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Monday, October 24, 2016

SPORTS FINAL: Late stories and scores from Orlando Sentinel

Orlando City win bittersweet after falling short of playoff promises

Orlando City leaves Camping World Stadium, 2016 season with optimism

The season wasn't everything Orlando City hoped it would be. There were high highs and low lows, losses on the pitch and in the locker room and playoffs remained an elusive dream just out of reach.

Diaz: Joey Logano wins at Talladega, advances in Chase

TALLADEGA, Ala. — Joey Logano won in overtime at Talladega on Sunday in a Chase elimination race that could have been called Last Man Standing.

Winston's 3 TD passes help Bucs beat 49ers 34-17

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — For a guy who started the season sitting on the couch, Jacquizz Rodgers sure has made the most of his long-awaited opportunity to be a featured running back in the NFL.

Ajayi rushes for over 200 yards again as Dolphins rally past Bills

Apparently all the Miami Dolphins needed to do this season was give the ball to running back Jay Ajayi and get their offensive line healthy. Ajayi, running behind an intact starting five for the second consecutive week, rushed for a career-best 214 yards Sunday against Buffalo to lead the resurgent Dolphins to a physically punishing 28-25 victory.

Jaguars bumble their way to loss against Raiders

JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars ruined a gorgeous day with ugly football.

Cardinals, Seahawks miss game-winning field goals in OT; game ends in 6-6 tie

Stephen Hauschka needed only to make a 27-yard field goal to give the Seattle Seahawks an overtime victory over Arizona.

Five things Gators will need to defend SEC East title

The Florida Gators entered the bye week in first place in the SEC East. But to defend its 2015 title, here are five things Jim McElwain’s team will need during a demanding four-game stretch

Magic doing their part to help Orlando remember and heal after Pulse tragedy

Arinze Onuaku's difficult journey pays off with Magic roster spot

You don't need to be a professional athlete to understand the agonizing stress Arinze Onuaku endured the last few weeks. When the Orlando Magic invited him to their training camp, team officials never promised he'd make the team. Onuaku, a 29-year-old journeyman center, knew the Magic could waive him at any moment.

Damjan Rudez is overjoyed about making the Magic's roster

The next few days will be especially busy for Damjan Rudez.

UCF depth tested as Knights' showdown with Houston looms

EAST HARTFORD, Conn — Last week, the UCF football team held midseason tryouts looking for extra bodies to help the practice team. The need to add more healthy bodies became abundantly clear after Saturday's taxing 24-16 victory over UConn Saturday.