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Thursday, November 24, 2016

SPORTS FINAL: Late stories and scores from Orlando Sentinel

Magic's offense struggles again in loss to Suns

The Orlando Magic are discovering how fragile an NBA offense can be.

Devin Booker lobbied DeVos family to have Magic draft him in 2015

Many Orlando Magic fans wish the Magic had drafted Devin Booker in 2015. The fans' second-guessing intensifies each time Booker logs another 30-point game while second-year swingman Mario Hezonja — the player the Magic picked fifth overall — remains out of the Magic's regular playing rotation.

Twitter litter: LSU AD Joe Alleva did not kick me out of press box

Bianchi: LSU AD Joe Alleva did not kick me out of press box

As I walked from the press box after last weekend's monumental Florida victory over LSU, I was scrolling through my Twitter feed when I read the breaking news.

Jimbo Fisher to FSU fans amid LSU rumors: 'Just be patient'

The first question Jimbo Fisher received during his radio call-in show Wednesday night expressed gratitude.

Orlando City declines to exercise contract options on six players

The day before Thanksgiving served as the start of Orlando City's offseason roster revamp for the second consecutive year, this time with six players let go.

Canyon Barry bolsters Gators entering Advocare Invitational

GAINESVILLE — His bloodlines are princely, his résumé is impressive and his transition has been seamless.

Veterans help Gators' young defenders shine under pressure

GAINESVILLE — UF redshirt freshman Rayshard Jackson was ready to join the raucous locker room celebration at LSU. First, he had to take a phone call.

Adrian Killins hopeful UCF, USF rivalry trophy will come back to Orlando Saturday

It's fitting during a UCF football season filled with new things that a new trophy is being rolled out to celebrate the school's annual War on I-4 rivalry with USF this weekend.

Five college football games to watch in Week 13

Check out the top five games to watch during a big college football weekend sure to impact the College Football Playoff standings.

Edgewater rallies past OCP; Osceola rolls in Challenge

APOPKA — After reaching the state final four two years ago, Edgewater slipped to 13-13 in a rocky 2015-16 season that ended with a district semifinal defeat.

Betsy DeVos, Orlando Magic part owner, is now in Trumpâ€™s cabinet

Betsy DeVos, daughter-in-law of Orlando Magic owner Richard DeVos, has been named incoming secretary of education by President-elect Donald Trump.

Udonis Haslem says lack of respect led to confrontation with fan

What does it take for Udonis Haslem to reach his breaking point? Disrespect.

Dolphins' OL in good mood despite health concerns with Albert, Pouncey and Tunsil

The two Pro Bowl performers on the Miami Dolphins' offensive line – left tackle Branden Albert (wrist) and center Mike Pouncey (hip) – didn't practice Wednesday and their status for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers is questionable.

Ralph Branca, Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher who gave up 'the shot heard round the world,' dead at 90

Ralph Branca, the Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher who gave up one of baseball’s most dramatic home runs — “the Shot Heard Round the World” hit by the New York Giants’ Bobby Thomson in 1951 — died Wednesday. He was 90.