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Rays and free agent infielder Ha-Seong Kim agree to 2-year deal
Tampa Bay Rays and free agent Ha-Seong Kim have agreed to a two-year contract valued at $29 million

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Jan 29 2025

Scottie Scheffler details his hand injury from making ravioli and is ready to get back to golf
Scheffler went into detail Tuesday about how he injured his hand making Christmas dinner.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Jan 29 2025

Magic's da Silva, McClung are headed to NBA All-Star Weekend
Forward Tristan da Silva and two-way guard Mac McClung will take part in the Rising Stars tournament.

Source: Spectrum Sports Staff, Associated Press
Wednesday, Jan 29 2025

UCF comes up short at No. 11 Kansas 91-87
Zeke Mayo scored 24 points, including a pair of clinching free throws with 3.1 seconds left, and No. 11 Kansas rallied to beat UCF.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Jan 28 2025

NBA announces 3 Magic games rescheduled because of California wildfires, winter weather
The NBA is rescheduling multiple games because of California wildfires and winter storms in the South.

Source: Spectrum Sports Staff
Tuesday, Jan 28 2025

Brittney Griner plans to sign with the Atlanta Dream, ending her 11-year run with Phoenix
Brittney Griner plans to sign with the Atlanta Dream, marking the end of her 11-year career with the Phoenix Mercury.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Jan 29 2025

Buccaneers' Mayfield, Evans get invitations to Pro Bowl
Mayfield is going for a second season in a row, and Evans has made six appearances.

Source: Spectrum Sports Staff, Associated Press
Tuesday, Jan 28 2025

MLB The Show 25 cover features Paul Skenes, Gunnar Henderson and Elly De La Cruz
It's the first time MLB The Show has featured three athletes on the same cover.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Jan 28 2025

Heat, without Butler, top Magic 125-119 in double overtime
Orlando's offense went cold in the fourth quarter and two overtimes.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Jan 27 2025

Liam Coen set to lead Jaguars' latest turnaround attempt
Jaguars introduced Coen three days after the sides agreed to terms on a five-year contract.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Jan 27 2025

Gators coach Golden cleared in Title IX investigation regarding stalking allegations
No evidence was found to support the allegations, the university said in a statement Monday.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Jan 27 2025

Taylor Swift watches boyfriend Travis Kelce and the Chiefs beat the Bills and get back to Super Bowl
As confetti rained down on the field afterward, Swift and Kelce kissed in celebration

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Jan 27 2025

Liberty signee TJ Drain creating history in final year at Windermere
Senior TJ Drain is helping lead Windermere High School's boys basketball team as one of the best teams in the state of Florida.

Source: Nick Allen
Monday, Jan 27 2025

Eagles will face three-peat seeking Chiefs in Super Bowl rematch
It will be the 10th Super Bowl rematch and fifth within a five-year span.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Jan 26 2025

No. 7 Porsche Penske Motorsport Team wins the Rolex 24 for the second year in a row
It was a chaotic and incredible 24 hours of racing.

Source: Brandon Spencer
Sunday, Jan 26 2025

Wagner, Banchero each score 32 points in Magic's 121-113 win over Pistons
Orlando's Paolo Banchero added nine rebounds and seven assists against Detroit.

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Jan 25 2025

Kucherov scores in OT to give Lightning 4-3 win over Blackhawks
Nikita Kucherov scores in overtime to lead Bolts past Chicago

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Jan 24 2025

Cowboys say offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer will be storied franchise’s next coach
Schottenheimer is the ninth coach hired by owner Jerry Jones since he bought the team in 1989

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Jan 24 2025

Bucs OC Liam Coen leaves for Jaguars head coaching job
The sides officially agreed to terms a day after Coen called Bucs coach Todd Bowles and others to tell them he planned to sign with Jacksonville.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Jan 24 2025

Stetson transfer point guard proving he belongs in the ASUN
Mehki Ellison is leading the Hatters in scoring at 15.9 points per game and hit a game-winner on Thursday.

