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Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Orlando Magic are road tough, beat Miami Heat in 2 OTs

MIAMI – The Orlando Magic again made themselves at home on the road, where they've had a modicum of success.

Alex Morgan's decision to play in France 'purely about soccer'

After the news broke, Alex Morgan hit the pitch and gym for a double training session. She gave interviews in between and checked her messages from friends and family.

Gators fired up to christen renovated O'Connell Center

UF coach Mike White made himself and his players wait until the suspense was too much to bear.

Orlando City finalizing deal to sign French defender GrÃ©gory Sertic

Mystery surrounded news last week of Orlando City working toward signing a starting-caliber European defender. The player's identity was unknown – until now.

Rosters for first Pro Bowl in Orlando include 2 Dolphins, 2 Bucs

The rosters for the first NFL Pro Bowl in Orlando, written in pencil, were announced Tuesday night.

Dolphins using big edge in turnover margin to move closer to playoff berth

In the past nine games the Miami Dolphins are plus-11 in the turnover margin. It's a number that helps explain why they've won eight of their past nine games since their 1-4 start.

Jimbo Fisher would be stunned if Dalvin Cook asked to sit out Orange Bowl

Dalvin Cook will not join Leonard Fournette or Christian McCaffrey on the sidelines.

Is Blake Bortles the next to go now that Gus Bradley has been fired by Jaguars?

Gus Bradley has finally been fired as the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars and there are some who believe Blake Bortles will be the next to go.

Whitley: A guide to making a Merry Christmas for sports fans

If you're fretting over what to get that sports fan on your Christmas list, worry no more.

Magic rookie Stephen Zimmerman enjoys D-League experience

MIAMI – Magic center Stephen Zimmerman enjoyed getting experience playing for the Magic's D-League team in Erie, Pa., but the weather? Brrrrrrr.

NFL playoff scenarios entering Week 16

AFC

Gators offer NC State LB commit Nick Smith of Dr. Phillips

Orlando Dr. Phillips linebacker Nick Smith is having quite the holiday week already.

UCF women's basketball off to historic start after 81-41 win against Omaha

New UCF women’s basketball coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson promised to dial up the speed.

Western Kentucky tops Memphis 51-31 in Boca Raton Bowl

The circus arrived at 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday.

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova injured by knife-wielding attacker at her home

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova was injured by a knife-wielding attacker at her home on Tuesday and had to undergo surgery on her left hand.