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‘He’s probably one of the best screeners I ever played with’: Magic benefiting from Wendell Carter Jr.’s screening

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'He's probably one of the best screeners I ever played with': Magic benefiting from Wendell Carter Jr.'s screening

Wendell Carter Jr., who was drafted by the Bulls in 2018 before being traded to the Magic last March, credited his time in Chicago for learning the importance of setting solid screens.

Magic's 'Rising Stars' Anthony, Suggs drafted to Team Worthy; Franz Wagner taken by Team Barry

Cole Anthony and Jalen Suggs were drafted to Team Worthy for the Feb. 18 tournament while Franz Wagner was selected by Team Barry.

After long, 'complicated' negotiations, Facundo Torres at home with Orlando City

On Thursday night, the Young Designated Player arrived at Orlando International Airport and was welcomed by a group of fans.

UCF aims to bring toughness to Memphis

The Knights crushed the Bulls 68-49 Thursday, but they have a quick turnaround traveling to Memphis on Saturday.

UCF to Big 12 has 'big impact' on Wekiva DL Sincere Edwards

The rising junior defensive lineman from Wekiva said UCF coach Gus Malzahn is "trying to change the program."

Florida legislator aims to tweak state's NIL law to level playing field

Florida state representative Chip LaMarca is the author behind House Bill 939, which could allow schools to help facilitate NIL deals with college athletes.

FSU's Jermaine Johnson II went from 'Last Chance U' to Senior Bowl standout ahead of NFL draft

Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson II was one of the standouts at this week's Senior Bowl practices after a journey that took him the junior college route, where he was featured on...

Gators alum Evan McPherson keeps booting Bengals to greater success

The Cincinnati Bengals targeted the Florida Gators' Evan McPherson and made him the only kicker taken in the 2021 draft, a decision that has been validated by one of the NFL's greatest...

Brian Flores says Bill Belichick had 'back channel' influence on Giants hiring Brian Daboll

The bumbling texter and legendary coach may have suggested a second straight assistant to the Giants.

Giants deny Brian Flores lawsuit allegations

The Giants denied the allegations in ex-Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores' racial discrimination lawsuit against the NFL in a statement released Thursday evening.

NFL gave Dan Snyder veto power over sexual harassment probe, congressional investigation shows

Congressional Democrats released new documents Friday.

2022 Winter Olympics begin with a lockdown and boycotts in Beijing

China, which used its first Olympics to amplify its international aspirations, invited the world back Friday — sort of — for the pandemic era's second Games, this time as an emboldened and...

The epicenter of US speedskating is ... Florida?

Sunny, warm Ocala has become the epicenter of the U.S. speedskating world -- and that is despite the fact that the nearest ice rink is more than an hour away. How did that happen?

Orlando area high school boys basketball district pairings

Orlando area boys basketball district tournaments include games hosted by Dr. Phillips, Lake Brantley, Lake Mary, Lake Nona, Spruce Creek, Lyman, St. Cloud, Seabreeze, Pine Ridge, Mount...

High school scores and top performers for Friday, Feb. 4

Friday's high school scores includes a heavy dose of FHSAA girls basketball district tournament championship games and the first night of the Mosaic Stinger Shootout boys basketball event.

NASCAR bet more than $1 million to bring cars into Coliseum

Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti thought it was nuts to host a NASCAR race inside the Coliseum the first time he heard the idea.

Ayo Dosunmu and Nikola Vučević step up for the short-handed Chicago Bulls, leading a 122-115 road win against the Indiana Pacers

Ayo Dosunmu had 15 points and a career-high 14 assists, and Nikola Vučević scored 36 points an added 17 rebounds, leading the short-handed Chicago Bulls to a 122-115 road victory against...

James Harden to the 76ers? Here's how it could happen

So what if the Nets want to deal? How do they not go out as suckers?

Locked out players reject MLB's request for a federal mediator — a move that all but ensures spring training won't start on time

Locked out players rejected Major League Baseball's request for a federal mediator to enter stalled labor negotiations, a move that pretty much eliminated any chance for an on-time start to...

Florida Panthers, Sunrise selected to host 2023 NHL All-Star Game

This event marks the second time that the NHL All-Star Game has visited South Florida, with Sunrise having previously hosted the event in 2003.

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