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UCF Knights “Rendezvous With the Stars” Space Game Ends in Victory Against Houston

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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 30, 2019
Written by: Kasey Hudson
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The Bolts fell short against a rebuilding New York Rangers. Photo courtesy of news.wagertalk.com

NEW YORK, NY (FNN SPORTS) – Last night the Lightning began their second road trip of the season, facing off against a young New York Rangers team. After a close call loss to the Predators Saturday night, most would have predicted the Bolts to win this game. Although the Lightning hit ice with early mis…

October 23, 2019
Written by: Ken Cross
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The Tampa Bay Lightning face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Amalie Arena Wednesday, October 23, 2019. Photo: Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

TAMPA BAY, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – “To score or not to score, that is the question.” Okay, so it’s a digression from Shakespeare’s Hamlet, but the Tampa Bay Lightning need a huge stop or maybe a huge momentum booster to kick-start what has been a tough 4-3-1 start out of the blocks in the 2019-20…

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…

October 13, 2019
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Orlando Magic's Jonathan Isaac tries to steal the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers. Photo courtesy of OrlandoMagicDaily.com.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – Going into the Orlando Magic’s Sunday preseason game, against the Philadelphia 76ers, Magic fans were optimistic for a win, but the 76ers sent them on a roller coaster ride that ended in an ugly loss. The Orlando Magic had an impressive 3-1 record, but the Philadelphia 76ers came into Amway…

October 11, 2019
Written by: Kasey Hudson
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(l-r): Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos, Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point celebrate a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena Thursday, October 10, 2019. Photo: NHL.

TORONTO, Canada (FNN SPORTS) – Last night’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs was highly anticipated for a couple of reasons: First, the return of Brayden Point after his double hip surgery, and second, Victor Hedman playing in his 700th game. Both players hit the ice with determination that helped the Bolts carry a different…

October 6, 2019
Written by: Kasey Hudson
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The Carolina Hurricanes overpowered the Tampa Bay Lightning at PNC Arena Sunday, October 6, 2019. Photo: NHL.

RALEIGH, N.C. (FNN SPORTS) – The Lightning and the Hurricanes were both coming off road games the night before meeting in Carolina for their first regular season match up. At the start of the first period, Carolina came out skating fast and applying the offensive pressure to their former teammate, Curtis McElhinney, who split playing…