Tropics Get New Divisional Foes in MASL Conference Realignment

August 16, 2018 - LAKELAND - The Florida Tropics SC will start their third season in the Major Arena Soccer League with a new group of divisional foes after re-alignment of the league teams with the addition of Mississauga Orlando and Dallas to the team line up for the 2018-19 season. The Tropics will be part of the new "South Central" Division of the Eastern Conference, joined by two of the most historic franchises in the history of indoor soccer, the Milwaukee Wave and Kansas City Comets, along with the newe... Full Story

Lakeland Magic Announce 2018 Open Tryouts

August 13, 2018 - The Lakeland Magic, the NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, have announced the open tryout dates for the 2018-19 season which will be held on Sat., Sept. 22 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Auburndale Community Center (405 Bennett St., Auburndale, FL 33823) and Sun., Sept. 23 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Orlando Sports Center (6700 KingsPointe Parkway, Orlando, FL 32819). Local player tryouts provide athletes the chance to showcase their skills in front of Lakeland Magic coaches... Full Story

Flying Tigers Return Home Monday to Begin Seven-Game Homestand

August 10, 2018 - Lakeland, FL - The Lakeland Flying Tigers return to Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium for a seven-game homestand against the Daytona Tortugas (Reds) August 13-16 and the Florida Fire Frogs (Braves) August 17-19. Tickets for all home games are available by calling the Flying Tigers at (863) 686-8075 or visiting LakelandFlyingTigers.com. Tickets can be purchased at the BayCare Box Office at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium located at 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd. Advance sale box seat ti... Full Story

Magic Sign Amile Jefferson to Two-Way Contract

August 7, 2018 - Orlando, FL - The Orlando Magic have signed free agent forward Amile Jefferson to a two-way contract, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced. Per team policy, terms of the deal are not disclosed. Jefferson (6'9", 222, 5/7/93) played in 47 games (46 starts) last season with the Iowa Wolves of the NBA G League, averaging 17.8 ppg., a team-high 12.8 rpg., 2.5 apg. and 1.00 stlpg. in 34.8 minpg., while shooting .626 (335-525) from the floor. He recorded an NBA G League-record 3... Full Story

• Magic Sign Amile Jefferson to Two-Way Contract - Lakeland Magic (G League) August 7
• Moojen Will Suit up for Team Canada in Exhibition Game Saturday against Baltimore Blast - Florida Tropics SC (MASL) August 3
• Flying Tigers Return Home Monday for Series against Miracle - Lakeland Flying Tigers (FSL) August 3
• Lakeland Magic Tip off First Annual Women's Leadership Breakfast - Lakeland Magic (G League) August 1
• Flying Tigers Employee Victoria Maskas Wins Florida State League/Miami Marlins Scholarship - Lakeland Flying Tigers (FSL) July 30
• Flying Tigers vs. Threshers Game Cancelled - Lakeland Flying Tigers (FSL) July 29
• Flying Tigers vs. Clearwater Threshers Suspended - Lakeland Flying Tigers (FSL) July 28
• Flying Tigers Return Home Friday for Weekend Series Highlighted by Baseball and Cigars Event and Christmas in July - Lakeland Flying Tigers (FSL) July 26
• 1968 American League MVP Denny McLain to be Featured Guest at Flying Tigers Baseball and Cigars Event - Lakeland Flying Tigers (FSL) July 24
• Flying Tigers Return Home Monday, July 23 for Series against Dunedin Blue Jays - Lakeland Flying Tigers (FSL) July 18
• Tropics Sign Jose Birche for 2018-19 Season - Florida Tropics SC (MASL) July 18
• Alves Leads Brazil to Semi-Finals in Pan Am Minifootball World Cup Qualifier - Florida Tropics SC (MASL) July 16
• First-Place Flying Tigers Return Home Friday for Weekend Series of Fun - Lakeland Flying Tigers (FSL) July 12
• Magic Sign Troy Caupain to Two-Way Contract - Lakeland Magic (G League) July 11
• Flying Tigers vs. Hammerheads Game Cancelled Tonight - Lakeland Flying Tigers (FSL) July 5
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following alternative and minor league teams in Lakeland, Florida:

• Florida Tarpons (AAL)
• Florida Tropics SC (MASL)
• Lakeland Flying Tigers (FSL)
• Lakeland Magic (G League)
• Tigers East (GCL)
• Tigers West (GCL)

Other cities near Lakeland, Florida with alternative or minor league teams:

• Clearwater, Florida
• Dunedin, Florida
• Kissimmee, Florida
• Orlando, Florida
• Tampa, Florida
• Bradenton, Florida
• Osceola, Florida

August 19	FSL	Florida at Lakeland	1:00 p.m.
August 18	GCL	Tigers West 3 at Phillies West 5	Final
August 18	GCL	Yankees East 7 at Tigers East 1	Final
August 18	FSL	Florida 0 at Lakeland 0	Warmup
August 17	GCL	Tigers East 4 at Tigers West 5	Final
August 17	FSL	Florida 1 at Lakeland 5	Final
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• Manning, Deatherage spur Lakeland to win - FSL Lakeland Ledger (August 18)
• Pinero's grand slam paces Lakeland to 12-1 win over Daytona - FSL Lakeland Ledger (August 17)
• Tortugas held to 4 hits in 12-1 loss - FSL Daytona Beach News-Journal (August 17)
• Sedio's single lifts Lakeland past Daytona in 10 innings - FSL Lakeland Ledger (August 16)
• Tortugas lose 2-1 in 10 innings - FSL Daytona Beach News-Journal (August 16)
• Sedio powers Lakeland to 7-1 win over Daytona - FSL Lakeland Ledger (August 15)
• Lakeland Magic to host open tryouts in Auburndale, Orlando - G League Lakeland Ledger (August 14)
• Flying Tigers cruise past Tortugas 10-3 - FSL Lakeland Ledger (August 14)
• Brian Hunter, Tortugas pitchers struggle in 10-3 loss to Flying Tigers - FSL Daytona Beach News-Journal (August 14)
• Flying Tigers' bats awaken, Castro takes control in 5-1 win - FSL Lakeland Ledger (August 9)
• Fort Myers shuts out Lakeland again - FSL Lakeland Ledger (August 8)
• Fort Myers rough up Lakeland Flying Tigers 13-0 - FSL Lakeland Ledger (August 7)
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