Sports

Sports coverage from the Orlando Sentinel:

• Could Dolphins really make another trade in first round of 2021 NFL draft? April 19, 2021
  The Dolphins could be in the mix for another trade in the 2021 NFL draft.
  Safid Deen
• Playoffs seem out of reach for Magic, but how would a play-in spot affect their draft position? April 19, 2021
  As the Orlando Magic drift away from the postseason with each loss and potentially closer to earning top-four pick, how would a spot in the NBA's play-in tournament affect their draft position?
  Roy Parry
• Miami Hurricanes TE Larry Hodges missed spring game after March arrest April 19, 2021
  Miami Hurricanes tight end Larry Hodges, who missed UM's spring game, was arrested in March.
  David Furones
• Attorney: Accusations against Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson based on lies April 19, 2021
  An attorney for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson on Monday accused the 22 women who have filed lawsuits alleging they were sexually assaulted or harassed by the NFL player during massages of lying.
  Juan A. Lozano
• UCF basketball adds Texas forward Ed’Xavior Rhodes to 2021-22 class April 19, 2021
  Ed’Xavior Rhodes, a 6-foot-9 forward out of Dallas, is the third player to sign with the Knights along with P.J. Edwards and Darius Johnson.
  Matt Murschel
• Winners and losers in Super League plan for European soccer April 19, 2021
  The plan for a Super League is shaping up as perhaps the most polarizing idea in European soccer in more than a generation.
  GRAHAM DUNBAR
• Safid Deen’s final first-round 2021 NFL mock draft: Dolphins land dynamic pass catcher, edge rusher at 6 and 18 April 19, 2021
  In this 2021 NFL first-round mock draft, the Dolphins land a dynamic playmaker with their first pick, and a promising edge rusher with the second of their two first-round picks. And there’s a potential draft-day nightmare scenario for Dolphins fans later on in the first round.
  Safid Deen
• Miami Hurricanes land DePaul PG through transfer portal April 19, 2021
  Miami Hurricanes land a transfer from DePaul in point guard Charlie Moore on Monday.
  David Furones
• Varsity news: Winter Park boys volleyball unbeaten, Lake Nona water polo state champ, softball and tennis April 19, 2021
  Winter Park boys volleyball lost its opportunity to win a 2020 state title to COVID-19. The Wildcats haven't lost since. Varsity Report also includes water polo, softball and tennis.
  Buddy Collings
• UM left tackle Zion Nelson already getting first-round projections for 2022 draft April 19, 2021
  Miami Hurricanes third-year left tackle Zion Nelson is already receiving some high-end projections for the 2022 NFL draft.
  David Furones
• 2021-22 High school wrestling tournament schedule April 19, 2021
  The high school wrestling tournament schedule for the 2021-22 season in the state of Florida.
  Brant Parsons
• PGA Tour will make non-vaccinated golfers pay for COVID-19 tests to compete in tournaments April 19, 2021
  The PGA Tour is telling its players they will not have to be tested for the coronavirus if they are vaccinated, and those who aren’t will have to pay for their own tests starting this summer.
  Doug Ferguson
• NFL draft prospects that impress: Omar Kelly’s 2021 man-crush list April 19, 2021
  South Florida Sun Sentinel Dolphins columnist Omar Kelly breaks down his favorite prospects in the 2021 NFL draft.
  Omar Kelly
• Orlando City star Alexandre Pato injured, doesn’t require surgery April 19, 2021
  Pato will not undergo surgery as he begins recovery. The club couldn’t provide a timetable for his return when asked Monday.
  Julia Poe
• Super League proposal leads to humor, sarcasm and anger: ‘I believe in an improved Champions League, but not in the rich stealing what the people created’ April 19, 2021
  Reaction to the potentially seismic changes being pushed through by 12 of the world’s biggest soccer clubs ranged from humor to sarcasm to condemnation and anger.
  Steve Douglas
• Super League — the top 12 European soccer clubs — informs UEFA of legal action to force breakaway April 19, 2021
  The 12 European clubs planning to start a breakaway Super League have told the leaders of FIFA and UEFA that they have begun legal action aimed at fending off threats to block the competition.
