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Magic overcome a 17-point deficit to beat the Jazz 120-117
Paolo Banchero had 23 points and the Orlando Magic overcame a 17-point deficit to beat the Utah Jazz 120-117 on Saturday night.

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Feb 07 2026

Terrance Gore, member of Dodgers 2020 World Series team, dies at 34
Gore was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in 2011 and made his Major League debut for that team in 2014.

Source: City News Service, Spectrum News Staff
Saturday, Feb 07 2026

3 things to watch in Super Bowl LX on Sunday
It has been well-documented that both teams have executives that worked in Green Bay.

Source: Dennis Krause
Friday, Feb 06 2026

This year's Super Bowl ad trends? Over-the-top funny and heartfelt
A 30-second spot costs a record $8 million this year, so companies have a lot on the line.

Source: Ariel Wesler
Friday, Feb 06 2026

Photos: Milan Cortina Olympics officially open with multi-site ceremony
The main hub Friday is in Milan at San Siro soccer stadium.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Feb 06 2026

Jalen Suggs' first career triple-double leads Magic to 118-98 win over Nets
Jalen Suggs had his first career triple-double, leading the Orlando Magic to a 118-98 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Feb 05 2026

Magic's trade of Jones to Hornets drops payroll under luxury tax level
Orlando also sent two second-round picks to Charlotte in the deal.

Source: Spectrum Sports Staff
Thursday, Feb 05 2026

Vasilevskiy stops 33 shots, Lightning beat Panthers 6-1 in final game before break
Brandon Hagel, Oliver Bjporkstrand, Jake Guentzel, Erik Cernak, Pontus Holmberg and Zemgus Girgensons scored for Tampa Bay.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Feb 05 2026

Tampa Bay Rays release new renderings of proposed ballpark at Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus
This week, the Rays, the school, the state of Florida, and MLB voiced support for the new ballpark.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Thursday, Feb 05 2026

Antetokounmpo remains with Bucks as NBA trade deadline passes
All eyes have been on Antetokounmpo after a wild week of rumors to trade the two-time All-Star away from Milwaukee.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Feb 05 2026

Bad Bunny says he will bring his culture to 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance
The Puerto Rican superstar is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Feb 05 2026

Arterio Morris' life-altering journey puts him on a new path with Bethune-Cookman basketball
Multiple transfers and a legal issue required the former All-American to find a coach to take a chance on him and re-route his basketball career.

Source: Brandon Green
Wednesday, Feb 04 2026

Ryan Preece wins The Clash in sleet and near-freezing temperatures
Ryan Preece is the winner of NASCAR's season-opening exhibition, The Clash.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Feb 04 2026

Report: Mavericks trade Anthony Davis to Washington Wizards in 8-player trade
ESPN senior NBA insider Shams Charania broke the news in a post on X Wednesday afternoon.

Source: Associated Press, Katharine Finnerty
Wednesday, Feb 04 2026

All-Star infielder Isaac Paredes and Houston Astros agree to $9.35 million, 1-year contract
Paredes, who turns 27 on Feb. 18, hit a career-high .258 with 20 homers and 53 RBIs in 102 games, earning his second All-Star selection.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Feb 04 2026

Isaiah Hartenstein has first triple-double as Thunder roll to 128-92 win over Magic
Isaiah Hartenstein has first triple-double as Thunder roll to 128-92 win over Magic

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Feb 03 2026

Guentzel’s goal in the final seconds of OT gives the Lightning a 4-3 win over the Sabres
Tampa Bay beats Sabres 4-3 in Overtime

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Feb 03 2026

Denny Hamlin's rollercoaster offseason: Lawsuit win, father's death and return to racing
NASCAR season officially begins Feb. 15 with the Daytona 500, which Hamlin has won three times.

Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Tuesday, Feb 03 2026

Jesuit wrestler sets his sights on state championship
Junior wrestler Reid Yakes helped Jesuit High School win a team title last year.

Source: Katherine Smith
Tuesday, Feb 03 2026

Gov. DeSantis, MLB commissioner, others lend support to Rays' stadium proposal
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, with key players in the Rays stadium pursuit in attendance, spoke on the benefits the project could bring to the region.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Tuesday, Feb 03 2026

Jazz sending ex-Gator, Knight stars to Grizzlies in blockbuster trade for All-Star
2025 NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player Walter Clayton Jr. and forward Taylor Hendricks are part of a trade for Memphis star Jaren Jackson Jr.

