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Wednesday, October 19, 2016

SPORTS FINAL: Late stories and scores from Orlando Sentinel

Big 12 fiasco is a message for UCF to stop dreaming, start doing

Mike Aresco says AAC ready to move on after Big 12 opts not to expand

Mike Aresco’s phone rang Monday afternoon.

Magic, Nikola Vucevic search for offense in 107-77 loss to Heat

MIAMI – Not surprisingly, the addition of new big men has subtracted from Nikola Vucevic's impact.

Sore ankles keep Magic's Aaron Gordon out against Heat

MIAMI — Magic SF Aaron Gordon is dealing with soreness in both ankles and sat out Tuesday night's game against the Miami Heat at AmericanAirlines Arena.

Curt Schilling eyes Senate run against Elizabeth Warren

Former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling announced plans on Tuesday to run against Elizabeth Warren in the U.S. Senate if his wife agrees, but he declined to apologize to Rhode Island taxpayers left on the hook for tens of millions of dollars when his video game company collapsed.

Florida State safety Derwin James' status in limbo for Clemson game

The game circled as a potential return date for Florida State safety Derwin James is now less than two weeks away and James' status remains very much in question.

Offensive coordinator says UCF must reduce penalties, improve passing attack

UCF's offense has work to do after failing to put up a second-half point during a heartbreaking loss to Temple Saturday, surrendering a 25-7 advantage the Knights built up in the first half.

Diaz: Sharing data dumbs down NASCAR competitive spirit

Sharing is caring, we like to tell our little ones.

Pictures: NASCAR Sprint Cup winners in 2016

See photos of the winning drivers from each of the NASCAR Sprint Cup races in 2016. Each winner in the 26 regular-season races is virtually guaranteed a berth in the postseason Chase for the Championship.

Panthers blow late lead, fall to Lightning in shootout

The Panthers and their first-time starting goalie James Reimer were 5.5 seconds away from their first 3-0 start in franchise history.

Dodgers bully Cubs' Jake Arrieta in 6-0 win, take 2-1 NLCS lead

Yasmani Grandal dropped his bat in the dirt Tuesday and admired his own strength. He watched as his two-run homer disappeared from sight in the fourth inning of this 6-0 Dodgers victory over Chicago in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series. Grandal did not sprint out of the box. He knew there was no need.

Blue Jays stave off ALCS elimination, beat Indians 5-1

Josh Donaldson homered to give Toronto a long-awaited lead, and the Blue Jays finally broke through with the bats, beating the Cleveland Indians 5-1 on Tuesday to avert a sweep in the AL Championship Series.

Dr. Phillips ATH D.J. Charles commits to FAU

For the better part of his high school career, Dr. Phillips defensive back/running back D.J. Charles has been trying to gain some recruiting attention. Smaller schools love the way Charles plays the game, but he was hoping to land at the Football Bowl Subdivision level.