Sports

Sports coverage from the Orlando Sentinel:

• Boston Bruins, after setting NHL records for wins and points, get eliminated in the 1st round with a Game 7 OT loss May 1, 2023
  The Boston Bruins set NHL records with 65 wins and 135 points in the regular season but became the second Presidents’ Trophy winner in five years to lose in the first round.
  Jimmy Golen
• Verhaeghe stuns Boston Bruins in OT as Florida Panthers pull off one of the biggest playoff upsets in NHL history May 1, 2023
  The Panthers will face the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second round.
  Jimmy Golen
• High school scores and top performers from Saturday, April 29 April 30, 2023
  Three local lacrosse teams advanced to the state semifinals on Saturday with the Hagerty girls advancing in Class 2A, and the Winter Park and Lake Mary boys advancing in 2A.
  Steve Gorches, Correspondent
• Stephen Curry scores 50 points — an NBA record in a Game 7 — as the Golden State Warriors complete the 2nd-round field April 30, 2023
  Stephen Curry scored a playoff career-high 50 points and answered time and again to will on the defending champion Golden State Warriors in their quest for a repeat.
  Janie McCauley
• Dave Hyde: Heat rise to the moment to take Game 1 with Butler on one ankle April 30, 2023
  Playoff Jimmy led Heat with 25 points and 11 rebounds, but those final five minutes told a sum-of-their-parts story
  Dave Hyde
• Heat, Butler (now ailing) make another playoff statement, push past Knicks 108-101 in series opener April 30, 2023
  Miami Heat again steal homecourt advantage in a playoff road opener, this time pushing past the New York Knick at Madison Square Garden.
  Ira Winderman
• Arraez, Marlins break tie in eighth inning, sweep Cubs to move to 10-0 in one-run games April 30, 2023
  Marlins returned to a season-best three games over .500 as Luis Arraez, who drove in two runs, logged at least one hit for the 25th time in the season's 29 games.
• NASCAR’s Dover Cup race postponed by rain until noon Monday April 30, 2023
  Dover will hold a Monday race for the fifth time in 105 career Cup races — but third time since 2109.
  DAN GELSTON
• Mike Shannon, who spent 50 years in the St. Louis Cardinals broadcast booth after winning 2 World Series, dies at 83 April 30, 2023
  Mike Shannon, a two-time World Series winner and longtime St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster, has died. He was 83.
  Associated Press Staff
• Dolphins undeterred by first-round forfeiture; Grier, McDaniel talk CB, RB situation, Taylor Lewan and more April 30, 2023
  Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier and coach Mike McDaniel detail operating without their first-round pick and answered other offseason questions.
  David Furones
• Chris Perkins: How did Dolphins fare in the draft compared to AFC East foes? Let’s take a look April 30, 2023
  The Sun Sentinel grades the Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, New York Jets and New England Patriots' 2023 NFL draft class and analyzes which AFC East team fared the best in the division.
  Chris Perkins
• UCF football transfer tracker: 7th Knight enters the portal April 30, 2023
  The spring portal opened April 15, and moves are expected to take place before the 15-day window closes.
  Jason Beede
• Dolphins give big money to nose tackle, bring in prospects with local ties among undrafted free agents April 30, 2023
  The Miami Dolphins immediately got to work adding undrafted free agents to their rookie class upon completion of the NFL draft Saturday night.
  David Furones
• Pride rally on road for season’s 1st victory April 30, 2023
  Mikayla Cluff, Haley McCutcheon, and Adriana scored for coach Seb Hines' team.
  Staff and wire reports
• Orlando City gets to 14 points with home win over L.A. Galaxy April 30, 2023
  Forward Ercan Kara opened the scoring for coach Oscar Pareja's Lions.
  Kyle Foley
• Jaguars use draft to find help for QB Lawrence April 30, 2023
  The draft underscored Jacksonville’s commitment to improving its offense.
  MARK LONG
• No. 1 Lake Mary rallies and Winter Park rolls in FHSAA boys lacrosse April 30, 2023
  No. 1 Lake Mary was 4 goals down before rallying in FHSAA boys lacrosse. Winter Park advanced to state tourney; Lake Highland was rained out.
  Nate Marrero
• UCF draft tracker: No Knights picked, multiple UDFAs sign with NFL teams April 30, 2023
  Although no Knights were selected in this year's NFL Draft, multiple former UCF players signed as undrafted free agents with NFL teams.
  Jason Beede
• FSU draft tracker: Panthers take DB Jammie Robinson in 5th round April 30, 2023
  Jammie Robinson's selection by the Panthers extends Florida State's streak to 40 consecutive NFL drafts with at least one player selected.
  Matt Murschel
• Chris Perkins: How do they fit? A closer look at Dolphins’ 2023 draft class April 30, 2023
  The Miami Dolphins only had four picks in the 2023 NFL draft, but they improved their team's talent base. Here's a closer look at the Dolphins' draft class -- cornerback Cam Smith, running back Devon Achane, tight end Elijah Higgins, and offensive tackle Ryan Hayes.
