Thursday, June 29, 2023

UCF, UF, FSU and UM should simply ignore NCAA’s NIL directive | Here’s what you need to know about Magic as NBA free agency begins | Lake Mary High alum Dylan Crews aims to complete rare 1st-round trifecta

Here’s what you need to know about Magic as NBA free agency begins • Orlando assistant Dylan Murphy to coach G League, summer league teams
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Sentinel Sports Final

Thursday, June 29, 2023

UCF, UF, FSU and UM should simply ignore NCAA's NIL directive | Here's what you need to know about Magic as NBA free agency begins | Lake Mary High alum Dylan Crews aims to complete rare 1st-round trifecta

Like everybody else, UCF, UF, FSU and UM should simply ignore NCAA's NIL directive | Commentary

The NCAA has become a toothless, powerless organization, and, sadly, it's too late to stuff the NIL genie back in the bottle.

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Here's what you need to know about Magic as NBA free agency begins

The Orlando Magic are projected to $22 million in practical cap space, the sixth-most amount in the league, according to Spotrac. "We want to move the team forward," Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman said last Monday before the NBA draft. "We want to play better basketball."

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Orlando assistant Dylan Murphy to coach G League, summer league teams

In addition to coaching the Osceola Magic, Orlando assistant Dylan Murphy will coach the Magic's summer league team in Las Vegas. "Dylan has done a tremendous job in regard to player development in his role as an assistant coach with the Magic," Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman said.

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Dylan Crews completing rare 1st-round trifecta; Florida Sports HOF names eight inductees

Lake Mary graduate Dylan Crews will join Apopka's Jalen Carter and Lake Highland Prep's Brice Sensabaugh as a 2023 first-round pick next month. Daytona Beach's Vince Carter, among the last group of NBA, MLB and NFL first-rounders in the same year, enters Florida Sports Hall of Fame.

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Josh Lowe hits delivers 2-run double with 2 outs in 9th as Rays top Diamondbacks in clash of division leaders

The Diamondbacks-Rays series is a rare matchup of the previous two MLB expansion teams. Both came into the league in 1998 and are celebrating their 25th anniversary this season. The Rays hold a 14-10 advantage in the series.

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After rain delay, Marlins roar past Red Sox, can log historic 3-game sweep of Boston

If the Marlins get their first three-game sweep of the Red Sox, they will be at least 14 games over .500 for first time since 2003.

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Yankees' Domingo Germán throws perfect game in Oakland; 24th in MLB history

Coming off a pair of terrible starts, Germán (5-5) struck out nine of 27 batters against the A's, who have the worst record in the majors.

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As expected, Connor Bedard taken first in NHL draft by Chicago

The highly skilled forward has drawn comparisons to stars Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby.

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Lightning send Ross Colton to Avalanche

Colorado sent the 37th pick in the draft to Tampa Bay for the player who scored the Lightning's Stanley Cup-clinching goal in 2021.

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True to his word, USF's Alex Golesh keeps culling players from portal

Two were consensus 3-star prospects coming out of high school. Another — receiver Jaden Alexis (Texas) — got 4-star ratings.

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Gators’ CWS collapse to LSU ‘a hard pill to swallow’

Knights fans can be part of UCF Big 12 commemorative section • How the PGA Tour’s Deal With Saudi Arabia’s Wealth Fund Could Collapse
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Sentinel Sports Final

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

A post-mortem on UF's exciting run but disappointing finish in the College World Series, and the Sentinel's Edgar Thompson talked about it in-depth for our Gators podcast. ... The deal involving the PGA Tour and LIV appears to be as shaky as UF's pitching in Game 3. ... A UCF commemorative section is on the way as the school enters the big-time with the Big 12. Sunday. July 12. You can be a part of it for $35. ... The career of former Magic lottery pick Victor Oladipo is in flux in Miami. ... RIP Ryan Mallett. 35. Too young.

Gators' CWS collapse to LSU 'a hard pill to swallow'

Little went right for UF coach Kevin O'Sullivan and his Gators after Wyatt Langford's 2-run, first-inning home run against LSU. But no one struggled like sophomore star Jac Caglianone, who recorded just 4 outs as the starting pitcher and struck out 3 times.

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Knights fans can be part of UCF Big 12 commemorative section

Special classified-style ads with your messages of support or congratulations for the Knights are available for purchase in the section for just $35. You also can add a photo of you and your UCF buddies for $30 more. To purchase a personal ad for the section, go to OrlandoSentinel.com/UCFFans

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How the PGA Tour's Deal With Saudi Arabia's Wealth Fund Could Collapse

There were almost no outside bankers or lawyers involved in negotiations that led to a five-page framework agreement, and only so much input from the PGA Tour board. The initial pact had few binding clauses and did not assign values to assets.

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Pride's matchup with Gotham in Challenge Cup likely postponed

Kickoff, scheduled for 7 tonight at Exploria Stadium, isn't expected to happen. Multiple people with knowledge of the situation told the Sentinel late Tuesday night that because of travel issues with Gotham that the match will be rescheduled.

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GATORS PODCAST: Florida's CWS flop puts a bow on underwhelming calendar year for Gators (Ep. 171)

Coach Kevin O'Sullivan was at a loss to explain what he'd witnessed from a team that compiled a school-record win total yet came up one victory short of a championship.

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Bad start for rookie Taj Bradley, and another bad night for Rays

Struggling from the start against the National League West-leading Diamondbacks, Taj Bradley lasted only four innings, allowing 7 runs — five in the first inning — and 4 home runs.

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Former Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett dies in an apparent drowning in Florida

Former Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett, who also played for New England, Houston and Baltimore during five seasons in the NFL, has died. He was 35.

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Victor Oladipo opts into final season on contract, further muddling Heat cap situation, but now eligible to be traded

The Heat now have a decision to make after Victor Oladipo opted into the 2023-24 season, the final on his contract. Whether he is back in the team's uniform is to be determined.

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Lightning search deep in NHL draft for next great 'Bolt'

Some of the NHL's best players weren't drafted in the first few rounds. Some were passed over entirely — sometimes more than once — before getting their shot to play professional hockey.

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De La Cruz and Segura homer, Marlins pound out 19 hits in rout of Red Sox

Jazz Chisholm contributed three RBIs in his return from a 38-game absence with a right turf toe injury. Garrett Cooper added two RBIs, Jorge Soler had an RBI double, and Joey Wendle finished with four hits.

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Miami Dolphins' Tyreek Hill alleged assault under State Attorney's Office review

Ed Griffith, a spokesperson for the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office, said in an email that they had received "what appears to be a majority of the investigative materials from the police" as of Monday.

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