Swamp Things Talk all things Gators | UCF aims to end road skid in Houston | Magic camp focuses on learning new systems

UCF, mired in 10-game road losing streak, hopes to seize opportunity at No. 20 Houston • Magic training camp: Teaching new offense, defense at center of practice

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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 Swamp Things Talk all things Gators | UCF aims to end road skid in Houston | Magic camp focuses on learning new systems Florida Gators Podcast: Sumrall resurrects football program, Golden era upon us in hoops Swamp Things returns with Florida ranked in the top 10 in football and with the presumed No. 1 in men’s basketball. The Sentinel’s Edgar Thompson and AP’s Mark Long break it all down. Read more → UCF, mired in 10-game road losing streak, hopes to seize opportunity at No. 20 Houston Even though his team mired in a 10-game losing streak on the road, Scott Frost believes the Knights should treat Saturday’s game as an opportunity for success. Read more → Magic training camp: Teaching new offense, defense at center of practice The Magic continue to learn more about what’s expected of them on both the offensive and defensive ends under new Orlando coach Sean Sweeney. Read more → Week 7 Football Preview: Cocoa meets TFA for district title in idle week for many teams TFA and Cocoa will battle for the championship of Class 2A, District 5 in an unusual two-team district. Read more → For Rays ace Drew Rasmussen, 2026 a balance between success, hardship The ace of the Tampa Bay Rays staff, Drew Rasmussen was an All-Star in 2026 but also encountered a parent’s worst nightmare. Daughter Miller, born in April, faced serious health challenges. Read more → Tampa Bay Lightning fall in opener as Rangers score 5-1 win Igor Shesterkin became the first New York Rangers goalie to score, capping a 5-1 victory over the Lightning on Thursday in Tampa Bay's season opener. Read more → Orlando Pride host second-place San Diego in need of a win to stay in playoff hunt The Orlando Pride are still in playoff contention but they are running out of time. With only four matches left in the NWSL season, Orlando hosts the second-place San Diego Wave on Friday. Read more → Denzel Aberdeen is back to bolster a loaded Gators roster chasing another national title Fresh off a legal victory, Denzel Aberdeen’s return gives presumed No. 1 Florida a proven veteran as the Gators prepare for a season with national championship expectations. Read more → Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence gets a shot at the only AFC team he’s never beaten: Cincinnati Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence has beaten every AFC opponent except one during his professional career: Cincinnati. Lawrence is 0-3 against the Bengals. He can end the skid Sunday. Read more → Who has the edge? Dolphins at Vikings, against a familiar Flo Breaking down the matchups in six key areas ahead of the Week 4 game between the Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Read more → Miami Hurricanes’ Ethan O’Connor bolsters depleted secondary Both of UM’s starters at cornerback are recovering from injuries, but the Hurricanes’ pass defense isn’t suffering in part because of Ethan O’Connor’s strong play. Read more → Tampa Bay Lightning seek return to glory days using fists of fury The Tampa Bay Lightning say they toughened up last season and will continue to lean into battle mode for the 2026-27 campaign. The Lightning led the NHL in fights last season with 44. Read more →

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