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Friday, March 27, 2026

Magic snap six-game skid | UCF spring practice to be open to public | Fland, Klavzar back to UF basketball

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Magic snap six-game skid | UCF spring practice to be open to public | Fland, Klavzar back to UF basketball

Beede’s Breakdown: Magic snap six-game skid, topping Kings behind Banchero’s 30

Paolo Banchero scored 30-plus points for a third straight game when the Magic staved off the Kings at Kia Center on Thursday night.

UCF football to host public practice to wrap up spring camp on May 2

The Knights will allow fans to watch the football team's final spring practice at Acrisure Bounce House Stadium on May 2.

Gators welcome back Boogie Fland, Urban Klavzar, await other key decisions

Boogie Fland, Urban Klavzar return, stabilizing Florida's backcourt as Gators await key NBA decisions after NCAA upset loss.

Orlando Sentinel 150 panel optimistic about state of Orlando sports

A panel of journalists and community leaders assembled by the Orlando Sentinel was optimistic about the city possibly gaining more national and international sports events but somewhat split on the possibility of landing a MLB or NFL franchise.

Bianchi: If you think Alex Martins doesn't belong in Orlando Magic Hall of Fame, think again!

There might not even be a Kia Center without Alex Martins. And without Kia Center, there might not be an Orlando Magic.

Croatia edges Colombia after first-half flurry at Camping World Stadium

Igor Matanovic made it 2-1 in the 43rd minute for Croatia.

Victor Hedman is taking a temporary leave of absence from the Lightning for personal reasons

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman is taking a temporary leave of absence for personal reasons, the team announced Wednesday. The Lightning did not share further details and asked for Hedman's privacy to be respected.

Gateway point guard Alyssa Marino is Sentinel girls basketball Player of the Year

Kissimmee Gateway senior point guard Alyssa Marino guided her team to 26 victories and a Class 7A state semifinals appearance and her efforts have gained her the honor of the Sentinel's GIrls Basketball Player of the Year.

Bishop Moore freshman Cooper Ball is Sentinel boys soccer Player of the Year

He's only a freshman, but Cooper Ball made a huge impact in helping the Bishop Moore boys win the Class 4A state championship, and he has earned the Sentinel's Player of the Year honor.

Montverde junior Lola Rey is Sentinel girls soccer Player of the Year

Lola Rey led Montverde to the Class 3A girls soccer state championship and she has been named the Sentinel's Girls Soccer Player of the Year.

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Thursday, March 26, 2026

Carter, Magic refurbish HS court | UCF adds son of late ex-Dolphin as assistant | UCF softball loses standout

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Thursday, March 26, 2026

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Carter, Magic refurbish HS court | UCF adds son of late ex-Dolphin as assistant | UCF softball loses standout

Jevon Carter, Magic help unveil refurbished court at Oak Ridge: ‘It’s very important’

Although Jevon Carter has been with the Magic for less than two months, he helped unveil a newly refurbished basketball court at Oak Ridge High School on Wednesday.

UCF adds former NFL assistant coach, the son of an ex-Miami Dolphin

The Knights hired David Overstreet II to coach their cornerbacks after stints with the Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts.

Florida basketball powers, Orlando boys volleyball in spotlight \| Varsity Weekly

Florida basketball academy franchises that operate like college (or pro) teams are making national news. "It's made Florida the hotbed for basketball. By a mile."

UCF softball loses freshman starting pitcher Hildie Dempsey to injury

Dempsey, who was 6-0 with a team-best 1.88 ERA, suffered an ACL and meniscus injury a few weeks ago that required season-ending surgery.

Florida's Tramell Jones Jr., Aaron Philo keep quarterback competition friendly, yet fierce

As first-year coach Jon Sumrall approaches the biggest decision of the offseason, he has not pitted Philo, the celebrated Georgia Tech transfer, against Jones, the Gators' promising returning backup.

Beede's Breakdown: Magic battle but fall short at Cavs for 6th straight loss

Although Paolo Banchero scored 36 points on the road, the Magic dropped their sixth game in a row Tuesday night at Cleveland.

Orlando City signs Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann

Antoine Griezmann has primarily played as a substitute this season, but he has still racked up 14 goals and four assists in 46 games across all competitions. He has signed with Orlando City.

Orlando high school scores and statistics from Wednesday, March 25

Baseball winners included Mount Dora, Winter Springs, Olympia, Eustis and Tohopekaliga. Mattingly Klein had a home run for Hagerty softball. Other winners included Poinciana, Oviedo, Timber Creek and Harmony.

Florida hopes to sign Todd Golden to another extension to potentially stave off blue bloods

UF is looking to sign Todd Golden to a third contract extension in as many years with potential job openings looming at college basketball blue bloods Kansas and North Carolina.

Tiger Woods returns at TGL and can't stop LA from winning SoFi Cup

Woods competed for the first time in more than a year but that wasn't nearly enough to stop Los Angeles Golf Club from winning in the TGL final Tuesday night to capture the SoFi Cup.

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