Source: Brandon Green
Friday, Jan 24 2025

Trail Blazers rout Magic to spoil Franz Wagner's return
Anfernee Simons scored 21 points and the Portland Trail Blazers extended their winning streak with a 100-79 victory over Orlando

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Jan 23 2025

LeBron James picked for 21st straight All-Star Game, extending NBA record
James is now officially an All-Star for the 21st year, and Antetokounmpo is now the ninth player to win the fan vote in back-to-back seasons.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Jan 23 2025

Allen, Mahomes set to battle once again in AFC championship game
They're two of the NFL's biggest arms, biggest talent and biggest stars.

Source: Andy Young
Thursday, Jan 23 2025

United States shuts out Costa Rica 3-0 in Orlando
The United States beat Costa Rica 3-0 in the Americans’ second straight friendly without Europe-based players.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Jan 22 2025

No. 5 Florida survives South Carolina 70-69
Will Richard's layup with 4.8 seconds to play was the winner.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Jan 22 2025

Jaguars part ways with GM Trent Baalke
The Jaguars fired Trent Baalke on Wednesday, hours after Liam Coen backed out of a scheduled in-person interview with team executives.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Jan 22 2025

Raptors erase 21-point deficit to beat slumping Magic 109-93
Orlando couldn’t hold on after taking leads of 10-0 and 32-11 in the opening period.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Jan 21 2025

Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
The players were elected in a vote by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

Source: Justin Izzo, Rachel Ryan, Associated Press
Wednesday, Jan 22 2025

In his hometown, Spurs' Victor Wembanyama dedicates a pair of new outdoor courts for kids to enjoy
Wembanyama and the Spurs are in France this week, playing a pair of games Thursday and Saturday in Paris against the Indiana Pacers.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Jan 21 2025

Ohio State wins College Football Playoff championship, beating Notre Dame 34-23
Ohio State can celebrate another title after holding off a Notre Dame comeback bid to walk away with a 34-23 victory over the Fighting Irish.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Jan 20 2025

Report: College Football Playoff championship game returning to Tampa
According to a report, Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium has been selected to replace Dallas as the location for the 2029 CFP championship game.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Tuesday, Jan 21 2025

Matthew Knies scores twice, adds assist to push Maples Leafs past Lightning 5-3
Maples Leafs beat the Lightning 5-3

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Jan 20 2025

Duke freshman Cooper Flagg returns to New England and gives Maine fans a show against BC
Many fans in BC's first sellout of the season made the trip of three or more hours just to see him.

Source: Jimmy Golen
Monday, Jan 20 2025

Jokic's triple-double leads Nuggets past Magic 113-100
Playing without Jalen Suggs, Goga Bitadze and four other injured players, the Magic lost for the fifth time in six games.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Jan 19 2025

Jaguars on the verge of hiring Bucs OC Liam Coen as their head coach
Coen left Jacksonville without a contract, but a person familiar with the search says it's expected to come together Friday.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Jan 24 2025

Bills beat Ravens 27-25 to head to AFC championship game
Josh Allen and the Bills will take on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in the AFC championship game for their fourth playoff matchup in five years.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Jan 19 2025

Barkley runs for 78- and 62-yard TDs in the snow and Eagles top Rams 28-22 to head to NFC title game
Matthew Stafford, who threw for 324 yards, kept the Rams in it with a 4-yard TD pass to Colby Parkinson that made it 28-22.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Jan 19 2025

Mikey Williams and Dior Johnson make the most of their opportunity with a second chance at UCF
Williams and Johnson's path to UCF wasn't straight-lined, but it was an opportunity to start over.

Source: Brandon Green
Sunday, Jan 19 2025

Buckeyes, Irish used humbling losses as springboards to their national championship game showdown
Ohio State will be playing for its first championship since 2014 and Notre Dame for its first since 1988.

Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Sunday, Jan 19 2025

Taylor Swift returns to Arrowhead Stadium to watch Travis Kelce and the Chiefs play the Texans
Swift began her high-profile romance with Kelce last season

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Jan 18 2025

Bianca Hall hoping to lead the Royals to new heights
The sophomore guard is averaging 18 points per game, which leads the team.

Source: Brandon Green
Sunday, Jan 19 2025

'Maniacal approach' led Urban Meyer to success, fatigue and the College Football Hall of Fame
Meyer took part in a charity event at Steve Spurrier’s restaurant in Gainesville.

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Jan 18 2025

Martin and Clayton lead No. 5 Florida to an 84-60 win over Texas to start a new streak at home
The Southeastern Conference's leading scorer, Tre Johnson, led Texas with 16 points on 6-of-15 shooting.

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Jan 18 2025

2-time Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom feeling normal after missing most of 1st two Texas seasons hurt
DeGrom has started only nine games for the Rangers since signing a $185 million, five-year contract in free agency two winters ago.

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Jan 18 2025

Rays announce start times for home games at Steinbrenner Field
The Rays are playing their home games at Steinbrenner Field due to the damage Tropicana Field sustained during Hurricane Milton.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Friday, Jan 17 2025

Jayson Tatum scores 30 as Celtics break out of shooting slump in 121-94 win over Magic
Tatum scores 30 points as Celtics beat the Magic

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Jan 17 2025

MLB legend and famed broadcaster Bob Uecker dead at 90
The Brewers said he died early Thursday morning at his home.

Source: Rachel Ryan, Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Thursday, Jan 16 2025

Bucks roll to 122-93 victory over Magic
The victory lifted the Bucks over Orlando into fourth place in the Eastern Conference.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Jan 15 2025

Orlando City sends goalkeeper Stajduhar to Real Salt Lake
The Lions received $50,000 in general allocation money and a second-round pick in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft for their longest-tenured player.

Source: Spectrum Sports Staff
Wednesday, Jan 15 2025

Single day tickets on sale for Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
Tickets are available online for the 21st annual running of the popular downtown St. Petersburg event, scheduled for Feb. 28 - March 2.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Friday, Jan 17 2025

Texas man accused of stalking Caitlin Clark proclaims himself ‘guilty as charged’ in 1st court appearance
Texas man Michael Thomas Lewis is accused of repeated and continued harassment of WNBA star Caitlin Clark beginning on Dec. 16.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Jan 15 2025

Hall's 40-point game lifts UCF basketball over Arizona State
With their 95-89 victory on Tuesday night, the Knights are 3-2 in the Big 12.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Jan 15 2025

Texas QB Quinn Ewers declares for the 2025 NFL draft
Ewers posted a video on X where he reflected on his time at the University of Texas at Austin and announced his next steps.

Source: Katharine Finnerty
Wednesday, Jan 15 2025

Golfology comes to St.Pete
St.Pete residents helping to grow indoor golf

Source: Mike Cairns
Tuesday, Jan 14 2025

House passes bill aimed at banning trans athletes in women's sports
“Sex shall be recognized based solely on a person’s reproductive biology and genetics at birth,” according to the legislation.

Source: Susan Carpenter
Tuesday, Jan 14 2025

Deion Sanders emerges as candidate in Cowboys’ coaching search
The Cowboys are on the hunt for a new coach, and one name has emerged that has fans buzzing.

Source: Justin Goosman
Tuesday, Jan 14 2025

Mayfield and a young core give Buccaneers reason for optimism
There’s reason for optimism in Tampa Bay, including the Bucs' impressive 2024 draft class.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Jan 13 2025

2025 Daytona 500 grandstand and camping tickets sell out
The race on Feb. 16 gets the NASCAR Cup Series started and is the culmination of Speedweeks.

Source: Spectrum Sports Staff
Monday, Jan 13 2025

Anthony and Banchero lead Magic past 76ers, 104-99
Orlando forward Paolo Banchero scored seven points in the final 1:32 of the game.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Jan 12 2025

New England hires former Patriots Super Bowl champ Mike Vrabel as coach
Vrabel played for eight seasons in New England where he was a member of its first three Super Bowl winners.

