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Friday, March 3, 2017

SPORTS FINAL: Late stories and scores from Orlando Sentinel

Whitley: UCF's proposed lazy river a sign of whacked-out times

In his address to Congress Tuesday night, President Trump proposed a $1 trillion infrastructure bill that will build thousands of projects and create millions of jobs.

Magic's Nikola Vucevic OK after collision

Although he absorbed a scary knee-to-leg collision Wednesday, Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic practiced fully Thursday and is expected to start against the Miami Heat on Friday night.

Orlando Christian Prep claims 3A championship

Orlando Christian Prep held a No. 1 ranking in Class 3A boys basketball all season and never let it go on its way to a sixth state championship in 10 seasons.

Matt Williams helps UCF hold off USF for Knights' 20th win

Matt Williams had 20 points and set UCF’s career and single-season records for made 3-pointers, B.J. Taylor scored 17, including four 3s, and the Knights beat USF 59-56 on Thursday night for their fifth consecutive win.

FSU's Dalvin Cook: 'I am the best back' in 2017 NFL draft

Dalvin Cook believes players like Ezekiel Elliott, Melvin Gordon and Todd Gurley paved the way for relatively smaller running backs to flourish in the NFL.

UCF shows it can handle adversity with upset of No. 2 Florida

On the ride back from Gainesville following UCF’s 4-3 loss Tuesday to Florida, Knights coach Greg Lovelady saw something in his team he hadn’t seen before.

Osceola, Wekiva state basketball previews

Here’s a quick preview of Friday’s Class 9A boys basketball state semfinal games for Kissimmee Osceola and Wekiva:

Timber Creek names softball field in honor of late assistant coach

The softball season opened with heavy hearts at Timber Creek.

All-Orange County Metro Conference girls soccer teams

Girls soccer coaches in Orange County recently met to recognize the top players and coaches for their efforts during the 2016-17 season.

Edgewater routs Lehigh in 7A semifinal

An annual concern expressed by coaches at the state boys basketball tournament is how difficult it is for high school teams to adjust to all the space beyond the backboards at The Lakeland Center and shoot well.

All-Orange County Metro Conference boys soccer teams

Boys soccer coaches in Orange County recently met to recognize top players and coaches for their efforts during the 2016-17 season.

5 things to watch for Florida State's offense before 2017 spring practice

The Florida State Seminoles football team begins its 2017 spring practice on Monday.

Solar Bears squander chance to catch Swamp Rabbits after home loss

With the Orlando Solar Bears trailing 6-5 in the third period, Austin Block appeared to poke the puck into the back of the net.

Taylor Twellman: New stadium gives Orlando City edge, pressure

Soccer fans around the country are keeping an eye on Orlando City as it prepares to debut in its new stadium March 5.

Pac-12 QB positions ranked from best to worst

Ten of the 12 teams in the Pac-12 head into spring football practice with a returning starting quarterback from last season. Washington and USC lead the way with stellar players in Jake Browning and Sam Darnold. Here is a look at each program ranked from best to worst: