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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Mike Bianchi’s Big 12, SEC, ACC predictions

Sentinel Sports Final

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

The regular season kickoffs for UCF and Florida are just a day away. We have the latest, including the Knights' depth chart entering the scheduled home date with Kent State (weather permitting) and the Gators jumping into deep water on the road against No. 14 Utah after a sub-.500 season ... There's a new No. 1 in Chris Hays' Super60 high school football rankings from Daytona Beach Mainland. ... Orlando City is in the top 4 in MLS. Can they solidify that position after tonight's game in Charlotte? They've lost both matchups this season. ... Venus Williams gets thumped at the U.S. Open.

Mike Bianchi's Big 12, SEC, ACC predictions

Where will UCF, UF, FSU and Miami finish in 2023? Sentinel columnist Mike Bianchi's picks are here, including one big surprise. And there's one team that he thinks will win a conference championship, too. Can you do better?

UF's opener illustrates AD's non-conference scheduling push

UF's last true road game outside Florida's borders was a 38-21 loss to Syracuse. Yet, Steve Spurrier's 1991 Gators quickly recovered en route to the first of six SEC titles.

UCF enters Year 1 in Big 12 with conference title in mind

Although outsiders feel differently about what the Knights can accomplish this season, UCF coach Gus Malzahn has his program set on a Big 12 championship in 2023. "That will be extremely hard — there's no doubt about it — but that's our goal," he said. "That's what we're talking about."

Orlando City enters problem matchup with Charlotte minus a key midfielder

Midfielder Wilder Cartegena has been a key contributor to Orlando's recent run of good form and his suspension due to yellow card accumulation will be felt on the pitch. Junior Urso, who recently returned to the team after leaving in December, could slot in as a replacement and is ready to go.

PODCAST: Gators seek Week 1 upset at Utah to open Year 2 under Billy Napier (Ep. 179)

The Gators certainly appear to be more talented and tightly knit than coach Billy Napier's first squad. The roster upgrades and optimism will be tested, but the No. 14 Utes have their own concerns, beginning with star quarterback Cam Rising.

Mainland's L.J. McCray rises to top of Super60 \| Recruiting Insider

L.J. McCray is expected to narrow his list of colleges by October. The top five contenders are FSU, Florida, Miami, Georgia and Auburn. In the meantime, he'll concentrate on getting Daytona Beach Mainland back to the state title game.

Dolphins' Christian Wilkins ends hold-in without new contract; Miami trades Noah Igbinoghene, Dan Feeney

Miami Dolphins' Christian Wilkins ends hold-in despite not getting a new deal before the start of the season. And Miami traded Noah Igbinoghene and Dan Feeney on Tuesday.

5 burning questions facing UCF

The biggest challenge the Knights face is depth, which will be tested by a schedule that features six road games that amount to 17,750 total miles and more than 36 hours of flight time.

Rays rally late again to thump Marlins

The last time the Rays faced Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara, they were at their worst. The Rays managed just five hits and a single run on July 26 in losing for the 15th time in 20 games last month, a…

Breaking down UCF's first football schedule as Big 12 member

The Knights' first taste of Big 12 opens with a tough road matchup at Kansas State and closes at home with a familiar foe in Houston. Don't overlook their non-conference slate either.

Venus Williams suffers her most lopsided US Open loss: 6-1, 6-1 in the first round

Venus Williams' 100th career U.S. Open match produced her most lopsided loss at the Grand Slam tournament where she won the trophy in 2000 and '01.

Breaking down UCF's depth chart heading into season opener vs. Kent State

The Knights release their first depth chart for the season opener at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Here is a breakdown of the offense, defense and special teams.

Myles Gaskin, Robbie Chosen among cuts as Dolphins reach initial 53-man roster

RB Myles Gaskin and WR Robbie Chosen are among the Dolphins' roster cuts at Tuesday's 4 p.m. deadline to get down to 53 players on the active roster.

John Romano: If Bucs hope to keep playoff streak alive, they better start running

The first time the Bucs won the Super Bowl, they were a mediocre running team. And that may be a generous description. They were 27th in the NFL in rushing yards and averaged a paltry 3.8 yards per carry.

UCF basketball adds New Mexico St. transfer Marchelus Avery

The 6-foot-8, 205-pound junior spent two seasons at New Mexico State, averaging 6.0 points and 3.4 rebounds in 44 games for the Aggies. A 46.4% career shooter, Avery connected on 41.8% of his 3-poi…

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Sanford Seminole replaces Jones atop Sentinel Super 16 football rankings | UCF faces plenty of unknowns with Kent State and weather in opener | Gators change travel plans to Utah due to Tropical Storm Idalia

Sentinel Sports Final

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Sanford Seminole replaces Jones atop Sentinel Super 16 football rankings | UCF faces plenty of unknowns with Kent State and weather in opener | Gators change travel plans to Utah due to Tropical Storm Idalia

Sanford Seminole replaces Jones atop Sentinel Super 16 football rankings

Seminole was without players due to injury and Edgewater was without players due to suspensions during wins in Week 1. The 'Noles replace Jones atop the Sentinel Super 16 football rankings. Lake Mary is up two spots and Evans is new to the list ahead of its home game this week against Boone.

UCF faces plenty of unknowns in Kent State, weather in season opener

With Tropical Storm Idalia forecast to hit Florida as a major hurricane this week, UCF and Kent State officials have been closely monitoring its possible impact on Thursday night's game.

Gators change travel plans to Utah due to Tropical Storm Idalia

UF coach Billy Napier's team will travel Tuesday to Dallas, where the team will practice, and then fly Wednesday to Salt Lake City for Thursday night's contest. The Gators already faced a major challenge as 6.5-point underdogs against the No. 14 Utes.

FSU depth chart offers protection for Jordan Travis

The Seminoles will have an offensive line that features no one younger than a redshirt junior with a blend of homegrown talent as well as transfers, giving the FSU front an FBS-best 207 games' worth of starting experience.

Nearly 'entire team' healthy for Miami Hurricanes' season opener

Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal says nearly the entire team is healthy for Miami's season opener against Miami (Ohio) on Friday.

Five burning questions for the Miami Hurricanes entering the 2023 season

The Hurricanes' 2023 season will likely be dictated by several key factor this season, including the performance of the new coaching staff and how quarterback Tyler Van Dyke recovers from a disappointing 2022.

How Big 12 teams stack up

Four new members, tons of transfer portal movement and Texas predicted to finish at the top highlight a new-look conference.

Can TCU return to CFP? 5 burning questions in the Big 12

Can Texas or Oklahoma win the Big 12 before leaving for the SEC? Here are five burning questions for Power Five league entering the season.

Powered by bench, U.S. clinches spot in second round of FIBA World Cup

Coming off the bench again, Paolo Banchero and Austin Reaves ignited the U.S. offense against Greece on Monday in the FIBA World Cup. "That second group is relentless," said U.S. starter and Knicks guard Jalen Brunson. "They come in and they change the game from the moment they step on the court."

High school sports scores and top performers from Monday, Aug. 28

Among local volleyball winners were Lake Highland Prep, Mount Dora and Foundation Academy, while Winter Springs won girls and boys bowling matches. First Academy-Leesburg and Oviedo won boys golf matches, while Lake Nona won a girls golf match.

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