DeSantis a fan of holding sporting events in Florida again

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday defended declaring professional wrestling an essential service and raised the possibility of holding other televised sporting events in empty venues as people shelter at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Magic's Isaac partners with non-profit Project Life to feed youth
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The Orlando Magic's Jonathan Isaac is joining Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill and J.U.M.P. Ministries Global Church in partnering with the non-profit Project Life to provide breakfast and lunch to youth who would normally be fed at school.

MLS says plans to resume season in mid-May is 'extremely unlikely'

The MLS said that they still aim to play as many games as possible and that they currently have enough dates to play the entire season, but they acknowledged that this could be difficult to do.

XFL suspends operations, lays employees off amid coronavirus epidemic

The XFL’s future appeared to be in doubt as COO Jeffrey Pollock said in a Friday conference call that all employees had been laid off, according to multiple reports.

Is lack of spectator sports impacting mental health?
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Mental Toughness expert and former Marine Eric Rittmeyer says that collectively, not having live sports right now is having a negative effect on people.

Orlando Pride has special training regimens during hiatus
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Before the Coronavirus hiatus, the Orlando Pride would have been in the middle of their preseason training camp right now.

Tom Brady and wife, Gisele, donate to provide 750,000 meals through Feeding Tampa Bay

In one of his first moves as a Tampa Bay Buccaneer, Tom Brady and his wife, Gisele Bündchen, donated an amount that would pay for 750,000 meals through Feeding Tampa Bay. 

UCF Football adjusting to coronavirus hiatus
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The University of Central Florida Football is having to adjust after spring training was canceled.

Florida regulator opens door to UFC events amid coronavirus

State Department of Business and Professional Regulation Secretary Halsey Beshears tweeted Tuesday that Florida can host Ultimate Fighting Championship events in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, as the UFC president announced plans to secure a private island for fights.

Finances tight for minor league athletes
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Many think professional athletes are financially stable enough to handle the hiatus brought about the coronavirus; however, minor league athletes are sgruggling.

Tom Brady making a home in Florida
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Tom Brady and wife Gisele have found a rental home in the Tampa area as he prepares to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

NASCAR Research and Development making PPE products
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NASCAR is shifting gears, from protecting drivers to protecting healthcare workers. Their Research and Development Center is working on personal protection equipment.

Softball star reacts to Olympics postponement
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The 2020 Olympics will be pushed to 2021. Athletes who reside in Central Florida react to the decision to delay the games.

NASCAR's Ryan Newman thanks fans for their prayers during recovery, says he's 'blessed'

The 42-year-old said he suffered a bruised brain and was knocked unconscious during the dramatic last-lap wreck at Daytona, but said it’s a miracle he came out of it in relatively good condition. 

Orlando Magic owners, players donate to fund for staff
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The owners of the Orlando Magic, the DeVoss family, and Orlando Magic players have donated $2 million dollars for Amway Center support staff that have been sidelined while the league play is suspended.