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Magic rally comes up short, Orlando falls to Portland Trail Blazers

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Magic rally comes up short, Orlando falls to Portland Trail Blazers

Friday, Oct 26

The Orlando Magic put together a late rally, but they could not stop Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers during a 128-114 loss Thursday night.

Former Edgewater star Anfernee Simons happy to return to Orlando with Portland Trail Blazers

Former Edgewater High star Anfernee Simons was happy to return to Orlando with Portland Trail Blazers even though he had not seen action early this NBA season.

UCF backup QB Darriel Mack Jr. earns rave reviews following first career start at East Carolina

UCF backup quarterback Darriel Mack earned rave reviews from the Knights' coaching staff for his ability to step in for injured quarterback McKenzie Milton during a surprise start at East Carolina. The experience will be invaluable for the sophomore in the future.

Florida, Georgia rivalry headlines top five college football games to watch

The annual Florida-Georgia rivalry game headlines the top five college football games to watch this weekend.

Florida State preps for talented Clemson freshman QB Trevor Lawrence

Florida State is preparing to contain talented Clemson freshman quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

Florida State athletics gets $1 million from anonymous donor

An anonymous donor pledged $1 million to the Florida State athletics "Unconquered Campaign" on Thursday, matching the $1 million donation first-year FSU football coach Willie Taggart and his wife, Taneshia, made in September.

A view from the Georgia Bulldogs' sideline

A view from the Georgia Bulldogs' sideline with Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald.

Deshaun Watson, Texans rout Dolphins as Miami falls to 4-4 after promising start to season

The MIami Dolphins suffered a 42-23 loss to the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on national television, losing their fourth Thursday night game in as many seasons, and falling to .500 for the first time this season.

Surging Bucs seek to keep Bengals in tailspin

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fired their defensive coordinator and got a better showing and a slump-busting win the next time out. They're headed to Cincinnati to face a Bengals team coming off its second-worst drubbing in coach Marvin Lewis' 16 seasons.

Struggling Jaguars, Eagles look to get back on track in London

This was supposed to be a potential Super Bowl preview abroad. The defending champion Philadelphia Eagles against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the AFC runner-up. Instead, they went to London looking to save their seasons. Both teams are 3-4 and desperate for a victory.

Sizzling UCF volleyball exceeds expectations, chases AAC crown and NCAA bid

The UCF volleyball team has wildly exceeded expectations this season. The sizzling Knights are now pushing for American Athletic Conference crown and NCAA Tournament bid.

Wrestling, classic cars coming together at Ace Cafe

Amber Nova, a local wrestler and car enthusiast, came up with the idea for "Cruisin' for a Bruisin'," set for Nov. 3.

What to watch for: Wekiva hosts Apopka for football district title

A district title and home field advantage in the first round of the playoffs is at stake Friday between host Wekiva and rival Apopka.

Liberty throttles Lake Nona to keep football postseason hopes alive

Liberty scored 30 points in the third quarter Thursday to record its first-ever win over Lake Nona.

Dr. Phillips defeats Cypress Creek, claims another district title

Class 8A, District 5 champion Dr. Phillips scored touchdowns on all seven of its possessions to race past Cypress Creek, 55-0 in Thursday night football. Seven different players scored those TDs and the Panthers (5-5, 4-0) out-gained the Bears in total offense, 400 yards to 29.

Colonial QB Diaz lifts Grenadiers past Braves for first time since 1994

Quarterback Alex Diaz passed for 218 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another score to lead Colonial to a wild 56-41 comeback victory against visiting Boone on Thursday night. The Grenadiers had lost 14 consecutive games vs. Boone since a 1994 win.

Twins hire Rocco Baldelli as manager, now youngest in majors

Seeking a fresh voice for their underachieving young players, the Minnesota Twins have made Rocco Baldelli the youngest manager in the major leagues.

Central Florida fishing forecast: Oct. 26

The southern Mosquito Lagoon is good for reds, trout and black drum.

Sports TV listings for Oct. 26

Miami plays at Boston College at 7 p.m. on ESPN.

Pictures: High School Football week ten

Pictures from week ten of Central Florida high school football 2018.

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