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As UCF enters Big 12, are fans ready to donate more, expect less? | Commentary

For UCF's athletic program, competing in the Big 12 will be much tougher competitively and financially.

UCF men's basketball losing streak extends to 5 after road loss to Cincinnati

The Knights, who haven't won a game since Jan. 11, allowed a 14-0 run in the first half and never recovered.

UCF women fall 68-54 at home to East Carolina

The Knights' rough ride includes just 1 win in their past 8 games.

Despite Colin Castleton's big game, Gators come up short at Kentucky, 72-67

The Gators (13-10, 6-4 SEC) had won 6 of 7 and were coming off a 67-54 win over No. 2 Tennessee.

Florida State outlasts host Louisville, 81-78

The Seminoles improved to 6-7 in the ACC (8-16 overall).

Nijel Pack scores 20 points Miami Hurricanes hold off host Clemson Tigers in men's basketball

Isaiah Wong and Nijel Pack each hit 3-pointers right after halftime for the Hurricanes, who used a 21-9 run to open a 56-44 lead with 11:10 to play.

Magic's Mo Bamba, Jalen Suggs suspended for roles in fight with Timberwolves

Mo Bamba was suspended four games without pay while Jalen Suggs was suspended one game, the league announced.

Magic display growth even in unsettling moments

The Magic didn't allow a fracas on Friday night to deter them from building on the 10-point lead they had at the time and then holding on to prevail in Minnesota.

Nets come back from down 25 to beat Wizards in the aftermath Kyrie Irving's trade request

What was supposed to be a blowout victory for the Washington Wizards became a come-from-behind win for the Nets.

Relaxed Florida transfer rules lead to growing free agency in high school sports

Athletes are jumping from one high school to another between semesters, and it's especially common among football players in Florida.

FHSAA soccer: Oviedo coach shares 300th win; Orlando teams ready for region play

Orlando area teams hosting boys and girls region quarterfinals include Bishop Moore, Lake Mary, Horizon and Foundation.

FHSAA Orlando area high school boys basketball district tournament pairings

FHSAA Orlando area high school boys basketball district tournament pairings. Olympia and Oak Ridge join host Windermere High in 7A District 5. Class 2A No. 1 Orlando Christian Prep is another...

High school scores and top performers from Saturday, Feb. 4

Besides wrestling conference wins by DeLand, Winter Springs, Osceola and Freedom, Windermere, Winter Park and Lake Mary won competitive cheer state titles.

Bucs' biggest question in the post-Tom Brady era: Who replaces him?

Kyle Trask is the only quarterback under contract. Does the team give him a shot or the shaft?

How Tom Brady's retirement affects the Jets and other QB-needy teams in NFL

Brady's goodbye on Wednesday may cause a domino effect around the NFL.

Chris Perkins: South Florida's Black Pro Bowl QBs show progress being made locally and in the NFL

Two of South Florida's own will be among the quarterbacks to participate in the Pro Bowl, and that serves as a reminder of the progress the NFL has made when it comes to Black QBs and in the...

Five burning questions about Lightning coming out of All-Star break

Here's what we need to know about Tampa Bay as it rounds out the regular season.

Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk puts on MVP performance on home ice at NHL All-Star Game

Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk notches seven points and wins MVP at the NHL All-Star Game.

'South Florida is a hockey town': NHL announces donation to rebuild outdoor rink in Fort Lauderdale

The NHL announced a $120,000 donation to support the renovation of an outdoor hockey rink at Fort Lauderdale's Holiday Park, amid the festivities of the League's All-Star Weekend,...

NASCAR back at L.A. Coliseum for season kickoff

After last year's opener in Los Angeles, drivers high-fived NASCAR officials and pretty much everyone concluded the experiment was an unabashed success.

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