Sunday, December 31, 2017

Orlando Magic let 18-point lead slip away, lose to Miami Heat 117-111

Every weekday at 6 a.m., get the late scores and stories from the night before.

Orlando Sentinel

View In Browser

December 31, 2017

orlandosentinel.com

Sentinel Sports Final

Orlando Magic let 18-point lead slip away, lose to Miami Heat 117-111

Sunday, Dec 31

The Orlando Magic lost to the Miami Heat 117-111 on Saturday night

Magic rookie Jonathan Isaac out indefinitely as he recovers from sore ankle

The Orlando Magic will hold rookie forward Jonathan Isaac out of action for the foreseeable future while the team tries to help him recover fully from a stubborn right ankle injury

Even though he's leaving for Nebraska, longtime assistant coach Sean Beckton will be UCForever

Peach Bowl against Auburn will be final game for Mr. UCF — longtime Knights assistant Sean Beckton.

No. 10 Miami starts fast, fizzles late in Orange Bowl loss to Wisconsin

The tenth-ranked Miami Hurricanes and sixth-ranked Wisconsin Badgers met in the Orange Bowl on Saturday night, each looking to end the season on a high note.

Mark Richt apologizes after outburst where he made contact with official

Mark Richt drew an unsportsmanlike penalty for making contact with an official while arguing with him during the Miami Hurricanes' 34-24 loss to the Wisconsin Badgers in the Orange Bowl.

Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor sets freshman rushing record vs. Hurricanes in Orange Bowl

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor set the freshman record for rushing yards in a season against the Miami Hurricanes. Plus, other Badgers notes from the Orange Bowl on local South Florida players in the game.

Penn State Outlasts Washington, 35-28, In Fiesta Bowl

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Trace McSorley threw for 342 yards and two touchdowns, Saquon Barkley ran for two more scores and No. 9 Penn State outlasted No. 12

Rose Bowl notes: Ailing Baker Mayfield makes surprise appearance at media session

Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield made it to Rose Bowl media day after all, swooping in late and providing a jolt of drama as he noted he has been dealing with "flu-like" symptoms. 

UCF defensive lineman Jamiyus Pittman nervous but ready for Peach Bowl stage

UCF defensive lineman Jamiyus Pittman is nervous but ready for the Peach Bowl stage on New Year's Day.

Auburn receiver Ryan Davis has long respected UCF linebacker Shaquem Giffin's skills

Auburn receiver Ryan Davis grew up hearing about UCF linebacker Shaquem Griffin, the special player who could compete with anyone despite having one hand amputated during his childhood.

UCF turns 'Why not us?' into 'Here we are'

UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton asked his offensive teammates why they couldn't be great, helping spark the team's run to the Peach Bowl.

Auburn tailback Kerryon Johnson's health good news for Tigers, bad for UCF

Auburn running back Kerryon Johnson is healthy heading into Monday's Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. Sore ribs and a shoulder injury hampered the Tigers' star during the SEC Championship Game, but now he feels ready to go against UCF.

Freshman QB Keytaon Thompson leads Mississippi State past Louisville in TaxSlayer Bowl

Mississippi State freshman quarterback Keytaon Thompson credited UF coach Dan Mullen, who left the Bulldogs last month, for helping him thrive during his first college start.

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly's changes fueled Irish success this season

Changes in offseason by Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly fueled successful turnaround of football program.

With the NFL playoff picture gaining clarity, the NFC South is still blurry

The Rams can relax. The Eagles can exhale. The Vikings can do a victory lap. But when it comes to the NFL playoffs, there is no southern comfort. Seven divisions have been decided, but the NFC South remain a mosh pit heading into the final Sunday of the regular season.

Dolphins' defense has fallen short of expectations this season

Despite an overall last offseason, the Miami Dolphins' defense has failed to produce enough game-changing plays in 2017.

2017 was a Ball of sports weirdness

LaVar Ball, NFL replay, Colin Kaepernick, Tim Tebow helped make 2017 a year to forget and remember

Montverde, Leesburg, West Oaks take titles; Oak Ridge falls in final | Basketball Roundup

Holiday tournament finals were Saturday. Montverde, Leesburg and West Oaks among the winners.

One year after opening, USTA national campus at Lake Nona gives tennis an advantage

The USTA national campus at Lake Nona plans to hold a ceremony to celebrate its one-year anniversary on Thursday, Jan. 4, that will include mayors Buddy Dyer of Orlando and Teresa Jacobs of Orange County and former player Jim Courier, among others.

Solar Bears fall 7-1 at Florida

Host Florida poured on the scoring against Orlando for a 7-1 victory.

No comments:

Post a Comment