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Orlando heads into the summer boxed in by a near‑$200M payroll and apron rules that will shape trades, option decisions and free‑agent flexibility.
England will play Costa Rica at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on June 10 as part of a two‑match Florida warmup before the 2026 World Cup.
Scott Stricklin says Ben Hill Griffin’s planned overhaul will protect The Swamp’s capacity and roar as designers map a nearly $400 million phased makeover.
Orlando was routed 139-87 by Toronto after a historic 31-0 run and a night of turnovers; coach Jamahl Mosley took responsibility. The loss is the franchise’s largest ever.
Coach Anthony Becht says he's "super fired up" as the Orlando Storm prepare for their home opener Sunday at Inter&Co Stadium; ESPN will air the primetime match and DJ Khaled will perform at halftime.
Tammi Reiss will lead Florida's women's basketball program after turning Rhode Island into Atlantic 10 champions and an NCAA tournament team. The hire follows Kelly Rae Finley's March exit.
The Greater Orlando Sports Commission is seeking $3 million in tourist‑tax funds to bring Team USA’s weeklong pre‑Olympic camp and exhibition games to Kia Center in late June–early July 2028.
Antoine Griezmann has reportedly been cleared to travel to Orlando as talks continue on a summer move to Orlando City. The arrival would be a major moment for the club.
The Thunder can clinch a playoff spot Tuesday night in Orlando — a win or the right results elsewhere will seal it. Tip-off is 6 p.m. CT; TV details and injury notes inside.
St. Cloud native Anderson Heap clinched the SoCon 149-pound title and heads to the NCAA Championships this week in Cleveland aiming for an All‑America finish.
UCF center John Bol collapsed and clutched his chest during the Big 12 quarterfinal in Kansas City and was helped off the court after on-court treatment.
The Orlando Magic and a community organizing committee will file a formal bid in April to bring NBA All‑Star Weekend back to Kia Center, targeting a 2028–2030 window.
Lionel Messi came off the bench to convert a 70th-minute penalty and send Inter Miami to a 2-1 friendly win in Bayamón, Puerto Rico.
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