Source: Spectrum Sports Staff, Associated Press
Tuesday, Feb 03 2026

Former UCF coach Malzahn retires from coaching at age 60
Florida State offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn announced his retirement from coaching Monday.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Feb 02 2026

Senior wrestler Isaac Velazquez continues legacy of Freedom wrestling program
Isaac Velazquez continues to lead the Patriots on and off the mats.

Source: Thomas Cook
Monday, Feb 02 2026

Dallas coach Jason Kidd was fined $35,000 for blasting referees after a loss to the Rockets
Kidd made the comments after the Mavericks’ 111-107 loss to the Houston Rockets on Saturday.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Feb 02 2026

Spurs win in return home to San Antonio delayed by snow, mechanical issues
The NBA on Saturday changed the start time from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. because of a bomb cyclone in Charlotte that grounded flights.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Feb 02 2026

NASCAR's Cook Out Clash pushed back to Wednesday
The Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem has been pushed back to Wednesday.

Source: Zach Tucker
Sunday, Feb 01 2026

Lightning's historic four-goal comeback stuns Bruins in NHL Stadium Series
Tampa Bay’s four-goal comeback is the largest in NHL outdoor game history and the largest comeback victory in franchise history.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Feb 01 2026

Bane leads Magic's rally in fourth quarter to beat Raptors 130-120
Desmond Bane scored 16 of his 32 points in the 4th quarter, and the Orlando Magic overcome a 13-point deficit and beat the Toronto Raptors 130-120.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Jan 30 2026

Weather playing along for Lightning's outdoor game
The Tampa Bay Lightning is set to drop the puck Sunday evening an an entirely new location – outdoors.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Saturday, Jan 31 2026

Ohtani won't pitch in World Baseball Classic, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says
Roberts said it was Ohtani's decision to focus solely on being the designated hitter for his native country.

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Jan 31 2026

New Epstein files include emails between LA Olympics leader Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell
In a statement released Saturday, Wasserman said "I deeply regret my correspondence with Ghislaine Maxwell."

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Jan 31 2026

All eyes on Giannis and the Bucks as NBA trade deadline approaches
Teams like Golden State, Miami and New York are interested in him. The Bucks must decide whether to trade their star player or hold onto him.

Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Friday, Jan 30 2026

Trump signs order to bring IndyCar race to Washington this summer for America's 250th birthday
The race is set to take place near the National Mall on Aug. 23 and will be free to the public.

Source: Maddie Gannon
Friday, Feb 06 2026

Hataoka takes lead after 1st round of LPGA Tournament of Champions
A 6-under 66 round gave Nasa Hataoka of Japan a one-shot lead over LPGA player of the year Jeeno Thitikul.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Jan 30 2026

Raddysh, Gourde and Kucherov help surging Lightning beat Jets 4-1
Darren Raddysh and Yanni Gourde each had a goal and two assists to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Jan 29 2026

Bill Belichick's snub from the Pro Football Hall of Fame is criticized by voters and NFL fans
Belichick has more Super Bowl rings than anyone in NFL history. Yet somehow he's not a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer.

Source: Rob Maaddi
Thursday, Jan 29 2026

Bills QB Josh Allen still coming to grips with coaching change, playoff loss and foot surgery
Allen said he broke the fifth metatarsal in his foot in getting hurt late in the second quarter of a 23-20 win at Cleveland on Dec. 21.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Jan 29 2026

NFL stars Travis and Jason Kelce help Laila Edwards' family attend her Olympic debut
Laila Edwards' parents are thrilled to join her at the Milan Cortina Games next week, thanks to a successful GoFundMe campaign

Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Thursday, Jan 29 2026

Magic down Heat to snap 4-game skid
Paolo Banchero had 31 points and 12 rebounds, Anthony Black scored 26 points and the Orlando Magic defeated the Miami Heat 133-124.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Jan 29 2026

Brevard boxer is USA Boxing's youth super heavyweight champion, now off to Team USA tryouts
Caleb Stewart-Reid is USA Boxing's youth super heavyweight champion.

