AP source: NHL to withdraw from Olympics after COVID surge

The NHL will withdraw from the Winter Olympics after the regular-season schedule was disrupted by coronavirus outbreaks, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

Federal judge weighs pregame prayer dispute in Florida

A federal judge heard arguments Tuesday in a more than five-year legal battle over whether the Florida High School Athletic Association violated a Christian school’s free-speech rights by preventing a prayer from being read over a loudspeaker before a football game.

Winter Park hosting Cheez-It Bowl Parade of Bands on Wednesday

Winter Park is playing host to the 13th Cheez-It Bowl Parade of Bands, featuring school bands from Iowa State University and Clemson University, Wednesday, December 29, at 11 a.m. 

Knights, Gators arrive in Tampa for Gasparilla Bowl

The Gasparilla Bowl is probably the most anticipated bowl game that's not part of the College Football Playoff or one of the New Year's Six match-ups.

NHL shutting down from Wednesday through Saturday due to COVID: AP source

A person with direct knowledge of discussions said the NHL is beginning a league-wide shutdown Wednesday amid an increase of positive COVID-19 test results among players across the league.

Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin out for season with torn ACL

If the Buccaneers are going to make another Super Bowl run, it looks like they’ll have to do it without Chris Godwin. The sure-handed receiver will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL.

Orlando Magic among teams affected by more postponed games due to COVID

The NBA on Sunday postponed a total of five games involving nine teams in response to rising coronavirus numbers, raising the number of contests that have been pushed back this season to seven.

NHL halts cross-border games through Dec. 23; mulls Olympic participation

The NHL is postponing 12 games between U.S.-based teams and Canadian squads through Dec. 23. And officials are mulling participation in the Beijing Olympics.

NBA postpones 5 more games as COVID-19 pummels sports world

The NBA has called off five games for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday because of coronavirus-related concerns.

NFL eases COVID-19 testing protocols for asymptomatic vaccinated players

The NFL and NFLPA have agreed on a more targeted testing protocol that will only require unvaccinated players and those experiencing possible symptoms of COVID-19 to be tested.

Sports leagues, including Orlando Magic, deal with COVID outbreaks

Many sports fans were left disappointed this weekend after new COVID-19 infections led games across several leagues to be rescheduled. Orlando Magic fans were among them. 

Saturday's Tampa Bay Lightning game postponed amid COVID surge in NHL

The NHL has postponed the Tampa Bay Lightning's game against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday after shutting down all of the Avalanche's upcoming games due to rising COVID cases.

FOX Bet Super 6: NFL Week 15 picks to win $100,000

Want to win $100,000 of Terry Bradshaw's money for free in NFL Week 15? Our betting expert makes his Super 6 picks.

Tiger Woods officially returns to golf at PNC Championship in Orlando

This will be Woods' first competitive golf since a car accident in February. Tiger needed surgery and nearly lost his foot because of the accident.

NFL updates protocols in response to increase in COVID-19 cases around league

In moves reminiscent of the environment for the 2020 season, the NFL has updated its protocols and advocated for booster shots in reaction to an increase in COVID-19 cases around the league.

Former Bucs player Vincent Jackson diagnosed with stage 2 CTE following posthumous study of brain

After his death, the family of Vincent Jackson donated his brain to get answers on what may have led up to his death in February. After months of research, they said he had stage 2 CTE.