Sports coverage from the Orlando Sentinel:
- Japan rallies to beat Mexico 6-5 and set up a meeting with Team USA in the WBC championship game March 21, 2023Munetaka Murakami hit a walk-off, two-run double to lift Japan over Mexico 6-5 Monday night and into the World Baseball Classic final.Alanis Thames
- High school scores and top performers from Monday, March 20 March 21, 2023It was a day for big wins with Freedom baseball, and Olympia and Ocoee softball only needing 5 innings to notch victories.Steve Gorches, Correspondent
- UM women hold off No. 1 seed Indiana, advance to Sweet 16 for first time in 30 years March 21, 2023Destiny Harden made a shot in the lane with 3.5 seconds left to send ninth-seeded Miami past top-seeded Indiana, lifting the Hurricanes to their first Sweet 16 since 1992. The Hoosiers (28-4) became the second No. 1 seed to be eliminated in two nights.MICHAEL MAROT
- Logano, Ford deliver answer to Chevy’s strong NASCAR start March 21, 2023Joey Logano dominated the Atlanta race and then passed a fellow Ford driver on the final lap to claim his first win of 2023.CHARLES ODUM
- Ja Morant ready to rejoin Grizzlies, NBA suspension over March 21, 2023Ja Morant’s eight-game NBA suspension is over, and the two-time All-Star has rejoined the Memphis Grizzlies.Teresa M. Walker
- Analysis: How should the Magic approach the final 10 games? March 20, 2023The Magic will close out the regular season mostly playing teams who have their play-in or playoff aspirations on the line.Khobi Price
- Former Lions striker Daryl Dike relishes USMNT homecoming return in Orlando March 20, 2023The United States men’s national team will be in Orlando this week to train ahead of two crucial Concacaf Nations League games.Mike Gramajo
- Lonzo Ball undergoes cartilage transplant in his left knee — beginning an unprecedented recovery process for the Chicago Bulls guard March 20, 2023Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball will attempt to become the first NBA player to undergo a cartilage transplant in his knee and return to the league.Julia Poe
- AP source: Magic Johnson joins Harris’ bid for Commanders March 20, 2023Johnson is already involved in sports ownership with stakes in the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles F.C. and the Los Angeles Sparks.Stephen Whyno
- Dolphins receiver Trent Sherfield bolts for division-rival Bills in free agency; Michael Deiter heading to Texans March 20, 2023Miami Dolphins receiver Trent Sherfield is headed to the AFC East rival Buffalo Bills in free agency. And former starter Michael Deiter will join the Houston Texans.David Furones, Chris Perkins
- UCF football kicks off spring practice aiming to keep things simple March 20, 2023UCF football opened its third year of spring practice Monday under coach Gus Malzahn, who shared what the team is aiming to accomplish over the next month.Jason Beede
- Rick Pitino agrees to six-year deal to become St. John’s head coach March 20, 2023Pitino’s deal with the Big East school seemed to be confirmed in a series of tweets posted on Monday.Fiifi Frimpong
- Florida League baseball awards Seminole, Montverde players with tournament honors March 20, 2023Montverde Academy recorded a no-hitter and won the Florida League "Classic" spring-break baseball tournament last week in Sanford.J.C. Carnahan
- Dave Hyde: Mike Gesicki, Bill Belichick and the larger free-agent alchemy of picking the right free agent March 20, 2023The mystery of Mike Gesicki's last year with the Dolphins was no mystery. He didn't fit Mike McDaniel's system. Bill Belichick thinks the tight end fits his system in New England.Dave Hyde
- GATORS PODCAST: March Madness becomes bedlam, spring football resumes, track and field rewarded (Ep. 158) March 20, 2023While the Big Dance captivates a nation, football is the focus in Gainesville. Spring football begins Week 2 and March 30 Pro Day is on the horizon.Orlando Sentinel Podcasts
- UCF football recruiting: Bartram Trail QB Riley Trujillo commits to Knights March 20, 2023Bartram Trail product Riley Trujillo becomes the third high school quarterback to pledge to Gus Malzahn during his time at UCF.Jason Beede
- NCAA Tournament: The Sweet 16 matchups are set — and many of the bluebloods are missing March 20, 2023March Madness is heading to the Sweet 16 without a handful of top teams.Associated Press Staff
- March Madness: 2023 NCAA Men’s Tournament Printable Bracket March 20, 2023The 2023 NCAA Men’s Tournament kicks off March 15. Here’s your printable bracket to start filling out yours.Orlando Sentinel Staff
- March Madness: 2023 NCAA Women’s Tournament Printable Bracket March 20, 2023The 2023 NCAA Women’s Tournament kicks off March 15. Here’s your printable bracket to start filling out yours.Orlando Sentinel Staff
- Logano passes Keselowski on last lap, gives Ford Atlanta win March 20, 2023Joey Logano dominated early and then passed Brad Keselowski on the final lap to win NASCAR’s race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday.CHARLES ODUM
- Moore delivers surprise victory over Spieth and Schenk to cap Florida Swing March 20, 2023The victory earned Taylor Moore a spot in the Masters.
