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Friday, January 6, 2017

SPORTS FINAL: Late stories and scores from Orlando Sentinel

Magic's reeling defense braces for test from Rockets

Communication. Discipline. Intensity.

American tennis sees future with USTA national campus in Lake Nona

Jim Courier's road to becoming a four-time Grand Slam tennis tournament champion began on public courts in Central Florida.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. soars into 2017 with high hopes

UF CB Jalen Tabor declares for NFL draft

UF's All-SEC cornerback Jalen Tabor announced his inevitable decision Thursday and will be leaving school for the NFL draft.

Florida State, West Virginia announce 2020 season opener in Atlanta

Florida State’s recent trend of playing non-conference, neutral-site season openers will continue in 2020.

Clemson QB Deshaun Watson always believed Tigers would return to title game

Despite a loss to Pittsburgh during the regular season, Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson said he never doubted the Tigers could reach the national title game.

Cyle Larin will not participate in Florida Cup All-Star game

Orlando City striker Cyle Larin will not play in the 2017 Florida Cup All-Star game Jan. 15 as originally planned, according to club sources.

Walker enjoys the views and his game, takes lead at Kapalua

With a chance to take the lead at Kapalua, Jimmy Walker missed in the one spot he was trying to avoid.

Orlando City goalkeeper coach Stewart Kerr accepts job with Vancouver Whitecaps

Orlando City goalkeeper coach Stewart Kerr has accepted a position with the Vancouver Whitecaps.

Three-time national champ displays scoring touch with Solar Bears

With his team-leading 18 goals, Orlando Solar Bears forward Joe Perry's nose for the puck is unquestioned.

Ruiz: 10 facts heading into Dolphins-Steelers playoff game

Like the filling in your favorite pie, the NFL season is getting to the good stuff.

Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill won't play against Steelers

After watching Ryan Tannehill move around Wednesday, coach Adam Gase determined that the Dolphins’ quarterback “still needed more time” to recover from his left knee injury. So, Tannehill has been ruled out for Sunday’s wild-card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Matt Moore will be the starter as Miami goes for its first playoff victory in 16 years.

Dolphins' young wide receivers have shown they can deliver

DeVante Parker had his moment late in the Los Angeles Rams game. He caught the game-winning 9-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Ryan Tannehill with 36 seconds left to deliver the Dolphins' 14-10 victory on Nov. 20.

Former Orlando Magic superstar Dwight Howard is like an old girlfriend who hasn't aged well

Did you know Dwight Howard returned to Orlando Wednesday night?

Chris Berman to take on vastly reduced role at ESPN

We've known since May that Chris Berman would be assuming a lesser role at ESPN after his current contract expires, and on Thursday the specifics about his future at the network were revealed by the network: After 31 years, Berman no longer will be hosting ESPN's main NFL shows: "Sunday NFL Countdown," "NFL PrimeTime" and "Monday Night Countdown."