This weekend’s USFL games: Familiar foes clash in postseason semifinals

Stakes are high this weekend in the USFL playoffs with the final four teams fighting for a chance to compete in next week’s championship game.

Orlando Magic trade No. 35 draft pick to Lakers for future 2nd round selection

The Los Angeles Lakers will get to participate in the NBA draft after acquiring the 35th overall pick from the Orlando Magic for cash and a future second-round selection.

Swimmer Anita Alvarez pulled from bottom of pool by coach in dramatic rescue

U.S. coach Andrea Fuentes knew something was wrong when she saw swimmer Anita Alvarez sink motionless to the bottom of the pool during a solo free routine on Wednesday.

Phone call between Brittney Griner and wife rescheduled after 'unfortunate mistake'

The White House says a phone call between jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner and her wife has been rescheduled after an earlier attempt to connect on the couple’s anniversary failed because of an “unfortunate mistake."

World swimming bans transgender athletes from women's events

World swimming’s governing body has effectively banned transgender women from competing in women’s events.

Orlando City hosts the Houston Dynamo in non-conference action

Orlando City SC (6-5-4, 22 points) and the Houston Dynamo FC (5-6-3, 18 points) square off in non-conference play on Saturday in a home match at Exploria Stadium. The match will be televised on FOX35 PLUS with kickoff at 7:30 p.m.

All eyes on NFL’s pending decision regarding Deshaun Watson

While Deshaun Watson maintains his innocence, the Cleveland Browns and football fans everywhere wait for the NFL to determine an appropriate penalty for the star quarterback accused of sexual misconduct by 24 women.

Larry Nassar loses his last appeal in sexual assault scandal

The Michigan Supreme Court rejected the former sports doctor request for a new hearing after his attorneys said he was treated unfairly.

Warriors beat Celtics 103-90 to win 4th NBA title in 8 years

The Golden State Warriors are NBA champions once again, topping the Boston Celtics 103-90 on Thursday night for their fourth title in the last eight seasons.

2026 World Cup host cities: Orlando loses bid as 15 others make the cut

FIFA has chosen the host cities for the 2026 World Cup and Orlando was not among those selected. The announcement was made from New York on Thursday afternoon.

Avalanche beat Lightning in OT top open Stanley Cup Final

Andre Burakovsky scored 1:23 into overtime and the Colorado Avalanche opened the Stanley Cup Final with a 4-3 victory over the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night.