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Friday, February 6, 2026

Magic crush Nets | Fists fly as Lightning rout Panthers | Magic's Weltman not happy with team as trade deadline passes

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Magic crush Nets | Fists fly as Lightning rout Panthers | Magic's Weltman not happy with team as trade deadline passes

Beede’s Breakdown: Magic handle business vs. Nets following trade deadline

After snapping a two-game losing streak against the Nets just hours after the NBA trade deadline, the Magic remain at home when they host the Jazz on Saturday.

Lightning rout Panthers 6-1 as fists fly in final game before break

A dustup at 4:06 of the third period saw all 11 skaters on the ice given penalties while Florida coach Paul Maurice was ejected.

Magic president Weltman not pleased with state of team after NBA trade deadline

Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman spoke with Orlando media after Thursday's NBA trade deadline. The franchise only made one trade when it sent Tyus Jones to Charlotte.

Boogie Fland's confidence fuels Florida ahead of SEC showdown at Texas A&M

Confident Boogie Fland looks to keep No. 16 Florida on track as the No. 16 Gators face Texas A&M's relentless full-court pressure.

Magic make lone move ahead of NBA trade deadline, get below luxury tax

After trading veteran guard Tyus Jones and two second-round picks to the Charlotte Hornets for cash considerations on Wednesday night, the Magic made no other moves ahead of Thursday's 3 p.m. NBA trade deadline, the Orlando Sentinel learned.

Orlando high school scores and statistics from Thursday, Feb. 5

Girls soccer regional winners included Timber Creek, Celebration, Innovation and Oviedo, while Oak Ridge won in girls hoops district play. Boys basketball district winners included Seminole, University (Orlando), Winter Park and Dr. Phillips.

Key West bus trip could spark UCF baseball to a bounce-back season

A 12-hour trip to Key West last fall helped the Knights build some comradery and find themselves after the addition of 31 newcomers.

Montverde, Lake Highland seek more FHSAA state soccer success

Orangewood Christian, Master's Academy stay alive in the FHSAA boys soccer region playoffs.

'You can whine or you can adapt': Jon Sumrall rebuilds Florida football in new era

Florida coach Jon Sumrall is embracing change, not fighting it, as the Gators feature 30 transfers, 20 high school signees and 62 returners.

Snubbed by Syracuse, Winter Park's E'Shawn Sutton picks Central Michigan

Winter Park safety E'Shawn Sutton signed of Central Michigan on Wednesday after his scholarship was pulled by Syracuse back in November

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Thursday, February 5, 2026

Magic trade Tyus Jones to Charlotte | Knights can’t keep up at No. 8 Houston | National Signing Day wrap-up | Preece wins weather-disrupted Clash

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Magic trade Tyus Jones to Charlotte | Knights can’t keep up at No. 8 Houston | National Signing Day wrap-up | Preece wins weather-disrupted Clash

Magic make move ahead of NBA trade deadline, get below luxury tax

By trading Tyus Jones, the Magic successfully get below the NBA tax luxury threshold. The league’s trade deadline is 3 p.m. Thursday.

NBA trade deadline on deck for dejected Magic, who return home for key stretch

The Magic dropped their fifth game of the season when allowing 128-plus points Tuesday night at Oklahoma City. Orlando enters the deadline with a 25-24 record.

Celtics trade Edgewater alum Anfernee Simons to Bulls for former Magic center Vucevic

Simons was the Class 7A player of the year in 2017 as a senior for Edgewater High School.

Knights can't keep up at No. 8 Houston

The Knights fell to 2-3 this season against ranked teams and 4-5 in Quad 1 games as they look to shore up their NCAA Tournament resume.

'You can whine or you can adapt': Jon Sumrall rebuilds Florida football in new era

Florida coach Jon Sumrall is embracing change, not fighting it, as the Gators feature 30 transfers, 20 high school signees and 62 returners.

UCF rounds out 2026 class with signings of 3-star defender, receiver

The Knights sign a pair of three-star prospects in DT Isaiah McNish and receiver Jordan Nunuha, who is the latest player from Hawaii to land at UCF.

Jones adds 14 NSD football signees, making 21 total for 2026 class

Jones High had 14 more players sign to play college football on Wednesday, National Signing Day

Snubbed by Syracuse, Winter Park's E'Shawn Sutton picks Central Michigan

Winter Park safety E'Shawn Sutton signed of Central Michigan on Wednesday after his scholarship was pulled by Syracuse back in November

St. Cloud lost boys basketball players, but keeps winning \| Varsity Weekly

Boys basketball district tourney favorites include Lake Highland, Oak Ridge, Olympia, Evans, Osceola, Lake Mary, Winter Park, CFCA, Eustis, Bishop Moore, TFA, Mount Dora Christian.

Orlando high school scores and statistics from Wednesday, Feb. 4

Girls hoops district winners included Lake Mary, Edgewater, Hagerty, Colonial and Harmony while Lake Howell won a boys district semifinal.

Ryan Preece wins The Clash in sleet and near-freezing temperatures

The RFK Racing driver joins Jeff Gordon and Denny Hamlin as racers who won The Clash before ever winning a points-paying race.

New Dolphins OC Bobby Slowik evaluates QB Tua Tagovailoa; Nathaniel Hackett bolts to Cardinals

Dolphins OC Bobby Slowik offered his take on QB Tua Tagovailoa's 2025 season with team. And Nathaniel Hackett lands as Cardinals OC as he won't coach Miami QBs.

New Dolphins coordinators unveil core philosophies for their units

New Miami Dolphins coordinators in Bobby Slowik Sean Duggan and Chris Tabor revealed some of their core principles, and coach Jeff Hafley touched on how he decided on those hires.

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