Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Orlando City strikes first to take control in MLS playoff series with Nashville

Beede’s breakdown: How Magic fell short to Lakers despite 2nd-chance scoring • UF’s Billy Napier accepts criticism of 4th-down decision, defends call in Gators’ loss to Georgia
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Sentinel Sports Final

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Orlando City strikes first to take control in MLS playoff series with Nashville

The Lions broke the deadlock in spectacular fashion in the 41st minute when Wilder Cartagena smashed the ball into the top right corner.

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Beede's breakdown: How Magic fell short to Lakers despite 2nd-chance scoring

Gary Harris led the Magic with 17 points off bench but Orlando fell short to the Lakers on the road Monday night. Harris shot 5 of 5 from beyond the arc during the Magic's first of a back-to-back in Los Angeles.

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UF's Billy Napier accepts criticism of 4th-down decision, defends call in Gators' loss to Georgia

Billy Napier's bold move, the Gators' poor execution and Georgia's relentless response spurred a head-spinning turn of events during the Bulldogs' 43-20 win.

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High school sports scores and top performers from Monday, Oct. 30

Dr. Phillips boys golf continued its back and forth this season with Windermere. The Panthers won the 3A Region 2 title, while Lake Mary girls golf shot an impressive 279 to win Class 3A Region 1. In a Monday night high school football game, Leesburg finished the regular season with a 9-1 record.

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Orlando City's playoff push begins with coach Oscar Pareja in final days of his contract | Commentary

It sure seems strange that the Lions began their bid to win the MLS Cup on Monday night with a playoff opener against Nashville FC, and Oscar Pareja was actually coaching under an expiring contract.

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3 things learned from undefeated FSU's battering of Wake

The focus now shifts to the initial College Football Playoff standings that will be revealed today. There are five unbeaten Power 5 teams.

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'Cursed' Lightning fight back, fall to Kraken in overtime

The Lightning are beginning to think they're star-crossed in overtime. Following their 4-3 loss to the Seattle Kraken on Monday night, their third straight overtime loss and 10th consecutive loss in games decided in the overtime session dating to last season.

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Sanford Seminole football moves up in Sentinel Super 16 rankings

Sanford Seminole and Lake Mary swapped spots in the Sentinel Super 16 rankings after the 'Noles won 29-28 in Week 10. Edgewater enters the final week of the regular season as the Orlando area's No. 1 team. Friday features two matchups between Super 16 schools in Orange County.

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Standout Apopka bowler overcomes horrific collision, coma

Isaiah Jackson was instrumental in the Blue Darters state title a year ago and in a national high school championship victory last summer. But what makes his accomplishments even more astonishing i…

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Seager stars with 2-run HR, stellar defense to lead Rangers over D-backs in World Series Game 3

Corey Seager launched a two-run homer and made a slick defensive play in the eighth inning to start a crucial double play, Max Scherzer combined with four relievers for a gem on the mound and the Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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With postseason hopes fading, UCF focuses on must-win against Cincinnati

After a fifth consecutive loss, the Knights are desperate to turn their season around with a win on the road against a former AAC foe. "All we have got to do is win one game," said defensive coordinator Addison Williams.

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Dolphins have a chance to get Terron Armstead back for Chiefs game

Dolphins standout left tackle Terron Armstead is scheduled to practice while Miami is in Germany, and has a chance to play Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs.

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GATORS PODCAST: Florida moves on from another lopsided loss to rival Georgia (Ep. 196)

UF's struggles against the Bulldogs continued as a fast start fizzled and Kirby Smart's squad capitalized on a slew of unforced errors.

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Jaguars are atop the AFC South at their bye

They've have become a defense-first oddity in an offense-friendly league. The latest win came 20-10 at Pittsburgh.

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Monday, October 30, 2023

MLS’ hottest team to end regular season, Orlando City expects to carry momentum as playoffs open vs. Nashville

Coach Jamahl Mosley improvises with in-game lineups as Magic show newfound health, depth to open season • Dave Hyde: Jalen Ramsey says his game-changing play in Sunday’s Dolphins win is just the beginning
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Sentinel Sports Final

Monday, October 30, 2023

MLS' hottest team to end regular season, Orlando City expects to carry momentum as playoffs open vs. Nashville

Expectations are high for the second-seeded Lions and talisman Facundo Torres will be expected to reach another level, too. His 14 league goals led the team and was a personal best for the young forward.

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Coach Jamahl Mosley improvises with in-game lineups as Magic show newfound health, depth to open season

The Magic will need strong play from their bench when they face the Lakers on Monday and Clippers on Tuesday during their first back-to-back. "The work that our coaches put in with these guys is so detailed and they'll be ready no matter when their number is called," coach Jamahl Mosley told the Sentinel.

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Dave Hyde: Jalen Ramsey says his game-changing play in Sunday's Dolphins win is just the beginning

Sunday's win didn't just sweep this divisional series for the Dolphins or send them to 5-1 against the Patriots over the past three years. It told of a talent gulf between the teams.

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Things we learned in Miami Dolphins' 31-17 victory over the New England Patriots

Before looking ahead to next week's big showdown against defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City in Germany, let's review how the Dolphins maintained their hold on first place in the AFC East and improved their record to 6-2.

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3 things learned from UCF's disappointing loss to West Virginia

The Knights have been outscored 84-34 in the fourth quarter of their five Big 12 contests, making finishing games a point of emphasis among the team during its five-game losing streak.

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Streaking Jaguars slug their way to win over Steelers

The franchise-wide makeover sparked by coach Doug Pederson's arrival less than two years ago is gaining momentum on the field, in the standings and — on Sunday anyway — in volume inside the tunnel underneath Acrisure Stadium, where shouts of "we're 6-2!"

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3 things learned during Florida's flop against No. 1 Georgia

The gap between Florida and Georgia isn't necessarily growing, but it sure isn't shrinking. Even without All-America tight end Brock Bowers, their best player, the Bulldogs won by a point more than than last season's 42-20 decision.

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Worth every penny, Orlando City's investment with Facundo Torres pays off with No. 2 seed in MLS Cup Playoffs

In his second season with Orlando City, the forward has taken more initiative offensively, leading the club with a career-high 14 goals. Torres' play helped galvanize a historic regular season for the Lions as they set a club record for wins (18) and points (63).

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Cocktail Party in Atlanta, Orlando? Georgia, Florida eye neutral sites for 2026-27, AP sources say

The Southeastern Conference heavyweights are exploring options to hold "The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party" at other neutral-site venues during the two years that Jacksonville is expecting a $2 billion renovation to EverBank Stadium and the surrounding area.

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