- UCF men fall at Oregon in NIT March 20, 2023Nate Bittle sank 7 of 14 shots from the floor and finished with 21 points for the top-seeded Ducks (21-14) as they ended UCF's season.Staff And Wire Reports
- Magic come back from down 16 but fall to Lakers to close out road trip March 20, 2023The Magic came back from down double digits but late-game mistakes undid them.Khobi Price
- UM goes on late scoring frenzy, rolls by Indiana to reach second straight Sweet Sixteen; No. 1 seed Houston next March 20, 2023UM, up 55-51 with 9:29 left in regulation, poured in 30 points the rest of the way against Indiana in dizzying display. Miami will face the Houston Cougars in Kansas City on Friday night at 7:15 p.m.Tom Canavan
- Davis scores 23 second-half points, FAU rallies by Fairleigh Dickinson to reach Sweet Sixteen; Tennessee awaits in NYC March 20, 2023With 16:25 left in regulation, FAU trailed Fairleigh Dickinson 37-34 and Johnell Davis had scored only six points. He poured in 23 the rest of the way as the Owls then outscored FDU 44-33. Florida Atlantic plays Tennessee on Thursday at 9 p.m. with a berth in the Elite Eight on the line.Tom Withers
- Team USA advances to Tuesday’s World Baseball Classic championship game with a 14-2 rout of Cuba March 20, 2023Trea Turner homered twice to give him a tournament-leading four, and the defending champion United States romped over Cuba 14-2 to reach its second straight World Baseball Classic final.Ronald Blum
- Jimmy Butler helps Heat salvage weekend with 112-100 win in Detroit March 20, 2023Miami Heat hold off Detroit Pistons behind Jimmy ButlerIra Winderman
- Tom Izzo reaches his 15th Sweet 16 as Michigan State knocks off No. 2 seed Marquette in the NCAA Tournament March 20, 2023No. 7 seed Michigan State beat second-seeded Marquette 69-60 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, sending coach Tom Izzo’s squad back to the Sweet 16 for the first time in four years.Mitch Stacy
- Nets get pummeled on glass again, lose 3rd in a row to Denver, 108-102 March 19, 2023It’s the Achilles heel for a team still clinging to postseason aspirations in the aftermath of the Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving trades.Kristian Winfield
- March Madness: Top-seeded SC moves on after topping USF March 19, 2023Aliyah Boston showed once more she’s far from a one-dimensional superstar.Pete Iacobelli
- Patrick Beverley finds his groove behind the arc — and with the ball in his hands — since joining the Chicago Bulls March 19, 2023Veteran point guard Patrick Beverley has found his rhythm in the Chicago Bulls offense, including behind the 3-point arc.Julia Poe
- UCF football: Four things to watch as Knights open spring practice March 19, 2023Entering his third season at UCF, Gus Malzahn has two new coordinators, another quarterback competition and fresh faces all over the field.Jason Beede
- Record-setting Gators win SEC title led by all-around champ Trinity Thomas March 19, 2023UF defends SEC gymnastics title with a meet-record score behind Trinity Thomas, who defended her all-around title and recorded two 10s.Edgar Thompson
- March Madness: San Diego State advances to first Sweet 16 since 2014 March 19, 2023The Aztecs used an 18-1 run in the first half to run past Furman, winning by their largest margin in NCAA Tournament history.Matt Murschel
- UCF steps into unknown territory with NIT matchup at Oregon March 19, 2023A victory would advance the Knights to the quarterfinals opposite the the winner of today’s game between Liberty and Wisconsin.Associated Press
- XFL’s Guardians fall to 0-5 with loss in Vegas March 19, 2023Freedom High alum Jeff Badet caught a crucial TD pass for victorious Vegas over Orlando.Staff and wire reports
- Panthers, down 2-0 in the third, score three goals in 2:30, fly by Devils to maintain furious playoff push March 19, 2023For the second straight game, the Panthers scored three goals in a span of 2:45 or less.George Richards
- Trea Turner’s grand slam lifts Team USA to a 9-7 win against Venezuela for a spot in the WBC semifinals March 19, 2023Trea Turner hit a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning that lifted the United States over Venezuela 9-7 Saturday night and into the World Baseball Classic semifinals.Alanis Thames
- Orlando City suffers first loss of season in home setback vs. Charlotte FC March 19, 2023Charlotte FC picked up its first MLS victory of the season by scoring two first-half goals.Mike Gramajo
- Heat unable to sustain, wilt in 113-99 loss to weary Bulls March 19, 2023Miami Heat come up short against Chicago Bulls.Ira Winderman
- High school scores and top performers from Saturday, March 18 March 19, 2023Among the local schools who did well at the Bob Hayes Invitational track meet in Jacksonville were Dr. Phillips, Ocoee and Montverde.Steve Gorches, Correspondent
- After being routed in NIT opener, Gators’ roster overhaul begins with transfers March 16, 2023A day UCF won in Gainesville, Kowacie Reeves and Niels Lane announced they were transferring out of Todd Golden's program.Edgar Thompson