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Monday, March 9, 2026

Bianchi: Another King of a Sunday at Bay Hill | Banchero leads Magic to 4th win in a row | Bhatia slips by Berger at API

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Bianchi: Another King of a Sunday at Bay Hill | Banchero leads Magic to 4th win in a row | Bhatia slips by Berger at API

Bianchi: The drama, the party and new champion Akshay Bhatia: Another perfect Sunday at Bay Hill

And once again on Sunday, Bay Hill delivered a finale worthy of The King himself with Akshay Bhatia pulling off an Arnie-like charge, rallying from five shots down on the back nine and passing Daniel Berger to win the tournament's first sudden-death playoff since 1999.

Beede's Breakdown: Magic handle Bucks to win fourth in a row behind Banchero's 33

Orlando's Paolo Banchero scored 30-plus points for the ninth time this season when the Magic took down the Bucks on the road Sunday night.

Back‑nine charge lifts Akshay Bhatia to API title after Daniel Berger's late‑round slip

Bhatia charged to a breakthrough win at Arnold Palmer Invitational at the expense of 54-hole leader Berger's late stumble.

After G League grind, Alex Morales 'super grateful' for two-way chance with Magic

Alex Morales described signing a two-way contract with the Orlando Magic as a surreal moment after four years in the G League with Osceola.

UCF's Scott Frost reflects on first season, preparations for spring camp

It's been 15 months since Scott Frost returned to UCF and the vibe around the football program is now a much different one than when he first arrived.

Daniel Berger's lead shrinks as weather sets up another dramatic Sunday at Bay Hill

Daniel Berger maintained his API lead, but Akshay Bhatia and others gained ground after a third-round weather delay at Bay Hill on Saturday.

No. 5 Florida beats Kentucky 84-77 to finish regular season with 11-game win streak

Thomas Haugh had 20 points and nine rebounds as No. 5 Florida beat Kentucky 84-77 on Saturday to end the regular season with an 11-game winning streak.

Freedom girls back on top, Hagerty boys place third in state wrestling

Hagerty's Nikolas Blake (157 pounds) and Renzo Cooligan (heavyweight) both won Class 3A state titles.

Bianchi: Now 30 years after Greg Norman's Masters meltdown, let's root for cheers, not tears in final round of The Arnie

Collapses in golf are painful to watch, but impossible not to watch.

Dolphins' first roster under new GM Sullivan to take shape with start of free agency

The Dolphins will begin to construct their roster for their first season under new GM Jon-Eric Sullivan as free agency opens this week.

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Sunday, March 8, 2026

Berger dominant at Bay Hill midpoint | Orlando ready to spend for Olympic qualifying, NBA All-Stars | Yankee Stadium a challenge for Orlando City

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Berger dominant at Bay Hill midpoint | Orlando ready to spend for Olympic qualifying, NBA All-Stars | Yankee Stadium a challenge for Orlando City

Daniel Berger carries five-shot lead into the weekend at Bay Hill

Daniel Berger leads by five shots at Bay Hill after two rounds, but a tough conditions and world-class players loom at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

'Wow the world': Orlando wants to spend $35 million to lure Olympics qualifying and NBA All-Stars

The local sports commission is seeking to bring high-profile events to city using Orange County tax money. It promises tourist spending and a higher profile for the region.

Fan favorite Rickie Fowler returns to Bay Hill with motivation and in contention

Rickie Fowler returns to Bay Hill after missing the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational and finds himself in contention entering the weekend.

Magic travel after latest one-point win vs. Mavs: 'We never felt like we were going to lose'

The Magic improved to 11-3 this season in games decided by three points-or-less. The 11 wins are the most in the NBA after Thursday's one-point victory over Dallas.

Yankee Stadium pitch presents challenges for Orlando City

"We know that the field up there is always, always really complicated to play on, right? It's difficult, it always feels strange when we're up there playing on that field. But we've worked well during the week with the coaching staff," Orlando winger Ivan Angulo said.

Cooper Flagg embraces Central Florida homecoming, praises Banchero: 'It was great to be back'

The respect between Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg and Magic forward Paolo Banchero is mutual after the pair faced each other in Flagg's Central Florida homecoming.

Dolphins to release fullback Alec Ingold, kicker Jason Sanders

Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold and kicker Jason Sanders were tentpoles in the previous Dolphins administration led by ex-general manager Chris Grier and former coach Mike McDaniel.

Daniel Berger capitalizes on benign Bay Hill with 63; Ludvig Åberg in pursuit

Daniel Berger capitalizes on calm conditions with a bogey-free 63 at Bay Hill as Ludvig Åberg posts a late 66 to remain in the hunt.

CFCA stands up to Sagemont before loss in FHSAA 1A boys basketball semifinal

Central Florida Christian Academy reached the boys basketball state tournament for the first time since 2019 as an underdog to Sagemont Academy, which seeks its fourth consecutive title on Saturday.

Reserve big Goga Bitadze stays ready, delivers for Magic: 'Goga's the best'

Magic coach Jamahl Mosely had high praise for Goga Bitadze, who made just his second start of the season for Orlando earlier this week.

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