Sports

Orlando City SC Announces 2024 City Pubs, Watch Party Schedule Presented by Heineken Silver

Published

2 years ago

May 23, 2024

Photo by Harry Castiblanco / Florida National News

ORLANDO, Fla. (May 23, 2024) – Orlando City SC has announced its 2024 City Pub lineup, including the complete 2024 Watch Party schedule, presented by Heineken Silver, which kicks off on June 1 for Orlando City’s away match at the New York Red Bulls.

The 2024 City Pub lineup includes returning favorites Fixtion and Hooch in Wall Street Plaza, Hammered Lamb in Ivanhoe Village, The Game Room and Sly Fox in the Central Business District, Wolfhound Irish Pub located in Clermont, Kiwi’s Pub & Grill in Altamonte Springs and the City Pub at the Orlando International Airport.

Three City Pubs are new to this year, including The Castle Irish Pub & Restaurant in College Park, Paddywagon Irish Pub in Dr. Phillips and Hagan O’Reilly’s in Winter Garden.

As a part of Orlando City’s partnership with the local pubs throughout Central Florida, the City Pubs will all have access to MLS Season Pass to show all 2024 matches, while also offering fans discounted Heinekens on match days and at the watch parties. Fans attending the watch parties will also have the chance to win tickets to future matches and various autographed items.

2024 Orlando City Watch Party Schedule, presented by Heineken Silver:
Sat., June 1 (City at New York Red Bulls) – Hammered Lamb
Fri., June 28 (City at New York City FC) – Kiwi’s Pub & Grill
Weds., July 17 (City at Nashville SC) – Paddywagon Irish Pub
Sat., Aug. 24 (City at Sporting Kansas City) – The Castle Irish Pub & Restaurant
Sat., Sept. 21 (City at Columbus Crew) – Wolfhound Irish Pub
Sat., Oct. 5 (City at FC Cincinnati) – Fixtion

Locations interested in becoming an official City Pub should contact Dakotah Wilson (dwilson@orlandocitysoccer.com).

Autos

Magnus Racing Adds Madison Snow to 2026 Rolex 24 at Daytona Lineup

Published

2 days ago

December 9, 2025

FNN SPORTS

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) — Magnus Racing will return to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s GTD class for the 2026 Rolex 24 at Daytona, bolstering its lineup with Utah native and endurance standout Madison Snow. The announcement comes just six weeks before the iconic 24-hour race.

Team owner and driver John Potter said adding Snow brings the team’s Utah roots full circle.

“We’re excited to add Madison Snow to our lineup for 2026,” Potter said. “With a family history well established just miles from me in Utah, it will be something special to finally compete together rather than against each other.”

Snow Brings Championship Pedigree and Endurance Wins

Snow joins the Utah-based team as a seasoned IMSA competitor with seven series championships and 15 wins. His résumé includes victories at the Rolex 24 at Daytona, 12 Hours of Sebring, and Petit Le Mans — making him a valuable addition to Magnus Racing’s endurance program.

He will team up with Potter, Spencer Pumpelly and Aston Martin factory driver Nicki Thiim in the No. 44 Aston Martin Vantage GT3. Collectively, the lineup boasts 5.5 Rolex 24 victories as well as wins at Sebring, Petit Le Mans, the 24 Hours of Spa and other marquee endurance events.

“Even though I’ve competed against Magnus Racing for my entire career, this feels like a group I’ve known forever,” Snow said. “They’re incredibly experienced, and joining John, Spencer, and Nicki is a fantastic opportunity.”

Pumpelly and Thiim Return Amid Strong 2026 GTD Field

Veteran Spencer Pumpelly, who has captured 2.5 Rolex 24 wins, returns for another attempt at Daytona glory. Thiim, despite multiple 24-hour victories worldwide, is still seeking his first Rolex 24 triumph.

“This year’s GTD field is as strong as it’s ever been,” Pumpelly said. “The last two years have brought us bad luck with incidents outside our control. We’re hoping 2026 is different.”

Magnus Racing suffered setbacks in 2024 and 2025 — first in a multi-car crash, then with an engine failure — after earning runner-up finishes in both 2022 and 2023.

Team Eyes Daytona and Beyond for 2026

Magnus Racing plans to compete in a limited endurance schedule in 2026, with additional events to be determined. The team is also exploring new partnership opportunities for both sprint and endurance rounds.

Practice for the Rolex 24 at Daytona begins Thursday, Jan. 22. The 24-hour race runs Jan. 24–25.

Jacksonville

Jaguars Beat Colts for Eleventh Straight Time in Jacksonville

Published

4 days ago

December 7, 2025

Mike Brodsky

Jaguars Beat Colts 36-19

‌JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Florida National News) – The Jacksonville Jaguars (9-4) beat the Indianapolis Colts (8-5) 36-19 at EverBank Stadium today. The weather was cloudy and overcast with intermittent rain all afternoon. Today’s victory was also Jacksonville’s 11th straight home victory against Indianapolis.

