UCF football recruiting: DayDay Farmer flips from Pitt to Knights • Billy Napier and Gators’ staff embrace reduced fall camp schedule
 Sentinel Sports Final Wednesday, August 2, 2023 | | |
| | | | | Orlando City gets its first crack at Lionel Messi in a Leagues Cup matchup. Kickoff time, which wasn't released until later in the day Tuesday, is 8. ... Gus Malzahn appears to have yet another 4-star committment for 2024, provided he officially signs in December. The Knight remain on a torrid pace with gaining 4-stars since joining the Big 12. ... FSU is a threat, but preseason media voting in the ACC predicts the 'Noles still don't have enough to unseat Clemson at the top. If they finish top 2, they'll have a chance to prove it in the championship game now that the conference has scrapped divisions. ... The Rays are back on a roll (and made moves at the trade deadline), but the outlook for U.S. team is less than promising after barely advancing at the Women's World Cup. ...Real Madrid and Juventus lock up in an exhibition at Camping World Stadium in hopes of breaking the soccer attendance record tonight. | | | | The Lions emerged victorious the last time these teams faced off, claiming a 3-1 victory vs. Miami in May. This is not the same Inter Miami, however, as Lionel Messi and his former FC Barcelona teammates Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba have joined forces in MLS. | | | | | DayDay Farmer becomes the latest member of UCF's 2024 recruiting class that ranks inside the top 40 nationally, according to 247Sports. The 5-11, 160-pound wideout becomes the sixth consensus 4-star to give his word to Knights coach Gus Malzahn. | | | | | UF offensive line coach Rob Sale played for Nick Saban at LSU when the Tigers had two-a-days for 12 straight days The longstanding custom ended in 2017 as the NCAA continued to address concerns with concussions, injuries and potential overexertion in the summer heat. | | | | | Orlando is set to host the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials — Marathon on Feb. 3, Greater Orlando Sports Commission announced Tuesday. The city will welcome the nation's top distance runners to compete for a spot on Team USA at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. | | | | | Tiger Woods has joined the PGA Tour policy board for the first time in his 27 years on tour, giving Commissioner Jay Monahan key support as he rebuilds trust while forging ahead with details of a business partnership with Saudi backers of LIV Golf. | | | | | Tampa Bay took another step back to where they used to be, lining up on the field after beating the N.Y. Yankees 5-2 and shaking hands in celebration for the third straight day and fourth of the last five. | | | | | Last year, FSU jumped to 10 wins — which it used to do with regularity — and returns 17 starters that include quarterback Jordan Travis and pass rusher Jared Verse while adding coveted transfer defensive back Fentrell Cypress II from Virginia. | | | | | Dolphins' Terron Armstead, who had been sidelined due to offseason surgery, returned to the field, the same day All Pro Jalen Ramsey, who just had knee surgery, made an appearance before practice. | | | | | The Soccer Champions Tour, which began July 22, features six of the world's most decorated clubs in eight games across the U.S. "It is very gratifying to see the love and passion of the people here for Real Madrid," Rodrygo, the team's forward, told the Sentinel. | | | | | Portugal nearly scored in stoppage time, but Ana Capeta's blast hit the post. A loss to the Portuguese would have sent the Americans home after the group stage for the first time at a World Cup or an Olympics. | | | | | With right-handed starter Aaron Civale already set to join a strong rotation, the Rays focused Tuesday on improving pitching depth and landing a catcher they believe can help if needed as Tampa Bay tries to chase down American League East-leading Baltimore. | | | | | The Marlins acquired infielder Jake Burger and first baseman Josh Bell at Tuesday's trade deadline as the team bolsters its lineup for a playoff push. | | | |
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