Magic win at Pacers | Hurricanes knock out defending champ Ohio State | Texas rallies past Michigan in Citrus Bowl

Jamal Cain embraces two-way role for Magic: ‘I’m always working on my game’ • Dave Hyde: Hurricanes show they’re not done in beating Ohio State

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Sentinel Sports Final Thursday, January 1, 2026

Stay informed — sign up for these newsletters Knights Weekly WEEKLY The latest on UCF football, recruiting, basketball and more. Sign up Magic win at Pacers | Hurricanes knock out defending champ Ohio State | Texas rallies past Michigan in Citrus Bowl Beede’s Breakdown: Banchero lifts Magic past Pacers in Suggs’ return The Magic star forward had 10 rebounds and scored 29 points, including the game-winner. Read more → Jamal Cain embraces two-way role for Magic: 'I'm always working on my game' As a two-way player in the NBA, Magic forward Jamal Cain often gets asked by family, friends and fans which team he plays for: Orlando or Osceola? "Just in case someone gets hurt, we'll be looked upon to produce," he said about two-way players. Read more → Dave Hyde: Hurricanes show they're not done in beating Ohio State Beating the Ohio State team that was defending champs, ranked No. 1 most of this season and 9½-point favorites said everything's on the table for Miami now Read more → Hurricanes upset Ohio State, punch ticket to College Football Playoff semis The Hurricanes pulled off the program's biggest win in decades, upsetting No. 2 Ohio State and earning a trip to the College Football Playoff semifinals. Read more → Arch Manning nabs MVP while guiding Texas past Michigan in Citrus Bowl The sophomore quarterback accounted for four total touchdowns and the Longhorns outscored Michigan 24-10 in the second half. Read more → Oregon's time has come: Why Ducks will win national championship The Ducks flopped last season as the betting favorite and top seed. This time, they are the No. 5 seed facing a daunting road. Read more → Jon Sumrall builds 2026 Gators as transfer portal opens, sets off two-week frenzy The transfer portal will open Friday as new Florida coach Jon Sumrall builds the Gators' 2026 roster. Read more → Gators re-sign WR Dallas Wilson, among Jon Sumrall's top priorities to keep Florida re-signed receiver Dallas Wilson to secure one of new coach Jon Sumrall's top priorities among members of the 2025 Gators. Read more → DeSantis names former UF coach Urban Meyer to New College board Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed three people to the New College of Florida Board of Trustees, including Urban Meyer, the University of Florida's former head football coach. Read more → UCF expects to be busy when transfer window opens on Friday The Knights will seek to fill plenty of needs during the 15-day window, including quarterback, offensive line and defensive front. Read more → Lake Highland basketball champs; soccer rankings; wrestling news | Varsity Weekly "We put five guys on the floor who can shoot from range," Lake Highland Prep basketball coach Ben Fratrik said after 17-of-27 3-point shooting show in Holiday Hoopfest final. Read more → High school sports scores and top performers from Wednesday, Dec. 31 In the Mike Stone boys soccer invite, host Bishop Moore lost in PKs to New Smyrna Beach with Cooper Ball earning offensive MVP honors. Boys hoops winners included Winter Park, Gateway and Lake Buena Vista. Read more → Dolphins' McDaniel assesses Tua's decline, emotions of benching QB Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel assessed the decline in quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's play after he was benched this season. Read more → Chris Perkins: Dolphins' recent success highlights errors of past, need for change The Dolphins began the season 4-20 (.167) against playoff teams. This season they're 1-5 (.167) against playoff teams. In a sense, they're still the same Dolphins. Read more → Lightning prevail in OT at Anaheim Tampa Bay captured its fifth consecutive victory. Read more →

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