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Magic pummel Pelicans, maintain pace in playoff race

The Orlando Magic showed they can dominate a weaker opponent Wednesday night, rolling to a win over the New Orleans Pelicans and maintaining their pace in the playoff race.

Magic center Khem Birch took long, tough path to key role in Orlando

Orlando Magic center Khem Birch played in Turkey and Greece before finally getting his shot to play in the NBA. Now he's making the most of it.

UCF begins NCAA Tournament journey eager to make a statement

The UCF men's basketball team is excited about finally snapping its NCAA Tournament drought, but the Knights aren't happy to just reach the Big Dance and are determined to string together postseason wins.

UCF AD Danny White has unique connection with NCAA Tournament

UCF athletic director Danny White has a unique connection with the NCAA Tournament, having experienced it as a player, an assistant coach and an administrator.

Surging Gators enter NCAA Tournament chasing a deep postseason run

The surging Florida Gators face Nevada on Thursday during the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Montverde alum Jordan Caroline in spotlight Thursday against Gators

Nevada star forward Jordan Caroline has made his name in basketball even though his father and grandfather were football stars. Caroline's father is former NFL defensive end Simeon Rice. Grandfather J.C. Caroline is in the College Football Hall of Fame.

FSU hoped to play in Jacksonville, but an NCAA Tournament trip north may be a blessing in disguise

While Florida State didn't get the Jacksonville location FSU was hoping for, the Seminoles will face a Vermont team some Seminoles know well.

Florida State brings mix of fun, focus to NCAA Tournament

As they try to top last year's Elite Eight appearance, the Florida State Seminoles are trying to balance staying focused and living in the moment — approaching games with confidence while also remaining humble.

Area's college basketball stars include R.J. Barrett, Fletcher Magee

SentinelVarsity list of college basketball standouts includes R.J. Barrett of Duke, B.J. Taylor of UCF, John Mooney of Notre Dame, Fletcher Magee of Wofford, Cortez Edwards of Southern Miss, Jordan Caroline of Nevada, Grant Riller of Charleston, and Kerry Blackshear Jr. of Virginia Tech.

NCAA tournament First Four: North Dakota State holds off NC Central; Arizona State beats St. John's

Recaps and scores of today's NCAA tournament First Four games.

St. John's roller-coaster ride ends in tourney play-in flub

An up-and-down season comes to an end for the Johnnies.

Orlando City turns page on poor performance against Impact, looks to New York Red Bulls

Orlando City coach James O'Connor wants his players to quickly turn the page on a poor performance against the Montreal Impact.

Christian Pulisic on USMNT's future: We want to be respected around the world

What Christian Pulisic wants — what the entire United States Soccer Federation is trying to achieve with the U.S. men's national team — is going to take time.

Gregg Berhalter hoping for more 'material to evaluate' when USMNT faces Ecuador

It's evaluation time for new U.S. men's national team coach Gregg Berhalter.

UCF tight ends vie for chance to replace veteran starter Michael Colubiale

A handful of UCF tight ends are vying to replace veteran playmaker Michael Colubiale, showing they can handle a mix of blocking and receiving duties.

Dustin Johnson heads for Tampa event while gearing up for Masters

Dustin Johnson made an unexpected stop at Innisbrook as he works to get into top shape with The Masters approaching.

Olympia baseball remains unbeaten after winning Bishop Moore Catholic Challenge

The overlooked Titans are off to an 11-0 start to the 2019 season.

Varsity scores and top performers: March 20

Central Florida varsity scores and top performers for March 20

Heat earn pivotal win in San Antonio, snapping Spurs win streak

The Miami Heat beat the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center on Wednesday night to snap San Antonio's nine-game win streak.

Dolphins scout QB Dwayne Haskins at Ohio State's pro day, with future meetings ahead

Dwayne Haskins worked out for a number of NFL scouts and executives – including Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier – during Ohio State's pro day in Columbus, Ohio.

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