Orlando City cruises to 3-1 victory over St. Louis in first game at new MLS stadium
February 25, 2017 Comments Off on Orlando City cruises to 3-1 victory over St. Louis in first game at new MLS stadium
Orlando City christened their brand new stadium in the Parramore area of Orlando with a 3-1 victory over USL’s St. Louis in a closed season friendly on Saturday. Goals from Kaká and a brace from Cyle Larin saw the lions race to a 3-0 half time lead before the visitors pulled a goal back just […]
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Orlando City Soccer hosts ribbon cutting ceremony to open new stadium
February 24, 2017 Comments Off on Orlando City Soccer hosts ribbon cutting ceremony to open new stadium
Orlando City Soccer Club held a ribbon cutting Friday morning to open its new $153 million stadium in Orlando’s Parramore neighborhood. A host of elected officials attended the ceremony, which began at 10 a.m. Among those who spoke during the event was Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer (pictured below left) and City Commissioner Regina Hill (pictured […]
Continue reading …Fredison Costa wins fourth Walt Disney World marathon in a row
January 8, 2017 Comments Off on Fredison Costa wins fourth Walt Disney World marathon in a row
Apparently not even Mother Nature can beat Fredison Costa at the Walt Disney World Marathon. The Brazilian runner, who has dominated the 26.2-mile runDisney race in recent years, shrugged off unseasonably cool Florida temperatures early Sunday morning to notch his fourth straight Disney marathon victory and sixth in the last seven years. This win, however, […]
Continue reading …2017 Florida Cup begins with International soccer action this weekend
January 7, 2017 Comments Off on 2017 Florida Cup begins with International soccer action this weekend
The 2017 Florida Cup returns to action this weekend as it opens with a double header at Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg on Sunday afternoon. Argentina’s Estudiantes will play German side Bayer o4 at 2pm on 8th January and that game will be followed up at 4.45pm when Tampa Bay Rowdies take on Germany’s […]
Continue reading …Andy Roddick defeats Jim Courier in first PowerShares Series in Orlando
January 5, 2017 Comments Off on Andy Roddick defeats Jim Courier in first PowerShares Series in Orlando
Andy Roddick (pictured above) defeated hometown favorite Jim Courier (pictured below) to win the Champions Showdown in Orlando with a 6-4 victory in the one-set championship match on Thursday night. In the first ever tennis event at the Amway Center, Roddick won his fourth PowerShares Series title of the year and his 14th since he […]
Continue reading …United States Tennis Association opens first of its kind National Campus.
January 5, 2017 Comments Off on United States Tennis Association opens first of its kind National Campus.
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) today held the ceremonial “First Serve” at the new, first of its kind, USTA National Campus, the new “Home of American tennis” located in Lake Nona, Orlando. Tennis icons such as Chris Evert, Jim Courier and James Blake joined local dignitaries, partners and tennis enthusiasts to open the model […]
Continue reading …John McEnroe, Jim Courier, Andy Roddick & James Blake to play in PowerShares Tennis series in Orlando this week!
January 2, 2017 Comments Off on John McEnroe, Jim Courier, Andy Roddick & James Blake to play in PowerShares Tennis series in Orlando this week!
The PowerShares Series is the North American tennis tour for champion tennis players over the age of 30 and where legends can continue to compete and display their finesse. For the first time ever, PowerShares Series brings tennis to Orlando’s Amway Center on January 5, 2017, featuring tennis greats including John McEnroe, Jim Courier, Andy […]
Continue reading …LSU steamrollers Louisville in Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl 29-9
December 31, 2016 Comments Off on LSU steamrollers Louisville in Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl 29-9
No. 20 LSU beat No. 13 Louisville 29-9 in front of an announced crowd of 46,063 the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl in Orlando on Saturday. LSU stopped Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Lamar Jackson (pictured above), holding him to just 33 rushing yards on 26 carries, and just 153 passing yards on a 10-of-27 day. So effective were […]
Continue reading …Miami takes Russell Athletic Bowl with convincing 31-14 win over West Virginia
December 28, 2016 Comments Off on Miami takes Russell Athletic Bowl with convincing 31-14 win over West Virginia
Miami won the Russell Athletic Bowl against West Virginia as they clocked up a 31-14 scoreline in front of 48,625 fans at Camping World Stadium tonight. Miami finished 2016 with a 9-4 record. WVU finished 10-3. Key man was the Hurricanes junior quarterback Brad Kaaya (pictured above right) who turned in an impressive performance and […]
Continue reading …Arkansas State Red Wolves take AutoNation Cure Bowl honors over UCF
December 17, 2016 Comments Off on Arkansas State Red Wolves take AutoNation Cure Bowl honors over UCF
Kendall Sanders caught three touchdown passes and earned MVP honors to lead the Arkansas State Red Wolves over the UCF Knights 31-13 Saturday in the AutoNation Cure Bowl presented by Florida Hospital. The game, which featured teams from the American Athletic Conference and Sun Belt Conference, was played in front of a crowd of 27,213 […]
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