Diggins lifts No. 3 Notre Dame women past UCF

Posted by Orlando News Center on Jan 09, 2012 | Leave a Comment

SOUTH BEND, Ind. –  Skylar Diggins scored 14 points to lead a balanced offense as No. 3 Notre Dame cruised to a 90-38 victory over Central Florida on Tuesday night. Kaila Turner had 13 points, Natalie Novosel and Natalie Achonwa added 12 each and Devereaux Peters and Kayla McBride each scored 11 for the... 

College of Central Florida Patriots beat Stars in five-set MFC match

Posted by Orlando News Center on Oct 07, 2011 | Leave a Comment

The Patriots got themselves there by knocking off defending conference champions Florida State College of Jacksonville 25-22, 25-27, 25-14, 19-25, 15-8 on Tuesday night. The win enabled CF (23-4, 4-0), ranked 16th in the nation and second in the state, to sweep the season series with the Stars and is now in great... 

De Jong: It’s “do or die” for City

Posted by Orlando News Center on May 14, 2011 | Leave a Comment

Manchester City midfielder Nigel De Jong is gearing up for a "do or die" week as the club prepare for a crucial Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur and the FA Cup final against Stoke City. GettyImagesNigel de Jong: City star ready for two huge games • Preview:... 

Bruins Beat Canadiens in Double OT, 2-1 « Noontime Sports

Posted by Orlando News Center on Apr 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment

By Brian Willwerth  Game five of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal matchup between the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens could be summed up in two words: In a game that featured tremendous action and spectacular goaltending, Nathan Horton scored 9:03 into... 

Scott to lawmakers: ‘Don’t blink. Don’t let special interests persuade you to turn your back on the people who elected you’ – Central Florida Political Pulse – Orlando Sentinel

Posted by Orlando News Center on Mar 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment

Gov. Rick Scott delivered his first “State of the State” speech Tuesday night. And by comparison to his recent remarks, it was curiously low-key. There were no references to “Obamacare” or the $2.4 billion in federal fast-train money he rejected or castigations of President Barack Obama and congressional... 

Couchtime: American Idol: Boys, Boys, Boys

Posted by Orlando News Center on Mar 02, 2011 | Leave a Comment

Oh, American Idol, you've really messed with me this season. by changing nights and airing against Survivor (and ANTM) you've really screwed up my life. that means I missed most of Hollywood week and went into Tuesday night's episode with... 

Magic use big second half to down Clippers, 101-85

Posted by Orlando News Center on Feb 12, 2011 | Leave a Comment

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- for the past few weeks, Magic coach Stan Van Gundy's nightly pregame speeches have included two simple requests: good pace on offense and sustained energy on defense. Orlando's 101-85 win over the L.A. Clippers Tuesday night didn't have all the elements Van Gundy is hoping... 

AISD to Cut Close to 500 Jobs

Posted by Orlando News Center on Feb 04, 2011 | Leave a Comment

Austin, TX - Closing campuses and cutting jobs. Austin Independent School District has to come up with ways to close a multi-million dollar budget gap -- and it includes a plan to get rid of hundreds of teachers. AISD held a meeting Monday evening that went late into... 

UFO Darts Across Oklahoma and Arkansas Skies

Posted by Orlando News Center on Feb 01, 2011 | Leave a Comment

UFO darted across the Oklahoma skies in a bluish-green glow. Authorities don't know what it was. People in Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma both saw the bright light passing over the area. The light was seen as far away as Florida. Everyone is... 

Haridopolos drop-kicks high-speed rail – Central Florida Political Pulse – Orlando Sentinel

Posted by Orlando News Center on Jan 11, 2011 | Leave a Comment

TALLAHASSEE — Newly-inaugurated Gov. Rick Scott has not yet signaled whether or not he will get on board with a high speed rail connecting Tampa and Orlando, but the Senate president says he won’t go along for the ride. Supporters have...