Magic routed by Memphis in London | Hurricanes go for national title tonight vs. Indiana | Patriots, Rams reach conference title games | Lightning win in Dallas

Dave Hyde: Give Indiana the glass slipper; Miami wants the crown • Hurricanes focused on Monday’s national title game, not nostalgia or outside noise

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Sentinel Sports Final Monday, January 19, 2026

Stay informed — sign up for these newsletters Knights Weekly WEEKLY The latest on UCF football, recruiting, basketball and more. Sign up Magic routed by Memphis in London | Hurricanes go for national title tonight vs. Indiana | Patriots, Rams reach conference title games | Lightning win in Dallas Beede's Breakdown: Magic crushed by Grizzlies in London, split Europe trip The Grizzlies led by as many as 33 points and throughout the entire game against the Magic on Sunday in London. Orlando returns home to host the Hornets on Thursday. Read more → Dave Hyde: Give Indiana the glass slipper; Miami wants the crown Sure, UM sounds like a good, football story more than a classic underdog. It will never out warm and fuzzy Indiana. But it was a 35-to-1 long shot to be in Monday's title game. Read more → Hurricanes focused on Monday's national title game, not nostalgia or outside noise The Miami Hurricanes are not interested in nostalgia. They are focused on upsetting Indiana in Monday's championship game. Read more → UM's Carson Beck went from his 'lowest' at Georgia to national title game with Miami Hurricanes QB Carson Beck said getting hurt while with Georgia was one of the "lowest moments" of his life. But his game-winning score for UM vs. Ole Miss was "one of the highest." Read more → Hurricanes, Hoosiers blend portal, high school recruiting for championship mix Both the Hurricanes and Hoosiers have benefitted from high-level transfers that blend with the strong high school recruits they have signed. Read more → The Miami Hurricanes' secret special teams weapon? Cafecito Hurricanes special teams analyst Ferras Isa makes the "best coffee on staff," Mario Cristobal said. The special teams players all do a shot of cafecito before each game. Read more → 'It's a dream come true': Local Hurricanes relish opportunity to win national title on home field The Hurricanes have a chance to win a national title on their home field, which doubles as a special homecoming for the numerous South Florida players on the team. Read more → Vasilevskiy stops 19 shots as Lightning win at Dallas Tampa Bay has a 13-game points streak and is tied with Carolina atop of the Eastern Conference with 64 points, second overall to Colorado (74). Read more → Ferocity now part of Lightning DNA The Lightning have had a model in the Panthers, the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions who obviously are loaded with talent but also among the most physical teams in the league. Read more → Rams shake off wild TD pass by Caleb Williams to force OT, beat Bears 20-17 to reach NFC title game The Rams will visit NFC West rival Seattle next Sunday in their first trip to the conference championship game since the 2021 team won the Super Bowl. Read more → Maye throws 3 TD passes while Stroud has 4 INTs as Patriots advance to AFC title game In Mike Vrabel's first season as coach, the Patriots will make their 16th conference-championship appearance. Read more → Dolphins interview Bills' Joe Brady; Packers' Hafley has second interview Monday, reports say The Dolphins are interviewing three head coach candidates beginning Sunday, highlighted by Green Bay's Jeff Hafley, who is having a second interview on Monday. Read more →

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