Source: Kyle Hightower
Monday, Jan 13 2025

Mike McCarthy out as Cowboys head coach
Mike McCarthy and Cowboys could not agree to terms on a new contract.

Source: Justin Goosman
Monday, Jan 13 2025

Jayden Daniels leads Commanders to first playoff win in nearly 7,000 days, 23-20 over the Buccaneers
Washington Commanders beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20 in an NFC wild-card game

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Jan 12 2025

Mayfield, Buccaneers host Daniels, Commanders in possible prime-time shootout
The points could come fast and furious during Sunday night's playoff game at Raymond James Stadium.

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Jan 11 2025

No. 8 Florida follows victory over top-ranked Tennessee with win over Arkansas
Alijah Martin scored 14 points and three teammates also scored in double figures as No. 8 Florida defeated Arkansas

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Jan 11 2025

Banchero scores 34 points in return to lineup
The Orlando Magic lost to the Milwaukee Bucks 109-106.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Jan 10 2025

Cooper Flagg scores ACC freshman record 42 points as No. 4 Duke beats Notre Dame 86-78
Duke (14-2, 6-0) remains undefeated in conference play.

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Jan 11 2025

Ohio State, Notre Dame to meet for title, long after upset losses
The Buckeyes defeated Texas 28-14 on Friday night to set up a Jan. 20 meeting against the Fighting Irish.

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Jan 11 2025

Polk County standout returns to professional basketball, joins the Big3
Dazeran Jones gets to play alongside the men he grew up watching.

Source: Alexis Jones
Saturday, Jan 11 2025

2024 NFL All-Pro Team: See who made the roster
The Associated Press 2024 NFL All-Pro team selected by a national panel of 50 media members.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Jan 10 2025

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts clears concussion protocol and will start against the Packers
The Eagles quarterback hasn’t played since he suffered a concussion and left a Dec. 22 game early against Washington.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Jan 10 2025

Jordan Spieth sees his wrist surgery as a chance to reset. He plans to return at Pebble Beach
He played his first full round in early December and nearly felt good enough to tee it up next week.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Jan 10 2025

Brayden Point reaches 600 career points in Lightning's 4-1 victory over the Bruins
Lohrei became the first Boston defenseman to score since Dec. 3. The Bruins have gone eight games without a power-play goal.

Source: ERIK ERLENDSSON
Friday, Jan 10 2025

Timberwolves beat Magic 104-89 for 3rd straight victory
Anthony Edwards scored 21 points and added seven assists for Minnesota.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Jan 09 2025

Marta re-signs with Pride through 2026
The six-time FIFA world player of the year has re-signed with Orlando.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Jan 09 2025

2 Oregon Ducks lead Valkyries into 2nd Professional Volleyball Federation season
Georgia Murphy and Lindsey Vander Weide are ready to take the Valkyries to new heights.

Source: Brandon Green
Friday, Jan 10 2025

NBA postpones Lakers-Spurs, Clippers-Hornets games on Saturday, Rams-Vikings game moved to Arizona
The NFL has moved the Rams' wild-card playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings to Arizona after days of devastating wildfires.

Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Friday, Jan 10 2025

Hall’s defensive stop at end helps UCF men edge Colorado 75-74
Jordan Ivy-Curry led UCF's scorers with 22 points, and Hall scored 18 and made a big defensive stop.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Jan 09 2025

Rookie class helps the Buccaneers reach the playoffs
It would be safe to say that the Bucs wouldn't be in the playoffs for a fifth year in a row without the contributions of a solid rookie class

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Jan 08 2025

Hot shooting leads Florida State past Miami 80-65
Florida State (11-4, 2-2 ACC) beat the Hurricanes for the 14th time in the last 15 meetings

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Jan 08 2025

Lakers coach JJ Redick says his family evacuated and people are 'freaking out' due to LA wildfires
TNT reported on its broadcast that the Lakers' flight back to Los Angeles would be delayed.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Jan 07 2025

