Florida players celebrate after winning the NCAA Basketball National Championship Game against Houston at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, on April 7, 2025. Florida won the game 65-63. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. jumps into the arms of center Micah Handlogten after winning the NCAA Basketball National Championship Game against Houston at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, on April 7, 2025. Florida won the game 65-63. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida head coach Todd Golden, middle, screams as he and players celebrate after winning the NCAA Tournament National Championship Game against Houston at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, on April 7, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Gator head coach Todd Golden high fives his way through the crowd during the National Championship celebration at Flavet Field on the UF campus after returning to Gainesville, Fla., April 8, 2025. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
Florida Gator head coach Todd Golden celebrates the basketball National Championship win with fans during halftime of the Orange and Blue spring football game in Gainesville, Fla., April 12, 2025. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) screams in celebration after a slam dunk against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Kia Center on March 29, 2024, in Orlando. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)
Florida Gators defensive back Ben Hanks III (12) knocks the ball away from wide receiver Dallas Wilson (6) in the end zone during the Orange and Blue spring football game in Gainesville, Fla., April 12, 2025. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
An unknown Florida fan lies on the field after Florida lost, 18-16, against USF at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida, on Sept. 6, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)
Jon Sumrall is introduced by athletic director Scott Stricklin as the new head coach of the University of Florida football team during a press conference on campus on Dec. 1, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Lake Brantley High School’s marching band members entertain the crowd during the high school football game against Oviedo High School at Lake Brantley football stadium in Altamonte Springs, Fla., Sept. 5, 2025. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
Rain and lightning ends just in time for the sky to fill with color during The First Academy and IMG Academy high school football game in Orlando on Aug. 14, 2025. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates after a score against the Orlando Magic during the NBA game at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida, on March 24, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando Pride players huddle up after tying the score 1-1 against Bay FC during the second half of the match at the Inter & Co Stadium in Orlando on Sept. 13, 2025. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
USA Olympic Boxing Bronze Medalist and Orlando native Omari Jones works with local kids on boxing fundamentals, mindset, mentorship, and life skills. With the support of USA Boxing and other partners, each camper will receive hands-on training, guest speakers, full gear packs, and a real look at what discipline and purpose can do in Casselberry, Fla., July 25, 2025. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
Coach Lee Corso, is interviewed after the Seminole County Board of County Commissioners meeting for retiring as a beloved broadcaster and Lake Mary resident in Sanford, Fla., Aug. 26, 2025. They officially proclaimed August 26, 2025, as “Lee Corso Day” in Seminole County. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
WPVC 2025 17 Armour Black player Paige Lehman, (21) bumps the ball during the AAU Girls Volleyball Nationals Tournament in Orlando, June 24, 2025. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando City forward Marco Pašalić (87) is up ended by CF Montréal midfielder Victor Loturi (22) during the soccer match at the Inter & Co Stadium in Orlando on July 12, 2025. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
UCF Knights quarterback Tayven Jackson (2) makes an adjustment to the play at the line of scrimmage during the second half of the football game against Jacksonville State at Acrisure Bounce House Stadium in Orlando on Aug. 28, 2025. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
UCF Knights cheerleaders entertain the crowd during the college football game against North Carolina A&T Aggies at Acrisure Bounce House Stadium in Orlando on Sept. 6, 2025. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
Osceola High School’s players huddle up and say a prayer before the high school football game against Lake Mary High School at Osceola High School in Kissimmee on Aug. 29, 2025. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
Oviedo High School’s athlete Brock Joyce (2) breaks into the open field during the second half of the high school football game against a Lake Brantley High School at Lake Brantley football stadium in Altamonte Springs, Fla., Sept. 5, 2025. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
Florida fans cheer during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Aug. 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida forward Alex Condon dives for the ball on the last play of the game during the NCAA Basketball National Championship Game of Florida vs. Houston at the Alamodome in San Antonio on April 7, 2025. Florida won the game 65-63. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts, quarterback of the NFL champion Philadelphia Eagles, celebrates the team’s Super Bowl LIX victory at Walt Disney World on Feb. 10, 2025, during a parade down Main Street, U.S.A., at the Magic Kingdom. (Rich Pope, Orlando Sentinel)
Montverde Academy catcher Danika Spinogatti (15), who is committed to Florida State, runs home after hitting a home run in the fourth inning, with runners on first and second bases —
Montverde Academy hosts Cornerstone Charter, in a softball game part of the Montverde Academy Invitational Tournament (MAIST), on Feb. 27, 2025. Montverde won the game, 10-0. (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/ Orlando Sentinel)
TFA junior Nathan Erickson at the 13th during the Bishop Moore Invitational boys golf tournament at the Rosen Shingle Creek Golf Club, on Oct. 10, 2025. (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/Orlando Sentinel)
Central Florida Christian Academy’s #5 Lucas Robertson jumps for joy as the team celebrates a win over Pine Ridge High School during game action in the Third Annual Sun Bash Orlando basketball tournament, hosted by CFCA, Nov. 24, 2025. CFCA won 66-65. Sun Bash tournaments are held in St. Petersburg, Miami, Jacksonville and Orlando throughout the holiday season, showcasing area high school boys’ teams. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
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Florida players celebrate after winning the NCAA Basketball National Championship Game against Houston at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, on April 7, 2025. Florida won the game 65-63. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)