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Thursday, December 1, 2016

SPORTS FINAL: Late stories and scores from Orlando Sentinel

Championship week highlights our college football games to watch

Check out the top five college football games to watch during the upcoming weekend. The results will have a big impact on the final College Football Playoff rankings and the race for a national title.

Magicâ€™s Evan Fournier is making strides as a playmaker

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Opposing teams regard Evan Fournier differently now.

MLB players, owners come to terms on new CBA

Baseball players and owners reached a tentative agreement on a five-year labor contract Wednesday night, a deal that will extend the sport's industrial peace to 26 years since the ruinous fights in the first two decades of free agency.

FSU's DeMarcus Walker voted ACC defensive player of the year

Florida State defensive end DeMarcus Walker was named the Atlantic Coast Conference defensive player of the year by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association Wednesday.

Diaz: Tiger Woods now chasing his ghost of tournaments past

Tiger Woods is back playing competitive golf for the first time in over a year this weekend when he tees off in the Hero World Challenge!

40th OUC Orlando Half Marathon took its first steps in 1977

As Donnie Cook approached the ultimate pick-me-up for any runner, the finish line, he stopped short for a very good reason.

ACC commissioner calls Orlando a natural fit for football championship

In the college football world, it's all about who you know.

Vikings coach Mike Zimmer undergoes emergency eye surgery

Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer is having emergency eye surgery, about a month after he had an initial procedure to repair a torn retina.

Magic say they need to maintain intensity after beating Spurs

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Orlando Magic generated a huge dose of self-confidence when they beat the San Antonio Spurs 95-83 Tuesday night.

UCF linebacker Shaquem Griffin voted AAC defensive player of the year

UCF linebacker Shaquem Griffin was named the American Athletic Conference defensive player of the year just one season after seeing limited opportunities on the field.