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Magic get OK to test players for COVID-19; NBA eyes staging games in Orlando

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Magic get OK to test players for COVID-19; NBA eyes staging games in Orlando

The Orlando Magic have received permission from the NBA to test players for COVID-19, helping the team create the safest environment it can when reopening facilities for individual workouts during the coronavirus pandemic.

Orlando Pride players grateful to resume individual workouts

Orlando Pride players returned to the team's training facilities in Sanford for the first time in almost two months on Friday to participate in individual training sessions under a new NWSL protocol.

With travel stalled, coaches' connections key for high school girls basketball recruits

With high school girls basketball travel team tournaments on hold, recruits are relying on coaches' connections to get college coaches' attention during the coronavirus pandemic.

McKenzie Milton: UCF CB Brandon Moore making strides after ACL tear, eager to play in 2020

UCF cornerback Brandon Moore continues to make strides as he works his way back from a torn ACL he suffered during the Knights' 2019 season opener against Florida A&M on Aug. 29.

Former UCF receiver Gabe Davis inks 4-year, $3.99 million deal with Buffalo Bills

Former UCF receiver Gabriel Davis signed a four-year deal worth $3.99 million with the Buffalo Bills Friday.

Today in Central Florida history: prep legend Houston McTear ties world record at Showalter Field

Houston McTear, a product of poverty and the tiny high school of Baker in Florida's Panhandle, came out of nowhere to tie a world record for the 100-yard dash with a stunning time of 9.0 seconds in a 1975 Florida high school state championship meet at Showalter Field in Winter Park.

Ouch! Gov. DeSantis takes jab at Marlins' attendance: 'It's kind of social distancing anyways'

Gov. Ron DeSantis took a jab at the low attendance for Miami Marlins games when discussing social distancing.

Don Shula remembered: Four plays that show his genius

Don Shula won the vast majority of his 347 victories by 'taking his'n and beating your'n,' or vice versa, by traditional means. But every once in a while, he would dig deep into the rulebook and playbook and give his team a better chance to win with an unconventional decision, followed by pristine execution.

Dolphins' schedule breakdown: Will play Jets in first back-to-back NFL games in 30 years; Miami has 3rd-hardest schedule

The Dolphins have the NFL's third-hardest schedule — and that doesn't even factor in how many miles they will travel having to play four road games against teams from the West.

Dolphins Q&A: With Tua on board, what's next for Ryan Fitzpatrick and Josh Rosen?

Dolphins Q&A: The South Florida Sun Sentinel's Safid Deen on the quarterback situation.

Hyde17: Seventeen thoughts — and predictions — on the Dolphins' 2020 schedule

Dramatic opener in New England, successive games against Jets highlight season

Blood, sweat and swabs: UFC seeks safe shows in pandemic

 

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