Kickoff Classics | UCF football | Big soccer day looms with Kansas City

Knights receivers Duane Thomas Jr., Chris Domercant showcase their versatility • UCF welcomes Scott Frost, team during kickoff luncheon

 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sentinel Sports Final Saturday, August 16, 2025

Kickoff Classics | UCF football | Big soccer day looms with Kansas City Kickoff Classic football: DP, Edgewater, Oviedo, Lake Brantley shine in preseason games Check here to get live updates from big games in the first Friday night of Florida high school football. It’s Kickoff Classic preseason week with matchups including Edgewater at Bishop Moore, Lake Mary-Oviedo, Boone-Dr. Phillips and MCC-Lake Brantley. Read more → Knights receivers Duane Thomas Jr., Chris Domercant showcase their versatility Duane Thomas Jr. and Chris Domercant have also been working out at running back and in the return game for the Knights. Read more → UCF welcomes Scott Frost, team during kickoff luncheon More than 900 guests took part in the event, which served as the kickoff to the start of the football season. Read more → Gators' Jamari Lyons returns from 'terrible' injury filled with gratitude Florida nose tackle Jamari Lyons suffered a severely fractured ankle that could have ended his career, but he's returned better than before. Read more → Hurricanes WRs in 'really tight battle' for starting spots to replace Restrepo, George The Hurricanes are looking to replace all their productive wide receivers from last year. They have a mix of veteran transfers and young, unproven players trying to fill that void. Read more → 'What's next?' Orlando City looks to stay hot, hosts Kansas City; Santos traded Orlando has scored 16 goals in its last five games, indicating that this team is capable of hitting a seemingly relentless stride. Read more → Pride face daunting challenge at NWSL-leading Current The defending champion Pride fell to Kansas City at home in May but had beaten the Current in all three meetings in 2024. Read more → The First Academy 'humbled' by IMG in Kickoff Classic football opener A combination of many things went wrong for TFA on Thursday night, and the result was not pretty as IMG Academy dismantled the Royals 41-7. Read more → Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter sits out practice 'as a precaution' with upper-body injury The Heisman Trophy winner was on the field Friday for the hour-long session and carried a play-calling sheet while closely following the action ahead of the Jaguars game Sunday in New Orleans. Read more → Dolphins' Zach Wilson, Quinn Ewers must be better in second preseason game With Dolphins starters not expected to play Saturday's preseason game against the Lions, backup quarterbacks Zach Wilson and Quinn Ewers get a chance to rebound. Read more → Rays avoid trouble in 8th inning, then rally in 9th to beat Giants Edwin Uceta got out of a bases-loaded no-outs jam with some help, and then Yandy Diaz provided the game-winning hit. Read more → Kyle Busch still hungry for more NASCAR success in Cook Out 400 at Richmond While a Cup Series championship is unlikely this season, Busch, who turned 40 in May, covets a third. Read more →

Copyright © 2025 Orlando Sentinel P. O. Box 2833, Orlando, FL 32802 Unsubscribe