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Magic to celebrate Juneteenth, join NBA watching film about civil rights activist John Lewis

The Magic will close their offices on Friday to celebrate Juneteenth, an annual holiday observing the end of slavery in the U.S.

Orlando Pride say new elite training facility gives them an edge

For Orlando Pride players, a new training environment is adding an extra edge to the team as it prepares for the NWSL Challenge Cup.

Orlando City, Pride to recognize Juneteenth as club holiday

Orlando City and the Orlando Pride will begin to recognize Juneenth, closing all offices at Exploria Stadium on June 19 for the first time to recognize a new club-wide holiday.

NWSL player tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of Challenge Cup

A player in the National Women's Soccer League tested positive for COVID-19 this week, the league announced.

Watch: 2020 Orlando Sentinel Varsity Sports Awards Show

Watch the 22nd Orlando Sentinel Varsity Sports Awards Show, which was first aired at 7 p.m. Thursday and recognizes top athletes in the Central Florida region.

Florida Gators banning 'Gator Bait' cheer because of racist imagery

UF president Kent Fuchs announced Thursday the popular "Gator Bait" cheer has been banned at sporting events games due to the "horrific racist imagery" associated with the phrase.

Rubio introduces bill to compensate NCAA athletes for name, image and likeness

Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio introduced the first bill in the U.S. Senate to compensate college athletes for their names, images and likenesses, the latest legislative effort to give...

Orange County high school teams cleared to train July 6

Orange County Public Schools will allow sports teams to return to campuses for workouts beginning July 6. OCPS is the last Orlando-area district to approve summer training after campus closures...

Oviedo, Lyman make high school baseball head coaching hires

Oviedo plucked Andy Lyon from Lake Howell and Lyman promoted pitching coach James Corns Jr. in moves that were made public on social media.

Ohio coaches seal deal for Orlando WR Isaiah Davis, who committed to Bobcats

Ohio landed Orlando receiver Isaiah Davis, who formerly played at Olympia High and is now at Wekiva.

Manfred rejects players' counter of 70 games, commissioner says deadline nearing

Baseball players have proposed a 70-game regular-season schedule, a plan immediately rejected by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred with the sides 10 games and about $275 million apart on plans...

Column: Leaked letter from an anonymous source adds another twist to the baseball stalemate

A letter to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and union chief Tony Clark regarding the stalemate in negotiations: Get in a room, order some pizza and beer and get it done.

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s role in NASCAR fittingly includes Hall of Fame berth

The longtime fan favorite and two-time Daytona 500 winner will join his famous, late father in NASCAR's Hall of Fame after being selected as one of three members of the 2021 class. The...

Belmont favorite Tiz the Law brings 82-year-old trainer Barclay Tagg back to Triple Crown stage

It's been 17 years since trainer Barclay Tagg last took center stage in the Triple Crown with Kentucky Derby and Preakness champion Funny Cide.

Giants coach Joe Judge will 'support the players' on kneeling for anthem

New York Giants coach Joe Judge said his goal and the organization's goal will be to support the course of action that is important to their players.

Dr. Fauci says the obvious: It will be insanely difficult to have football this fall

With the Trump administration essentially having moved on from coronavirus, Dr. Anthony Fauci has been sidelined in his real job and taken up another: In-demand sports pundit.

Ian Poulter tied for Hilton Head lead after first round

Ian Poulter and Mark Hubbard shared the lead at 7-under 64  in the RBC Heritage.

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