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Denny Hamlin dodges crashes, wins dramatic Daytona 500

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Denny Hamlin prevailed during the closest finish in Daytona 500 history, dodging multiple crashes en route to victory lane.

Denny Hamlin holds off Kyle Busch, but this Daytona 500 could have used a bloody brawl like 40 years ago | Commentary

Denny Hamlin holds off Kyle Busch, but this Daytona 500 could have used a bloody brawl like the one that bolstered NASCAR 40 years ago.

Magic center Nikola Vucevic soaks up NBA All-Star Game experience

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic made his first NBA All-Star Game an experience to remember as he took part in the Skills Challenge, played H.O.R.S.E. with fans and played alongside the best players in the NBA.

Magic rookie Mohamed Bamba plans to 'fiercely' work his way back from leg injury

Orlando Magic rookie Mohamed Bamba is tackling his rehabilitation for a stress fracture in his left leg as "fiercely as possible" and said he won't rule out a possible return this season.

Takeaways from Orlando City's preseason friendly against NYCFC

Orlando City earned a 2-1 win over NYCFC Saturday night, offering fans the first glimpse of the Lions' revamped roster. Here are three takeaways from the Lions'

Orlando Apollos rally for wild 37-29 road win over San Antonio Commanders

The Orlando Apollos rallied for a wild 37-29 road win over the San Antonio Commanders Sunday, improving to 2-0.

Daytona 500: J.J. Watt happy to be healthy, enjoying offseason

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt said he's happy to be healthy once again after battling leg and back injuries over the past couple of seasons.

Daytona 500: Dale Earnhardt Jr. defends NASCAR against public criticism

Dale Earnhardt Jr. defended NASCAR against public criticism shortly before the Daytona 500 Sunday.

Daytona 500 honorary starter Julian Edelman enjoying whirlwind after Super Bowl win

New England Patriots receiver and Super Bowl LIII MVP Julian Edelman continues to prove doubters wrong as he enjoys the whirlwind time after their Super Bowl win.

Daytona 500: Jake Owen returns to Great American Race

Country music artist Jake Owen, who grew up in Winter Haven, returned to the Daytona 500 as a performer after visiting here many times as a kid.

Boston College, with Bowman ailing, has enough to get past Miami Hurricanes men

Ebuka Izundu scored 14 points and Chris Lykes, Anthony Lawrence and Sam Waardenburg each had 10 apiece for Miami (11-14, 3-10), which had won two of three.

UCF women's basketball can't keep up with No. 4 UConn, falls 78-41

Naphessa Collier had 18 points, 11 rebounds, five assists and four steals to help No. 4 UConn rout UCF 78-41 at CFE Arena on Sunday.

UCF baseball team earns sweep of Siena

The UCF baseball team earned a series sweep of Siena during opening weekend.

Solar Bears' scoring binge highlights 8-2 home victory

Orlando matched its franchise single-game record for most goals at home in an 8-2 victory Sunday against Manchester.

J.B. Holmes rallies to win a marathon finish at Riviera

J.B. Holmes rallied from a four-shot deficit in the final round and won a marathon finish Sunday in the Genesis Open for his first victory in three years and a trip back to the Masters.

Tim Tebow enters Mets spring training 'all in' on baseball

Tim Tebow, a former Heisman winning quarterback who made big strides on the diamond last year, arrived at Mets spring training "all in" on baseball.

Cano says he feels 25, not 36, as he reports to Mets Sports Template

After reporting to spring training, New York Mets infielder Robinson Cano said he felt like 25 instead of 36. The All-Star second baseman took a physical and held a news conference ahead of the team's first full-squad workout. He took over the spot in the clubhouse that used to belong to Mets captain David Wright, who retired because of neck and back injuries. Cano was acquired Dec. 3 from Seattle along with All-Star closer Edwin Diaz.

How good is Aaron Nola? J.T. Realmuto says he could close his eyes and catch him

J.T. Realmuto's relationship with Aaron Nola is still in its infancy. Sunday, for just the second time, Realmuto squatted behind home plate and caught one of Nola's bullpen sessions during the Phillies' morning spring-training workout at Spectrum Field.

Back-to-basics approach for Joe Maddon and the Cubs starts Monday

Monday's first full-squad workout marks the first time manager Joe Maddon will be more active in the coaching of his pupils as the Cubs try to regain their offensive success.

Aaron Boone once 'smack-talked' CC Sabathia long before they were Yankees

Yankees manager Aaron Boone remembers the first time he saw CC Sabathia.

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