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UCF Defeats East Carolina 41-28 in Homecoming Despite Challenging Second Half

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 13, 2019
Written by: FNN SPORTS
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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…

October 3, 2019
Written by: Kasey Hudson
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Tampa Bay Lightning winger Ondrej Palat scores a goal during the season opener against the Florida Panthers at Amalie Arena Thursday, October 3, 2019. Photo: Scott Audette/Getty Images.

TAMPA BAY, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – After a tough closeout to the 2018-2019 season, The Bolts bounced back with a 5-2 home opener victory versus in-state rivals, the Florida Panthers. In Thursday night’s home opener, not only did we see many new Lightning faces, including Carter Verhaeghe, Pat Maroon, and Kevin Shattenkirk, but we saw…

September 30, 2019
Written by: Kasey Hudson
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Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper answers questions during a press conference. Image: Tampa Bay Lightning/NHL.

TAMPA BAY, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – The Lightning wasted no time Monday morning making many changes to solidify their roster. This preseason, Carter Verhaeghe’s name stuck out a lot, and we should look forward to hearing it more–Verhaeghe not only officially made the Lightning roster, but will be making his NHL debut wearing jersey number…

September 30, 2019
Written by: FNN SPORTS
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Orlando Magic’s main men (clockwise from top left): Jonathan Isaac, Nikola Vucevic, Aaron Gordon, D.J. Augustin and Evan Fournier. Image courtesy of Fadeaway World.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – Between the interviews, photo shoots, press scrums and antics during the Orlando Magic’s Media Day at Amway Center Monday, one thing is clear: this 2019-20 Orlando Magic team is ambitious and passionate for the new season. The Orlando Magic had made some noise this past season. With an incredible and…

September 29, 2019
Written by: Kasey Hudson
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TAMPA BAY, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – Saturday’s chippy scoreless game led to shoot outs, and put the Panthers up 1-0 to top the Lightning in the preseason finale. Last night’s match became an unexpected neck and neck showdown. The Panthers and the Lightning battled it out just to get on the board, the Panthers with…

September 24, 2019
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SUNRISE, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – We’re heading into the final week of preseason games, as the Lighting reside down south for the week and then play their last preseason game at home Saturday, September 28th. The roster has trimmed day by day and brought somewhat shocking cuts: Mitchell Stephens Alex Barre-Boulet Ross Colton Cory Conacher…

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…