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UCF’s 17-point lead disappears as Houston controls the second half
The Knights fell 27–17 Saturday and face another road test at Oklahoma State next weekend.
Winter Springs NewsroomOctober 4, 20262 min read
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The Magic’s Spacing Test Starts When the First Action Ends
Sean Sweeney’s post and isolation work gave Orlando’s camp a practical question: can the offense keep its shape when the ball changes hands?
Cody HalloranOctober 3, 20264 min read
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Winter Springs High School Football Scoreboard: Week of Oct. 2
One Winter Springs team was in action this week. Every local result from Thursday through Saturday, with rankings where they apply.
Cody HalloranOctober 3, 20261 min read
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UCF seeks to end road skid at No. 20 Houston on Saturday
The Knights take a 3–1 record into their first Big 12 road game October 3. Kickoff at TDECU Stadium is noon Eastern on ESPN2.
Winter Springs NewsroomOctober 2, 20261 min read
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UCF puts unbeaten home record against No. 17 Colorado in Space Game
The Knights return to Orlando for Friday’s 7 p.m. match seeking their first Big 12 victory against a Colorado team also coming off a loss.
Winter Springs NewsroomOctober 2, 20262 min read
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Thursday’s Lighter Practice Put the Magic’s Centers in Charge of the Conversation
After a heavy Wednesday session, Sean Sweeney reduced contact Thursday and made communication the central repetition, asking Wendell Carter Jr. and Nikola Vučević to organize Orlando’s defense like football middle linebackers.
Cody HalloranOctober 2, 20263 min read
Cagnoni OT goal lifts Sharks past Panthers 4-3 in season opener
Luca Cagnoni scored the winner in overtime as San Jose defeated Florida 4-3 in their season-opening matchup at SAP Center.
Cody HalloranOctober 2, 20262 min read
Lightning lose opener 5–1 as Rangers goalie Shesterkin scores
Tampa Bay began its season with a road loss in New York on October 1. Igor Shesterkin scored into an empty net.
Cody HalloranOctober 2, 20261 min read
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The Magic’s Camp Caution and Anthony Black’s Contract Clock Are Separate Stories
Orlando reduced Anthony Black’s and Noah Penda’s workload during a demanding two-session camp day, but Black’s extension deadline remains a roster-building question rather than an injury forecast.
Cody HalloranOctober 1, 20264 min read
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Buccaneers lose McMillan for at least four games and add quarterback depth
Tampa Bay moved Jalen McMillan to injured reserve Wednesday, promoted Ifeatu Melifonwu and brought Brett Rypien onto the practice squad.
Cody HalloranSeptember 30, 20261 min read
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Dolphins bring Keith Cooper Jr. back on practice squad
Miami announced the defensive lineman’s return Wednesday after he spent the start of the 2026 season with the team.
Cody HalloranSeptember 30, 20261 min read
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For the Magic, Sean Sweeney’s First Practice Was a Translation Test
Sean Sweeney’s first Orlando practice put a less glamorous challenge at the center of the Magic’s defensive reset: learning to speak the same basketball language at speed.
Cody HalloranSeptember 30, 20264 min read
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Forsling delivers Panthers’ 1–0 overtime win in Raleigh
Florida starts the season with a shutout
Cody HalloranSeptember 30, 20261 min read
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Anthony Black’s next leap will come in the decisions between baskets
Anthony Black’s next step in Orlando is less about collecting more touches than making better choices when a possession’s first option disappears.
Cody HalloranSeptember 30, 20263 min read
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Orlando’s new offense has a steady starting point in Desmond Bane
Desmond Bane’s 82-start season gives Sean Sweeney a reliable offensive foundation. The challenge is expanding Bane’s decisions without taking the ball away from Paolo Banchero or Franz Wagner.
Cody HalloranSeptember 30, 20263 min read
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2028 defensive lineman plans Florida State visit for Virginia game
Darion Newton, a three-star 2028 defensive lineman, plans to attend Florida State’s game against Virginia this Saturday.
Cody HalloranSeptember 30, 20261 min read
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Buccaneers lose to Vikings 23-16, Mayfield injured late
Tampa Bay fell to 0-3 after a 23-16 loss to Minnesota, with Baker Mayfield suffering a dislocated thumb late in the game.
Cody HalloranSeptember 30, 20262 min read
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Dolphins add Shaka Heyward, bring back James Ester after 12 tryouts
Miami made linebacker Shaka Heyward’s roster move official and returned guard James Ester to its practice squad after a dozen players auditioned.
Cody HalloranSeptember 30, 20262 min read
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Court order clears Denzel Aberdeen for Florida basketball return
A Florida circuit court granted Denzel Aberdeen a temporary stay allowing him to play for the Gators during the 2026-27 season.
Cody HalloranSeptember 29, 20262 min read
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Buccaneers move Ifeatu Melifonwu onto active roster
Tampa Bay has promoted safety Ifeatu Melifonwu from its practice squad to the 53-man roster.
Cody HalloranSeptember 29, 20261 min read
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Sweeney's role map meets Banchero's Seattle visits as Magic camp opens
Paolo Banchero logged long offseason talks with the new coach. Jonathan Isaac starts camp restricted after a knee sprain, with roles outlined across the roster.
Winter Springs NewsroomSeptember 29, 20262 min read