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Thursday, November 17, 2016

SPORTS FINAL: Late stories and scores from Orlando Sentinel

Conference finals prove MLS teams can quickly overcome disappointment

Orlando City fans dismayed by the club's eighth-place finish in the Eastern Conference this season should find solace in the upcoming conference finals.

Orlando Magic defeat New Orleans Pelicans 89-82

DelGallo: Orlando Magic narrowly defeat New Orleans Pelicans 89-82

The Orlando Magic won Wednesday night, but the victory ought to have a 6-foot-10, unibrowed asterisk attached to it.

Elfrid Payton gains no added adrenaline facing his hometown Pelicans

Elfrid Payton grew up in Gretna, La., just outside of New Orleans.

Schmitz: Can Magic find offense with a trade?

Last season the Magic needed defense and (supposedly) found it this summer.

UCF seniors upbeat as they cap journey filled with highs, lows

Drico Johnson is one of 23 seniors on the UCF's football team roster, but his journey summarizes many of the wild experiences of this year's class.

Jalen Tabor said Gators are not 'scared' of LSU

LSU star pass rusher Arden Key says the injury riddled Gators are “scared” of the Tigers.

WrestleMania may be $170 million boost to local economy

For Orlando professional wrestling fans, WrestleMania’s arrival in April will mean six days of events, action and fun.

FSU preparing for Syracuse QB Eric Dungey despite uncertain status

Florida State will continue to prepare for Syracuse quarterback Eric Dungey although his health status remains unchanged.

Dolphins taking next-man-up mentality with Tunsil set to replace injured Albert at left tackle

In show business there is a saying that "the show must go on" when a character is replaced, and that's the mindset the Miami Dolphins have taken about losing left tackle Branden Albert.

Former Dolphins great Jason Taylor among Hall of Fame semifinalists, along with Jimmy Johnson

Miami Dolphins all-time sack leader Jason Taylor, in his first year of eligibility, is among 26 semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2017, it was announced Wednesday.

More than 2,000 students expected to attend Solar Bears' School Day Game

WINTER GARDEN — Sixty-five students from Foundation Academy are expected to board a bus Thursday morning and venture 15 miles to their classroom for the day.

Nationals' Scherzer, Boston's Porcello win Cy Young Awards

Max Scherzer celebrated aboard a boat off the British Virgin Islands, doused by college pals on a floating party.

Wake Forest investigating game-plan breach at Louisville

Wake Forest says it has begun an internal investigation after documents related to the team's game plan for playing No. 3 Louisville were found at the Cardinals' stadium.

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.