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Wichita State to Compete in 2024 ESPN Events Invitational at Disney World
Wichita State men's basketball will participate in the 2024 ESPN Events Invitational at the Walt Disney World Resort over Thanksgiving, facing off against Florida, Minnesota, and Wake Forest. Florida is ranked #20 in ESPN's Way-Too-Early Top 25. Minnesota produced a 10-win turnaround in head coach Ben Johnson's second season. State...
Orlando Magic still need to figure out what their heart and soul is worth
The Orlando Magic had completed most of their offseason work when Jeff Weltman met with the media to introduce Kentavious Caldwell-Pope informally in early July. They had added the veteran guard to bolster their starting lineup. They retained Goga Bitadze, Moritz Wagner and Gary Harris to maintain a deep bench. They signed Franz Wagner to a max extension and renegotiated Jonathan Isaac's contract.
UCF football schedule 2024: Dates, kickoff times, TV channel for each game
The 2024 college football season is around the corner, and UCF is looking to make some noise in an expanded Big 12. No, this isn't a result of players of EA Sports' College Football 25 going haywire with modified conferences. The Knights joined the Big 12 in 2023 with Cincinnati, BYU and Houston,...
High school football players participate in Florida Citrus Sports media day
ORLANDO, Fla. – High school football players across Central Florida are getting the chance to be part of Florida Citrus Sports’ High School Football Media Day. “This is an opportunity to really kick off the high school season with these young people telling their story about the work they put in. Who they are as players. Who they are as a team and what they mean to their community,” Dan LaForest said.
Central MN American Legion Baseball Playoff Update
2024 MINNESOTA AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL DIVISION 1 PLAYOFF TOURNAMENT SUB-STATE 11 HOSTED BY: ORTHOPEDIC SPORTS FIELD (OSF) SARTELL/SARTELL HIGH SCHOOL (SHS) (WEDNESDAY JULY 24) SAUK RAPIDS POST 254 4 ST. CLOUD 76ers 1 The Sauk Rapids Post 254 defeated their rivals St...
Gophers men’s basketball boosts nonconference schedule in ESPN Events Invitational [Pioneer Press]
The Gophers men’s basketball team was hurt by a poor nonconference schedule last season. It contributed to the Gophers heading to the NIT instead of earning an at-large bid in the NCAA tournament. Minnesota addressed its nonconference slate on Thursday, announcing it will play in the ESPN Events Invitational...
Howl-O-Sprint – Run for Your Life: Friday, Sept. 13
SeaWorld Orlando’s inaugural Howl-O-Sprint 5K Run is the ultimate Halloween thrill, and you’re invited—if you dare! Join us as darkness falls on Friday, Sept. 13 for a heart-pounding race through terrifying scare zones and past chilling roller coasters as sinister characters pursue you relentlessly. Survive to cross...
Gators headline ESPN’s Thanksgiving tournament at Disney Wide World of Sports
GAINESVILLE — The Florida men’s basketball team will headline the 2024 ESPN Events Invitational at Disney’s Wide World of Sports in Kissimmee during the Thanksgiving holiday. ESPN announced the Gators, coming off a 24-11 season in Todd Golden’s second year, will join Minnesota, Wake Forest and Wichita State during a four-team, two-day tournament running Nov. 28-29. Matchups, along with game ...
UCF flips Alabama in-state 4-Star DB commit
Jamarrion Gordon has confirmed he has flipped his verbal commitment from Alabama to UCF. Gordon is a 2026 four-star defensive back out of Jackson High School in Alabama. His decision leaves the Tide with one 2026 commit. Alabama originally picked up a commitment from Gordon in May. Justin Smith is...
Sonic Prep Player of the Week: Vernell Brown III
ORLANDO, Fla. – A recent college commit adds to the standard that is Jones High School, one of the premier football programs in Central Florida. Vernell Brown III, a star senior wide receiver, recently announced his intent to play for the University of Florida. Playing for the Gators was a natural decision for the Gainesville native.
Panther men’s hoops accepts invite to NIT Season Tip-Off
BRISTOL, Conn. --- ESPN on Thursday announced that the UNI men's basketball team will be one of four teams set to compete in the 2024 NIT Season Tip-Off at Walt Disney World Resort in Kissimmee, Florida over the Thanksgiving holiday. The 2024 edition of the event will be held at...
Edgewater football team to play pre-season game in England
ORLANDO, Fla. - This pre-season will look a little different for the Edgewater football team. They’re heading across the pond in August to face the NFL Academy in Loughborough, England. "We’re hoping and praying it’s one of those trips that’ll be so much bigger than football. We want to...
UCF Rowing Alums Shine at 2024 Paris Olympics: Poulsen in Women’s Four, Senkute in Single Sculls
UCF Rowing alumni, Poulsen and Senkute, along with a former UCF women's soccer player, are making their Olympic debuts in Paris, marking a significant moment for the university's athletic legacy. Julie Poulsen helped the UCF rowing team secure three AAC titles and earned CRCA All-American honors. Viktorija Senkute contributed to...
Rapid Reactions: Leagues Cup begins with a roar
1. Starting strong in the 2024 Leagues Cup. After a stellar month of July leading into the tournament, the Lions dropped CF Montréal 4-1 on Friday night, starting the group stage at the very top. 2. The four goals by the Lions continue their terrific offensive form, with 18...
Watch Orlando Pride vs C.F. Monterrey Femenil on Paramount+
Venue: INTER&Co Stadium, Orlando, Fla. The Orlando Pride and North Carolina Courage played to a 1-1 draw in the opening Group E match of the 2024 Summer Cup. The Courage would take an extra point on the night by winning the end-of-regulation shootout, 5-4. Celia scored her first goal of the 2024 season as the Pride's lone scorer.
Top Big 12 nonconference games includes this Florida matchup
It is no secret that Florida football faces one of the toughest schedules in the nation this fall but the Gators also represent a robust opponent for a few teams out there as well. College Sports Wire’s Patrick Conn recently broke down the top five nonconference matchups for the Big 12’s 2024 campaign, with the Orange and Blue taking on the UCF Knights as the final entry on the list. “We have a Sunshine State matchup between the UCF Knights and Florida Gators in Week 6 of the 2024 season,” Conn begins. “These two teams have only met three times in their history,...
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