Source: Thomas Cook
Wednesday, Jan 28 2026

Belichick's snub by Pro Football Hall of Fame criticized by voters and NFL fans
The Pro Football Hall of Fame will announce its 2026 class Feb. 5 in San Francisco.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Jan 28 2026

Mike Macdonald and Mike Vrabel lead Seahawks and Patriots to Super Bowl in quick turnarounds
This marks just the fourth Super Bowl ever featuring two head coaches in their first or second year.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Jan 28 2026

Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski praises QB Penix, says he has ‘ton of respect’ for new rival QB Mayfield
The coach shared his vision for the team and addressed his firing by the Cleveland Browns

Source: Associated Press, Uche Uwah
Wednesday, Jan 28 2026

Kugel scores 17, Burks hits late 3 as UCF rallies past Arizona State
Maurice Odum made three 3-pointers and scored 18 points for Arizona State in the Knights' 79-76 victory.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Jan 28 2026

Zac Robinson introduced as Bucs new offensive coordinator
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have now had five different offensive coordinators in the last five seasons.

Source: Michael Epps
Tuesday, Jan 27 2026

Buffalo Bills hire Joe Brady as next head coach
Brady replaces Sean McDermott, who was recently fired after nine years on the Bills sideline.

Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Tuesday, Jan 27 2026

Duke and QB Darian Mensah reach deal in legal fight, clearing way for transfer
Mensah, who led the Blue Devils to an ACC title, had signed a two-season contract through 2026 with Duke.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Jan 27 2026

Mitchell scores 45 as Cavaliers pound Magic 114-98 for 4th straight win
Paolo Banchero scored a season-high 37 points for Orlando, which has lost three in a row.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Jan 27 2026

Andrei Vasilevskiy makes 28 saves in 2nd shutout of season as Lightning blank Mammoth 2-0
Tampa Bay moved atop the Eastern Conference standings with 70 points, one ahead of Carolina and Detroit.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Jan 26 2026

Bucks have no timetable on when Giannis Antetokounmpo might return from right calf strain
Bucks coach Doc Rivers confirmed the calf strain diagnosis Monday but didn’t speculate on when Antetokounmpo might return.

Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Monday, Jan 26 2026

Mike McDaniel joins Harbaugh, Herbert as Chargers' offensive coordinator after Dolphins firing
The Chargers announced the hiring Monday of McDaniel, who spent the past four seasons as the Miami Dolphins' head coach.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Jan 26 2026

Source: Philip Rivers removes himself from consideration for Bills head-coaching job
The 44-year-old quarterback interviewed with the Bills on Friday.

Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Monday, Jan 26 2026

Pegula knocks 2025 champion Madison Keys out of Australian Open
Pegula is into the quarterfinals for the fourth time in Australia but has never previously gone beyond that round at the season-opening major.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Jan 26 2026

Super Bowl 60 is set and it's a rematch from 11 years ago: Patriots vs. Seahawks
Drake Maye vs. Sam Darnold. Two stingy defenses. A second-year head coach vs. a veteran coach in his second act.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Jan 25 2026

Scottie Scheffler starts a new season looking like nothing has changed. He wins his PGA Tour opener
The world's No. 1 player loves coming to the California desert early in the season to take stock of his game and get into tournament shape.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Jan 25 2026

Donovan Mitchell scores 36 points in Cavaliers' 119-105 win over Magic
Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 27 points. Jalen Suggs returned after missing eight games and scored nine points with six assists for Orlando.

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Jan 24 2026

Marchment’s hat trick lifts Blue Jackets past Lightning 8-5
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat Tampa Bay 8-5 on Saturday night.

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Jan 24 2026

PGA Champions Player of Year Stewart Cink opens 2026 with victory at Hualalai
By carding an 8-under 64 at Hualalai Golf Course on Saturday, Cink claimed the first event of the 2026 Champions season.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Saturday, Jan 24 2026

Jaguars offensive coordinator Grant Udinski gets 2nd interview for Browns' head coach opening
Grant Udinski completed his second interview with the Cleveland Browns for their head coaching vacancy on Friday.

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Jan 24 2026

Lightning beat Blackhawks 2-1 in shootout in their 15th straight game without a regulation loss
Tampa Bay is on a 14-0-1 tear, winning three straight after a shootout loss a week ago in St. Louis. The Lighting are 32-13-4 overall.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Jan 23 2026

New Smyrna Beach goalie Evan Achterberg taking big strides in his senior year
Evan Achterberg is in his first year at New Smyrna Beach and has blossomed in the net.

