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Magic pull away for big win over Heat, move up into final playoff slot

The Orlando Magic pulled away for a road win over the Miami Heat, moving above the Eastern Conference playoff cut line and into eighth place.

Reserve Solar Bears goalkeeper Clint Windsor grateful for chance to help Orlando playoff push

Reserve Solar Bears goalkeeper Clint Windsor was waiting for one more chance to play pro hockey when Orlando called. Now he's helping lead the Solar Bears' playoff push.

Heat's Erik Spoelstra praises Magic's Steve Clifford for helping Orlando improve, make playoff push

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra praised Magic coach Steve Clifford for helping Orlando make a playoff push this year.

Daytona will not host July 4 weekend NASCAR race in 2020, instead taking over regular-season finale slot

Daytona will no longer host the Coke Zero Sugar 400 during the July 4 weekend, with NASCAR shifting the race to the regular-season finale.

Orlando City centerback Lamine Sané upbeat after match against Red Bulls

Orlando City centerback Lamine Sané was eager to get back on the training pitch Monday morning.

UCF coach Johnny Dawkins refuses to blame refs for Duke loss: 'We're a no-excuse program'

UCF coach Johnny Dawkins refuses to blame refs for Duke loss: 'We're a no-excuse program'

Orlando Pride draft picks relishing professional experiences

For Orlando Pride draft pick Marisa Viggiano, the professional experience has been better than she hoped.

Keith Stone, Mike Okaura leaving Florida Gators' basketball program

UF redshirt junior forward Keith Stone and sophomore guard Mike Okauru are transferring from Gators.

NCAA basketball, '60 Minutes' put CBS on top

CBS was on top last week with NCAA men's basketball games, '60 Minutes,' 'NCIS,' 'God Friended Me,' 'NCIS: Los Angeles' and 'Survivor.'

16 reasons why Charles Barkley is the perfect TV guy for the NCAA Tournament

Studio analyst Charles Barkley is the most valuable player of the 2019 NCAA men's basketball tournament. Here are 16 reasons why he's perfect for such a long-running event.

MLB can't change the weather, but starting the season earlier than ever makes no sense at all

Baseball season starts Thursday, the earliest ever, which means many teams in the Midwest and the Northeast will be playing several games in cold and rainy weather.

Dolphins' Steve Ross, Chris Grier, Brian Flores stand united in their opposition of tanking

Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores is adamantly against tanking, and said at the NFL meetings in Phoenix, Arizona that the thought that his new team has been associated with the term offends him. And Dolphins owner Stephen Ross echoed those sentiments when he spoke to the media.

As Hurricanes learn new system and adjust to new coaches, discomfort — and mistakes — aplenty

Through a week of spring practice, the Miami Hurricanes are still making mistakes, their quarterbacks are a work in progress and everybody's uncomfortable as they learn a new playbook. And coach Manny Diaz is fine with all it because he feels progress will come soon enough.

UCF-Duke game posted stellar ratings

The UCF-Duke basketball game helped to contribute to phenomenal ratings Sunday — the second best for the time slot in 29 years.

Magic sign guard Michael Carter-Williams to second 10-day contract

The Orlando Magic have signed guard Michael Carter-Williams to a second 10-day contract, the team has announced.

Feherty opens up about relapse in Gumbel interview

David Feherty talks about a relapse in his sobriety after his eldest son's death. But he's sober these days and keeping busy with stand-up comedy and his Golf Channel show.

Conor McGregor announces his retirement from mixed martial arts

Conor McGregor, one of the most marketable names in mixed martial arts and a former UFC champion in two weight classes, announced his retirement in the wee hours of Tuesday morning via his Twitter account.

NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16: What to know and who to watch

Apparently there was no room for Cinderella in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 this year, as No. 12 seed Oregon is the only team remaining in the Big Dance lower than a No. 5 seed.

Disney: Opening date set for NBA Experience

NBA Experience is set to open at Disney Springs in mid-August, the company announced during an Orlando Magic game.

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