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Gators grab 2025 five-star wideout Vernell Brown III, out of Jones High School
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Billy Napier’s 45th birthday is a memorable one as he nets another top ten in-state wideout, Vernell Brown III from Jones High School in Orlando, FL. On Sunday, during a live video on the On3 Recruiting YouTube page, Brown picked Florida over Ohio State, Miami,...
Listen Now! UCF football ready for second year in Big 12, welcomes four new member schools
UCF head coach Gus Malzahn has deep ties with Auburn Universty. Malzahn was the Tigers’ offensive coordinator from 2009-11, then head coach at Auburn from 2013-20. Heading into the 2024 season, his fourth as UCF head coach, you can still see his connection to Auburn is still fomenting. On...
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: UCF Knights Recieve $2.5 Million Pledge Commitment to Football Program
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – When UCF’s football team returns to the practice field later this month, the Knights will be playing on the newly named Wayne Densch Practice Complex. The complex’s new name recognizes a new $2.5 million pledge commitment from the Wayne Densch Charitable Trust in support of the Hagle Football Gateway project on UCF’s campus.
Orlando Pride hosting first Olympic watch party on July 25
Orlando Pride will host a series of watch parties this summer in honor of a number of their players representing their home countries in France for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The first event is scheduled for July 25 at American Social Orlando, as Brazil takes on Nigeria at 1 p.m. in Group C play. Orlando Pride Brazilian members include our team captain Marta who will be making her final Olympic appearance for her country.
Solar Bears continue honoring Bungalower Buddy discount in 2024-25 season
Bungalower Buddy Keyholders can unlock a special discount for a third consecutive year to see Orlando Solar Bear (Facebook | Website) hockey games at the Kia Center. Buddy members can simply show their member keychain at the Solar Bears box office at the stadium to unlock a $10 game-day rush ticket. Members must have their keychain to qualify and the offer does not extend to other people in their party unless they also have their own keychain.
Jake Paul’s boxing bonanza showcases hometown hero
Mike “Platinum” Perry, the latest non-traditional boxer set to meet Jake Paul in the ring, believes he is defending his backyard tonight at Amalie Arena. The Orlando resident split time between Flint, Michigan and Central Florida during a troubled childhood. The undefeated bare-knuckle champion and former mixed martial arts (MMA) star will headline the “Fear No Man” promotion with Paul, the former child actor-turned-professional YouTuber who is controversially now the face of boxing.
UCF football recruiting: 2025 commit tracker and predictions
Ever since Gus Malzahn took over the football program at UCF the Knights have seen a "boom" in recruiting and it truly no question as to why. UCF has moved up in the recruiting ranks tremendously in the last four years. Recruitment is so important in all college sports and...
Orlando Pride surprise in Summer Cup with dramatic draw and penalty shootout against North Carolina Courage
Women's soccer is always a box of surprises and the first match of the NWSL x LIGA MX Femenil Summer Cup proved it once again. The Orlando Pride took on the North Carolina Courage in a thrilling match that ended in a 1-1 draw, with the decision going to penalties at WakeMed Soccer Park. The Courage came out on top, winning 5-4 and securing an extra point in the competition .
Universal Orlando brings a taste of Paris to the NBC Sports Olympic Zone
As the world converges on Paris, Universal Orlando is ready to bring a taste of that sports spectacle to the theme park. From Parisian food delights to cheering on all the action, the Universal Team is ready to bring the party to the plaza. With the world turning to the...
Kevin Brown faces John Bauza at MVP 8 in Orlando in Sept, Javon Walton in co-main
The bout between Kevin Hayler Brown and John Bauza has been set to headline “Most Valuable Prospects 8” at Caribe Royale Orlando in Orlando, Florida on September 6. The contest is scheduled for 10 rounds at super lightweight. The WBA Continental Americas title is on the line. Unbeaten...
RJ Harvey Leads Explosive UCF Knights Offense That Could Shock Big 12
If you don’t know about UCF running back RJ Harvey, then you probably weren’t paying attention to Big 12 football last season. Because everyone in the Big 12 knows after last season. RJ Harvey’s 2023 Campaign. As the Knights made their Big 12 debut, they leaned hard...
College Sports Recap: Recent Wins and Losses in Central Florida Universities
The landscape of college sports in Central Florida has been vibrant and eventful specially the basketball section, marked by significant victories, unexpected losses, and notable individual performances. This article delves into the latest developments, focusing on key events and figures that have shaped the current season. Johnny Dawkins’ Contract Extension...
Ex-USF AD looks forward to playing at UCF on Black Friday
The chaos surrounding the day after Thanksgiving is typically associated with the millions of dedicated shoppers who camp outside stores for holiday gifts. However, Black Friday has long been linked with the UCF–USF football rivalry. The War on I-4 series had seen its fair share of spectacular games, particularly during its time in the American Athletic Conference. Mark Harlan witnessed many ...
Not Too Early Big XII Hoops Predictions: No. 13, UCF
Of the sixteen franchises in the Big XII, UCF has probably the greatest disparity between its ceiling and its floor. That is another way of saying the Knights have the potential to be fairly salty, but they could also easily go down in smoke and ash. On the plus side,...
UCF opponent previews: Sam Houston seeks bounceback season after rough FBS debut
Nickname: BearkatsLocation: Huntsville, TexasEnrollment: 19,376Home field: Bowers Stadium (Capacity: 14,000)Conference: Conference USA2023 record: 3-9, 2-6 CUSAAll-time series record vs. UCF: 0-0Last meeting: This will be the first meeting between the schools. ...
Orlando Pride earns point in inaugural NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup match
The Orlando Pride earned a point against the North Carolina Courage on Saturday evening in their first match in the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup. The match ended in a tie, but went to penalties which North Carolina won 5-4. The Courage earned two points. The tournament features...
💬 McKinley Crone: 'It's just such an honor' to play for hometown club against North Carolina Courage
“I think the experience of a shootout was one we haven't experienced ever, so having gone through that, it gives the players that sort of experience going forward. You can't replicate a shootout, as much as you can practice that ‘putting the pressure on’, you just can't do that in training. I thought the players dealt with it well. You know, it didn't go our way, which is unfortunate, but overall in terms of the game, we're very pleased to come [out of] here with a point. There’s no hiding in it, we've got a lot of players away on international duty. North Carolina didn't have that case, so they were a little bit more fluid with how they played. You could see that, those connections, that team chemistry, which took us a bit. But fair play to the players to come here one-nil down and have the desire and the character to come back and score the goal, it's brilliant to see. And we continue that momentum that we had in the league into the tournament now.”
Orlando City B vs. New York Red Bulls II: Final Score 1-1 as OCB Draws Again and Falls in Penalties
Orlando City B (4-5-8, 24 points) played its first game away from home since June 2, taking on New York Red Bulls II (7-7-4, 28 points) at MSU Soccer Park in Montclair, NJ. The hosts took the lead in the 58th minute through Tanner Rosborough and, even when Copeland Berkley was sent off in the 76th minute, it looked like OCB would fall. However, Justin Ellis scored in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time to claim a point for OCB. The Young Lions then fell 8-7 in penalties, as the Red Bulls picked up the extra shootout point.
Orlando Pride vs. North Carolina Courage, NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup: Final Score 1-1 as Pride Claim a Point
The Orlando Pride (0-0-1, 1 point) opened the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup with a 1-1 draw against the North Carolina Courage (0-0-1, 2 points) in Cary, NC. The hosts took the lead just before halftime through Manaka Matsukubo, and Celia equalized in the 82nd minute. The Courage then won the postgame penalty shootout, 5-4, to claim a second point.
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