Magic not overreacting to 1-0 lead | Gators star Thomas Haugh returning | Moser lifts Lightning in overtime

Gators star Thomas Haugh returns to UF, puts NBA on hold • They claimed Game 1, but Magic must dodge history to beat Pistons

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Sentinel Sports Final Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Stay informed — sign up for these newsletters Knights Weekly WEEKLY The latest on UCF football, recruiting, basketball and more. Sign up Magic not overreacting to 1-0 lead | Gators star Thomas Haugh returning | Moser lifts Lightning in overtime Not overreacting to 1-0 lead, Magic prep for physical Game 2 against Pistons 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? Read more → Gators star Thomas Haugh returns to UF, puts NBA on hold 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. Read more → They claimed Game 1, but Magic must dodge history to beat Pistons 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. Read more → Moser scores in OT as Lightning beat Canadiens in Game 2 and tie first-round series 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. Read more → Jack Turner inspired by SEC champion Paula Francisco as Gators chase title Florida golfer Jack Turner enters the SEC Championship aiming to match girlfriend Paula Francisco’s title and lead Gators to another team title. Read more → UCF lands 2027 commitment from 3-star receiver Jamal Robinson Jr. Jamal Robinson Jr., a three-star product from Mater Academy Charter, becomes one of the first commitments for the Knights’ 2027 recruiting class. Read more → Elly De La Cruz hits 2 of Reds’ 5 home runs in victory over Rays Tampa Bay starter Steven Matz only lasted three innings after permitting four runs. Read more → State baseball pairings: Lake Minneola’s Whetro aims for 1st final four in 21 years as coach The Lake Minneola Hawks are among the Central Florida teams playing in high school baseball regional tournaments Friday and Saturday. Read more → Top Players Series: Football offensive line, Reed Ramsier, TFA Reed Ramsier of Orlando’s The First Academy, has developed into the best offensive lineman in the Orlando area. Read more → Dolphins’ duo of Sullivan, Hafley can begin to set foundation with NFL draft 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. Read more →

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Magic confident ahead of Game 2 | Orlando has unwanted playoff history | UF star declares for NBA

They claimed Game 1, but Magic must dodge history to beat Pistons • Florida’s Rueben Chinyelu declares for NBA Draft, maintains eligibility for possible return to Gators

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Sentinel Sports Final Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Stay informed — sign up for these newsletters Knights Weekly WEEKLY The latest on UCF football, recruiting, basketball and more. Sign up Magic confident ahead of Game 2 | Orlando has unwanted playoff history | UF star declares for NBA Magic send message to open playoffs vs. Pistons, but ‘One game doesn’t win the series’ The Magic were balanced on offense and Orlando relied a physical brand of defense during Game 1 against the Pistons on Sunday in Detroit. Read more → They claimed Game 1, but Magic must dodge history to beat Pistons 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. Read more → Florida’s Rueben Chinyelu declares for NBA Draft, maintains eligibility for possible return to Gators Florida center Rueben Chinyelu declares for the NBA Draft, but maintains his eligibility for possible return to Gators in 2026-27. Read more → Bianchi: Powered by Paolo and Franz, the Magic didn’t just steal Game 1; they flipped the script on the top-seeded Pistons The Magic looked tougher, more connected and, frankly, more talented than the team with the better record. And that’s what should have the Pistons worried. Read more → Bishop Moore transfer LB Giacomo Sanfilippo commits to Kansas State | Football Insider Bishop Moore transfer LB Giacomo Sanfilippo commits to Kansas State. Lake Brantley DB Braylon Woodson commits to Navy. Read more → FHSAA tees up football postseason for independent teams Windermere, coming off consecutive 10-0 seasons is pumped for playoff possibilities. “It’s awesome. The kids are excited,” Wolverines coach Riki Smith said. Read more → Bucs can’t whiff with top pick, no matter which way they go on defense The Tampa Bay Bucs ranked 20th in scoring defense last season, allowing 24.2 points per game with just 37 sacks. Defense will likely be their direction in the NFL Draft. Read more → Son of late Dolphins player David Overstreet brings passion for football to UCF Overstreet, who is the son of the late Miami Dolphins running back David Overstreet, joined the Knights as cornerbacks coach. Read more → Lightning may be without standout rookie defenseman D’Astous for Game 2 As the Lightning attempt to even their series with Montreal, Tampa Bay is expected to be without standout rookie defenseman Charle-Edouard D’Astous for Tuesday’s Game 2. Read more → Reddick’s last-lap move earns 5th win and a pace not seen since Earnhardt in 1987 Tyler Reddick has won five of nine races this NASCAR season, a pace matched only four times, and not since Dale Earnhardt started off the 1987 season that way. Read more →

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