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UCF Football: “War On I-4” Trophy Remains in Orlando

December 2, 2019
Written by: Kasey Hudson
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Adrian Killins makes a 115-yard touchdown run against USF at Spectrum Stadium. Photo: Michelle Alexander/Florida National News.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – Rivalry weekend did not disappoint, including the “War On I-4” matchup with USF at UCF. USF (4-7) had lost 3 games in a row prior to Friday night’s game, making their hunger for a win quite apparent. Regardless of their progressive strides, the Knights made more impactful plays on both…

November 26, 2019
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FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2019 file photo a basketball board is seen next to a car among the debris left by Hurricane Dorian, in a neighborhood destroyed by the storm in Abaco, Bahamas. Any concern about whether it was appropriate to be playing sports in the Bahamas while parts of the multi-island nation continue to recover from the effects of the storm was quickly dispelled by officials. Officials are hoping tourism and upcoming sporting events aid recovery efforts by boosting the economy to pay for reconstruction and raising awareness for people to donate or volunteer for ongoing work. Participants in those events _ including the eight-team Atlantis tournament opening Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019 are also helping in the recovery. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — Any concern about whether it was appropriate to be playing sports in the Bahamas while parts of the multi-island nation continue to dig out from devastation following Hurricane Dorian are quickly dismissed by officials. Bahamians not only want the games, they’re counting on them. One of those events is the…

November 26, 2019
Written by: FNN SPORTS
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Pro Football Hall of Famers Davis, Green, Smith and Vick will take the NFL Pro Bowl lead in Orlando in 2020. Image: NFL

NEW YORK, N.Y. (FNN SPORTS) – Source: NFL // Pro Football Hall of Famers TERRELL DAVIS, DARRELL GREEN and BRUCE SMITH, and NFL Legend MICHAEL VICK, will serve as 2020 Pro Bowl Legends Captains. The Pro Bowl will feature a match-up between the AFC and NFC, with each conference led by two Legends Captains – one offensive and one defensive.…

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November 2, 2019
Written by: Sara-Beth Colón Jeffrey
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UCF’s offense came alive against Houston at Spectrum Stadium Saturday, November 2, 2019. Photo: Leyton Blackwell/Florida National News.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – Today’s game marks the third annual #UCFinSPACE game honoring the University of Central Florida’s connection to the United States space program, located in central Florida at the Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The theme for today’s game, “Rendezvous With the Stars,” celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the…

October 19, 2019
Written by: Sara-Beth Colón Jeffrey
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ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – The UCF Knights (4-2, 1-1 AAC) returned rested and energized from their bye week as they faced the East Carolina University Pirates (3-3, 0-2 AAC) at Spectrum Stadium Saturday. The Pirates arrived in Orlando with plans to prevent the Knights’ potential two-game winning streak after their last win, but UCF…

October 18, 2019
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UCF Knights return home to face the ECU Pirates at Spectrum Stadium Saturday, October 19, 2019. Image: UCF Athletics.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – There’s been a lot of homecoming talk lately, and homecoming games are always intense, fun and extraordinary. Not sure what that is? Here’s the quick definition: A homecoming football game is a tradition where a football team is returning to their home field after a road trip. If there are…

September 29, 2019
Written by: Antonio Campana
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Cleveland’s Nick Chubb (#24) runs for 14 yards and around four Ravens on his way to scoring three TDs in Sunday’s win at M&T Stadium. Photo courtesy of Mitchell Layton/USA TODAY SPORTS.

BALTIMORE, Md. (FNN SPORTS) – Sunday’s Browns vs. Ravens matchup at M&T Bank Stadium offered a case study in relationships. Most good relationships are built on trust and honesty. It’s a learning process with give and take, knowing the strengths and weaknesses of not only yourself but your partner, working together to learn and grow…

September 22, 2019
Written by: Antonio Campana
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Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (#24) congratulates defensive back Juston Burris (#31), who stands tall after intercepting a pass from LA Rams quarterback Jared Goff. Photo: Cleveland Browns.

CLEVELAND, Oh. (FNN SPORTS) – Sunday’s Cleveland Browns loss to the L.A. Rams at FirstEnergy Stadium adds another layer to the teams’ deep history. Once upon a time in the NFL, there was no Super Bowl (hard to believe, I know), but there was a Championship game. In 1950, the Cleveland Browns played the Los Angeles…