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Orlando Magic get back on track with 111-106 win over Dallas Mavericks

The Orlando Magic showed they can hold onto an early lead, getting back on track in the playoff race with a 111-106 win over Dallas Mavericks Friday night at Amway Center.

Magic back-up point guard Isaiah Briscoe out with torn right meniscus

Isaiah Briscoe has been playing his best basketball of the season, but the Magic will be without the back-up point guard after he was diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his right knee. The timetable for his return to the floor is unknown.

Magic's Jeff Weltman talks Markelle Fultz, the playoff chase and free agency

Orlando Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman sits down with the Sentinel and talks about Markelle Fultz's recovery, free agency and what it would mean for the team to make the playoffs this season.

No. 25 UCF basketball aims to build on momentum, close regular season with win at Temple

The No. 25 UCF basketball team is pushing to build on their momentum after back-to-back wins over top 25 teams and close the regular season with win at Temple.

Tommy Fleetwood, Keegan Bradley tied for lead, four shots clear of field at Bay Hill

Tommy Fleetwood and Keegan Bradley are 9-under par after 36 holes at the Arnold Palmer Invitational to hold a four-shot lead heading into Saturday's third round at Bay Hill Club and Lodge.

Phil Mickelson struggles to 78, misses cut at Bay Hill

Phil Mickelson followed a crowd-pleasing 4-under-par 68 Thursday with a cringe-worthy 6-over-par 78 Friday to miss the cut at Bay Hill.

Orlando City midfielder Sacha Kljestan: Lions building proactive identity

SANFORD, Fla. — Orlando City's new style of play – one the required an offseason roster overhaul and a grueling preseason – is in full

Breaking down the USWNT players' federal lawsuit

All 28 current United States women's national team players filed a federal class-action lawsuit Friday morning against the U.S. Soccer Federation seeking equal

Orlando Apollos push to stay perfect during matchup with Birmingham Iron

The Orlando Apollos have had the week to enjoy their status as the Alliance of American Football's last standing unbeaten team. They look to extend the win streak Saturday on the road against the potent Birmingham Iron.

Osceola turns back South Miami | State Basketball

Osceola High defeated South Miami 62-54 in a Class 9A boys basketball state semifinal on Friday.

Windermere falls in final seconds | State Basketball

Windermere High School lost 56-54 to Pompano Blanche Ely in Friday's Class 8A boys basketball state semifinal in Lakeland.

Evans stifled by Wellington | State Basketball

Wellington stifled Evans in a 50-32 victory in a Class 9A boys basketball state semifinal in Lakeland on Friday.

Lake Highland in control in quest for state title

Lake Highland Prep advanced 11 wrestlers to Saturday morning's semifinal round.

New UCF QB Dillon Gabriel adjusting to life with Knights

New UCF quarterback Dillon Gabriel is adjusting to life as an early enrollee with the Knights.

UCF's Kay Kay Wright, Kayla Thigpen earn AAC honors

UCF women's basketball players Kay Kay Wright and Kayla Thigpen earned top AAC honors.

Dolphins release veteran receiver Danny Amendola, clear $6 million in cap space

The Miami Dolphins have released wide receiver Danny Amendola on Friday, in a move to bolster salary cap space and further the team's rebuilding efforts.

Solar Bears drop weekend opener in Newfoundland

The Solar Bears scored first by wound up losing 5-1 in Newfoundland on Friday night.

Orlando Pride star Sydney Leroux earns support after sharing pictures of training while pregnant

Orlando Pride star Sydney Leroux has earned support from teammates, fans and fellow athletes after posting pictures of herself training while five months

Busch going all in with new sponsor, confidence at Phoenix

Kurt Busch's first season with Chip Ganassi Racing has produced back-to-back top-five finishes at Atlanta and Las Vegas. There is hope that the short track in the Arizona desert can help all the Chevrolet teams close the gap with Ford and Toyota.

Dan Jenkins, sports writing great and author, dies at 89

Dan Jenkins, the sports writing great and best-selling author known for his humor, has died. He was 89. Texas Christian University, Jenkins' beloved hometown alma mater, said he died in Fort Worth.

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