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Friday, February 10, 2017

SPORTS FINAL: Late stories and scores from Orlando Sentinel

76ers beat Magic 112-111 on T.J. McConnell's game-winning shot

Nikola Vucevic understands the Orlando Magic’s recent history against the Philadelphia 76ers all too well. Once during the 2014-15 season and once during the 2015-16 season, the lowly, undermanned Sixers beat the Magic at Amway Center.

Diaz: All hail a great season of fantastic finishes!

Please put down your rotten tomatoes in these crazy political wars we engage in, and behold the power and beauty and brilliance of sports.

Aaron Gordon could miss dunk contest if injury persists

Aaron Gordon’s right-foot bone bruise prevented him from playing Thursday night against the Philadelphia 76ers and could force him to withdraw from the All-Star dunk contest on Feb. 18 if the injury doesn’t heal as quickly as Gordon and team officials hope it will heal.

Orlando City midfielder Antonio Nocerino has fun off pitch

Orlando City midfielder Antonio Nocerino said he is working hard to deliver a strong season, but he is equally committed to making sure the Lions have fun off the pitch.

Wekiva tames Boone to advance in girls basketball regionals

Wekiva used a second-half surge to charge past visiting Boone 58-43 in Thursday’s Class 9A girls basketball regional quarterfinal.

DeLand freshman Avantae 'Tae' Williams commits to Hurricanes

Following in the footsteps of his good friend Lorenzo Lingard of Orange City University, DeLand defensive back Avantae 'Tae' Williams committed to Miami on Thursday night, giving the Hurricanes a big-time prospect in the 2020 recruiting class.

Grayson Allen helps Duke outlast UNC, 86-78

DURHAM, N.C. No. 18 Duke needed nearly all of Grayson Allen's 25 points to subdue No. 8 North Carolina on Thursday night.

Top RB Lorenzo Lingard commits to Miami Hurricanes

Lorenzo Lingard said he’s been having dreams about being a Miami Hurricane, and he figured someone was trying to tell him something.

Religion will bench Ocoee player

The Class 8A District 5 championship game will be played Friday night, and Ocoee forward Wade Duffus will not take part.

Oakley's arrest lowest point in his falling out with Knicks

Charles Oakley maintains he did nothing wrong before he was surrounded by Madison Square Garden security officials.

Daytona 500: Simpsons promote race again

The Daytona 500 is getting a promotional push from the Simpsons, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Florida State 2017 spring football game details

The Florida State football team’s annual Garnet and Gold spring game will kickoff on April 8 at 3 p.m., the school formally announced on Thursday.

Black Friday game back for UCF, USF football rivalry

The UCF, USF football “War on I-4” will return to Black Friday in 2017.

Ranking the QB position in the ACC

Five of the seven teams in the ACC’s Coastal Division will be searching for a new quarterback heading into spring camp. Meanwhile, the Atlantic Division has a wealth of experience returning including the reigning Heisman Trophy winner. Here is a quick ranking of the position heading into spring:

Olympics: Mike Tirico succeeds Bob Costas as NBC's host

Mike Tirico will be NBC’s new prime-time Olympics host starting with PyeongChang 2018. He follows Bob Costas -- the prime-time host for every NBC Olympics since 1992 — who revealed the news Thursday on “Today.”