silver and bronze medals are up for auction, with the proceeds going to a charity benefitting children.

Florida Boxing Hall of Fame founder's memorabilia to be auctioned

The nearly 2,000 pieces include a Cassius Clay autograph, signed after the icon had changed his name to Muhammad Ali.

Rays' hot hitting blunted in loss at Boston

The Rays didn't put up much of a fight, held to two hits and striking out 11 times against Boston's less-than-dynamic trio of Austin Davis, Kutter Crawford and John Schreiber.

Marlins beat Nationals again in dramatic fashion as De La Cruz homers in 10th

Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-run homer off the foul pole in the 10th inning to keep the Miami Marlins' domination of the Washington Nationals going with a 3-2 win Monday.

Taijuan Walker steps up for Mets rotation, All-Star candidate strong in 7-4 win over Reds

On the precipice of Max Scherzer's return to the rotation, Taijuan Walker was quietly the Mets starter who stepped up in the ace's seven-week absence.

Stetson alum Jacob deGrom to remain on five-day rehab schedule for Mets

If deGrom can advance without any setbacks, then his quest to return to the major leagues should only take him about three more weeks.

Seiya Suzuki's inside-the-park homer highlights his return to the Chicago Cubs lineup, but they fall to the Milwaukee Brewers in 10 innings

An inside-the-park home run in the ninth inning marked a thrilling return to the lineup for Seiya Suzuki, who was activated from the injured list before the Chicago Cubs' 5-2, 10-inning loss to...

Adley Rutschman comes up clutch in 9th inning before Orioles walk-off Rangers, 7-6, on hit by pitch in 10th on July Fourth

Rookie catcher Adley Rutschman tied the game at 6 with a two-out RBI double in the bottom of the ninth before Jorge Mateo was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the 10th to lift the Orioles to...

Coastal Championship Wrestling set for Kissimmee debut

CCW, a South Florida staple for 18 years, is growing with monthly shows in Kissimmee beginning July 8.

NXT's Cameron Grimes a unique blend of youth, experience

Cameron Grimes, who will face Bron Breakker for the NXT title on Tuesday, is only 28 years old but already one of the most "grizzled" veterans on the roster.

Hank Goldberg, legendary South Florida radio host and ESPN analyst, dies at 82

Hank Goldberg, a longtime South Florida radio host and TV personality, passed away Monday in his Las Vegas home, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Dave Hyde: Life was loud with Hank Goldberg — and South Florida was better for it

Long-time South Florida radio giant Hank Goldberg died Monday on his 82nd birthday.

Brittney Griner pleads for President Biden's help in a letter: 'I'm terrified I might be here forever'

Brittney Griner has made an appeal to President Joe Biden in a letter passed to the White House through her representatives, saying she fears she might never return home and asking that he...

Joey Chestnut, Tampa's Miki Sudo again win Nathan's hot dog eating contest

Joey Chestnut downs 63 dogs and buns to win for the 15th time. Tampa's Miki Sudo eats 40 for her eighth women's title.

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