High school football back for most Central Florida teams
It is Thursday, but Friday Night Lights are shining brightly as high school football kicked off for several Central Florida teams.
It is Thursday, but Friday Night Lights are shining brightly as high school football kicked off for several Central Florida teams.
Many schools kick off football season Thursday
Many area high schools are kicking off their football season on Thursday. All games are proceeding a scheduled, with the exception of Evans-West Orange High, due to coronavirus cases reported on the Evans football team
Many area high schools are kicking off their football season on Thursday. All games are proceeding a scheduled, with the exception of Evans-West Orange High, due to coronavirus cases reported on the Evans football team
Orlando Pride preparing for North Carolina Courage
Orlando Pride is preparing for their upcoming match in North Carolina. The team is looking on the bright side of how other players can grow in the absence of Alex Morgan.
Orlando Pride is preparing for their upcoming match in North Carolina. The team is looking on the bright side of how other players can grow in the absence of Alex Morgan.
High school game canceled due to COVID-19 cases
Evans High School in Orange County has canceled its first game of the football season after five athletes tested positive for COVID-19. The team was set to play West Orange High School.
Evans High School in Orange County has canceled its first game of the football season after five athletes tested positive for COVID-19. The team was set to play West Orange High School.
Lions prep for Chicago
Orlando City SC is focusing on its next match this coming Saturday against Chicago.
Orlando City SC is focusing on its next match this coming Saturday against Chicago.
Gators report 6 COVID-19 cases on football team
The Florida Gators reports six football players have tested positive for the coronavirus. It remains unclear how this might impact the season opener against Ole Miss
The Florida Gators reports six football players have tested positive for the coronavirus. It remains unclear how this might impact the season opener against Ole Miss
‘Our players also want to use this platform’: Cowboys owner Jerry Jones speaks on NFL social justice movement
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ tone on players kneeling during the national anthem has changed amid continuing calls for racial justice within the NFL.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ tone on players kneeling during the national anthem has changed amid continuing calls for racial justice within the NFL.
High school football returns amid coronavirus pandemic
Several games were played among private schools Friday night. At the Orangewood Christian versus Foundation Academy game, there were temperature checks, mask and social distancing protocols.
Several games were played among private schools Friday night. At the Orangewood Christian versus Foundation Academy game, there were temperature checks, mask and social distancing protocols.
DeLand High School football pauses for 2 weeks
Football practice at DeLand High School has been shut down for two weeks after one of their coaches tested positive for COVID-19.
Football practice at DeLand High School has been shut down for two weeks after one of their coaches tested positive for COVID-19.
UCF players opt out of season
Several UCF Football players will not be playing this season, opting out due to concerns over coronavirus.
Several UCF Football players will not be playing this season, opting out due to concerns over coronavirus.
High school football practice allowed to begin
High school athletes were allowed to begin practicing in Florida on Monday. Both Orange and Seminole counties were among those beginning practice and have new safety measures in place.
High school athletes were allowed to begin practicing in Florida on Monday. Both Orange and Seminole counties were among those beginning practice and have new safety measures in place.
NBA to resume playoffs on Saturday
The NBA will resume playoffs on Saturday after three days of protests following the shooting of a man in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The Orlando Magic will play the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5 of their season at 3:30 p.m.
The NBA will resume playoffs on Saturday after three days of protests following the shooting of a man in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The Orlando Magic will play the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5 of their season at 3:30 p.m.
NBA referees talk boycott and solidarity march
About 75 NBA referees showed their support of players on Thursday to postpone games in protest of the shooting in Wisconsin by Kenosha police of Jacob Blake, a 29-year-old Black man.
About 75 NBA referees showed their support of players on Thursday to postpone games in protest of the shooting in Wisconsin by Kenosha police of Jacob Blake, a 29-year-old Black man.
Orlando Magic co-founder calling boycott historic
Pat Williams is the co-founder of the Orlando Magic. He praised coaches and athletes for taking a stand.
Pat Williams is the co-founder of the Orlando Magic. He praised coaches and athletes for taking a stand.
Sporting events postponed in protest over shooting of Jacob Blake
For a second day, NBA games were postponed over the shooting of a Black man in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The NBA says the playoffs will resume at some point but it was not immediately clear when that will happen.
For a second day, NBA games were postponed over the shooting of a Black man in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The NBA says the playoffs will resume at some point but it was not immediately clear when that will happen.
'We won't be silent': Videos show NBA referees marching against systemic racism, police brutality
The NBA referees tweet video of them marching, stating "thank you for standing with us today as we rallied against the senseless shooting of Jacob Blake by the police and the systemic racism that thrives, while young black men and women continue to needlessly die. We won’t be silent."
The NBA referees tweet video of them marching, stating "thank you for standing with us today as we rallied against the senseless shooting of Jacob Blake by the police and the systemic racism that thrives, while young black men and women continue to needlessly die. We won’t be silent."
NBA players discussing future after teams respond to police shooting
The Orlando Magic will not be playing Game 5 of their playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks as the Wisconsin-based team is protesting the shooting of Jacob Blake, according to an NBA source.
The Orlando Magic will not be playing Game 5 of their playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks as the Wisconsin-based team is protesting the shooting of Jacob Blake, according to an NBA source.
Parents, students react to fall sports ruling
Many students and parents in Orange County are upset that marching bands and cheer squads will not be allowed at fall sports events.
Many students and parents in Orange County are upset that marching bands and cheer squads will not be allowed at fall sports events.
Dolphins to let fans attend home opener in limited capacity
Coronavirus cases in Florida have dipped to some of the lowest number reported in months.
Coronavirus cases in Florida have dipped to some of the lowest number reported in months.
Miami Dolphins to allow up to 13,000 fans at home opener
The Miami Dolphins will allow up to 13,000 socially distancing fans to attend their home opener against the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 20, a decision that divided political leaders and upset the visiting coach.
The Miami Dolphins will allow up to 13,000 socially distancing fans to attend their home opener against the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 20, a decision that divided political leaders and upset the visiting coach.