Kerby Joseph, Detroit Lions safety and Jones High grad, will be opening a new health clinic this Friday with free physicals and EKG screening on Saturday.

The UCF Board of Trustees is expected to change the name of FBC Mortgage Stadium.

Velton Brown grew up playing football in Orlando.

With the 2025 NFL regular season on the horizon, Florida’s three teams have announced their upcoming schedules.

The girls' flag football team at Spruce Creek are aiming for history beyond their undefeated regular season.

The Jacksonville Jaguars released veteran receiver Gabe Davis nearly 14 months after signing him to a three-year, $39 million contract.

NFL draft picks can make an instant impact on a team’s immediate success.

Former Florida defensive tackle Desmond Watson, a 6-foot-6, 464-pound prospect, is signing with his hometown Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent.

The push to transform Central Florida into a sports destination continues.

Uriah Maynard used his skills on the football field to secure a NIL deal as a high schooler and a scholarship to Wagner College.

The Las Vegas Raiders haven’t played in the Super Bowl in 22 years, the Dallas Cowboys in 29 and the Miami Dolphins in 40 now that another big game has come and gone.

John Wilkinson, a former Cocoa High School football head coach, has two former players in the Super Bowl: Jawaan Taylor for the Kansas City Chiefs and Chauncy Gardner-Johnson for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Fourteen football players at Jones High School signed letters of intent to play college football.

The NFL isn’t just about touchdowns and championships—it’s a showcase of style, with the wives, partners, and girlfriends of players making headlines for their fashion-forward looks.

Olympic sprinting champion Noah Lyles says he wants to race Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill next.

Four ex-LSU players competing in the Pro Bowl Games scored a combined eight touchdowns in a flag football game that capped the NFC’s third consecutive victory over the AFC, 76-63 on Sunday.

As much as the Pro Bowl Games are about the players, it's really about the fan experience.

Former Florida Gators Defensive End and ex-NFL player Earl James Okine was arrested during a traffic stop in Alachua County, according to the sheriff’s office.

The multi-day flag football competition, the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Games, returns to the Camping World Stadium in Orlando.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans got his 11th straight 1,000-yard season — and now he’s a Pro Bowler for the sixth time.

A West Orange High School student is headed to the 2025 Pro Bowl Games in Orlando after being named an “NFL PLAY 60 Super Kid,” thanks to the National Football League.

General manager Trent Baalke is out in Jacksonville after the Jaguars failed to land second interviews with three of their top coaching candidates.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are seemingly narrowing their coaching search.

Courtney Patterson helped the Jones Fightin' Tigers to a state championship appearance and the first undefeated regular season in school history.

Jayden Daniels ran for a critical first down to set up Zane Gonzalez’s 37-yard field goal that clanged off the right upright and went through as time expired, and the Washington Commanders beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20 in an NFC wild-card game for the franchise’s first playoff win in 6,945 days.

Carson Friedman was a weapon at wide receiver for Lake Mary and also uses his hands as weapons in karate.

The Miami Dolphins don’t appear to have any immediate plans to trade Tyreek Hill.

Baker Mayfield wanted more yards on one of his several scrambles so he lowered his head, leaned his shoulder forward and rammed into two linebackers.

New England’s Jerod Mayo and Jacksonville’s Doug Pederson are two NFL coaches out of a job while New York Giants coach Brian Daboll is among those who look like they will be back next fall.

The Miami Dolphins are running it back next season with Mike McDaniel as coach and Chris Grier as general manager.

Tyreek Hill could be on his way out of Miami.

Aaron Rodgers threw a season-high four touchdown passes to reach 503 for his storied career in what could’ve been his final NFL game to lead the New York Jets to a 32-20 victory over the Miami Dolphins.

The road to the Super Bowl in the NFC will go through Motown.

Jonathan Taylor ran for 177 yards, including 33 yards on six consecutive carries in overtime to set up Matt Gay’s go-ahead 38-yard field goal, and the Indianapolis Colts beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 26-23.

Baker Mayfield used his legs and arm to help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinch their fourth straight NFC South title while putting Mike Evans over 1,000 yards receiving.

Tua Tagovailoa is out for the Miami Dolphins in a must-win game against the New York Jets and Tyler Huntley will start at quarterback in his place.

Tua Tagovailoa was limited in Wednesday’s practice as the Miami Dolphins quarterback deals with a right hip injury that sidelined him in Week 17.

