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Wednesday, October 26, 2016

SPORTS FINAL: Late stories and scores from Orlando Sentinel

Corey Kluber helps Indians to 6-0 victory over Cubs in World Series opener

The slow retreats to the dugout and Jon Lester's stares at plate umpire Larry Vanover seemed as tedious as the 71-year wait since the Cubs' last World Series.

Orlando Magic sound confident as season opener looms

In the past, Frank Vogel rarely posted items on the Indiana Pacers' bulletin board in order to inspire Pacers players. He occasionally showed them clips from the "Rocky" movies. Or he just told them he believed in them.

Schmitz: 'Big Nasty' hopes to rub off on Magic

The Magic will come out of their corner Wednesday night for their opener against the Miami Heat, having talked about being bigger and tougher.

FSU preparing for Deshaun Watson, Clemson offensive attack

The Florida State football team held Clemson's high-powered offense to one of its lowest scoring outputs last season.

Coaches Jim McElwain, Kirby Smart to reunite during Florida, Georgia game

GAINESVILLE — In February 2008, Jim McElwain arrived in Alabama to help coach Nick Saban get the Crimson Tide back on track.

UCF coach challenges special teams unit to never give up on a play

UCF special teams coach Jovan Dewitt has one mandate that every player on his unit must follow: "Run to the end zone on every play; run past the ball carrier on every play."

Magic will miss Bismack Biyombo in their season opener

The Orlando Magic coveted Bismack Biyombo in free agency because of his ability to rebound, block shots, defend multiple positions, set bone-crunching screens and be a leader. Team officials regard him so highly that they signed him to a four-year contract worth $68 million.

Harvick, Kurt Busch need to resolve dysfunctional dynamics in Chase

Diaz: Harvick, Busch need to resolve dysfunctional dynamics in Chase

Family dynamics are always an issue as we approach the holiday season. You invite Crazy Uncle Mike over for Thanksgiving dinner and before you know it, Brother Larry takes a pumpkin pie to the face because Crazy Mike is off the meds.

Cubs-Indians Game 2 starting time now 6:08 p.m.

Major League Baseball hopes Wednesday night to hold off Mother Nature.

Meanwhile next door, LeBron James has triple-double as Cavs rout Knicks

While most of the sports world was focused on neighboring Progressive Field, LeBron James had his 43rd career triple-double, Kyrie Irving scored 29 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers, who raised their championship banner before the game, beat the New York Knicks 117-88 on Tuesday night in the NBA season opener.

Injured Gator Jarrad Davis returns to practice in limited capacity

GAINESVILLE — UF linebacker Jarrad Davis warmed up Tuesday with his injured left ankle taped, but was not with the Gators' starting defense during 11-on-11 drills.

Stamkos' 4 points power Lightning over Maple Leafs 7-3

Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock briefly considered pulling Frederik Andersen in what was ultimately the worst game of his NHL career, a 7-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Could Arian Foster's retirement slow growth of Dolphins young running backs?

Running back Arian Foster, who announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday night, isn’t responsible for Jay Ajayi’s back-to-back 200-yard games. But you wonder whether Foster’s veteran presence among the Miami Dolphins' young running backs will be missed.