Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Magic’s Franz Wagner could miss Game 5 | Florida fortifies trenches | Rays extend win streak

Florida fortifies trenches, climbs to No. 10 class with a pair of 2027 commits • Martinez pitches Rays past Guardians for their 6th straight win
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Magic’s Franz Wagner could miss Game 5 | Florida fortifies trenches | Rays extend win streak

Orlando Magic’s Franz Wagner could miss Game 5 vs. Pistons with injury

The Magic provided an injury update on Orlando star forward Franz Wagner ahead of Wednesday’s Game 5 against the Pistons.

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Florida fortifies trenches, climbs to No. 10 class with a pair of 2027 commits

Florida’s Phil Trautwein, Gerald Chatman build lines with 2027 commits after recent first-round NFL picks help sell Gators.

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Martinez pitches Rays past Guardians for their 6th straight win

Nick Martinez pitched three-hit ball into the eighth inning and Jonathan Aranda drove in a run for the third straight game as Tampa Bay extended its winning streak.

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Horizon boys volleyball victory; FHSAA state weightlifting qualifiers | Varsity Report

Horizon vs. Freedom boys volleyball three-peat? DeLand junior Peyton McKenzie, Leesburg senior Ryan Thompson are heavy lifters going into FHSAA state weightlifting meet.

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Still struggling Orlando City travels to take on streaking Revolution in U.S. Open Cup

The Open Cup presents a welcome shift in focus and a familiar tournament. Orlando City won the cup in 2022 and has reached this round in seven of its nine MLS-era campaigns.

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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.

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Oviedo lacrosse historic; Lake Nona, LHP notch state tennis wins | Varsity Report

Oviedo’s girls lacrosse team, on 14-game winning streak, vies for the school’s first final four berth since 2008. Lake Nona, Lake Highland excel in tennis state tourney.

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Chris Perkins: Some Dolphins’ Day 3 draftees feel slighted, others honored, but all are motivated

The Dolphins’ 4th- through 7th-round draft picks have differing opinions on being selected on Day 3. One was a bit disappointed, another was honored, but all say they’re motivated.

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From walk-on to All-American and Dolphins draft pick, Michael Taaffe reunites with Texas friend Quinn Ewers

Michael Taaffe and Quinn Ewers have been connected since they faced each other in a high school state title game. Then teammates at Texas, they’re reunited with the Miami Dolphins.

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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

Beede’s Breakdown: Magic take commanding 3-1 series lead over No. 1 Pistons • Gators add Lithuanian forward Arturas Butajevas to a loaded men’s basketball roster
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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