The Orlando Magic (45-31) haven’t competed in the playoffs since 2020 when they lost in the first round against the Milwaukee Bucks. They are the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference behind the Cavaliers (46-31), Bucks (47-29) and Celtics (60-16). The future of the Magic looks bright in the hands …
Read More »Lightning Narrow Atlantic Division Deficit, Beat Maple Leafs 4-1
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday. After dropping their first two games against the Maple Leafs, the Lightning got the best of the Atlantic Division opponent. The Lightning now sit just four points behind the Maple Leafs for third place in …
Read More »Rays Drop Series to Rangers, Rockies Up Next
The Tampa Bay Rays fall to 3-4 to start the season after losing to the Texas Rangers, 4-1. Day off tomorrow then off to Colorado. pic.twitter.com/aS2uejQDzk — Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) April 3, 2024 Game Overview The game was slow to start. Through five innings, it was all tied at …
Read More »Oak Hall’s Beach Boys: Twin Brothers, Twin Dreams, One Unbreakable Bond
In the world of sports, rivalry often becomes the cornerstone of competition. Yet, competition has been the essence of their bond for this set of twins from Gainesville, Fla. Harrison and Jackson Beach are seniors on the varsity baseball and basketball teams at Oak Hall School. The twins have not …
Read More »Florida Assistant Coach Billy Gonzales Excited About Gators Receivers
One of the biggest questions facing the Florida football team this spring is who is going to replace receiver Ricky Pearsall. Pearsall totaled 1,626 yards and nine touchdowns on 98 receptions in two seasons with the Gators. The dynamic wideout also returned punts and was a factor in the run …
Read More »Hawthorne Softball Takes Down Dixie County, 5-4
HAWTHORNE — The Hawthorne Hornets softball team scored a run in the bottom of the seventh inning Tuesday to defeat the Dixie County Bears 5-4. A Hard-Fought Victory Dixie County (2-8) was able to take an early lead by outscoring the Hornets to lead 3-1 by the end of the …
Read More »Year At Florida Has Mertz Prepared For Season 2
Florida quarterback Graham Mertz said the experience gained last year will make a difference in the 2024 season for the Gators. Stepping Up UF coach Billy Napier said when he recruited Mertz from Wisconsin in early 2023, his goal was for Mertz to play cleaner and tighter football. That’s exactly what …
Read More »Santa Fe High Boys Lacrosse Falls To Chiles
By Rhiannon Thomas and Savannah Milner ALACHUA — The Santa Fe Raiders boys lacrosse team lost their final regular-season home match Tuesday, 11-5, to the Tallahassee Chiles Timberwolves. First-Half Battle Senior Liam Mcswain scored the first goal for the Raiders (6-7) just 1:30 into the match. The Timberwolves (6-7) responded …
Read More »SEC Baseball Continues To Reign Supreme
About one-third of the way through the college baseball season, the SEC standard is holding up. Out of 25 teams ranked in D1Baseball’s top 25 poll, 10 teams are from the SEC, with five in the Top 7. This is no surprise, as the SEC has seemingly dominated the sport …
Read More »Tampa Bay Rays Even Up Series Against Texas Rangers
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Texas Rangers 5-2 on Tuesday to even up the series 1-1. The Rays improved to 3-3 on the season. Fun times on a Tuesday night.#RaysWin | #RaysUp — Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) April 3, 2024 How it Went Down Yandy Diaz, who was hitless …
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