In Sunshine State’s football freefall, Tampa Bay Bucs defy gravity | Texans, Ravens capture playoff openers | Gators follow victory over top-ranked Tennessee by winning at Arkansas; UCF loses at Arizona | Even in loss to Bucks, Paolo Banchero shows what’s possible for injury-riddled Magic

Even in loss to Bucks, Paolo Banchero shows what’s possible for injury-riddled Magic • No. 8 Gators follow victory over top-ranked Tennessee by prevailing at Arkansas

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Sentinel Sports Final Sunday, January 12, 2025

In Sunshine State’s football freefall, Tampa Bay Bucs defy gravity | Texans, Ravens capture playoff openers | Gators follow victory over top-ranked Tennessee by winning at Arkansas; UCF loses at Arizona | Even in loss to Bucks, Paolo Banchero shows what’s possible for injury-riddled Magic In Sunshine State’s football freefall, Tampa Bay Bucs defy gravity | Commentary Tampa Bay isn’t the most dominant team in the NFL, but the franchise has been well run and among the most consistent at winning. Read more → Even in loss to Bucks, Paolo Banchero shows what's possible for injury-riddled Magic Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo had high praise for Paolo Banchero and the Magic after Friday's game at Kia Center. "Orlando is a dangerous team," the two-time NBA MVP said. Read more → No. 8 Gators follow victory over top-ranked Tennessee by prevailing at Arkansas Four Gators scored in double figures to power Saturday's 71-63 road victory. Read more → Knights men's basketball loses at Arizona Keyshawn Hall led UCF (11-4, 2-2 Big 12) with 22 points and Darius Johnson scored 18 in an 88-80 loss during which the Knights never led. Read more → High school scores and top performers from Saturday, Jan. 11 On a busy wrestling Saturday, Osceola and Hagerty won boys district dual meets, while Freedom girls won the Lady Bears Classic meet. In boys hoops, Eustis, CFCA, Faith Christian and Mount Dora Christian won at the Nathan Hayes Shootout. Read more → Former UCF players showcase talents in Hula Bowl Matt Murschel can be reached at mmurschel@orlandosentinel.com Read more → Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry lead way as Ravens run over Steelers The Ravens QB went 16 of 21 for 175 yards and rushed for 81 while Henry gained 186 yards. Read more → Texans intercept Herbert career-high 4 times to dispatch Chargers Since 1970, quarterbacks are 55-551-2 when throwing four or more interceptions in the regular season and just 3-33 when doing so in the playoffs. Read more → If Bucs can stop this guy, they've got a future in playoffs | Commentary Jayden Daniels has remade Washington's fortunes like few rookie quarterbacks have ever done. A year ago, the Commanders finished 4-13 for their seventh consecutive non-winning season. Today, they are 12-5. Read more → Dave Hyde: Tyreek Hill wants out? Dolphins better off trading one high-priced receiver anyhow Dolphins receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle didn't get the ball enough during the 2024 season to justify their contracts. The question is why. And what can be done about it. Read more → Chris Perkins: The Dolphins' 2024 season grades are in (as you could guess, they're not good) This season was a failure, disaster, and, for the second straight year, a disappointment. Chris Perkins breaks it down, position by position. Read more → Lightning fall in OT at New Jersey Victor Hedman and Nikita Kucherov scored for Tampa Bay. Read more → Pros and cons of Hurricanes new quarterback Carson Beck New Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck took a step back in 2024, but he has the potential to be one of the nation's best in 2025. Read more → Hurricanes reportedly hiring Minnesota's Corey Hetherman as their new defensive coordinator The Hurricanes are reportedly hiring Minnesota defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman to be their new defensive coordinator. Hetherman takes over after Miami fired Lance Guidry. Read more →

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