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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Bianchi: Magic turn focus to finishing the job | Orlando goes up 3-1 on Detroit | Gators add to loaded men's basketball roster

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

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Bianchi: Magic turn focus to finishing the job | Orlando goes up 3-1 on Detroit | Gators add to loaded men's basketball roster

Bianchi: Magic take 3-1 lead on Pistons, but won’t repeat McGrady’s mistake

The Tracy McGrady-led Magic also had a 3-1 lead on the top-seeded Pistons in 2003, but ended up losing the series.

Beede’s Breakdown: Magic take commanding 3-1 series lead over No. 1 Pistons

Behind five 3-pointers from Desmond Bane, the Magic took a commanding 3-1 series lead over the top-seeded Pistons on Monday night.

Gators add Lithuanian forward Arturas Butajevas to a loaded men’s basketball roster

Florida lands 6-10 Lithuanian Arturas Butajevas, a skilled teen bringing depth and outside shooting to the Gators talented, veteran men’s basketball roster.

Magic share confidence in reserve Jamal Cain: ‘The guys have trust in him’

Magic guard Desmond Bane believed as far as back as the summer that Jamal Cain would be in Orlando’s rotation during the NBA playoffs.

Top Football Players Series: Linebacker, Giacomo SanFilippo, Bishop Moore

Bishop Moore’s transfer LB Giacomo SanFilippo has earned the honor of top linebacker in Orlando heading into the 2026 football season.

Rays rally late, then hang on to beat Guardians for 5th straight win

The Rays improved to 17-11, moving six games over .500 for the first time since July 10, 2025.

Huge hit sparks Lightning as NHL series returns to Tampa tied 2-2

The NHL playoffs series between the Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens returns to Tampa for Game 5 on Wednesday tied at two games apiece.

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Monday, April 27, 2026

Magic ready to control Pistons series | Nixon set for his UCF moment | 'Bam' among top area DBs

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Magic ready to control Pistons series | Nixon set for his UCF moment | 'Bam' among top area DBs

Magic earn major opportunity to take control of Pistons series

By repelling the Pistons and getting the win Saturday at Kia Center, the Magic set up a crucial NBA playoffs Game 4 Monday against top-seeded Detroit on NBC.

After 3 seasons, UCF edge rusher Isaiah Nixon is ready for his moment

The redshirt junior has spent three seasons as a rotational player for the Knights, but now he has the chance to step up as a starter for the 2026 season.

Top Football Players Series: Defensive back, Kamauri ‘Bam’ Whitfield, TFA

Bam Whitfield of The Frist Academy is the top defensive back in the Orlando area going into the 2026 football season.

Lake Nona’s Zane Durant, MDCA’s Reggie Virgil, taken in 5th round of NFL draft

Lake Nona product Zane Durant of Penn State was drafted by the Buffalo Bills and Mount Dora Christian product Reggie Virgil was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL draft.

Late goals doom Orlando City in loss to DC United

Orlando City could not contain D.C. United late, surrendering goals in the 84th and 90 minutes, to lose 3-2.

Orlando Storm can’t rally from 25-0 hole, lose first game of season

Orlando managed just 29 first-half yards on offense and could not make up a 25-0 deficit.

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