Magic retain free-agent center Moe Wagner | AAC commissioner: UCF’s success helped establish league’s brand | Torres scores 2 as Orlando City defeats Chicago; Doyle scores 2 as Orlando Pride win at Washington

UCF’s move to power conference was always part of John Hitt’s vision • AAC commissioner: UCF’s success helped establish league’s brand

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Magic retain free-agent center Moe Wagner | AAC commissioner: UCF's success helped establish league's brand | Torres scores 2 as Orlando City defeats Chicago; Doyle scores 2 as Orlando Pride win at Washington Magic retain free-agent center Moe Wagner The 6-11 center agreed to a 2-year, $16 million deal with Orlando after averaging career-bests of 10.5 points and 1.5 assists in 19.5 minutes. Read more → UCF's move to power conference was always part of John Hitt's vision Former UCF president John Hitt, who died in February, knew this day would happen. "A lot of people wish for good results, but the ones who get results are the ones who have a sound plan and work like heck to make that plan a reality," Hitt said in 2006. Read more → AAC commissioner: UCF's success helped establish league's brand "There was a lot of uncertainty and then UCF does what it does — it established us right away as a strong football conference." Read more → Big 12's Brett Yormark welcomes UCF, three new schools to league Excitement probably doesn't do justice to what UCF fans have been experiencing ever since the Big 12 extended a membership offer in September 2021. Since that moment, the level of anticipation has grown to a crescendo, much like one leading into Christmas Day. Read more → The 12 biggest moments in UCF athletics history Whether it was winning the Peach Bowl or signing Daunte Culpepper, these were the building blocks en route to entering the Big 12. To celebrate the Knights officially joining, here's a look back at the 12 biggest moments in UCF athletics history. Read more → 4-star offensive lineman Waltclaire Flynn Jr. pledges to UCF Waltclaire Flynn Jr., a 4-star offensive lineman from Georgia, announced his verbal commitment to UCF on Saturday evening. He is the second commit in the past 24 hours, following Dr. Phillips defensive back Jashad Presley's pledge on Friday afternoon. Read more → Torres scores twice as host Orlando City defeats Chicago The Lions will back in action at home on Tuesday night for another MLS match when they host struggling Toronto FC. Read more → Orlando Pride earn first win in Washington since 2018 Julie Doyle's early brace earned the NWSL's Orlando Pride their first win in Washington since 2018 with an upset shutout victory. Read more → Rays upended in Seattle Tampa Bay's Tyler Glasnow struck out 11 but was pulled after allowing 3 runs and 7 hits over 5 2/3 innings as the Mariners ended a 3-game losing streak. Read more → Lightning watch Alex Killorn depart for Anaheim but sign forwards Conor Sheary, Luke Glendening and Josh Archibald After 11 seasons with the Lightning, forward Alex Killorn left for Anaheim as free agency opened, and Tampa Bay began rebuilding its roster. Read more →

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