Thursday, August 3, 2023

Inter Miami's Messi too much for Orlando City | U.S. national team stars shine as Juventus closes American tour with exhibition win vs. Real Madrid in Camping World Stadium | FSU president talks about possibly leaving ACC

U.S. national team stars shine as Juventus closes American tour with exhibition win vs. Real Madrid in Orlando • FSU president talks about possibly leaving ACC
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Sentinel Sports Final

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Inter Miami's Messi too much for Orlando City | U.S. national team stars shine as Juventus closes American tour with exhibition win vs. Real Madrid in Camping World Stadium | FSU president talks about possibly leaving ACC

Orlando City loses at Inter Miami as Messi scores twice in Leagues Cup match

Messi racked up his 5th goal in just 3 appearances for Inter Miami.

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U.S. national team stars shine as Juventus closes American tour with exhibition win vs. Real Madrid in Orlando

The match came close but fell just shy of setting the soccer attendance record at Camping World Stadium. The exhibition last July between English Premier League teams Arsenal and Chelsea drew 63,811, 308 more than Wednesday's matchup.

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FSU president talks about possibly leaving ACC

The ACC is third in revenue as a conference, considerably behind the SEC and Big Ten.

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UCF coordinator Addison Williams seeks unity, communication from defense

With fresh faces on the roster, Addison Williams is hoping his defense can come together as one. "That's one thing I talk to the defense about each and every day," he said. "Whether it's as a staff or a defensive unit, we're coming together. As they always say, 'one weak link can break a chain,' and we don't need that weak link."

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UNC QB Maye tops FSU's Travis as favorite for 2nd straight ACC player-of-year award

Maye came out on top over Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis in a vote of 176 media members, the results of which were released Wednesday.

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Varsity Weekly: Johnny Damon signing; Aleshia Ocasio softball; water polo, basketball, baseball news

Local water polo players shined at the Junior Olympics in Texas while OCP and Windermere basketball players led their FIBA Puerto Rico team. Aleshia Ocasio is returning to Little League roots next week and Johnny Damon is signing autographs Saturday. Leesburg won the Florida League baseball title.

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Chris Perkins: 'I'd whoop Tua.' Dolphins' Terron Armstead marks his return with humor

Dolphins' Terron Armstead returned to practice and had the line of the day when he humorously said, "I'd whoop Tua," when discussing his boxing workouts vs. Tua's jiu-jitsu training.

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Jimmie Johnson, crew chief Chad Knaus join Donnie Allison as NASCAR Hall of Fame selections

Nicknamed "Superman," Johnson's seven Cup Series titles tie him with Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt for the most by a driver in NASCAR history,

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Does success of Orlando City's Duncan McGuire change how MLS teams view college soccer?

Duncan McGuire is the new star of Orlando City. Nobody saw it coming, especially not the highest-paid player who now plays behind him. There is no longer a question about McGuire. The better question is how his professional success will impact the value of men's college soccer.

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Rays' Shane McClanahan struggles again in loss at Yankees

The All-Star lefty posted 6th straight winless start after working just 4 innings against the Yankees.

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Minion Land opening day set | Epcot food fest 1st impressions | Halloween Horror Nights houses

First impression: Epcot’s pickle milkshake, Muppets at Brew-Wing, more • Universal: All Halloween Horror Nights houses, scare zones announced
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Theme Park Rangers

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Minion Land opening day set | Epcot food fest 1st impressions | Halloween Horror Nights houses

Universal Studios sets opening day for Minion Land

Universal Studios officially expands its "Despicable Me" offerings with even more minions

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First impression: Epcot's pickle milkshake, Muppets at Brew-Wing, more

Brew-Wing Lab serving dishes from mind of Muppets at Epcot food festival

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Universal: All Halloween Horror Nights houses, scare zones announced

Universal Orlando reveals entire list of 10 HHN houses and five scare zones for 2023 event

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Cool Zoo opening new animal attraction on I-Drive

Sloths, kangaroos, lemurs, alligators, capybaras and more will have a new home on International Drive this fall as Cool Zoo prepares to open its doors.

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Theme Park Rangers Radar: Auto museum, Disney's Orange Garage rules, popcorn droid

It's not "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" on this week's Theme Park Rangers Radar, but there is a transportation theme going…. If you count popcorn-powered droids.

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WonderWorks offers discount tickets to Floridians

Educational attraction Wonderworks (the upside-down building on I-Drive) has admission deals through Aug. 9.

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Island H2O Water Park plans foam parties for families

Kissimmee water park goes into foam mode in August

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Jim Korkis, prolific Disney writer and historian, has died

An Orlando man who wrote many books and columns about Disney history dies at 72

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Universal: HHN's Taste of Terror event details, pricing set

The new HHN dining preview starts Aug. 10 at Universal Studios theme park

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Museum of Illusions: Florida teachers can get free admission

Educators are eligible to get free admission to the illusion-based attraction on I-Drive

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Legoland: New fireworks, zombies set for Halloween event

Winter Haven theme parks adds attractions to its Brick-or-Treat event

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DeSantis' tourism district wants to cut $8 million for extra Disney deputies

Gov. Ron DeSantis' tourism district and two Disney-controlled cities are at odds over who should pay for security at Disney World.

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