Extra motivation for Gators vs. Auburn? | UM signs massive deal with Nike | Rays' Martinez gets 15th win

UCF’s Tackett Curtis reunites with DC Alex Grinch to solidify Knights’ defense • Hurricanes, Nike reportedly sign one of largest sponsorship deals in college sports history

Sentinel Sports Final Thursday, September 17, 2026

Stay informed — sign up for these newsletters Knights Weekly WEEKLY The latest on UCF football, recruiting, basketball and more. Sign up Extra motivation for Gators vs. Auburn? | UM signs massive deal with Nike | Rays' Martinez gets 15th win UF Q&A: Is Gators’ Jayden Woods ready to break out? Will UF be extra motivated vs. Auburn? Florida’s Jayden Woods seeks a breakout at Auburn as the Gators face old rival, lingering USF memories, injuries and Jon Sumrall’s struggles. Read more → UCF’s Tackett Curtis reunites with DC Alex Grinch to solidify Knights’ defense Knights defensive coordinator Alex Grinch recruited linebacker Tackett Curtis first at Oklahoma, then USC and Wisconsin before arriving at UCF. Read more → Hurricanes, Nike reportedly sign one of largest sponsorship deals in college sports history The Hurricanes and Nike have reportedly agreed to a massive sponsorship deal that is among the largest in college sports history. Read more → FSU’s linebackers have stepped up, but now injuries taking toll on Seminoles Senior linebacker Blake Nichelson as well as freshmen Izayia Williams and Daylen Green will be out against the Crimson Tide. Coach Mike Norvell indicated Nichelson will be out “an extended period of time,” while Williams and Green are out for the season. Read more → Former Ocoee RB Charles Pierre Jr. overcomes, shines at South Dakota South Dakota running back Charles Pierre Jr. has been through numerous injuries and surgeries during his football career, but the former Ocoee star is back to his old self. Read more → Open Division uncertainty clouds Orangewood volleyball playoff picture | Varsity Report Class 2A Orangewood (8-0) and 6A DeLand (13-0) are two Central Florida teams positioned to be pulled into the new eight-team Open Division. Read more → Florida aims to do better against QB Byrum Brown in SEC opener at Auburn Florida opens SEC play at Auburn under Jon Sumrall, with QB Byrum Brown and his dual-threat ability the Gators’ top concern this Saturday. Read more → Orlando high school scores and statistics from Wednesday, Sept. 16 Orlando high school scores and statistics from Wednesday, Sept. 16: Boys Golf East River 169, Olympia 176 Buzz: Wesley Hakanen shot 38 for the Falcons in the win at Shingle Creek Golf Club (par-36). James Mincy had a 40 for Olympia. Oviedo 158, Lake Brantley 160 Buzz: Alexander Pendry shot 38 for the Lions in […] Read more → Nick Martinez gets 15th win as Rays beat Athletics 4-3 for 5th straight victory The Rays (92-59) extended their lead in the AL East to 4 1/2 games over the Yankees. Read more → Leroy Kinard’s coaching comeback fuels Innovation’s 4-0 start | Football Insider Head coach Leroy Kinard has led Innovation to 17 wins in the Bulls’ first 24 games of existence, and this year the squad has started the season 4-0 and sits atop the FHSAA’s new Independent Football League Pool A, North Division standings. Read more →

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35 years of horror | Disney's new props | Science center's half-price day | Capybaras

Disney World conjures animation ‘props’ for new attraction • Science center sets half-price ticket day

Theme Park Rangers Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Stay informed — sign up for these newsletters Things to Do WEEKLY A look at entertainment and sporting events in Orlando and around Central Florida. Sign up 35 years of horror | Disney's new props | Science center's half-price day | Capybaras 35 years in, Halloween Horror Nights brings the feels, flavors, fear The food and beverage team at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights is back in 2026, with blood-spattered plates, bitable bats and a host of holiday fun themed on original concepts and hot horror brands. Read more → Disney World conjures animation ‘props’ for new attraction Visitors can see a glass slipper, fashion from Jiminy Cricket, ‘Little Mermaid’ finds and more movie mementos. Read more → Science center sets half-price ticket day All levels of tickets are discounted for Sunday’s admission Read more → At Disney Springs, a new film gets up close with the capybara Sharon Walia visited Central Florida’s Gatorland and Showcase of Citrus during her worldwide travels to explore the appeal of capybaras. Read more → First look: Shout-outs for SeaWorld’s Howl-O-Scream, the ’90s Theme park’s after-hours event includes hoots, hollers and time with the ever-present fisherman. Read more → First look: Magic of Disney Animation at Hollywood Studios Characters drive multiple new activities including interactive elements, indoor playground, drawing lessons with Olaf. They officially open next week. Read more → Epic Universe, Legoland nab Golden Ticket Awards Frankenstein Experiment, Galacticoaster, Level99 are Florida-based winners of the annual awards from Amusement Today. Read more → Christmas at Legoland: Lego Santa drone show, Rap Battle, Reindeer Refuel Park’s holiday plans include new show, Lego carrot build Read more → ‘Star Wars’ actor recalls cast-member moment on Rise of the Resistance Domhnall Gleeson talks stormtroopers with Jimmy Fallon Read more →

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