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Magic stop 6-game losing streak by beating Kings 121-117
Paolo Banchero recorded his third game in a row of at least 30 points for Orlando.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Mar 27 2026

Florida native Colin Castleton talks about his journey back to Orlando
The Magic signed the center to a two-way contract following the preseason in October.

Source: Thomas Cook
Thursday, Mar 26 2026

Montour scores in OT to lead Kraken past Lightning 4-3
Kraken beats Lightning in OT, 4-3

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Mar 26 2026

Rays squander Opening Day lead, fall to Cardinals
The Opening Day contest was tied at 1-1 in the sixth inning before the teams combined for 14 runs in the inning.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Mar 26 2026

Here's how to watch Rays' games this season
Tampa Bay Rays games will be made available in the Bay area on Spectrum cable, as well as MLB’s streaming service.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Thursday, Mar 26 2026

Tampa Bay Rays file construction permits for new stadium
The team is applying for an environmental resource permit from Southwest Florida Water Management District.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Friday, Mar 27 2026

N.C. State's Will Wade to become next head men's basketball coach at LSU, officials say
LSU has fired fourth-year coach Matt McMahon and is finalizing an agreement to rehire former Tigers coach Will Wade from N.C. State, officials say.

Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Thursday, Mar 26 2026

Banged up Rays make adjustments as Opening Day arrives
After a mostly productive spring training, the Tampa Bay Rays are limping into the start of the regular season.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Thursday, Mar 26 2026

Victor Hedman taking temporary leave from Lightning
Hedman has played in 33 games this season for the Bolts, who entered play Wednesday with a 44-21-5 record.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Wednesday, Mar 25 2026

USF hires 2016 National Coach of year Mack to lead men's basketball team
Chris Mack comes to the Bulls after two 20-win seasons at College of Charleston and strong coaching stints at Xavier and Louisville.

Source: Spectrum Sports Staff
Wednesday, Mar 25 2026

Vegas and Seattle a step closer to getting NBA teams. League's owners approve expansion exploration
The league said investment bank PJT Partners has been brought on "as a strategic adviser" to the expansion exploration.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Mar 25 2026

Cavaliers defeat Magic 136-131 as Magic's losing streak climbs to 6
Orlando's Paolo Banchero scored 36 points, but Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell had 42 and James Harden added 26.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Mar 25 2026

Lavonte David announces retirement after 14-year career with Bucs
David played 215 games for the Bucs, recording nearly 1,200 solo tackles and was an first-team All-Pro in 2013. He also made the Pro Bowl in 2015.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Tuesday, Mar 24 2026

UNC fires basketball coach Hubert Davis after first-round, NCAA loss
UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis is on his way out after the Tar Heels fell again in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Source: Michael White, Sam Newkirk
Tuesday, Mar 24 2026

Oviedo lacrosse's Brandon Barlow scores 100th career goal against Viera
Brandon Barlow scored three goals against Viera in the first half to break the 100-career goal threshold.

Source: Brandon Green
Tuesday, Mar 24 2026

Magic induct Alex Martins as 14th member of Hall of Fame
Now the Magic vice chair, Martins was part of the group that helped the Magic get started and has held various senior-level management positions.

Source: Thomas Cook
Tuesday, Mar 24 2026

SEC surge takes over March Madness with 6 teams in Sweet 16, setting up conference showdowns
Top seeds South Carolina and Texas cruised into the regional semifinals of the women's NCAA Tournament.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Mar 24 2026

Siakam scores 37 as Pacers end record 16-game slide with 128-126 victory at Orlando
Paolo Banchero scored 39 points for Orlando, but Indiana players swarmed him and blocked his layup attempt in the final seconds.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Mar 24 2026

Tua Tagovailoa eager for fresh start, quarterback battle with Atlanta Falcons
The Saint Louis School graduate will have an opportunity to compete at quarterback with Michael Penix Jr. after Penix recovers from a torn ACL.

Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Tuesday, Mar 24 2026

Iowa beats No. 1 seed and defending champ Florida
Alvaro Folgueiras nailed a 3-pointer with 4.5 seconds remaining and Iowa eliminated defending national champion Florida.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Mar 22 2026

Fitzpatrick goes from disappointment to winning at Valspar Championship
One week after his disappointment from a runner-up finish at Sawgrass, Matt Fitzpatrick has put it behind him with a win at the Valspar Championship.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Mar 22 2026

LeBron James breaks NBA mark for games played, Luke Kennard makes winning 3 in Lakers’ win vs. Magic
Luke Kennard makes winning 3 in Lakers’ win in Orlando

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Mar 21 2026

Nashville beats Orlando City 5-0
Sam Surridge scored three goals — his third multi-goal game this season — to help Nashville SC beat Orlando City 5-0.

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Mar 21 2026

Sungjae Im takes lead into Innisbrook finale, with Brandt Snedeker also in final group
Sungjae Im was in position for a wire-to-wire victory in the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook after a slow start in his return from a wrist injury.

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Mar 21 2026

UCLA overcomes broken tooth and stubborn UCF 75-71 to advance in the NCAA Tournament
UCLA's Skyy Clark lost a tooth late in the game when he dove for a loose ball and appeared to get elbowed in the face by a UCF defender.

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Mar 21 2026

Florida cruises past Prairie View A&M in NCAA Tournament opener
Florida advanced to face No. 9 seed Iowa in the South Region's second round on Sunday.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Mar 20 2026

UCF's comeback in NCAA Tournament fall short vs. UCLA
Jordan Burks scored 22 points and hit six 3-pointers — including one that made it 72-69 with 10 seconds left

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Mar 20 2026

Orlando native Omari Jones set to fight in hometown for 3rd time on Saturday
Omari Jones is undefeated in his professional career, looking for another win this weekend.

Source: Thomas Cook
Friday, Mar 20 2026

Sungjae Im takes lead into the weekend on the firm and fast Copperhead course
After missing two straight cuts in his return from a wrist injury, Im shot a 2-under 69 to get to 9-under

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Mar 20 2026

Coby White scores 27 as Hornets make 21 3-pointers in 130-111 win over Magic
Desmond Bane had 24 points and Paolo Banchero 20 to lead Orlando.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Mar 19 2026

UCF men's basketball takes off for NCAA Tournament for 1st time since 2019
The Knights will play UCLA at 7:25 p.m. Friday in the first round.

Source: Brandon Green
Wednesday, Mar 18 2026

USF men's rally in 1st round of NCAA Tournament comes up short
Joseph Pinion scored 27 points to lead the Bulls at the East Region.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Mar 19 2026

Sungjae Im shoots 64 to lead the Valspar Championship
Sungjae Im, who missed two straight cuts upon his return from a wrist injury, found his form Thursday

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Mar 19 2026

Another record for LeBron: He ties Robert Parish by appearing in his 1,611th NBA regular-season game
James is also the NBA record holder with 23 seasons played, 22 All-Star selections and 21 All-NBA team selections.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Mar 19 2026

No. 11 seed VCU erases 19-point deficit, stuns sixth-seeded North Carolina 82-78 in OT
Terrence Hill Jr. made a stepback 3-pointer with 15 seconds left in overtime and VCU erased from a 19-point second-half deficit to stun UNC.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Mar 19 2026

Valspar welcomes strong field during milestone year
It’s the 50th anniversary of professional golf coming to the Tampa Bay region, as well as the 25th anniversary of becoming a full-field PGA event.

Source: Angie Angers
Wednesday, Mar 18 2026

Shohei Ohtani will return to mound for Dodgers in spring training game Wednesday against Giants
Ohtani recently returned to Dodgers camp at Camelback Ranch after Japan was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Mar 18 2026

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 as Thunder hand Magic 2nd loss in a row
The 113-108 loss dropped Orlando into sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings.

Source: Spectrum Sports Staff, Associated Press
Wednesday, Mar 18 2026

What you need to know: NCAA Tournament in Tampa
The NCAA Tournament is in full swing and some of it will happen right here in Tampa.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Thursday, Mar 19 2026

Venezuela beats U.S. to win World Baseball Classic title
Venezuela rebounded from a blown eighth-inning lead to beat the United States 3-2 on Eugenio Suárez’s tiebreaking double in the ninth.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Mar 17 2026

Alexander-Walker scores career-high 41, as Hawks wallop Magic 124-112 for 10th consecutive win
Atlanta snapped Orlando's seven game win streak and pulled 1.5 games behind the Magic in the tight Eastern Conference standings.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Mar 17 2026

FIFA says 2026 World Cup Games will be played as scheduled following Iran announcement
Nearly a week ago, Iran's sport minister said the country will not participate in the 2026 World Cup following U.S. and Israeli airstrikes.

