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Magic fall on road to Pistons, tumble below playoff cut line at No. 9 in Eastern Conference

The Orlando Magic fell 115-98 on the road to the Detroit Pistons Thursday night, falling below the playoff cut line at No. 9 in the Eastern Conference.

Short-handed Florida State falls to Gonzaga in Sweet 16

Short-handed Florida State made several runs, but the No. 4 seed Seminoles ultimately couldn't keep up with the No. 1 seed Gonzaga Bulldogs and lost 72-58 Thursday night in the Sweet 16.

Elite Eight-bound: Purdue holds off Tennessee in OT

Carsen Edwards scored 29 points as Purdue advanced to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2000, needing overtime to beat Tennessee 99-94 Thursday night after blowing an 18-point lead.

Mike White pleased with Gators' effort to close season, eager to see UF improve

UF coach Mike White returns three promising freshmen, signed a top-10 recruiting class and has scholarships available following an up-and-down 20-16 season.

UF QB Feleipe Franks comfortable, in command as he distances himself in Gators' starting race

UF returning starting quarterback Feleipe Franks said he is much more comfortable during his second spring under coach Dan Mullen — and it shows.

Magic's Terrence Ross draws high praise from Pistons coach Dwane Casey

Detroit's Dwane Casey, who coached Magic star reserve Terrence Ross while both were in Toronto, has considerable respect for Orlando's offensive threat.

Orlando City goalkeeper Brian Rowe: Lions set fresh standard with win over Red Bulls

After three games of frustration, Orlando City goalkeeper Brian Rowe got a glimpse of what the Lions could do when all of their preseason work was put into practice.

Vernon Carey Jr. tops C.J. Walker for Florida Mr. Basketball

Oak Ridge senior Oak Ridge senior C.J. Walker was runner-up in voting for the Florida Dairy Farmers Mr. Basketball award behind repeat winner Vernon Carey Jr. of University School of Fort Lauderdale.

Freedom coach Gina McFerren notches 500th win | Varsity Report

Freedom's boys volleyball team won 3-0 against Lake Highland Prep on Thursday night to record coach Gina McFerren's 500th career victory.

Winter Park, Windermere High lead All-Metro Conference soccer selections

Orange County soccer coaches named a total of eight Winter Park players and five Windermere High players to All-Metro Conference teams.

Varsity scores and top performers: March 28

Thursday's high school varsity scores and top performers:

Urena struggles as Marlins fall to Rockies on Opening Day

Marlins pitcher Jose Urena struggled on Opening Day as Miami fell to the Colorado Rockies 6-3.

Hyde: Wait until next year for Marlins (or two years after that) | Commentary

Opening Day came and went just about how too many of the next 161 games will for the Marlins

Justin Verlander outpitches Blake Snell, Astros cruise past Rays 5-1

Justin Verlander outpitched Blake Snell in a rare opening-day matchup between a reigning Cy Young winner and runner-up, helping the Houston Astros begin the season with a 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.

Cano's HR, head's up play at 2B help deGrom, Mets top Nationals

Robinson Cano homered in his debut at-bat for the Mets then added a late RBI single, Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer each struck out at least 10 and New York edged the Bryce Harper-less Washington Nationals 2-0 in the opener for both teams

Orioles lose, 7-2, to Yankees on Opening Day as Andrew Cashner struggles out of gate

The Orioles fell behind quickly and never caught up Thursday in a 7-2 Opening Day loss to the New York Yankees — the gulf in 2019 ambitions between the two teams as wide as the gap in the score line before a sellout crowd at Yankee Stadium.

Javier Baez and Kris Bryant power the Cubs to a 12-4 opening-day win over the Rangers

Javier Baez hit a pair of homers and drove in four runs while Kris Bryant added a home run of his own to lead the Cubs to a 12-4 opening-day win against the Rangers in Arlington, Texas.

Dodgers show no sign of World Series hangover despite empty seats

Dodgers carry big expectations after losing back-to-back World Series, but hitting eight home runs on opening day isn't a bad way to respond.

Dolphins finally trade defensive end Robert Quinn to Dallas for 2020 draft pick

Dolphins have traded defensive end Robert Quinn following his lone season with the team on Thursday to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a 2020 sixth-round pick.

Here's what Dolphins owner Steve Ross wants fans to know about rebuilding effort

Stephen Ross, 78, believes the Dolphins are already making strides in the right direction in the two short months after the appointment of Chris Grier as GM and Brian Flores as coach.

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