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Magic ready for NBA restart, eager to open with win over Nets

The Orlando Magic feel like they're a playoff team and they're ready to prove it, starting with Friday's first seeding game against the Brooklyn Nets.

Star-spangled solidarity: NBA players, coaches and refs kneel in unison to send powerful message | Commentary

On a historic and euphoric night at Disney World, the NBA resumed play during the coronavirus pandemic and proved it will constantly put its support for social and racial justice in the spotlight.

Magic reveal social justice words, messages players will wear on jerseys

The messages chosen by Orlando Magic players will be displayed in place of their last names on their jerseys to show unity for racial equality and social justice.

Watch: All NBA players kneel for national anthem as league resumes play

All players competing in the first game of the NBA restart took a knee and locked arms during a recording of the national anthem Thursday night at ESPN Wide World of Sports.

Rudy Gobert lifts Utah past New Orleans 106-104 in NBA restart

Rudy Gobert sank two free throws with 6.9 seconds left, giving the Utah Jazz a 106-104 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in the first game of the NBA's restart.

James' layup late lifts Lakers past Clippers, 103-101

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers showed some rust before edging the Clippers on Thursday night at Disney World in the NBA season's restart.

Florida vs. FSU game canceled after SEC votes to play conference-only schedule

The Florida Gators annual rivalry football game with Florida State will not be played for the first time since 1957 after the SEC reportedly voted Thursday to play a 10-game,...

UCF football may get schedule boost following SEC decision

UCF's football scheduling challenges may ease a bit after the SEC announced it is moving forward with a conference-only schedule this fall.

NCAA allows players to alter jerseys to support social justice movements

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved several changes for the upcoming season, including allowing athletes to support social justice issues with patches on their jerseys.

Inquiry finds racial bias and bullying in the Iowa football program. Coach Kirk Ferentz apologizes but says his staff will remain unchanged.

The report said four unidentified current and former coaches — including at least two still on staff — were accused of bullying, demeaning and verbally abusing players and would be considered...

Florida high school football coaches committee calls for Sept. start and playoffs

Florida's high school football advisory committee votes 9-0 in favor of a plan that would start regular season play Sept. 11 and include a playoff system open to any team that wants to participate....

Jones DB Rickey Smith makes surprise commitment to Purdue

Rickey Smith of Orlando Jones High surprises everyone with his commitment to Purdue

A 17th Marlins player positive for COVID-19; season's resumption in doubt

Another player with the Miami Marlins has tested positive for the coronavirus, bringing the team's outbreak total to 17 players, according to a person familiar with the situation.

As Marlins deal with COVID-19 outbreak, are catchers more susceptible to catching or spreading coronavirus?

With the inability to practice social distancing, are catchers more susceptible to catching COVID-19?

MLB will play 7-inning games in doubleheaders

With a compressed 60-game MLB schedule that includes few days off, there's a good chance some weather-created doubleheaders will be necessary. The shortened games will be a way for clubs to...

At least two Miami Dolphins players donate plasma after recovering from COVID-19

Dolphins rookie running back Malcolm Perry and outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel have donated convalescent plasma to help patients still fighting the virus, the team and the health...

NFL chief medical officer Allen Sills not surprised by positive COVID-19 cases and player opt outs

The NFL's chief medical officer says it's not surprising there have been positive tests for COVID-19 among players reporting to training camp.

FSU alum Brooks Koepka matches career best round for lead at WGC in Memphis

Defending champion Brooks Koepka matched his career best with an 8-under 62 to take a two-stroke lead over Rickie Fowler and Brendon Todd at the FedEx St. Jude Invitational.

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