Source: City News Service, Spectrum News Staff
Tuesday, Mar 17 2026

Camp sisters enjoying final season together at Stetson
Madeline and Katie Camp have been playing together since their first days playing beach volleyball.

Source: Brandon Green
Monday, Mar 16 2026

LA28 unveils details of soccer, baseball tournaments for Olympic Games
The soccer tournament will begin four days before the Olympic opening ceremony.

Source: City News Service
Monday, Mar 16 2026

Pride get Banda back, but they drop opener to Reign
Forward Barbra Banda scored Orlando's only goal in the 51st minute, but Brittany Ratcliffe scored in the 83rd minute to give Seattle the 2-1 edge.

Source: Spectrum Sports Staff, Associated Press
Monday, Mar 16 2026

Florida, UCF, USF and Miami reach men's NCAA Tournament
Four teams in the state of Florida will fight to become men's basketball champions in the NCAA Tournament.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Sunday, Mar 15 2026

Duke, Arizona, Michigan, Florida get top seeding for March Madness
Miami (Ohio) made the field as a No. 11 seed, but just barely.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Mar 15 2026

Freedom girls’ senior wrestler Paola Ramirez leads Patriots to state title
Paola Ramirez finished in second place in the 130-pound division, the Patriots' highest finisher at the state meet.

Source: Thomas Cook
Monday, Mar 16 2026

Tua Tagovailoa will have an opportunity to compete for the starting job in Atlanta, GM says
Michael Penix Jr. is recovering from a serious knee injury

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Mar 16 2026

Kyle Kirkwood wins another IndyCar street race, this one to be first winner in Arlington
The Grand Prix of Arlington took place on a temporary circuit around the Cowboys and Rangers stadiums.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Mar 15 2026

Shohei Ohtani ends World Baseball Classic just like in 2023, but as loser instead of champion
Baseball's best player jogged across the loanDepot park diamond to Japan's bench after his infield popup sealed an 8-5 quarterfinal loss to Venezuela.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Mar 15 2026

Banchero scores 27, Magic top Heat 121-117 and move to 5-0 vs. Miami this season
Wendell Carter Jr. scored 15 for the Magic, who won their seventh straight and snapped Miami’s season-best seven-game winning streak.

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Mar 14 2026

No. 22 Vanderbilt stops No. 4 Florida's winning streak to reach SEC Tournament final
The Gators saw their 12-game winning streak end. Thomas Haugh led Florida with 19 points.

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Mar 14 2026

Formula 1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to Iran war
Both countries have been struck during Iran’s response after the United States and Israel launched a wave of attacks on Iran.

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Mar 14 2026

Aho, Svechnikov lead Hurricanes over Lightning to hand coach Rod Brind’Amour a win in his 600th game
Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov each had a goal and an assist and the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Saturday night.

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Mar 14 2026

Florida cruises over Kentucky to open SEC Tournament
4th-ranked Florida took its first step toward defending its Southeastern Conference Tournament

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Mar 13 2026

Coach becomes legal guardian after Lake Mary wrestler loses both parents to cancer
Lake Mary girls wrestling coach Andy Rothenberg says he and his wife, Michelle, consider Maryellen Wingate a daughter.

Source: Thomas Cook
Friday, Mar 13 2026

Tampa Bay Bucs bolster roster during free agency
The Bucs lost a key player but also gained a lot.

Source: Katherine Smith
Friday, Mar 13 2026

Suggs helps Magic overcome Coulibaly and the Wizards in OT for their 6th win in a row
Jalen Suggs scored a season-high 28 points and made a tiebreaking 3-pointer in overtime to lift Orlando.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Mar 13 2026

UCF's Bol has to be helped to locker room, Knights fall to Arizona at Big 12 Tournament
Center John Bol fell to the floor clutching his chest in the second half of an 81-59 loss to the Wildcats.

