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Wednesday, December 28, 2016

SPORTS FINAL: Late stories and scores from Orlando Sentinel

Orlando City founder Phil Rawlins steps down as club president

Phil Rawlins, the Orlando City Soccer Club founder who brought professional soccer to Central Florida, is stepping down as the team’s president effective immediately, the club announced Tuesday.

Bianchi: It doesn't matter if Phil Rawlins runs Orlando City; he created it!

Let us not dwell on whether Phil Rawlins stepped down on his own as Orlando City's president Tuesday or was kicked upstairs by owner Flávio Augusto da Silva; instead let us marvel at and revel in the unbelievable, inconceivable miracle he accomplished in six short years.

Aaron Gordon's 30-point game offers hope for his future at small forward

Should Aaron Gordon play small forward or should he play power forward?

Lamar Jackson still getting used to Heisman fame

People recognize Lamar Jackson wherever he goes, but the Louisville quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner still doesn't quite know how to react to his sudden fame.

Hurricanes head into bowl looking to end a decade of postseason frustration

Demetrius Jackson is, when not on the football field, generally a happy-go-lucky guy.

West Virginia looks to add to legacy with 11th win

In a scene from the mockumentary, "This is Spianl Tap," character Nigel Tufnel played by Christopher Guest proudly displays a special-made guitar amplifier that has a volume setting that goes past the usual 10 to 11. When asked why he simply didn't just make 10 louder, Tufnel responds "These go to 11."

NEL playoff scenarios entering final week of regular season

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Magic's Elfrid Payton praises Hornets' Kemba Walker

Some athletes try to provoke an opponent before a game.

What NFL games will be televised in Central Florida this weekend?

The following NFL games will be broadcast in Central Florida in Week 17, the final week of the regular season:

Charles Kelly ignites improvement on Florida State's defense in 2016

Charles Kelly is well aware of the criticism the Florida State defense has drawn under his leadership at times this season.

Florida State turns to Trey Marshall to lead secondary

Trey Marshall may not be the most vocal member of Florida State’s secondary, but his teammates have no problem feeling his presence.

Wake Forest ends tumultuous season with a win over Temple in the Military Bowl

Wake Forest attached a positive ending to a season marred by scandal, using a strong performance by quarterback John Wolford to beat heavily favored Temple, 34-26, on Tuesday in the Military Bowl.

Army rushes past North Texas in OT at Heart of Dallas Bowl

DALLAS (AP) — For Army coach Jeff Monken, there was never really a second thought about what to do on fourth down from the 3 on the opening possession of overtime.

Minnesota upsets Washington State in the Holiday Bowl

The National Funding Holiday Bowl gained the reputation as “America’s Most Exciting Bowl Game” during its formative years.

Lake Highland edges Kentucky power

Nick Honor scored 23 points and led Lake Highland Prep to a hotly-contested 73-71 boys basketball victory over London (Ky.) North Laurel in the opening round at the Rock Holiday Classic on Tuesday night at Windermere Prep.