Sunshine State to host 2 NHL games outdoors next season, including at RayJay
For the first time in National Hockey League history, outdoor games will be played in Florida.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Wednesday, Jan 08 2025

Grayson Murray remembered in pre-tournament ceremony at Sony Open
Murray won the Sony last year by making birdie on the 18th hole and winning a playoff with a 40-foot putt, but took his own life four months later.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Jan 08 2025

Justin Verlander and the Giants agree to a $15 million, 1-year contract, AP source says
This will be the 20th major league season for Verlander, a three-time AL Cy Young Award winner who turns 42 next month.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Jan 08 2025

Tyler Van Dyke is heading to SMU after a major knee injury cut short his only season at Wisconsin
Van Dyke was a three-year starter at Miami. He transferred to Wisconsin after the 2023 season and won the starting job in preseason practice.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Jan 08 2025

No. 8 Florida topples top-ranked Tennessee 73-43
The Gators beat a No. 1 team for the third time in school history and extended their home-winning streak to 16.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Jan 07 2025

Jaguars request interviews with 8 coaching candidates, including the Bucs' Coen
The list also includes former Jacksonville assistant coaches Todd Monken, now with Baltimore, and Robert Saleh, now of Green Bay.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Jan 07 2025

Right-hander Rasmussen, Rays agree to $8.5 million, 2-year contract
The agreement includes an option that has the potential to make the deal worth $28 million over three seasons, his agency announced.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Jan 07 2025

Jackie Robinson Ballpark will be studied as potential National Historic Landmark
Newly signed legislation will begin the process to have the stadium cemented in American history.

Source: Devin Martin
Tuesday, Jan 07 2025

Magic hand Knicks season-high third straight loss with 103-94 victory
Cole Anthony scored 24 points in 103-94 victory over Knicks.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Jan 06 2025

Mayfield's mentality has the Buccaneers chasing bigger goals
Baker Mayfield did whatever it took to get the Tampa Bay Buccaneers into the playoffs.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Jan 06 2025

Jaguars fire Pederson as coach but retain general manager
Team owner Shad Khan blamed the team's poor performance under Doug Pederson on "predictability."

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Jan 06 2025

Rays send letter to city touting a fixed Tropicana Field for 2026
Tampa Bay Rays officials are now leaning toward a repaired Tropicana Field being their home for the 2026 season.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Monday, Jan 06 2025

Short-handed Magic fall at home to Jazz 105-92
Jett Howard led Orlando with a career-high 21 points and Cole Anthony added 12 points in his first start since the final game of the 2022-23 season.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Jan 05 2025

Bucs clinch NFC South, will host Commanders in Wild Card
The Bucs clinched the division for the fourth season in a row.

Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Sunday, Jan 05 2025

Tua sits out loss to New York Jets as Miami Dolphins eliminated from playoff contention
It could've been the last game as Jets interim coach for Jeff Ulbrich, a former Hawaii linebacker who took over five games into the season.

Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Sunday, Jan 05 2025

Patriots fire coach Jerod Mayo shortly after beating Bills to finish his lone season at 4-13
Owner Robert Kraft announced the firing in a statement shortly after New England closed its 4-13 season with a 23-16 win over the Buffalo Bills.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Jan 05 2025

Hagerty's Nik Blake keeps pushing for state wrestling championship
The junior already has won district and region championships.

Source: Nick Allen
Friday, Jan 03 2025

USF women's basketball showing some serious puppy love
The Bulls are hosting its annual Dog Adoption Game.

Source: Katherine Smith
Saturday, Jan 04 2025

St. Petersburg Country Club's New Year's Invitational tees off for its 99th Year with help of Gary Koch
St. Petersburg County Club tournament features some of the most competitive amateur golf in the entire southeast.

Source: Olivia Stacey
Friday, Jan 03 2025

Magic Johnson receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
White House officials credited Magic's honesty about his HIV status, shattering stigma and saving lives

Source: City News Service
Saturday, Jan 04 2025