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Thursday, December 15, 2016

SPORTS FINAL: Late stories and scores from Orlando Sentinel

Magic's offense stumbles down stretch in loss to Clippers

This is how fickle offense can be.

Magic experiment with Ibaka at center with Vucevic injured

Center Nikola Vucevic missed his third consecutive game as the Orlando Magic hosted the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday.

Bianchi: Lakeland is "D-lighted" to have Orlando Magic D-League team coming to town

LAKELAND — There were cheerleaders and politicians and even a pep band and drill team that literally beat their drums in celebration of this city's newest professional sports team.

Jameis Winston, rape accuser settle civil lawsuit

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston and the woman who accused him of rape while both attended Florida State University have settled the civil lawsuit she brought against him.

McElwain: QB Austin Appleby 'deserves' Outback Bowl start for Gators

UF coach Jim McElwain's decision to start quarterback Austin Appleby Jan. 2 during the Outback Bowl was met with a collective groan by fans eager for change.

'It's destiny': Dalvin Cook's family ecstatic for Orange Bowl in hometown

Fourteen players on the Florida State roster and seven from Michigan will get to enjoy their season finale close to home.

FSU's Dalvin Cook, DeMarcus Walker earn distinct All-American honors

Florida State running back Dalvin Cook is a unanimous All-American, while defensive end DeMarcus Walker has become a consensus All-American following the 2016 season.

UCF receiver Tristan Payton looking to finish season strong after rocky start

It hasn't always been the easiest path, but UCF receiver Tristan Payton certainly kept his sophomore campaign interesting.

Orlando City promotes Niki Budalic to general manager

After more than a year without a general manager, Orlando City officially promoted Niki Budalic to the position Wednesday.

2016 MLS Racial and Gender Report Card: Orlando Cityâ€™s Alex LeitÃ£o only CEO of color

One person of color served as chief operating officer or president of a Major League Soccer team this year: Brazilian Orlando City CEO Alex Leitão.

Brian Schmetzer's Cinderella season in Seattle ends with a title

The clock never struck midnight for Brian Schmetzer and his Seattle Sounders. The coach never turned back into a pumpkin, the glass slipper fit perfectly and so did the crown after a penalty-kicks 5-4 win over Toronto FC in the MLS Cup final Saturday.

Dolphins QB Matt Moore handling busy week in calm, cool fashion

Matt Moore has had one heck of a week so far. On Sunday, he became the Miami Dolphins' starting quarterback when Ryan Tannehill sustained two sprained knee ligaments against Arizona. On Monday, Moore and his wife Tara had their third child and on Tuesday, he was at the Dolphins' facility preparing to start Saturday night against the New York Jets.

Mainland stays 6A, Jones up to 5A, Windermere High adds to FHSAA football realignment

Daytona Beach Mainland, which had a 47-6 record over the past four seasons with with season-ending playoff losses to the eventual Class 6A state champion each year, will remain in that classification, at least for the near future.

Solar Bears get 5-2 road win over Nailers in ECHL

Brett Findlay connected for two goals, both in the third period, and an assist to lead the Orlando Solar Bears to a 5-2 victory over the host Wheeling Nailers on Wednesday.