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Friday, October 31, 2025

Magic snap skid | Bianchi appeals to DeSantis | Dolphins humiliated

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Friday, October 31, 2025

Magic snap skid | Bianchi appeals to DeSantis | Dolphins humiliated

Beede’s Breakdown: Magic snap losing streak, beat Hornets on the road

Listed as questionable earlier Thursday due to a left heel bruise, Franz Wagner was able to suit up for the Magic against the Hornets at Spectrum Center. He ended with 21 points in the road win.

Dolphins, clobbered by Ravens, go back to being an embarrassment

The Miami Dolphins were humiliated a mere four days after their surprising win in Atlanta, crushed by the Ravens on Thursday night.

Bianchi: DeSantis should follow Louisiana governor's lead and bench Florida's free-spending ADs

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry on exorbitant college coaching buyouts: "I'm tired of rewarding failure in this country."

Orlando's Riley Kugel eager to prove at UCF after missing out on Gators championship

The Orlando native won a state title at Dr. Phillips, but his uneven college career had stops at Florida and Mississippi State before landing with UCF.

Orlando City's Alex Freeman named MLS Young Player of the Year

Freeman contributed six goals and three assists in Orlando City regular-season play in 2025, his first MLS season as a full-time player. Among MLS defenders, he was tied for second most goals and he was fourth in key passes with 42.

How Gators kicker Trey Smack reset his season and tied a record in the process

Smack tied the current record of eight 50-or-more-yard field goals and tied a career-high kick length of 56 yards against Long Island University.

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

It's a third straight girls bowling state title for East River. In boys golf, Montverde Academy won Class 1A District 6.

UCF enters crucial stretch with postseason hopes on the line

The Knights travel to Baylor on Saturday, needing to win two of their remaining five games to be eligible for the postseason for the first time since 2023.

Florida-Georgia predictions: Can new-look Gators pull off stunner in Jacksonville?

Georgia isn't the dominant force of a few seasons ago, but coach Kirby Smart's team should have no problem against the overhauled Gators.

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Thursday, October 30, 2025

Slumping Magic lose at Detroit | In battle of unbeatens, Edgewater takes on Boone | Gators’ Vernell Brown III ruled out vs. Georgia

Sentinel Sports Final

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Slumping Magic lose at Detroit | In battle of unbeatens, Edgewater takes on Boone | Gators’ Vernell Brown III ruled out vs. Georgia

Beede’s Breakdown: Magic fall at Pistons for 4th straight loss

After Wednesday’s road game against the Pistons, the Magic travel to Charlotte on the second night of a back-to-back Thursday. Orlando now has dropped four in a row.

Magic make decisions on rookie club options for 2026-27 season: Who was declined?

The decisions are all a part of the financial reality facing the Magic following the expensive extensions of Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs, as well as the major addition of Desmond Bane.

Find out which Magic games will be simulcast over-the-air in Orlando, Tampa

The Magic, WESH 2, CW18, WMOR-TV and FanDuel Sports Network Florida announced a partnership Wednesday to simulcast 10 Magic games on a Hearst over-the-air station in Central Florida and in Tampa.

Week 11 Football Preview: In battle of unbeatens Edgewater takes on Boone

The Battle for the Barrel will feature a pair of unbeaten 9-0 teams this season as Boone travels to Edgewater in the 74th meeting between the two schools.

Winter Park, Osceola, Oviedo advance to FHSAA volleyball state semifinals

No. 1-ranked Winter Park recorded win No. 900 for Hall of Fame volleyball Stephanie Gibson. No. 2 Kissimmee Osceola also won its region final and will join the Wildcats in the FHSAA 7A final four.

High school sports scores and top performers from Wednesday, Oct. 29

At bowling state, the 2-time defending champion East River girls earned top seed and won its first 3 matches with a record 299 Baker game. In district golf, Circle Christian shot 271 (-17) to cruise in 1AD7, while Windermere Prep shot 278 (-10) to win 1AD6.

South Lake, East River lead state bowling; golf records \| Varsity Weekly

FHSAA playoffs galore: state bowling in Orlando; district golf champs include TFA, Winter Park and Lake Mary; Montverde sweeps swim titles

UCF-Baylor predictions: Will Knights end six-game road losing streak?

The Knights are hoping to snap a six-game road losing streak on Saturday at Baylor, who has one of the worst defenses in the nation.

Scouting the opponent: 5 questions about Baylor ahead of UCF matchup

A scouting report for the Knights' upcoming football game brought to you by Zane Smith, reporter for the Waco Tribune-Herald.

Gators' Vernell Brown III ruled out vs. Georgia, leaving UF without leading receiver

Florida WR Vernell Brown III will be out against Georgia, leaving the Gators without one their most dynamic weapons and productive players.

Georgia's Kirby Smart: SEC 'even stronger' when Gators are winning

Georgia coach Kirby Smart doesn't think the Gators' situation is as dire as it might appear amid the ongoing coaching churn and recent track record during the longstanding rivalry.

Gators Q&A: Is Lane Kiffin's timetable manageable? Does UF have any shot of beating Georgia?

While the Florida Gators look to upset Georgia in Jacksonville, rumors are swirling about Lane Kiffin possibly becoming the next UF coach.

Florida-Georgia predictions: Can new-look Gators pull off stunner in Jacksonville?

Georgia isn't the dominant force of a few seasons ago, but coach Kirby Smart's team should have no problem against the overhauled Gators.

Dolphins, Ravens go into Thursday night on similar trajectories but with different expectations

Both the Dolphins and Ravens earned just their second win of the season Sunday, but as they meet on Thursday night, only one is widely expected to make a playoff push.

Dolphins coordinator Frank Smith gives offense boost from sideline; plus injury report

The move to have Dolphins offensive coordinator Frank Smith operate from the sideline gave players a boost in their recent win against the Falcons.

Chris Perkins: The fun is returning to football for the Dolphins

The Dolphins have been one of the NFL's most fun teams under McDaniel. The fun left due to their 1-6 start to the season. But it appears to be making a comeback in the locker room.

FSU begins a new men's basketball era with alumnus Luke Loucks in charge and fresh faces all around

The Seminoles added seven transfers and three freshmen to replace 10 departures. Loucks' recruiting class, which features combo guard Cam Miles, ranked last in the ACC.

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