Women in Sports luncheon honors 3 industry leaders in Central Florida sports

The Greater Orlando Sports Commission on Wednesday recognized three local leaders who have helped make sports in Greater Orlando the successful industry it is today. 

Kevin Durant undergoes surgery for ruptured Achilles

Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant announced Wednesday on social media that he underwent surgery for a ruptured right Achilles tendon.

Germany gets another 1-0 win at World Cup, beating Spain

As Germany clung on for another 1-0 win at the Women's World Cup, Martina Voss-Tecklenburg could sense the unease in her team.

Laureano hits grand slam, Athletics beat Rays 6-2

Ramon Laureano hit his first career grand slam to break an eighth-inning tie and finished with five RBIs and the Oakland Athletics beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 on Wednesday.

Linebacker Quincy Williams signs rookie deal with Jaguars

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Quincy Williams, a third-round draft pick from Murray State, has signed his rookie contract.

Ramsey: Jaguars have no plan to give him extension in 2019

Two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jalen Ramsey says the Jacksonville Jaguars don't intend to give him a contract extension this season.

Alex Morgan has 5 goals as US routs Thailand 13-0

Thailand was never a real threat to the U.S. national team. Even so, the three-time Women's World Cup champions had no desire to go easy on a lesser opponent in their opening game.

Ngakoue skipping Jags camp because 'contract not resolved'

Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue plans to skip Jacksonville's mandatory three-day minicamp that begins Tuesday in hopes of getting a new contract.

Orlando City opens Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup campaign at Memphis

Orlando City SC will begin its 2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup run on Wednesday, June 12 when it visits Memphis 901 FC of the USL Championship League (USLC). Kickoff is set for 8:30 p.m. ET at Mike Rose Soccer Complex.

'World's largest Christmas light maze' planned for Tropicana Field

This winter, Tropicana Field will become home to the world’s largest Christmas light maze, event planners announced Tuesday. The ‘Enchant Christmas’ event will make its Florida debut on November 22.

US, Thailand are final teams to kick off 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup

REIMS, France (AP) - Thailand can dream. It just might not do any good against the U.S. national team. Thailand kicks off the Women's World Cup on Tuesday with a daunting challenge against the defending champion United States. The top-ranked Americans are seeking their fourth overall World Cup title, and Thailand coach Nuengruethai Sathongwien said the team is not backing down.

Warriors hang on to stay alive, win Game 5 of NBA Finals

Stephen Curry scored 31 points, Klay Thompson added 26 and they led a season-saving surge that gave the Golden State Warriors a 106-105 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

Morton remains unbeaten, Lowe homers as Rays top A's 6-2

Charlie Morton remained unbeaten with Tampa Bay, pitching seven shutout innings en route to a 6-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Monday night.

Logano edges Kurt Busch, Truex in overtime

Joey Logano won his second NASCAR Cup Series race of the season, holding off Kurt Busch and Martin Truex Jr. in overtime Monday.

PBWA selects Dwyane Wade as Magic Johnson Award winner

Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat has been selected as this season's winner of the Magic Johnson Award, presented by the Pro Basketball Writers Association.

Orlando City B seeks to extend four-game unbeaten run

Orlando City B (3-5-3, 12 points) will face a quick turnaround at Montverde Academy as it hosts FC Tucson (3-4-3, 12 points) on Wednesday, June 12. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Friday’s match will serve as the teams’ second matchup in less than two weeks and final of the 2019 campaign.