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Thursday, January 5, 2017

SPORTS FINAL: Late stories and scores from Orlando Sentinel

Whitley: UCF should run from G-5 playoff

Is it better to be a big fish in a small pond, or a small fish in the Nick Saban Sea?

Raiders' Connor Cook to become first rookie QB to start playoff game

ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders are going with rookie Connor Cook at quarterback in their AFC wild-card playoff game against the Houston Texans.

Inconsistent Magic lose to Hawks 111-92

Wednesday night showed once again why this Orlando Magic team maddens its fans.

Elfrid Payton returns to Magic's starting lineup

The Orlando Magic altered their lineup before their 111-92 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.

Orlando City signs Brazilian left back Victor "PC" Giro

Orlando City continued to reinforce its defense with the first signing of 2017: Brazilian left back Victor "PC" Giro.

Dolphins QB Tannehill sits out drills; unlikely vs Steelers

Ryan Tannehill stood on the practice field Wednesday wearing a cap, T-shirt and knee brace, idly spinning a ball in his hands as he watched teammate Matt Moore throw.

Hyde: Suh must shine for Dolphins to upset Steelers | Commentary

Gators' QB race takes centerstage entering offseason

UF offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier entered last offseason in uncharted waters.

Duke tops Georgia Tech in Coach K's sendoff and Grayson Allen's return

Grayson Allen had 15 points and seven assists in his return from a one-game suspension for tripping an opponent, and No. 8 Duke routed Georgia Tech 110-57 on Wednesday night in coach Mike Krzyzewski's final game before leaving the team to have back surgery.

DelGallo: Annual FloridaCup trip helps Chicharito's Bayer Leverkusen expand global reach

A mad rush to the single piece of rope separating field and fans could mean only one thing — the "Chicharito effect" was at work.

Consistency key to Clemson's return to title game

Dabo Swinney isn't taking anything for granted.

Justise Winslow likely out for season, shoulder surgery Thursday

Justise Winslow's second NBA season likely will not make it into the new year, with coach Erik Spoelstra announcing before Wednesday night's game against the Sacramento Kings that the Miami Heat forward will undergo Thursday what is expected to be season-ending shoulder surgery.

Jimmy Butler answers Dwyane Wade's call, lifts Bulls past Cavaliers

To Jimmy Butler, scoring 52 points is the same as scoring 20 on 7-for-20 shooting as long as the Bulls end up with more points than their opponent.

No. 18 Butler ends top-ranked Villanova's 20-game win streak

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kethan Savage scored five of his 13 points during a decisive seven-point run to give No. 18 Butler a 66-58 victory over No. 1 Villanova on Wednesday night, ending the Wildcats' 20-game winning streak.