Bianchi: With Sumrall debut, UF can say, 'Billy who?' | FSU needs to play better vs. SMU | Pride win in first match under interim coach

FSU coaches demand improved defense, pass protection with SMU visiting • Banda, McCutcheon score for Orlando Pride to give interim coach debut win

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Stay informed — sign up for these newsletters Knights Weekly WEEKLY The latest on UCF football, recruiting, basketball and more. Sign up Bianchi: With Sumrall debut, UF can say, 'Billy who?' | FSU needs to play better vs. SMU | Pride win in first match under interim coach Bianchi: Goodbye and good riddance, Billy Ball — Sumrall’s Gators rout FAU in fun Swamp debut Florida blew out FAU in Jon Sumrall’s debut, but this didn’t feel like another season opener against an overmatched opponent. After four years of Billy Napier, it felt like an exorcism. Read more → FSU coaches demand improved defense, pass protection with SMU visiting Florida State hosts 19th-ranked SMU on Monday night. Many expect the Mustangs to contend for a College Football Playoff spot. The Seminoles are 1-0 after beating New Mexico State last week. Read more → Banda, McCutcheon score for Orlando Pride to give interim coach debut win The Orlando Pride went through a week of change, starting with the firing of coach Seb Hines. Yolanda Thomas was promoted to interim coach and the team responded with a 3-1 win over Houston. Read more → Jadan Baugh a force for Gators and more from Sumrall’s debut | Things we learned Jadan Baugh confirmed he will be Florida’s star, while Jon Sumrall’s debut exposed promise, defensive flaws and fans hungry for change. Read more → Jake Burger homers twice as Rangers beat Rays 8-6 to split 4-game series Jake Burger homered twice and the Texas Rangers rallied from two deficits to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-6 on Sunday. Read more → Game time: FSU Seminoles vs. No. 19 SMU Mustangs — TV, betting odds, keys Florida State coach Mike Norvell has just four wins against Power 4 teams since the start of the 2024 season, and a win over SMU would go a long way in restoring his reputation. Read more → As Rays focus on winning AL East, there are also awards to be won The Tampa Bay Rays are intent on winning the American League East title. Their consistent and stellar play all season are also putting several individuals in line for award consideration. Read more → Modification adds concussions to Madden NFL video game The Madden NFL video game is designed to feel real. Where are the concussions? A partnership between the Derek Sheely Foundation and Klick Health created a free mod that simulates the injury. Read more → Visiting FSU on Monday, SMU looks at how it broke from scandal-stained past SMU used to be known as the school that was given the NCAA death penalty because of football cheating scandals. The Mustangs, who visit FSU on Monday night, have rebuilt into a top program. Read more → Bell passes defending NASCAR champion Larson to win the Southern 500 to start the Chase Christopher Bell passed Kyle Larson with 18 laps to go and held on to win the Chase-opening Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on Sunday night. Read more →

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