Jaguars RB Travis Etienne Jr. was the first to score with a 3 yard touchdown run, on a scoring drive which started with LB Devin Lloyd’s interception of a Colts QB Daniel Jones pass. After K Cam Little’s extra point, the Jaguars were up 7-0. The Colts responded with a drive which ended with a 1 yard RB Jonathan Taylor TD run, followed by K Blake Grupe’s XP to tie the score. The Jags followed up with a drive that culminated in a 14 yard WR Jakobi Meyers touchdown pass from QB Trevor Lawrence, and Little added the XP. Just before the end of the first quarter, Daniel Jones limped off the field with an Achilles injury after slipping on the wet turf, and was replaced with rookie QB Riley Leonard. The score remained 14-7 at the end of the first quarter.

In the second quarter, Jaguars CB Jarrian Jones recovered a Jonathan Taylor fumble, and on the next play, Travis Etienne ran for a 28 yard touchdown, followed by Little’s XP. The Colts later added a 28 yard field goal by Blake Grupe, to narrow their deficit to 21-10. The Jags added a score late in the quarter as Trevor Lawrence found Tim Patrick in the end zone for an 8 yard touchdown pass, followed by Little’s XP. The Jaguars led 28-10 at halftime.

The Colts first drive of the third quarter ended with a 36 yard Blake Grupe field goal. The quarter ended with the Jaguars ahead 28-13.

Early in the fourth, Cam Little kicked a 35 yard field goal. The Jaguars later added a safety when DE Josh Hines-Allen sacked Riley Leonard in the end zone. Just a few plays later, Cam Little kicked a 48 yard field goal, to extend the Jags’ lead to 36-13. A Colts touchdown pass by Riley Leonard to WR Alec Pierce just before the two minute warning was overturned by officials, but Leonard later ran 6 yards up the middle for a touchdown, before missing the two-point conversion attempt. The final score was 36-19.

Trevor Lawrence finished with 244 passing yards and 2 TDs. Travis Etienne Jr. led the Jaguars’ rushing with 74 yards and 2 TDs. Brian Thomas Jr. was the leading receiver with 87 yards. Today’s attendance was 60,067.

During today’s game, Foye Oluokun reached 100 total tackles for his sixth consecutive season. He is one of six active players with 100+ tackles every season from 2020-24.

Foye Oluokun reached 100 total tackles for his sixth consecutive season. (Photo Credit: Mike Brodsky, Florida National News)

The Jaguars face the New York Jets next week at EverBank Stadium on Dec. 14. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. The Jaguars have two games on the road against the Denver Broncos and the Indianapolis Colts (again), before returning home for the final game of the season against the Tennessee Titans. Be sure to follow www.FloridaNationalNews.com for more.

Florida

Magic Stun Heat 106–105 as Franz Wagner Drops 32 at the Kia Center

Published

5 days ago

December 6, 2025

Willie David

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) — The Orlando Magic delivered a dramatic finish at the Kia Center on Friday night, edging the Miami Heat 106–105 in a nail-biting showdown sealed only after Bam Adebayo’s jumper at the buzzer bounced off the rim.

Orlando Magic vs Miami Heat, Kia Center. Photo by Harry Castiblanco / Florida National News

Franz Wagner led the charge with a game-high 32 points, attacking the rim relentlessly and providing the offensive spark Orlando needed in the final minutes. Jalen Suggs added 22 points, including a critical late-game layup that gave the Magic a five-point cushion with just over a minute remaining.

The victory marks Orlando’s seventh win in its last nine outings, continuing a strong stretch as the team gains momentum heading into the NBA Cup quarterfinals.

Banchero Returns, Provides Boost

Paolo Banchero made his long-awaited return after missing 10 games with a strained left groin. Though limited to 20 minutes, he contributed nine points and six rebounds, giving the Magic additional inside presence and energy.

Desmond Bane struggled from the field, finishing with five points on 2-for-16 shooting, but Orlando’s defensive effort helped compensate for the off night.

Heat Rally Too Late

Miami nearly stole the game in the final seconds behind Norman Powell’s 28 points, including two late layups that brought the Heat within one. Adebayo added a strong double-double with 24 points and 15 rebounds, but his potential game-winner fell short.

The Heat played without Tyler Herro, who suffered a right big toe injury earlier in the week. Miami has now lost three of its last four following a previous six-game winning streak.

Rematch on the Horizon

The Magic and Heat will meet again Tuesday night at the Kia Center in an NBA Cup quarterfinal showdown. With emotions high and both teams showing playoff-level intensity, another thriller may be on deck.

Up Next:
Heat: Host Sacramento on Saturday night.
Magic: Travel to New York to face the Knicks on Sunday.

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