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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,...
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.
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.
EA Sports College Football 25 Review
Successful rebuilds require strong foundations. After a drought, Alabama’s Nick Saban reinforced his staff with innovative coordinators like Kirby Smart and Lane Kiffin. Urban Meyer urged beloved Gators captain Tim Tebow to inspire his teammates. And during his short tenure at Texas A&M, Jimbo Fisher secured extraordinary recruiting classes. The road to success is paved in various ways, but EA Orlando knows football doesn’t have to be rocket science. In EA Sports College Football 25 (CFB 25), coaching chemistry is an engaging skill-tree balancing act, locker rooms come to life with unique player abilities, and roster recruitment is a tense but gratifying public relations minigame. Like a generational talent, CFB 25 possesses all the intangibles, even if some minor fumbles prevent it from snagging unanimous All-American honors.
UCF position preview: Edge rusher
A position-by-position look at UCF heading into fall camp: EDGE RUSHERS What to expect While the middle of the defensive line returns plenty of experience, the edge is where UCF will have some fresh faces heading into Year 2 in the Big 12. Junior Malachi Lawrence, who had a breakout season for the Knights, steps up in the absence of veterans Tre’Mon Morris-Brash (20.5 TFLs, 8.5 sacks) 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 .
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...
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...
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 ...
Last Chance to Participate in Box Manufacturing Olympics at SuperCorrExpo®
TAPPI and AICC, co-producers of SuperCorrExpo®, have announced that the entry deadline for the quadrennial Box Manufacturing Olympics has been extended to July 26, 2024. All selected entries will be showcased at SuperCorrExpo® from September 8-12, 2024 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The Box...
UCF opponent previews: Knights kick off 2024 season with FCS contender New Hampshire
Home field: Wildcat Stadium (Capacity: 11,015) Editor's note: This is the first installment in a 12-part series highlighting UCF's 2024 football opponents. Once garnering a reputation as a giant killer, and still among the Football Championship Subdivision's regular postseason participants, New Hampshire will pose the first test for UCF in its second football season in the Big 12 Conference.
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 hosts annual 'Ladies Knight' event
ORLANDO, Fla. - Thursday night at UCF was all about football, fun, and the ladies. "I love doing the activities because it really gets you involved in practicing, playing football, and playing the game," UCF fan Mary Ashbaugh said. These activities are part of "Ladies Knight." It’s an annual event...
ISR in Central Florida
As we are in the thick of summertime here in Florida, many families spend their time by water. Whether it’s a pool, a lake, the ocean, or whatever, it’s the best way to stay cool. Who wouldn’t? But did you know that drowning is the leading cause of death in children in the United States? I know this isn’t a fun topic to talk about, but it’s our reality. My son, Christian, just graduated from ISR here in central Florida, and yes, even though it was expensive, the amount of peace I have knowing he has the knowledge to survive if he were to fall in, is priceless.
Miami commit Jaden Wilkerson talks his pledge to the Hurricanes and growing bond with 2025 class: “We’re going to build something at Miami”
Orlando (Fla.) Edgewater three-star offensive tackle Jaden Wilkerson talks the Miami Hurricanes, the 2025 class and more The post Miami commit Jaden Wilkerson talks his pledge to the Hurricanes and growing bond with 2025 class: “We’re going to build something at Miami” appeared first on On3.
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...
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.”
Athlete of the Week: Randy Ruiz Jr., Windermere baseball
Windermere High baseball player Randy “RJ” Ruiz Jr. is a rising junior and was a star for the Wolverines 2024 team that finished with a 28-4 record and as the FHSAA Class 7A state runners-up. In his second season as a starter at Windermere for coach Eric Lassiter...
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.
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