  Rob Harris
• Alex Bowman rallies at Richmond to return NASCAR’s No. 48 to victory lane April 19, 2021
  Alex Bowman came from way back with 10 laps to go at Richmond Raceway on Sunday to put NASCAR's No. 48 Chevrolet in victory lane for the first time in nearly four years.
  Hank Kurz Jr.
• Stewart Cink, 47, wins again on PGA Tour at Hilton Head April 19, 2021
  Stewart Cink, 47, won for the second time this season — only he and Bryson DeChambeau have done that — and continued his resurgence on the PGA Tour by finishing at 19-under 265 on Sunday at Harbour Town, four better than Emiliano Grillo and Harold Varner III.
  PETE IACOBELLI
• Rockets edge Magic in battle of futility April 19, 2021
  The Houston Rockets proved to be the best in the battle of two of the NBA’s worst teams, defeating Orlando 114-110.
  Chris Hays
• ‘A taste of what’s to come’: Michael Kopech retires the first 9 batters in his first start since 2018 as the Chicago White Sox complete a doubleheader sweep of the Boston Red Sox April 19, 2021
  Michael Kopech excelled in Sunday's start in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox. He allowed one run on one hit with four strikeouts and one walk in three-plus innings in a 5-1 victory at Fenway Park. It was his first start since Sept. 5, 2018.
  LaMond Pope
• Jameis Winston, Dak Prescott support inaugural Kenny Shaw RAW football camp at Dr. Phillips April 19, 2021
  NFL players Jamies Winston and Dak Prescott showed support for Kenny Shaw's RAW youth football camp Saturday at Dr. Phillips High in Orlando.
  Chris Hays
• European soccer split as 12 clubs launch breakaway Super League April 19, 2021
  A group of 12 European clubs split soccer on Sunday by announcing plans to walk away from the Champions League to create a breakaway competition, drawing an angry response and the threat of legal action from UEFA.
  Associated Press
• Gators’ surging baseball team aims to build on big week, live up to No. 1 ranking April 18, 2021
  A lot of baseball remains prior to the start of the College World Series on June 19. But a seven-day, five-victory stretch displayed the pitching, defense and grit the Gators will need to meet the lofty expectations of O’Sullivan’s program faces each spring in Gainesville.
  Edgar Thompson
• Bam Adebayo jumper at buzzer lifts Butler-less Heat over Nets 109-107 April 18, 2021
  Five Degrees of Heat from Sunday night's game against the Nets.
  Ira Winderman
• 3 things we learned from Orlando City’s season opener against Atlanta United April 18, 2021
  Pato showed promise and the defense stood strong, but lack of scoring highlighted the first Lions match of the year.
  Julia Poe
• Sloppy Yankees waste another quality start from Gerrit Cole April 18, 2021
  No matter how much he may want to, Gerrit Cole cannot do it all.
  Kristie Ackert
• Marlins shut out by Wood, Giants; Marte exits ninth-inning at-bat with injury April 18, 2021
  The Giants retired the last 13 batters.
  steven wine
• Ten things we learned from Miami Hurricanes’ spring game April 18, 2021
  Ten takeaways as the Miami Hurricanes conclude their spring slate with the completion of Saturday's spring game.
  David Furones
• 2 Minnesota Twins games postponed after 4 test positive for COVID-19: ‘We’re going to await further instructions’ April 18, 2021
  The Twins’ games against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night and Sunday have been postponed due to Minnesota’s COVID-19 problems, including at least four positive tests in the past week.
  Greg Beacham
• Brad Biggs’ NFL mock draft 2.0: A handful of teams could be interested in moving up into the top 10 for a QB April 18, 2021
  Things will become interesting in the NFL draft after presumptive No. 1 pick Trevor Lawrence and No. 2 Zach Wilson come off the board. A handful of teams could be interested in moving up into the top 10 for a shot at a quarterback.
  Brad Biggs
• Formula One announces 10-year deal for Miami Grand Prix at Hard Rock Stadium April 18, 2021
  Formula 1 announces the Miami Grand Prix at Hard Rock Stadium will join the 2022 FIA Formula One World Championship in a 10-year deal.
