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Sunday, February 8, 2026

Bianchi: Super Bowl unites us | Magic rally past Jazz | Stenhouse confident at Daytona

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Bianchi: Super Bowl unites us | Magic rally past Jazz | Stenhouse confident at Daytona

Bianchi: In the Divided States of America, the Super Bowl is the one thing that still unites us

For one strange, glorious, guacamole-soaked, chicken wing–stained, beer-drenched Sunday evening every year, America still agrees to sit down together and watch the same thing at the same time.

Beede's Breakdown: Magic complete double-digit comeback against visiting Jazz

The Magic trailed by as many as 17 points during Utah's lone trip of the regular season to Kia Center on Saturday night.

At home at Daytona, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. eyes another 500 win

NASCAR driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. returns to the Daytona 500 confident, comfortable and aiming to recapture the magic of his 2023 win.

Defensive-minded Jevon Carter calls choice to sign with Magic 'a no-brainer'

Jevon Carter believes he won't have a hard time fitting in with the Magic. He's aiming to help Orlando on defense and from 3-point range.

No. 1 Lake Highland tops No. 3 Windermere Prep \| FHSAA boys basketball

Lake Highland Prep staved off Windermere Prep to win its 22nd consecutive game and ninth district championship in a row. Oak Ridge, Dr. Phillips, Winter Park, Evans, Edgewater, Seminole, Lake Mary also played for district titles.

Magic rookie Jase Richardson to follow father's footsteps, compete in Slam Dunk Contest

Magic rookie Jase Richardson becomes the ninth player in Orlando history to compete in the Slam Dunk Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend. His father Jason Richardson won the competition twice with the Warriors.

No. 17 Florida beats Texas A&M 86-67 in showdown for Southeastern Conference lead

Thomas Haugh scored 22 points and No. 17 Florida beat Texas A&M 86-67 on Saturday night in a showdown for the Southeastern Conference lead. The Gators (17-6, 8-2) started three players 6-foot-9 or taller against the Aggies.

Former Hurricanes teammates Borregales, Arroyo face off in the Super Bowl

Former Hurricanes standouts Andy Borregales and Elijah Arroyo will face off as opponents in Sunday's Super Bowl

Fun n' Faulkner: Gators' new OC aims to produce offensive fireworks at Florida

Florida coach Jon Sumrall and offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner's collaboration was years in the making and will be key to future success.

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Saturday, February 7, 2026

Weltman backs Magic coach | Lake Howell, OCP get boys hoops district titles | UF coaches offer stalwart perspective

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Weltman backs Magic coach | Lake Howell, OCP get boys hoops district titles | UF coaches offer stalwart perspective

Magic president Weltman backs coach Mosley for rest of season: ‘It’s on everybody’

Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman made it clear Jamahl Mosley will remain Orlando’s head coach throughout the rest of the NBA season.

Magic sign free-agent veteran guard to replace traded Tyus Jones

Jevon Carter was waived by the Bulls on Feb. 1. The veteran guard will join the Magic for the remainder of the season.

Lake Howell, OCP savor FHSAA boys basketball district titles

Lake Howell knocked off third-ranked Mainland in boys basketball to win the Silverhawks first district championship in 18 years. "These kids deserve this," coach Mike Sutton said. "Our school deserves this. We built this program back up brick by brick and it feels fantastic."

FHSAA's revised football classification adds new-look independent league

The FHSAA has once again restructured its classification plan and playoff options for the 2026 and 2027 football seasons. Teams that bolted to the SSAA may come back

Orlando high school scores and statistics from Friday, Feb. 6

Josh Theus had 22 points for OCP in a boys hoops district title win. Anai Braxton had 16 points for Foundation Academy girls in a win. Other girls basketball district winners included Lake Highland, Ocoee, MDCA, Wekiva and Bishop Moore.

Gators' new OC aims to produce offensive fireworks at Florida

Florida coach Jon Sumrall and offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner's collaboration was years in the making and will be key to future success.

Rested and renewed, Kevin O'Sullivan returns grateful to lead Gators

After a turbulent end to the 2025 season and a personal leave, UF coach Kevin O'Sullivan returns rejuvenated to lead the Gators for his 19th year.

UCF athletics continues to show steady growth in Big 12

UCF's athletic department saw an increase in revenue and expenses during its 2024-25 fiscal year report filed with the NCAA.

Hurricanes running backs coach Matt Merritt reportedly leaving for NFL

Hurricanes running backs coach Matt Merritt is reportedly leaving UM to become the Arizona Cardinals' new running backs coach.

Olympic speedskaters Brittany Bowe and Erin Jackson, both from Ocala, are linked by 2022 gold

They're friends who met two decades ago.

Running back Alexander Mattison plans to return from scary neck injury with Dolphins

Running back Alexander Mattison appeared primed for a strong 2025 season with the Miami Dolphins before suffering a scary neck injury. He hopes to return, possibly next season.

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