Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador 2-0 to reach the round of 16
Goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez lift Mexico to a 2-0 win over Ecuador, ending a 40-year World Cup knockout stage drought.
Magic find out group pairings for upcoming NBA Cup
The Magic will host the Pistons and the Bucks while traveling to the Nets and Raptors as part of the NBA Cup during the 2026-27 season.
Storylines to watch as Orlando Pride come back from break
Two years ago, the Pride won the NWSL Shield and the championship in the same season. Now they're 5-5-2 with 17 points through 12 games.
UCF position preview: Dylan Wade leads talented tight ends unit
New tight ends coach Cooper Bassett inherited a group that features one of the top returning receivers and plenty of talent to help the offense.
How a lightning strike changed Bob Dugan’s life and mission to save others
After witnessing a rare lightning strike, Bob Dugan dedicated his life to predicting storms and protecting others with Thor guard.
New UCF women’s coach Gabe Lazo, who grew up in little Havana, leans on life-changing lessons
Gabe Lazo developed his love of basketball while growing up in little Havana in Miami. It's also where he established his roots as a Cuban American.
Bianchi: Alex Freeman is the World Cup gift Orlando gave America
Long before becoming a World Cup star, Alex Freeman was leading Orlando City Academy's U-17 team to a national title.
1994 World Cup: Players look back in disbelief on Orlando heat that sapped the soul
The World Cup match in Orlando on June 24, 1994, between Mexico and Ireland was played in 110-degree weather and is considered the hottest match on record in the tournament.
USA men have one World Cup knockout win; now is best chance to change that
The U.S. soccer team faces Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday in a World Cup knockout match. The Americans have only won a knockout match once in the team's Cup history.
A heat dome will engulf World Cup games in the eastern US this week. Here’s what to expect
By DORANY PINEDA LOS ANGELES (AP) — The World Cup games are heating up this week with knockout rounds, and so is the outdoor heat. A dangerous heat dome will…