Source: Spectrum Sports Staff, Associated Press
Thursday, Mar 12 2026

Florida State nearly upsets No. 1 Duke in ACC Tournament
No. 1 Duke survived a scare from Florida State to beat the Seminoles 80-79

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Mar 12 2026

Buccaneers sign edge rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad
The 31-year-old has 26 career sacks in 110 games over eight seasons with the New Orleans Saints, Indianapolis Colts, Chicago Bears and Lions.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Mar 12 2026

Guentzel, Goncalves each score twice in the Lightning's 4-1 win over the Red Wings
Tampa Bay won for just the 3rd time in the past 9 games since the Olympic break to move within two points of Buffalo for the Atlantic Division lead.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Mar 12 2026

Desmond Bane scores 35 points to help the Magic down the Cavaliers 128-122
The victory moved Orlando into the No. 5 spot in the tight Eastern Conference standings.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Mar 12 2026

Orlando City, coach 'mutually agree to part ways'
After an offseason roster overhaul, the Lions have started the season 0-3 and are in last place in the Eastern Conference.

Source: Spectrum Sports Staff
Wednesday, Mar 11 2026

UCF rallies past Cincinnati in OT to reach the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals
Jamichael Stillwell led the Knights with 17 points and 15 rebounds, and John Bol's two free throws with 1:58 left in overtime put them ahead for good.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Mar 11 2026

Bills agree to 3-year deal with defensive end Bradley Chubb
Chubb, 29, has 48 sacks in his career with the Denver Broncos and Miami Dolphins.

Source: Andy Young, Spectrum News Staff
Thursday, Mar 12 2026

NWSL to award its 18th franchise this year, with team expected to begin play in 2028
The NWSL opens its 2026 season this weekend with two new teams, the Boston Legacy and the Denver Summit.

Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Wednesday, Mar 11 2026

Trey Hendrickson leaving the Bengals for the Ravens for 4-year, $112 million deal, AP source says
Hendrickson was an All-Pro for the Bengals in 2024 when he led the NFL with 17 1/2 sacks.

Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Thursday, Mar 12 2026

Heat's Adebayo scores 83, 2nd only to Wilt in NBA history
Bam Adebayo had a night for all time on Tuesday, with a point total second to only Wilt Chamberlain in the NBA record books

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Mar 10 2026

Wide receiver Evans leaving Bucs after 12 seasons
Mike Evans will sign with the San Francisco 49ers.

Source: Spectrum Sports Staff
Monday, Mar 09 2026

Lightning's post-Olympic break struggles continue in loss
Tampa Bay fell to 2-6 since the Olympic break and has just one win in the past seven games.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Mar 10 2026

Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony homer as US tops Jarren Duran and Mexico 5-3 in WBC
Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony lead USA past Mexico, 5-3

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Mar 09 2026

Packers backup quarterback Malik Willis heads to Dolphins
It comes as the Dolphins confirmed they're moving on from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Thursday, Mar 12 2026

Atlanta Falcons pick up Tua Tagovailoa on 1-year deal after Miami Dolphins release QB
The move to release the left-handed Saint Louis School alumnus will result in an NFL-record $99 million dead cap hit.

Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Monday, Mar 09 2026

Akshay Bhatia rallies from 5 down to win Bay Hill
He outlasted Daniel Berger with a par on the first extra hole to win at Bay Hill.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Mar 08 2026

Banchero leads Magic to easy victory against Bucks
Orlando, which won its fourth game in a row, remains sixth in the Eastern Conference.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Mar 08 2026

Josh Doan opens and closes scoring in the Sabres' wild and feisty 8-7 victory over the Lightning
Doan broke a tie with 4:17 left with his 21st goal of the season, helping the Sabres win their 7th straight and move two points ahead of the Lighting.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Mar 08 2026

Banchero and Bane combine for 55 points, Magic beat Timberwolves 119-92
Desmond Bane scored 30 points, Paolo Banchero added 25 points, and the Orlando Magic beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-92.

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Mar 07 2026

Daniel Berger still has the lead at Arnold Palmer Invitational as darkness suspends third round
Berger had a two-shot lead when the round was suspended.

