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Question for the Magic: Was Game 1 win over Raptors a fluke or an omen? | Commentary

Question for the Magic: Was Game 1 win over Raptors a fluke or an omen?

Believe it: Clippers pull off historic 31-point comeback in Game 2 win over Warriors

The Los Angeles Clippers mounted the greatest comeback in NBA playoff history Monday, rallying from a 31-point deficit in the second half to defeat the Golden State Warriors in Game 2 of their first-round series.

Nikola Vucevic, Magic look to ramp up offense in Game 2 versus Raptors

The Orlando Magic beat the Toronto Raptors in Saturday's Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series, but head coach Steve Clifford says the same kind of offensive performance won't work in Game 2.

Varsity scores and top performers: April 15

Monday's high school varsity scores and top performers:

After game-winner against Raptors, Magic point guard D.J. Augustin becomes 'Saint Augustin' | Commentary

After clutch game-winner against Raptors, Magic point guard D.J. Augustin becomes "Saint Augustin."

DeMarcus Cousins exits Game 2 after non-contact quad injury

Warriors bigman DeMarcus Cousins left Game 2 against the Clippers after injuring his leg.Cousins suffered the injury in the first quarter after falling while chasing down a loose ball.

Joel Embiid clocks Jarrett Allen with a flying elbow, then laughs while professing it was unintentional

After Joel Embiid's elbow cracked Jarrett Allen's chin, the referees had to make a decision – give the Philly center a warning equivalent and Flagrant 1, or eject him with a Flagrant 2.

At 31 with the NFL behind him, Tim Tebow is one final step from MLB

Tim Tebow, who Mets decision-makers view as a legitimate big-league prospect, is attempting to become the eighth man to play in both the NFL and MLB.

Manny Diaz says Hurricanes QBs 'much more poised' after second scrimmage

The Hurricanes had their second scrimmage of the spring this past Saturday and coach Manny Diaz said he was encouraged by the progress Miami's quarterbacks made between UM's two spring scrimmages.

Magic players talk about what it will take in Game 2 against Raptors

During practice in Toronto, Monday, April 15, 2019, Orlando Magic players D.J. Augustin,  Jonathan Isaac,Terrence Ross, Nikola Vucevic and coach Steve Clifford

For Magic, postseason feels like extension of their playoff push

The Orlando Magic are leaning on the experience they gained from playing meaningful games late in the regular season during their playoff series with the Toronto Raptors.

Three things we learned during UCF's spring game

UCF wrapped up its spring portion of the football schedule with the program's annual spring game Saturday. Here are three things we learned from the performance.

MWC: The toughest nonconference schedules ranked

Utah State and Air Force face the toughest nonconference schedules in the Mountain West Conference heading into next football season.

UCLA knew of a cash-for-admissions deal, years before the scandal

Documents show that years ago UCLA knew of concerns about parents pledging donations to its athletics in exchange for their children being admitted.

Donald Trump says Tiger Woods will get the Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Donald Trump says he will present Tiger Woods with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Zion Williamson declares for the NBA draft after 1 year at Duke

Zion Williamson is leaving Duke after one high-flying season to enter the NBA draft.

Kenya's Lawrence Cherono, Ethiopia's Worknesh Degefa win Boston Marathon

Cherono outkicked Lelisa Desisa and passed him just steps away from the tape, winning the 123rd Boston Marathon in 2 hours, 7 minutes 57 seconds on Monday to claim his first major victory. Worknesh Degefa broke away from defending champion Des Linden and the rest of the women's pack in the Framingham flats and ran alone for the last 20 miles to her first major marathon victory.

Tiger's Masters victory is medical marvel

Tiger Woods' first 14 majors impressive, returning from back surgeries to win Masters might top all

Undaunted Magic continue to thrive in meaningful games, show confidence in playoff win

The Orlando Magic once again showed they are confident under pressure, earning a 104-101 win in their first-round matchup with the Toronto Raptors.

Magic take Game 1 victory in stride as they prepare for Raptors' best shot

The Orlando Magic hold a 1-0 lead over the Toronto Raptors but know their first-round playoff series is far from over.

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