Gators star Thomas Haugh returns to UF, puts NBA on hold • They claimed Game 1, but Magic must dodge history to beat Pistons
Sentinel Sports Final
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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Magic not overreacting to 1-0 lead | Gators star Thomas Haugh returning | Moser lifts Lightning in overtime |
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The Magic have trailed to start each of their last two playoff series. How do they adjust now with a 1-0 series lead over the Pistons?
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Florida star Thomas Haugh will return to the Gators, deciding the chance to avenge a bitter end to last season outweighed the likelihood of a first-round selection in the NBA Draft.
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The last three times the Magic have won Game 1 of an NBA playoff series, Orlando lost the next four games. This year’s group feels confident it can avoid the same fate.
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J.J. Moser scored 12:48 into overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night, tying the first-round playoff series at 1-1.
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Florida golfer Jack Turner enters the SEC Championship aiming to match girlfriend Paula Francisco’s title and lead Gators to another team title.
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Jamal Robinson Jr., a three-star product from Mater Academy Charter, becomes one of the first commitments for the Knights’ 2027 recruiting class.
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Tampa Bay starter Steven Matz only lasted three innings after permitting four runs.
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The Lake Minneola Hawks are among the Central Florida teams playing in high school baseball regional tournaments Friday and Saturday.
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Reed Ramsier of Orlando’s The First Academy, has developed into the best offensive lineman in the Orlando area.
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The Dolphins’ new duo of GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley will have a chance to build the foundation for their roster with 11 picks in the NFL draft.
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