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Friday, March 13, 2026

Magic escape Wizards | UCF ousted by Arizona | Bianchi on Mike Evans leaving Buccaneers

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Magic escape Wizards | UCF ousted by Arizona | Bianchi on Mike Evans leaving Buccaneers

Beede’s Breakdown: Magic avoid disaster, escape Wizards in overtime

After hosting the Wizards on Thursday at Kia Center, the Magic head to Miami on Saturday for the fifth meeting of the regular season against Miami.

Poor shooting dooms UCF in loss to Arizona in Big 12 Tournament

The Knights must now wait until Selection Sunday to find out if they have done enough to earn a berth to the NCAA Tournament.

Evans' defense derails Lake Howell in FHSAA 6A boys basketball semifinal

Defensive-minded Evans High had more space to cover on college-length court at UNF, but stuck with its season-long mantra in FHSAA boys basketball semifinal vs. Lake Howell.

Bianchi: Sadly, Mike Evans didn't leave Tampa Bay Bucs for a challenge; he left for a contender

When a franchise icon says he wants a "new challenge," what fans hear is that their team just isn't good enough.

Gators receiver Vernell Brown III embraces No. 1, eyes Year 2 leap

After a standout freshman season, UF receiver Vernell Brown III aims for bigger impact while honoring his family legacy and Gators' No. 1 jersey.

Beede's Breakdown: Magic outlast visiting Cavaliers to win fifth in a row

After hosting the Cavaliers on Wednesday, the Magic return to Kia Center for the second night of a back-to-back Thursday against Washington.

UCF rallies to top Cincinnati in overtime to advance in Big 12 tourney

The Knights used a late 8-0 rally in the final 2 minutes of regulation to send it to overtime as Jamichael Stillwell scored a team-high 17 points.

Red-hot Florida eyes SEC tournament title, NCAA's coveted No. 1 seed

No. 4 Florida enters the SEC tournament on an 11-game streak, chasing another title and a coveted No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Cold-shooting Lake Highland girls fall in Class 3A championship game

The Lake Highland girls managed to shoot just 29% and lost 44-33 to Somerset Academy in the Class 3A state championship basketball game.

Rough Day for Ashlynn and the Gateway girls in 5A state semifinals

Ashlynn Day is held to 11 points as Gateway loses to Booker T. Washington of Miami in the Class 5 A girls state basketball semifinals 54-41.

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Thursday, March 12, 2026

Magic win fifth straight | UCF advances in Big 12 tourney | UF eyes SEC tournament title, NCAA��s No. 1 seed

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Thursday, March 12, 2026

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Magic win fifth straight | UCF advances in Big 12 tourney | UF eyes SEC tournament title, NCAA’s No. 1 seed

Beede’s Breakdown: Magic outlast visiting Cavaliers to win fifth in a row

After hosting the Cavaliers on Wednesday, the Magic return to Kia Center for the second night of a back-to-back Thursday against Washington.

UCF rallies to top Cincinnati in overtime to advance in Big 12 tourney

The Knights used a late 8-0 rally in the final 2 minutes of regulation to send it to overtime as Jamichael Stillwell scored a team-high 17 points.

Red-hot Florida eyes SEC tournament title, NCAA's coveted No. 1 seed

No. 4 Florida enters the SEC tournament on an 11-game streak, chasing another title and a coveted No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Cold-shooting Lake Highland girls fall in Class 3A championship game

The Lake Highland girls managed to shoot just 29% and lost 44-33 to Somerset Academy in the Class 3A state championship basketball game.

Rough Day for Ashlynn and the Gateway girls in 5A state semifinals

Ashlynn Day is held to 11 points as Gateway loses to Booker T. Washington of Miami in the Class 5 A girls state basketball semifinals 54-41.

Orlando high school scores and statistics from Wednesday, March 11

Missy Odom threw a no-hitter with 17 strikeouts for Montverde softball and hit a grand slam. Other winners included Innovation, Oviedo, Winter Springs and Winter Park. Baseball winners included St.…

Coach Oscar Pareja leaves Orlando City after six seasons in mutual decision

Orlando City has announced that it has mutually agreed to part ways with head coach Oscar Pareja, who took the club to six straight postseason appearances, including winning the U.S. Open Cup in 2022.

Evans vs. Lake Howell is a wakeup call for Thursday state basketball \| Varsity Weekly

Lake Howell and Evans play their first game in 11 days in a FHSAA 6A basketball semifinal. "I was all mad about the extra week at first," Lake Howell coach Mike Sutton said. "Now I'm feeling it's a blessing in disguise. Our guys have stayed focused."

Franz Wagner does on-court work as extended rehab continues for Magic star

Ahead of Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Magic coach Jamahl Mosley shared more information about Franz Wagner's extended rehab.

Orlando Pride putting the pieces together for strong season

What started as a strong defensive core in 2024 has slowly evolved into an aggressive attacking side. Now the Pride need to combine the two and take control of games.

Chris Perkins: Dolphins' offseason is encouraging, what's at stake with Willis and other thoughts

At this early point in free agency, the Miami Dolphins are trending upward.

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