  Safid Deen
• Marlins get big rally in ninth, top Giants in 10th to get to .500 April 18, 2021
  Marlins climb mountain against San Francisco after Sandy Alcantara melts down in seventh.
• Montour makes first splash, Panthers finish road trip with win in Tampa April 18, 2021
  The Panthers sent Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy to his first loss on home ice this season in 15 starts.
  erik erlendsson
• NASCAR’s Chase Elliott, Martin Truex Jr. eager for Richmond opportunity April 18, 2021
  Martin Truex Jr. last week became the NASCAR Cup Series' first repeat winner this season.
  Hank Kurz Jr.
• Jimmie Johnson makes IndyCar debut with slow but steady practice April 18, 2021
  Jimmie Johnson at last made his IndyCar debut with a slow but steady first practice session.
  JENNA FRYER
• Orlando area high school scores and top performers from Saturday, April 17 April 18, 2021
  Central Florida split water polo state-championship games in Miami on Saturday, with Lake Nona bringing home the girls title and finishing undefeated while Dr. Phillips lost in the boys final.
  Steve Gorches
• Chicago White Sox surrender 4 runs in the 8th inning and fall 7-4 to the Boston Red Sox in the series opener at Fenway Park April 18, 2021
  Chicago White Sox starter Dylan Cease returned from a short stint on the injured list but did not factor in the decision in Saturday’s 7-4 loss to the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Marwin Gonzalez broke a 3-all tie with a solo home run off reliever Codi Heuer to begin the eighth inning, and the Red Sox tacked on three more runs.
  LaMond Pope
• DeGrom strikes out 9 in row, 14 in all, Mets beat Rockies April 18, 2021
  Jacob deGrom struck out nine straight batters against Colorado on Saturday, falling one shy of matching Tom Seaver’s major league record.
  Associated Press
• Yadier Molina homers twice, Phillies fall to Cardinals April 18, 2021
  Yadier Molina hit two home runs, doubled and drove in four runs, and Nolan Arenado and Paul DeJong also homered in the St. Louis Cardinals’ 9-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday.
  Aaron Bracy
• Boston-bound track standout Ethan Exilhomme leads Timber Creek to district title April 18, 2021
  Ethan Exilhomme is excited about returning to his big city birthplace, Boston, to run college track. Maybe because he’s already made a name for himself in his relatively short stay in Orlando.
  Buddy Collings
• Orlando City fans can sense the pandemic is nearly over | Commentary April 18, 2021
  Orlando City games may be at 100% capacity next month.
  Mike Bianchi
• Winter Park’s Erin Flood closes out special senior season of varsity tackle football, weightlifting and flag football April 17, 2021
  Winter Park's Erin Flood is a three-sport athlete, playing boys football and girls flag football and weightlifting.
  Chris Hays
• Lake Nona girls win water polo state title; DP boys runner-up April 17, 2021
  Lake Nona High School achieved the first state championship in school history with a girls water polo victory over top-ranked Miami Gulliver Prep on Saturday.
  Buddy Collings
• Orlando City, Atlanta United play to scoreless draw in season opener April 17, 2021
  Orlando City welcomed an increased crowd of excited fans to Exploria Stadium for its home opener on Saturday, but the Lions settled for a scoreless draw in a contentious rivalry match against Atlanta United.
  Julia Poe
• Yankees continue to stumble against the Rays, lose 6-3 at the Stadium April 17, 2021
  It took seven innings for the Yankees to get the message. It still wasn't enough.
  Sarah Valenzuela
• Hyde: From zero to Zito — Panthers’ changes started at the top | Commentary April 17, 2021
  The Florida Panthers have gone from a surprise start to a good story, the question is where do the Panthers go now?
  Dave Hyde
• World Series or Bust? These Yankees aren’t scaring anyone April 17, 2021
  One of the best early-season lines about the Yankees belongs to Yogi, just because so many of them do.
  Mike Lupica
• Majority of Chicago Bears players won’t participate in the voluntary portion of the offseason program: ‘COVID-19 remains a risk’ April 16, 2021
  Chicago Bears players became the latest group to steer away from the voluntary portion of the NFL’s offseason program.
  Dan Wiederer