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Monday, December 26, 2016

SPORTS FINAL: Late stories and scores from Orlando Sentinel

Magic have a chance to atone for defeat in Memphis

The Orlando Magic have lost 18 games this season, but there's no question which one of them was the most heartbreaking.

Magic need to break cycle of inconsistency

Up one game. Down the next.

It's official: Dolphins clinch first playoff berth since 2008

The Dolphins are in the playoffs.

Whitley: Reflecting on a strange year of unpredictability

You hear it every year. The year that's about to end was the worst ever.

Chiefs bounce Broncos from a playoff spot in a 33-10 rout

With their postseason spot secured, the Kansas City Chiefs turned to Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill to roll past the Denver Broncos, 33-10, on Sunday night and keep their AFC West title hopes alive.

Ravens defense couldn't keep up with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown in second half

In the first half of Sunday’s 31-27 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers here at Heinz Field, the Ravens' secondary played well enough to keep people from wondering about cornerback Jimmy Smith, who missed his second straight game because of a sprained right ankle. That was especially evident against star wide receiver Antonio Brown, who had just one catch for seven yards in the first two quarters.

Packers-Lions for NFC North title moved to New Year's night

The NFC North title showdown between Green Bay and Detroit has been moved to Sunday night on New Year's Day.

Michigan prepared for warm temperatures it will face in Orange Bowl

Leave it to Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh to go to extreme measures in preparing his team for temperature change.

UM defense readies for potent West Virginia offense

First-year defensive coordinator Manny Diaz has checked off a lot on his list this season.

Tough Skyler Howard looks to cap strong career at West Virginia

Ask many of those associated with the West Virginia program to describe Skyler Howard and you'll hear words like "tough" and "gritty."

UM prepares for West Virginia's 'exotic blitzes,' aims to wear down Mountaineers

When Miami's offense takes the field Wednesday to face West Virginia in the Russell Athletic Bowl, the Hurricanes will see something peculiar.

Irving clutch against Warriors again as Cavs win 109-108

With another clutch shot, Kyrie Irving took the Warriors on a trip down memory lane.

Celtics recover after late Knicks rally, win 119-114

When the Knicks tried to make a Christmas comeback, the Celtics' response was strong and Smart.

Defense fuels Magic's 109-90 win over Lakers

Serge Ibaka and Bismack Biyombo presented a message to the Orlando Magic just before tipoff Friday night. In the pregame huddle, Ibaka and Biyombo told their teammates who play on the perimeter that they could crowd their opponent on defense. If ball-handlers drove to the hoop, Ibaka and Biyombo promised they would protect the rim.

Aldridge's season-high 33 help Spurs hold off Bulls

The Spurs demand selfless play from the entire roster — except LaMarcus Aldridge.