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Disorganized Magic struggle on road, fall to Bulls

Saturday, Dec 22

Lauri Markkanen scored a season-high 32 points as the host Chicago Bulls won for just the third time in 15 games, beating the Magic 90-80 on Friday.

Magic coach Steve Clifford not content with progress, pushes for more out of players

Orlando Magic coach Steve Clifford knows many people think his team has exceeded expectations, but he's still pushing for more out of his players.

UCF basketball rumbles to 77-56 win over Illinois State

UCF senior Aubrey Dawkins scored 18 points, leading the Knights to a 77-56 win over Illinois State Friday night at CFE Arena.

UCF coach Josh Heupel excited about landing QB Dillon Gabriel

Dillon Gabriel is the second Hawaiian quarterback to continue his football career at UCF, joining incumbent McKenzie Milton. Knights coach Josh Heupel discusses his newest signee and what he brings to the program.

Mike White dodges Gators, UCF football scheduling debate

UF men's basketball coach Mike White does not want to get in the middle of his boss, Scott Stricklin, and little brother, Danny White, during the scheduling feud between the Gators and UCF.

Hurricanes defense hoping to send outgoing coordinator Manny Diaz out with last UM win

Hurricanes defensive coordinator Manny Diaz took the job as Temple's head coach last week — but returned to Miami to help the Hurricanes prepare for their showdown against Wisconsin in the Pinstripe Bowl. Why? He felt the need to finish what he started with his players this season.

Three Dolphins starters on defense could be sidelined by injuries for home finale against Jaguars

Dolphins safety T.J. McDonald, who has played all but eight defensive snaps this season, is nursing a right ankle injury that kept him out of practice Friday for the third straight day.

WR Westbrook delivering in big second season

Jaguars receiver Dede Westbrook has a team-leading 56 catches for 662 yards (11.8 yards per reception) and five touchdowns,

Bucs WR Evans has attention of foes and officials

Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans' 1,328 receiving yards this season are second-most in the NFL.

Solar Bears rally for 4-3 OT win at home over Everblades

Their 4-3 overtime victory against Florida on Friday night gives the Solar Bears their first 3-1-0 start in the regular-season series against the rival Everblades.

Mainland will face McCallie in finals | TCBI basketball

Mainland (11-1) will play McCallie in Saturday's final. Sears and Johnny Brown each hit 3-pointers as the Buccaneers scored the game's first 17 points

Oviedo girls soccer edges by Winter Park

Utilizing a bend-not-break defense, including spectacular play from freshman goalkeeper Amanda Waggoner, host Oviedo (11-1) got an early goal from Raisa Lugo and made it stand up in a hard-fought 1-0 non-district victory against Winter Park (9-2).

FIU tailback Anthony Jones caps comeback from gunshot wound, leads Panthers past Toledo in Bahamas Bowl

FIU tailback Anthony Jones completed his recovery from a September drive-by shooting, rushes for three touchdowns while the Panthers earn a 35-32 win over Toledo in the Bahamas Bowl Friday.

Dodgers send Yasiel Puig, Matt Kemp and Alex Wood to Cincinnati in blockbuster trade

The Dodgers completed a blockbuster trade with the Cincinnati Reds on Friday afternoon, sending outfielders Yasiel Puig and Matt Kemp, catcher Kyle Farmer, left-hander Alex Wood, and $7 million to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for right-hander Homer Bailey and two minor leaguers.

Another Chargers comeback Saturday night is unlikely, and here's why

With Philip Rivers, the Chargers have one of the most prolific and — this season, in particular — efficient quarterbacks in the game. But, if he's stuck idling on the sideline, Rivers might as well be Ryan Leaf.

C.J. Anderson hasn't been with Rams for even a week, but he says he is ready to start if Todd Gurley can't go

It will only be a few days from the time he first practiced with the Rams, but running back C.J. Anderson said Friday that he would be prepared to start in place of star Todd Gurley if necessary Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals.

Another de facto playoff game awaits as Eagles host Texans

Advancing the Texans at Eagles game this coming Sunday.

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