Source: Thomas Cook
Friday, Jan 23 2026

College Football Playoff to remain at 12 teams after SEC and Big Ten fail to agree on expansion
The CFP Management Committee announced Friday the 12-team format would stay the same for the 2026-27 season.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Jan 23 2026

Pride prepping for 2026 with roster changes, goal for a 3rd strong season
Orlando traded NWSL Defender of the Year Emily Sams, but they added two defenders and are eager to get Barbra Banda back from a severe leg injury.

Source: Brandon Green
Friday, Jan 23 2026

The Seahawks and Rams meet for the third time, this time with a spot in the Super Bowl on the line
One day after his 40th birthday, Rams coach Sean McVay will attempt to win the NFC title for the third time with the Rams.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Jan 25 2026

Patriots' Drake Maye faces Broncos' D and Jarrett Stidham steps in for Bo Nix in AFC title game
The Patriots have a strong offense, ranked third overall, while the Broncos boast the league's second-best defense.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Jan 23 2026

Ball helps spark fast start as Hornets thump Magic
Paolo Banchero scored 23 points, and Desmond Bane added 21 for Orlando.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Jan 23 2026

Bucs tap Falcons' Zac Robinson for OC position
Zac Robinson is set to be announced as Tampa Bay’s newest offensive coordinator.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Thursday, Jan 22 2026

Olympia High School alum named Bassmaster All-American
Dylan Quilatan broke the record for the biggest three-day weight total in Florida for a Toyota Series with nearly 84 pounds in three days.

Source: Brandon Green
Thursday, Jan 22 2026

Mets acquire ace pitcher Freddy Peralta from Brewers in trade
Peralta gives the new-look Mets a frontline starter after their rotation faltered in the second half of a hugely disappointing 2025 season.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Jan 22 2026

Scottie Scheffler favored in The American Express golf tournament
The tournament will be televised daily through Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. on the Golf Channel.

Source: City News Service
Thursday, Jan 22 2026

Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield swipes at Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski, his new division rival
Mayfield says his former coach never reached out to him after the Browns traded him

Source: Uche Uwah, Associated Press
Wednesday, Jan 21 2026

UCF football to open Big 12 play at home this season for 1st time
The Knights will play host to TCU on Sept. 26, and they will open their schedule at home on Thursday, Sept. 3 against Bethune-Cookman.

Source: Spectrum Sports Staff
Wednesday, Jan 21 2026

Judge grants Duke's bid to block QB Darian Mensah's transfer until Feb. 2 hearing in contract fight
A judge has granted Duke's request for a temporary restraining order blocking QB Darian Mensah from enrolling to play football at another school.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Jan 21 2026

Cody Bellinger stays with the Yankees, agrees to $162.5 million, 5-year contract, AP source says
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Jan 21 2026

AEW’s Maxwell Jacob Friedman in Orlando after retaining the World Championship belt
The professional wrestling show will be at Additional Financial Arena on Wednesday evening.

Source: Thomas Cook
Tuesday, Jan 20 2026

Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
Beltrán secured 84.2% of the necessary 75% of the vote in his fourth year on the BBWAA ballot, while Jones came in with 78.4% in his ninth year.

Source: Adam Penale, Associated Press
Tuesday, Jan 20 2026

Brandon Hagel scores 2 goals to reach 25 as Lightning continue surge with 4-1 win over Sharks
Brandon Hagel scores 2 goals to reach 25 as Lightning continue surge with 4-1 win over Sharks

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Jan 20 2026

Rink construction begins for NHL Stadium Series game at Raymond James Stadium
There are naturally some concerns with playing a hockey game completely outdoors in Florida, but the NHL has a plan in place.