Josh McCray scored his second touchdown of the game on a 9-yard run midway through the fourth quarter to give No. 21 Illinois the lead and the Illini held on to beat No. 14 South Carolina in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Tuesday.

There are several unknowns for the Miami Dolphins entering their regular-season finale, beginning with their starting quarterback.

How appealing would the Jacksonville Jaguars' openings be if owner Shad Khan fires coach Doug Pederson and/or general manager Trent Baalke.

Both No. 14 South Carolina and No. 21 Illinois are on the verge of rare feats for their program as they prepare to meet at the Citrus Bowl to cap their season.

Tyler Huntley scrambled for a touchdown and threw a TD pass while starting for Tua Tagovailoa, and the Miami Dolphins stayed in the playoff race heading into their season finale with a 20-3 win over the Cleveland Browns.

Baker Mayfield threw for 359 yards and five touchdowns to help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers keep their division and playoff hopes alive with a 48-14 rout of the Carolina Panthers.

Mac Jones threw two touchdown passes, including one to standout rookie Brian Thomas Jr., and the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Tennessee Titans 20-13 in the rain to sweep the season series for the fourth time in 30 years.

Rocco Becht scored from a yard out on fourth-and-goal with 56 seconds remaining and No. 18 Iowa State capped the best season in school history by rallying past No. 15 Miami 42-41 in the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Saturday.

Two-time Pro Bowl linebacker Shaquil Barrett is rejoining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Cam Ward has made NCAA history in his final college game.

As the Miami Hurricanes and Iowa State Cyclones prepare for the Pop-Tarts Bowl, players from both teams got a chance to let loose and have fun with kids from the Central Florida community.

Aidan O’Connell returned from an injury and passed for 257 yards, and the Las Vegas Raiders ended a 10-game losing streak with a 19-14 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Tua Tagovailoa threw for 215 yards and a touchdown, Jason Sanders nailed five field goals, and the Miami Dolphins kept their playoff chances alive by beating the San Francisco 49ers 29-17 on Sunday.

DJ Lagway shrugged off a couple of first-half turnovers and threw for 305 yards and a touchdown to lead Florida to a victory over Tulane in the Gasparilla Bowl.

This year's StaffDNA Cure Bowl features Jax State and Ohio and will have News 6's own sports director Jamie Seh on the radio broadcast.

After a memorable post-game celebration last year, Pop-Tarts is upping its game for the 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando.

Baker Mayfield threw for 288 yards and four touchdown passes, Mike Evans had a season-high 159 receiving yards and two scores and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers dominated the second half en route to a 40-17 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday.

Davante Adams caught nine passes for 198 yards and two touchdowns all in the second half and the New York Jets rallied to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 32-25 to end a four-game skid.

Nico Collins had two touchdown receptions and Houston’s defense forced four turnovers, highlighted by two fourth-quarter interceptions by Derek Stingley, to help the Texans to a 20-12 win over the Miami Dolphins Sunday.

The Lake Mary Rams finish the best football season in school history with a state runner-up trophy after losing 52-19 to Venice in the Class 7A state championship.

The Jones Fightin' Tigers fall 40-31 to American Heritage in a battle for the Class 4A football state title.

The Osceola Kowboys come up short in the Class 6A football state championship, lose 26-7 to West Boca.

The Cocoa Tigers secure three straight football state titles, beating Gadsden County.

Win or lose, the city of Cocoa is proud of its Tigers and the winning tradition the football program has built with multiple state championships and multiple players going on to the NFL and even playing in the Super Bowl.

The University of Central Florida is beginning construction on a stadium renovation project for Roth Tower.

Only four Central Florida high schools remain to play for the 2024 football state championships.

Basketball Hall of Famers Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady are among 10 limited partners who have joined the Buffalo Bills’ ownership group.

Former UCF head football coach Gus Malzahn is now offensive coordinator for the Florida State Seminoles and he says he’ll be able to get back to doing what he loves — actually coaching.

Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel, Colorado’s Travis Hunter, Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty and Miami’s Cam Ward have been announced as the Heisman Trophy finalists.

Tua Tagovailoa’s teammates have used words like “commanding” and “lights out” to describe the way he has played recently for the Miami Dolphins.

Baker Mayfield already has matched his career high for touchdown passes in a season, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won three straight games to climb back to the top of the NFC South standings.

Baker Mayfield threw for 295 yards and three touchdowns, helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 28-13 and take over sole possession of first place in the NFC South.