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Mar 07 2026

No. 5 Florida beats Kentucky 84-77 to finish regular season with 11-game win streak
Thomas Haugh had 20 points and nine rebounds as No. 5 Florida beat Kentucky 84-77 to end the regular season with an 11-game winning streak.

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Mar 07 2026

From Italy to City Beautiful: Giacomo Graff is a goal scoring machine for Dr. Phillips
Through 12 games this season, Dr. Phillips senior center Giacomo Graff has scored 57 goals.

Source: Brandon Green
Saturday, Mar 07 2026

Arnold Palmer Invitational names Volunteer of the Year after 30 years of help
Mary Ann Stead has been volunteering since 1992 and has seen it all at Bay Hill.

Source: Thomas Cook
Saturday, Mar 07 2026

Nikita Kucherov’s 4 assists power Lightning over slumping Maple Leafs 5-2
Nikita Kucherov had three assists in a four-goal first period and the Tampa Bay Lightning cruised past the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Saturday night.

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Mar 07 2026

Rays play at Steinbrenner Field for first time since last season
The Tampa Bay Rays played all home games in 2025 at the Yankees' Spring Training field while Tropicana Field was undergoing repairs.

Source: Michael Epps
Saturday, Mar 07 2026

Mother of former Rays players dies after cancer battle
Wendy Lowe was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2023.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Friday, Mar 06 2026

Daniel Berger grabs control at Bay Hill by building 5-shot lead
Berger was at 13-under 131.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Mar 06 2026

Central Florida Olympians reached the top, helping inspire next generation
Brittany Bowe and Erin Jackson both grew up in Ocala and have now represented Team USA.

Source: Thomas Cook
Friday, Mar 06 2026

Rollins men's basketball led by two Orlando-area high school graduates
Rollins player Omar Figueroa graduated from Orlando Christian, while Jah Nze grew up in Oviedo and went to Hagerty High School.

Source: Thomas Cook
Friday, Mar 06 2026

Bolts reacquire Corey Perry from Kings ahead of NHL trade deadline
Perry previously spent two seasons with the Bolts from 2021-23, registering 31 goals and 65 points with 12 power-play tallies over 163 games.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Friday, Mar 06 2026

Berger shoots a 63 and builds a 3-shot lead at Bay Hill
Former FSU golfer Daniel Berger posted his bogey-free round in the morning, and by the end of the first day, he had a three-shot lead.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Mar 06 2026

Carter Jr.'s late dunk gives Magic win over Mavs, spoils Flagg's return
Orlando scored the last five points in the final 32.2 seconds on a 3-pointer by Jalen Suggs and Wendell Carter Jr.'s dunk to prevail 115-114.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Mar 06 2026

Lightning lose fourth straight game in Winnipeg, 4-1
Brayden Point scored for Tampa Bay, and Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 26 shots.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Mar 05 2026

Buffalo Bills to acquire wide receiver D.J. Moore from Chicago Bears
The Bills will give the Bears a 2026 second-round draft pick, with a 2026 fifth-rounder coming back to Buffalo.

Source: Brian Campbell
Thursday, Mar 05 2026

Patriots tell 4-time Pro Bowl receiver Stefon Diggs he'll be released next week, AP source says
Diggs posted a goodbye on social media, thanking the Patriots for the season.

Source: Rob Maaddi
Thursday, Mar 05 2026

Rays fall to Netherlands national team, 11-8 in exhibition game
The Tampa Bay Rays took a break from Grapefruit League action to face a Netherlands team gearing up for the World Baseball Classic.

Source: Michael Epps
Wednesday, Mar 04 2026

Legendary college football coach Lou Holtz dies at 89
Holtz died while surrounded by family members in Orlando.

Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Wednesday, Mar 04 2026

Banchero matches season high with 37 points as Magic ease past Wizards
Paolo Banchero scored 37 points in Orlando's 126-109 win

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Mar 04 2026

Shohei Ohtani is the show again in Japan for the World Baseball Classic
Ohtani's life-size image is all over the Tokyo Dome, and racks of Ohtani jerseys — about $125 each — dominate the adjacent merchandise center.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Mar 04 2026

Rays cautiously optimistic after Shane McClanahan makes successful spring return to mound
Shane McClanahan, 28, navigated two innings, throwing 23 pitches while keeping the Phillies scoreless.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Wednesday, Mar 04 2026