Source: Michael Epps
Thursday, Jan 22 2026

Duke files lawsuit against QB Darian Mensah to enforce contract, block transfer
The move comes after Mensah reversed a plan to return to the Blue Devils after leading them to the Atlantic Coast Conference title.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Jan 20 2026

Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final
Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Jan 19 2026

Dolphins hire former Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as head coach
The moved ends a swift search for a coach who will be tasked with turning around a losing franchise that hasn’t won a playoff game in 25 years.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Jan 19 2026

NBA announces All-Star Game starters, with 1st version of U.S. vs. The World format now on its way
LeBron James, for the first time in 22 years, wasn't among the group selected as a starter.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Jan 19 2026

Buffalo Bills fire head coach Sean McDermott after playoff loss to Broncos
The move came two days after the Bills were eliminated in a heart-wrenching 33-30 overtime loss at Denver.

Source: Andy Young
Monday, Jan 19 2026

Maye throws 3 TD passes, Stroud has 4 INTs as Patriots top Texans 28-16 to advance to AFC title game
Their most complete team effort of the season has the Patriots one win from a trip to the Super Bowl.

Source: Kyle Hightower
Monday, Jan 19 2026

C.J. Stroud's 4 interceptions dig a hole the Texans' defense can't get out of in loss to Patriots
The Houston quarterback threw four interceptions on Sunday to hand New England a 28-16 victory and a spot in the AFC championship game.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Jan 19 2026

NFL again faces questions about the definition of a catch after disputed pick in Bills-Broncos game
The football world is again questioning the definition of a catch after a disputed interception helped eliminate the Buffalo Bills from the playoffs.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Jan 19 2026

Giannis earns 2026 NBA All-Star Game start for 10th straight year
This is Antetokounmpo’s 10th consecutive All-Star Game selection and start — the longest active streak in the league in both categories.

Source: Benjamin Hanson
Monday, Jan 19 2026

Ja Morant scores 24 points in return to lineup as Grizzlies beat Magic 126-109 in London
Anthony Black led the Magic with 19 points and Wendell Carter Jr. added 18 points and 7 rebounds.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Jan 18 2026

Hagel scores 6th winning goal, Vasilevskiy stops 19 shots to lead Lightning past Stars 4-1
Brandon Hagel’s tiebreaking goal midway through the second period proved to be the winner.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Jan 18 2026

Chris Gotterup surges to win Sony Open in possible final PGA event in Hawaii
Gotterup shot a 6-under 64 to win for the third time on Tour, earning $1.64 million. It was the first PGA event of the 2026 season.

Source: Brian McInnis
Sunday, Jan 18 2026

No. 1 Arizona’s defense and 23 points from Jaden Bradley help beat UCF 84-77
No. 1 Arizona’s defense and 23 points from Jaden Bradley help beat UCF 84-77

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Jan 17 2026

Bills' season ends with 33-30 overtime playoff loss to Broncos
Wil Lutz's 24-yard field goal sent Denver to the AFC championship game.

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Jan 17 2026

New York Giants hire John Harbaugh as coach, AP source says
The sides began working on a contract Wednesday night.

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Jan 17 2026

No. 2 Iowa State loses second straight, 79-70 to Cincinnati
Cincinnati visits top-ranked Arizona on Wednesday.

Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Sunday, Jan 18 2026

Kyrou scores in shootout as Blues end Lightning's 11-game win streak
Jordan Kyrou scored the only goal in a shootout and the St. Louis Blues beat Tampa Bay 3-2 to snap the Bolts' 11-game win streak.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Jan 16 2026

Orlando City inks 2026 MLS SuperDraft pick and veteran Ojeda to new contracts
Martin Ojeda's deal will keep him with the Lions through the 2028-29 Major League Soccer season.

Source: Spectrum Sports Staff
Friday, Jan 16 2026

Road back to title contention was long for Miami, but it has finally broken through
The Hurricanes will play for a college football title against Indiana on Monday after 17 seasons without a bowl win before resuming their climb.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Jan 16 2026

Kyle Tucker agrees to a $240M, 4-year contract with the World Series champion Dodgers
Tucker's $60 million average annual value would be the second-highest in baseball history, without factoring in deferred money.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Jan 16 2026

Bo Bichette, New York Mets agree to $126 million, 3-year contract, AP source says
A two-time All-Star shortstop, Bichette hit 18 home runs and 94 RBIs for the Blue Jays in 2025.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Jan 16 2026

Banchero, Franz Wagner lead Magic past Grizzlies in Berlin
In his first game since he sustained a high left ankle sprain on Dec. 7, Franz Wagner scored 18 points and nabbed nine rebounds in his hometown.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Jan 15 2026