Go to main contentsGo to main menu
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 9:57 AM

Briefs 7-1-26

LMSA, Orlando Magic, Orlando SpeedWorld, Orlando Pride, Orlando City
Briefs 7-1-26

Author: Photo courtesy of LMSA

LMSA

   It was Ladies Night!! Nine boats, with four having lady skippers, came out to play!

   No wind and a huge storm delayed the start from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.-to-6:50 p.m. It was such a beautiful night for a sail in spite of the very tense start that included a collision. Congratulations to the winners.

   Here are the results:

Ladies on the Lake Championship Series Rum Race

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

      1. (Displacement 1)  Wicklow Way (Laura Marriot), 0:30:49; 2. (Displacement 2) Fleur de Mer III (Patti Miller), 0:31:19 (minus-0:00:28); 3. (Planing 1) Bad JuJu (Lia Kumar), 0:32:46 (-0:01:41); 4. Show Me (Diane Forrest), 0:36:58 (-0:05:54).

Breezeway Rum Race

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

   1. (Displacement 1)  Wicklow Way (Laura Marriot), 0:30:49; 2. (Displacement 2) Fleur de Mer III (Patti Miller), 0:31:19 (minus-0:00:28); 3. (Displacement 3) Sheet Show (Ray Laguna), 0:32:44 (-0:01:50); 4. (Planing 1) Bad JuJu (Lia Kumar), 0:32:46 (-0:01:41); 5. (Displacement 4) Ladyhawke (Matt Sherren), 0:34:38 (-0:03:30); 6. Show Me (Diane Forrest), 0:36:58 (-0:05:54); 7. (Displacement 6) Castaway (Richard Mcfadyen), 0:37:06 (-0:05:45); 8. (Displacement 7) Shajaira (Bob Fellingham), 0:38:19 (-0:06:47); 9. (Displacement 6) Kind of Blue (James Moran), 0:38:26 (-0:07:10).

   Star Spangled Sanford

   Come celebrate Independence Day in Sanford with an evening of unforgettable family fun from 7 p.m.–to-10 p.m. on Saturday along the beautiful Sanford Riverwalk. Radio Partner K92.3 will be onsite to keep things festive! You will be dazzled by cirque-style street performers, redefine deliciousness with all the tantalizing food and drink choices, and shop a wide variety of homemade goods and local vendors for a unique and fun shopping experience for all ages.

   * Fireworks Show at 9:15 p.m. _ Enjoy a spectacular fireworks display over Lake Monroe, choreographed to a lively soundtrack of fun, upbeat and patriotic music. With a professional sound system running along Seminole Boulevard, from San Juan Avenue to Palmetto Avenue, guests along the waterfront will experience the full impact of this unforgettable show.

  Upcoming:

   Today _ Breezeway Rum Racing. Anyone with a Portsmouth rated boat is welcome to attend the Rum Race, with cocktails, dinner and scores at The Breezeway afterwards.

   If you are looking to crew, be down at the ramp by 5:30 p.m. If you are sailing, the starting window will be between 6 p.m.-and-6:05 p.m.

   For more information, visit _ www.flalmsa.org _ or call (321) 578-8364.
 

ORLANDO MAGIC

   The Orlando Magic have acquired the draft rights to forward Izaiyah Nelson (51st overall, second round of the 2026 NBA Draft) and cash considerations in a three-team trade with the Washington Wizards and the Milwaukee Bucks.

   As part of the deal, Washington acquires the draft rights to Felix Okpara (46th overall, second round of the 2026 NBA Draft), while Milwaukee acquires the draft rights to Malique Lewis (60th overall, second round of the 2026 NBA Draft).

   Nelson (6’10”, 218, 10/1/03) played and started in all 34 games last season with the University of South Florida, averaging 15.9 ppg., 9.6 rpg., 1.2 apg., 1.65 stlpg. and 1.41 blkpg. in 27.2 minpg., while shooting .561 (194-346) from the field. He was named the 2025-26 American Conference Player of the Year, the American Conference Defensive Player of the Year and the American Conference Newcomer of the Year. Nelson led the Bulls to the American Conference regular season and tournament titles, as well as the program’s first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2012. He ranked 16th in NCAA Division I in rebounding and logged 18 double-doubles, which ranked ninth in the nation.

   Nelson played in 135 career games (106 starts) during four seasons with both Arkansas State University (2022-25) and the University of South Florida (2025-26), averaging 10.3 ppg., 7.8 rpg. and 1.53 blkpg., while shooting .580 (532-918) from the floor. He was named to the All-Sun Belt Third Team in 2024-25.

NBA SUMMER LEAGUE SCHEDULE

   The NBA has released the schedule for NBA Summer League 2026 in Las Vegas.

   Orlando kicks off Summer League play on Thursday, July 9, vs. Charlotte (7:30 p.m. on Prime). The Magic’s complete schedule is below. NBA Summer League 2026 will feature all 30 NBA teams and will take place July 9-19.

   Tickets for NBA Summer League 2026 are on sale now. Fans can purchase tickets and experiences by visiting NBAEvents.com.

   * July 9 vs. Charlotte, 7:30 p.m., Prime, Pavilion.

   * July 11 vs. Miami, 3:30 p.m., Prime, Pavilion.

   * July 12 @ Portland, 7 p.m., ESPNU, Pavilion.

   * July 15 @ Philadelphia, 4 p.m., ESPNU, Thomas & Mack.

   * Fifth game TBD.

 

ORLANDO SPEEDWORLD

   Coming up at Orlando Speed World Dragway:

   OSW does not run on Wednesday night in July.

   * Full Throttle Friday, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 _ “All Welcome Test and Tune and Grudge Racing” with gates opening at 6 p.m. and racing from 6 p.m.-to-10:30 p.m. $20 General Admission or $30 to race. Kids 10-and-Under free.

   The Dragway information Hotline is at (407) 568-5522 and the website is at _ www.raceosw.com/dragway/.

   SpeedWorld is located 17 miles east of Orlando in Bithlo at 19164 East Colonial Drive, between Orlando and Titusville on Highway 50 at the 520 Cocoa Cutoff.

 

ORLANDO PRIDE

   The Orlando Pride (5-5-2, 17 points) will return from a month-long break June international break by traveling to California to face Angel City FC on Friday (July 3) at BMO Stadium at 10 p.m. on Prime Video.


ORLANDO CITY

   Orlando City SC (4-9-2, 14 points) is on a two-month break as MLS pauses its season for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, with the Club’s next match taking place on July 22 against the San Jose Earthquakes at PayPal Park. Kickoff from PayPal Park is set for 10:30 p.m. on Apple TV. The Lions will next be home on July 25 against Nashville SC.

   For more information on Orlando City SC, visit OrlandoCitySC.com or follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.


Share
Rate

Join Our Mailing List