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Magic eager to build off experience from playoff loss to Raptors

The Orlando Magic's first trip to the playoffs in seven years ended with a first-round loss to the Toronto Raptors, but that doesn't mean the Magic won't learn from it.

NFL draft prospect Jawaan Taylor builds on remarkable transformation, slated to be first-round pick for Gators

NFL Draft prospect Jawaan Taylor has transformed his body during the past four years and now is expected to extend UF's streak of having a first-round pick to eight years.

2019 NFL Draft hopeful Jacques Patrick's positive attitude at Timber Creek, FSU boosts his stock

2019 NFL Draft hopeful Jacques Patrick has coped with setbacks throughout his career at Florida State and Timber Creek, but his positive attitude is now putting him in a stronger position as he waits to hear his name called.

Central Florida players have had plenty of NFL success in past 10 years

More than 20 players have made it to the NFL out of Central Florida during the past 10 seasons

Hyde: 'Get a big, fat, smelly lineman' seems Dolphins' idea at No. 13 | Commentary

Defensive tackle Jeffrey Simmons and offensive tackle Jonah Willams are two names that come up for the Miami Dolphins in this year's NFL draft.

Bucs' stalwart McCoy absent from start of voluntary mini-camp

Defensive tackle Gerald McCoy — who remains under contract with the Buccaneers but appears headed for a trade or getting released — was one of five players on the current roster not at mini-camp to start the week.

Orlando City coach James O'Connor: Lions' attack a threat in most games

Orlando City designated player Nani's match-winning goal on Saturday was a unique occurrence for the 2019 Lions.

Orlando Pride players, coach call Reign FC home pitch conditions difficult

Reign FC played its first home match of the season against the Orlando Pride on Sunday at Cheney Stadium and the pitch conditions at the minor-league baseball stadium weren't ideal, according to Pride players and coach Marc Skinner.

2019 College Football Rankings: No. 123 Central Michigan turns to Jim McElwain for revival

Central Michigan and new coach Jim McElwain are both looking for fresh starts. The Chippewas are No. 123 in the Orlando Sentinel 2019 preseason college football rankings

Clippers fight off Warriors to force a Game 6

The Clippers refuse to let the Golden State Warriors to finish the series in 129-121 win.

Harden helps Rockets eliminate Jazz with 100-93 win

James Harden scored 26 points and the Houston Rockets outlasted the Utah Jazz 100-93 on Wednesday night to win their first-round playoff series 4-1.

Hurricanes stun defending champion Capitals, 4-3, in double overtime in Game 7

The Carolina Hurricanes stormed back to stun the Washington Capitals, 4-3, in Game 7 on Wednesday night to eliminate the defending Stanley Cup champions.

Retiring Apopka coach saw girls flag football arrive and thrive

Matt Houvouras compiled a 210-40 record with 12 district titles, six undefeated regular seasons and five state tournament trips over 18 years. The 2004 Apopka team completed an 18-0 campaign by claiming the state championship.

Cattoor, Blackshear, Douglas make basketball all-state list

Bishop Moore guard Hunter Cattoor, a do-it-all guard who committed on Saturday to sign with Virginia Tech, was named to the Class 6A boys basketball all-state first team as chosen by Source Hoops and the Florida Association of Basketball Coaches.

Spring playoffs rev up: lacrosse, flag football, tennis, boys volleyball and water polo

The countdown to spring sports state championships continues with playoffs for tennis, track, lacrosse, water polo, flag football and boys volleyball.

Varsity scores and top performers: April 24

Wednesday's Central Florida varsity results and summaries:

Adam Conley gives up three runs in eighth inning as Indians pull away from Marlins

Jose Ramirez homered and drove in four runs, Jake Bauers' eighth-inning single scored the go-ahead run as the Cleveland Indians defeated the Miami Marlins. Martin Prado's two-out homer for Miami tied the game in the top of the eighth. The Indians responded by scoring four times to snap their slide.

Rays, Snell beaten 10-2 by Royals in lefty's return

Tampa Bay ace Blake Snell lasted 1 out into 4th inning in his return from a fractured toe as the Rays lost 10-2 to Kansas City Royals.

Rhys Hoskins' epic HR trot taunts Mets as Phillies snap skid

Rhys Hoskins homered off reliever Jacob Rhame and taunted him with a slow jog around the bases a night after Rhame buzzed him with two fastballs, and the Phillies beat the New York Mets 6-0 Wednesday to snap a three-game skid.

Dodgers are victimized by three-run home runs in another loss to Cubs

Javier Baez and Jason Heyward blast three-run home runs in the sixth inning for the Cubs, who tack on another run and defeat the Dodgers for the second day in a row, 7-6, at Wrigley Field

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