Give it up for Orlando Magic forward Matt Barnes, who like it or not deserves a ton of credit for helping the home team escape Amway Arena on Sunday with a 96-94 win over Kobe Bryant and the defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers.
In the latest power rankings published by NLL Insider, the Orlando Titans sit atop the latest rankings following last weekend’s 16-12 win on the road over then-No. 2 Toronto. Matt Vinc and Casey Powell each earned player of week honors.
It’s official. Again. What was initially being tabbed as Arena Football One (AF1), the resurgent indoor football game is back to being called what it always has been – the Arena Football League. Same name, same logo, and some familiar franchises.
Following last week’s 12-5 win at Colorado, Vinc was named National Lacrosse League Defensive Player of the Week as he made 47 saves on 52 shot attempts in the win. The Titans improved to 3-1 on the year as Vinc is clearly a major player in the team’s success.
Local pro sports teams are hosting a variety of events throughout the area over the next two months as the Predators hold tryouts, the Titans put on a lacrosse clinic, and the Magic keep kids busy over spring break with basketball camps.
Coaches and general managers from the National Lacrosse League elected Orlando Titans defenseman Greg Peyser defensive player of the week on Wednesday for his efforts in Friday night’s win over Rochester.
Orlando Predators’ managing partner Brett Bouchy vowed all along to bring arena football back to town in some form or another and he backed it up by banding with several other AFL owners to help form Arena Football One.
There were 8,145 fans at Amway Arena on Friday night to witness the inaugural game of the National Lacrosse League’s Orlando Titans, who dominated the Philadelphia Wings, 13-8, thanks to four goals and an assist from game-MVP Casey Powell.
The Orlando Titans are looking to make a huge impression of the local sports scene as they help open up the 24th National Lacrosse League season at Amway Arena against Philadelphia. Indoor lacrosse makes its official debut in the state of Florida with the dropping of the ball at 7:35 p.m.
Former UCF basketball star Jermaine Taylor is still getting acclimated to the NBA in his first season. During his regular season return to Orlando last week he spoke about the adjustments and the learning experiences that come with competing at the next level.