Chris Hays
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Orlando, FL, United States
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Signing Day spillover: Buffs, Coach Prime chase Evans OT Chrisdasson Saint-Jean
The 6-7, 330-pound lineman they call “Big Chris" had narrowed his choices to Penn State, West Virginia and FAU before Colorado emerged. → Read More
How much do stars matter on National Signing Day? A lot or not at all?
Texas running back commit Cedric Baxter Jr. is the only 5-star player in the Central Florida 2023 recruiting cycle. → Read More
Siena gives FSU taste of high energy in ESPN tourney opener
Florida State men's basketball loses to Siena 80-63 in the ESPN Events Invitational. → Read More
FSU can make up for rough start at Thanksgiving basketball tournament
The Seminoles open play in the ESPN Events Invitational against Siena on Thursday at 11 a.m. → Read More
College Football Playoff expanding to 12 teams — potentially as soon as 2024 season
The College Football Playoff will expand from four teams to 12 no later than the 2026 season and potentially as soon as 2024. → Read More
Boone receiver Aidan Mizell commits to Florida Gators
Aidan Mizell scored 18 touchdowns on 47 catches last season, and his stock quickly rose among football scouts. → Read More
Osceola DE Derrick LeBlanc picks Oklahoma over Florida, Penn State
Derrick LeBlanc, a defensive end ranked No. 5 in the Orlando Sentinel's Super60 for 2023, bypassed on Penn State and Florida. → Read More
Osceola CB Ja’Keem Jackson chooses Gators over Alabama, Georgia
New Gators cornerbacks coach Corey Raymond, who developed elite players at the position at LSU, was key to luring Ja'Keem Jackson. → Read More
Osceola 4-star DL John Walker becomes highest-ranked commit to UCF football
The Knights haven't signed multiple consensus 4-star prospects in the same class in the modern era, but that is on the verge of changing. → Read More
Lifelong Gators’ fan Darren ‘Goldie’ Lawrence flips loyalties, commits to FSU
Sanford Seminole star receiver Darren ‘Goldie’ Lawrence had 1,022 receiving yards and 14 receiving touchdowns over the past two seasons. → Read More
Boone OL Leyton Nelson endures recruiting process, settles on Vandy
Nelson was supposed to officially commit to UCF during the early signing period in December, but his comfort level caused him pause. → Read More
Osceola 2023 CB-WR Jakeem Jackson impressing college scouts with athleticism
Osceola ATH Jakeem Jackson has 3 scholarship offers → Read More
Florida hires former Apopka, Oklahoma standout Ty Darlington
Ty Darlington joins Billy Napier's staff at Florida → Read More
Sanford Seminole’s Henderson twins sign with UCF; Kam Moore will follow
Seminole twins Damari and Ja'Cari Henderson sign with UCF → Read More
Chiefs punter Tommy Townsend thrilled to be AFC special teams player of the month
Tammy Townsend named special teams player of the month → Read More
Private schools continue bringing God to the football field
Orlando Christian Prep will play in Friday’s Class 2A football region final playoff game against Zephyrhills Christian. → Read More
Orlando area recruits not jumping ship just yet after Gators fire Dan Mullen
Some key members of recruiting classes react to Florida firing Dan Mullen after Saturday's overtime loss to Missouri. → Read More
Panthers cut former UF, Apopka OT Martez Ivey; Patriots waive former UCF WR Tre Nixon
Martez Ivey of Florid fails to make NFL cut with Panthers; former UCF star Tre Nixon cut by Patriots → Read More
Jalen Suggs shines for Magic at summer league, but others struggle
Beyond first-round draft pick Jalen Suggs, there were not many shining moments for the Orlando Magic during summer league play. Here’s a breakdown of the Magic’s roster players during the week-long competition. → Read More
Magic PG Cole Anthony working on his game during NBA Summer League
Cole Anthony did not play particularly well in the team’s first three games, but with Jalen Suggs and R.J. Hampton on the sideline Sunday night against Houston, Anthony took charge as the Magic toppled the Rockets 89-76. → Read More