Tua Tagovailoa threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Jonnu Smith in overtime and the Miami Dolphins overcame Aaron Rodgers’ first 300-yard passing game in nearly three years to beat the New York Jets 32-26.

Tank Bigsby ran for an 8-yard touchdown with 6:46 left and the Jacksonville Jaguars snapped a five-game skid and ended the Tennessee Titans’ slim playoff hopes Sunday by scoring the final 10 points for a 10-6 victory.

The South Carolina Gamecocks will face the Illinois Fighting Illini on New Year’s Eve for the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, Florida Citrus Sports announced Sunday.

The 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl will see the Miami Hurricanes take on the Iowa State Cyclones, according to Florida Citrus Sports.

The University of Central Florida held a news conference on Sunday to welcome the return of Scott Frost as head football coach.

The NFL fined Jacksonville tight end Evan Engram for a late hit after he defended Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence, among Week 13 fines announced Saturday.

Scott Frost is set to return as head football coach at the University of Central Florida, according to CBS Sports.

The game, which kicks off at noon on Dec. 20, will be played at Camping World Stadium.

Check out the Player of the Week featuring Jayvan Boggs of Cocoa High School.

The NFL and the NFL players association are upholding Houston linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair’s three-game suspension without pay for repeated violations of player safety rules.

Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Pederson has no problem with how his team reacted to the illegal hit on quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

Miami’s playoff hopes took a nosedive while Alabama’s got a boost in the last rankings before the College Football Playoff bracket is set next weekend.

Florida State has hired Tony White to be its defensive coordinator after he developed consecutive top-20 defenses at Nebraska.

Chase McLaughlin kicked a 30-yard field goal in overtime, Baker Mayfield overcame an ankle injury to lead four scoring drives in the fourth quarter and the extra period, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Carolina Panthers 26-23.

Joe Mixon ran for 101 yards and a touchdown, Nico Collins caught eight passes for 119 yards and the Houston Texans beat Jacksonville 23-20 after knocking quarterback Trevor Lawrence out of the game with a concussion.

Ohio State, Miami and Clemson plunged in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll following losses over the weekend.

Montrell Johnson ran for 99 yards, including a touchdown, and Florida recovered five fumbles in a 31-11 win over Florida State on Saturday.

Kyle McCord and Syracuse knocked No. 6 Miami out of Atlantic Coast Conference title contention — and possibly ended the Hurricanes' College Football Playoff hopes — by rallying from a 21-0 deficit for a 42-38 win.

UCF football coach Gus Malzahn is resigning to become the offensive coordinator at struggling Florida State University, according to ESPN.

The Space Coast High School Varsity football team is giving thanks this week for an incredible season — and also to a Tampa Bay Buccaneer whose generosity helped change the program's fortunes.

Tua Tagovailoa threw for 317 yards and four touchdowns, including two scores to running back De’Von Achane, and the Miami Dolphins routed the New England Patriots 34-15 on Sunday.

Baker Mayfield catapulted into the end zone on a spectacular 10-yard scramble for one of Tampa Bay’s four rushing touchdowns, and the Buccaneers beat the Giants and new starting quarterback Tommy DeVito 30-7.

CJ Donaldson had two short rushing touchdowns and West Virginia became bowl eligible with a 31-21 victory over UCF.

Luke Kromenhoek threw for 209 yards and tossed three touchdown passes as Florida State halted a six-game losing streak and routed Charleston Southern 41-7.

DJ Lagway threw two touchdown passes, Montrell Johnson ran for 127 yards and a score, and Florida upset No. 9 Mississippi 24-17 on Saturday to knock the Rebels out of College Football Playoff contention.

Cam Ward passed for 280 yards and threw two touchdowns to Jacolby George on another record-breaking day, Mishael Powell ran an interception back 76 yards for a touchdown and No. 11 Miami pulled away late to beat Wake Forest 42-14.

Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Pederson acknowledged his shaky job status after his team was humiliated by the Detroit Lions.

Tua Tagovailoa threw three touchdown passes, De’Von Achane ran for a score, and the Miami Dolphins beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34-19 to win their second straight game.

Jared Goff threw two of his four touchdown passes to Amon-Ra St. Brown, David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs combined for three rushing touchdowns and the Detroit Lions routed the Jacksonville Jaguars 52-6.

DJ Lagway threw for a touchdown and set up another with a long completion in his return from a strained left hamstring, and Florida upset No. 21 LSU 27-16 on Saturday to give the Gators their first series victory since 2018.

Check out the Player of the Week featuring Christian Robbins of Jones High School.