Tom Brady to be away from Bucs for a few days, coach says

Tom Brady was nowhere to be seen during the final practice before the first preseason game this weekend. In fact, he will be away from the team for the next few days. Head Coach Todd Bowles said Thursday the quarterback will be out for 11 days for personal reasons until after the Tennessee Titans game next week. It was discussed and approved prior to the beginning of camp.

Before the MLB at Field of Dreams game, stream this free special

MLB is returning to Iowa for the second annual Field of Dreams game — but the town's "Ghost Players" walk out of the cornfields all summer long. A 2010 documentary (which is currently streaming free on Tubi) tells the story of these community-oriented, baseball-loving performers.

UCF Knights quarterback status sill unknown

There is no word yet from UCF Knights Coach Gus Malzahn as to who will be the starting quarterback following the first pre-season scrimmage for the team. Right now, there is healthy competition shaping up between senior John Rhys Plumlee and sophomore Mikey Keene.

Orlando City faces off against New York Red Bulls in Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Semifinal

This will be the second time the two sides square off against one another in 2022, with the Lions looking for revenge following a 3-0 defeat to the Red Bulls at Exploria Stadium on April 24. New York was backed by goals from Luquinhas, Cristian Cásseres Jr. and Lewis Morgan. The pair will face off again in a few weeks in MLS regular-season play as the Lions travel to Red Bull Arena on Aug. 13.

Jacob deGrom of NY Mets pitches for Daytona Tortugas

The Daytona Tortugas sold out Jackie Robinson Ballpark for the first time in years. That’s because New York Mets star and DeLand’s own Jacob deGrom was making a rehabilitative start there as he continues to recover from injury.

Brittney Griner writes open letter to President Biden

WNBA star Brittney Griner has finally spoken out for the first time since she was detained in Russia on charges of possessing cannabis oil while returning to play for a Russian team, in a case that has unfolded amid tense relations between Moscow and Washington.

Nashville vs. Lions on Wednesday

Orlando City is just three wins away from taking a trophy as they will host Nashville in the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open Cup.