  Chris Perkins
• 30 years later, SEC finally following UF’s lead on storming field | Commentary April 30, 2023
  Former Gators AD Jeremy Foley let it be known a long time ago that this dangerous tradition would not be tolerated at the Swamp.
  Mike Bianchi
• Cincinnati Bengals grab Miami Hurricanes cornerback DJ Ivey in seventh round April 29, 2023
  Ivey went to the Bengals with pick No. 246.
  Adam Lichtenstein
• Dolphins take college WR who will play TE, offensive tackle on Day 3 of NFL draft April 29, 2023
  The Miami Dolphins selected a talented college wide receiver who has the size to play tight end in the NFL with their sixth-round selection on the final day of the 2023 NFL draft, and then grabbed an offensive tackle in the seventh round.
  David Furones
• Gary Harris excelled at the ‘little things’ for Magic April 29, 2023
  Gary Harris’ impact on the Orlando Magic could be easy to overlook but he brought multiple "little things" to the team on and off the floor.
  Khobi Price
• Fast facts: Learn more about Dolphins TE Elijah Higgins and OT Ryan Hayes, Miami’s sixth- and seventh-round draft picks April 29, 2023
  Here’s what you need to know about Stanford WR-TE Elijah Higgins, the sixth-round pick for the Miami Dolphins, and Michigan OT Ryan Hayes, the seventh-round pick.
  Chris Perkins, David Furones
• FSU football transfer tracker: Safety Travis Jay enters portal April 29, 2023
  The Seminoles have another transfer heading out of Tallahassee after the April 15 Garnet and Gold Showcase.
  Matt Murschel
• Hagerty tops No. 1 Vero Beach to join Lake Highland Prep in FHSAA girls lacrosse state semifinals April 29, 2023
  Hagerty topped No. 1-ranked Vero and Lake Highland cruised to region final wins as both reached FHSAA state semifinals. Lake Mary fell short.
  Steve Gorches
• Reverberations of Larson’s violent Talladega wreck ‘unsettling’ April 29, 2023
  The collision twisted and broke the support bars in Larson’s Chevrolet’s roll cage.
  DAN GELSTON
• UF draft tracker: LB Ventrell Miller heads to Jacksonville Jaguars April 29, 2023
  UF linebacker Ventrell Miller of Lakeland is staying close to home after the Jacksonville Jaguars selected him No. 121 overall during the NFL draft.
  Edgar Thompson
• Hurricanes’ Will Mallory drafted by Indianapolis Colts April 29, 2023
  Will Mallory is the latest Miami Hurricanes tight end to reach the NFL. Mallory is the 22nd UM tight end to be picked in the draft, and the first since the Houston Texans picked Brevin Jordan in 2021.
  Adam Lichtenstein
• Softball slugger Ana Roman is a big hit for Hagerty entering FHSAA playoffs April 29, 2023
  Hagerty, with sophomore Ana Roman, is an FHSAA district favorite. Lake Brantley, Windermere, Bishop Moore, Eustis, OCP are top seeds.
  Nate Marrero
• Ira Winderman: Heat could use a Herro, but there still is a formula vs. Knicks April 29, 2023
  Tyler Herro may never be missed more than in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks. But there still is a way for the Miami Heat to keep it rolling in the NBA playoffs.
  Ira Winderman
• Jaguars add TE Strange, RB Bigsby on Day 2 of NFL draft April 29, 2023
  Tacksonville's first three selections in the draft are aimed at helping quarterback Trevor Lawrence take his performance to the next level for the defending AFC South champions.
  MARK LONG
• High school scores and top performers from Friday, April 28 April 29, 2023
  Friday's high school scores and stars from around Orlando.
  Robert Clark, Correspondent
• Chris Perkins: Dolphins drafted the best players available with first two picks instead of filling needs. Stay tuned ... April 29, 2023
  The Dolphins selected the best players available in the NFL draft on Day 2, and they're convinced they did the right thing. However, some think they should have filled their needs, especially when it comes to tight end, right tackle and left guard.
  Chris Perkins
• Dolphins select CB Cam Smith, RB Devon Achane on Day 2 of NFL draft April 29, 2023
  In an unexpected move, the Miami Dolphins selected South Carolina cornerback Cam Smith with their second-round pick in the NFL draft. They then went running back in the third round, taking Texas A&M speedster Devon Achane at No. 84.
  David Furones
• Fast facts: Learn more about Dolphins’ Day 2 picks in the NFL draft, CB Cam Smith and RB Devon Achane April 29, 2023
  Get to know South Carolina cornerback Cam Smith and Texas A&M running back Devon Achane, the Miami Dolphins' second- and third-round picks in the NFL draft, and more on how Miami will likely use them.
  Chris Perkins, David Furones