Colombia fans return to Hard Rock Stadium nearly 2 years after chaotic scene at Copa America final
By ALANIS THAMES and ZACH PASCUZZI MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Juan Nicolas wants this time to be different. The Bogotá, Colombia, native saw the scary scene two years ago…
World Cup final day of group play will set the field for the round of 32
By The Associated Press Going into the final day of group play at the World Cup, there are essentially eight teams vying for four spots in the round of 32.…
Oviedo High WR Jordan Donahoo commits to Ohio State
Oviedo High's 6-foot-4 receiver Jordan Donahoo committed to play for powerhouse Ohio State on Saturday.
Vancouver turns its Science World museum into a giant 17-story soccer ball for the World Cup
By ANNE M. PETERSON VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — It started with a whimsical idea. Why not transform the landmark Science World museum in downtown Vancouver, the geodesic dome-topped building…
Former USF beach volleyball player fights drink spiking with startup
Addison Bounds of Jupiter played beach volleyball for USF. She and a former teammate are developing a chemical sensor embedded in jewelry that can detect date rape drugs in drinks.
Cape Verde’s dream run continues, becoming smallest country into World Cup knockout round
By KRISTIE RIEKEN HOUSTON (AP) — Tiny Cape Verde defied odds to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the World Cup knockout round behind the stellar play…
Former UCF guards Riley Kugel, Themus Fulks sign with L.A. Clippers
Kugel and Fulks, who both went undrafted, have signed with the Los Angeles Clippers for the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.
Check the $6M Windermere digs for Orlando’s newest soccer star
The $6 million mansion on Lake Tibet was fully renovated, fully furnished and move-in ready. “His wife loved it and the four kids, they can build a soccer field back…
Are you a Central Florida gardener? Here’s your to-do list for July
The Almanac Average temperature: High 92, Low 73 Rainfall: 7.15 inches 1. Moon phases Last quarter: July 7 New moon: July 14 First quarter: July 21 Full moon: July 29…
Miss Manners: If a stranger holds the door for me, do I also go first in line?
Plus: It seems weird to treat her to dinner with the gift card she gave me.