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Thursday, October 27, 2016

SPORTS FINAL: Late stories and scores from Orlando Sentinel

The Orlando Magic knew exactly what to expect from the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. Heat guards Goran Dragic, Dion Waiters and Tyler Johnson drive into the paint, force defenders to help and then attempt layups or feed the ball to Hassan Whiteside.

Bianchi: Orlando's Pulse was beating strong at Magic opener

On their opening night, the Orlando Magic brought the community together to commemorate a tragedy.

Schmitz: Different approach, same result for Magic in season opener

After the second consecutive dunk against his team, the new Magic coach looked as frustrated as the old Magic coach and angrily called for a time-out.

Cubs even World Series with 5-1 win

The Cubs evened the World Series as Kyle Schwarber provided a pair of RBI singles and his teammates capitalized on a series of miscues by the Indians in a 5-1 victory in Game 2.

DelGallo: Orlando City striker JÃºlio Baptista isn't ready to retire

Retirement is not on Júlio Baptista's mind. Not yet.

UCF veteran receiver Taylor Oldham coming into his own after injury woes

It took a few days for Taylor Oldham to purge UCF's loss to Temple out of his mind. He knew he waited just a second too late to accelerate on a cut toward the end zone, costing the senior receiver a signature touchdown that could have helped the Knights seal a victory.

Bodies of Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez, friends had 'strong odor of alcohol' after boat crash, court documents say

The bodies of Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez and two friends who died with him when the athlete's boat crashed on an ocean jetty during a night cruise last month all had a "strong odor of alcohol," according to a court document released Wednesday.

Osceola County FSL team to be called Fire Frogs

KISSIMMEE —Say hello to the Florida Fire Frogs.

Florida Gators' run game gears up for Georgia Bulldogs

Coach Mike Summers’ smile told Florida Gators’ left tackle David Sharpe all he needed to know.

Louisville loss teaches Jimbo Fisher lesson about Deondre Francois

When Florida State was at its worst this season, Jimbo Fisher was able to get his best read on his young quarterback.

Jay Ajayi's 53 carries in two-game span has Dolphins watching his workload

It's been 10 years since a Miami Dolphins running back has totaled 54 carries in a two-game span. Jay Ajayi has 53 carries in the past two games, and considering his injury history steps must be taken to preserve his body for the long haul of the season.