Thursday, July 23, 2020

Magic sharp early but stumble during scrimmage loss to Clippers

Every day by 6 a.m., get the late scores and stories from the night before.

Orlando Sentinel

View In Browser

July 23, 2020

orlandosentinel.com

Sentinel Sports Final

Magic sharp early but stumble during scrimmage loss to Clippers

The Orlando Magic couldn't make an eight-point lead hold up in the first half as the Los Angeles Clippers pull away to win the inaugural scrimmage of the NBA restart.

Magic forward Aaron Gordon opens press conference by seeking 'justice for Breonna Taylor'

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon used the NBA restart platform to speak out about the lack of arrests following the killing of Breonna Taylor.

No bench and courtside broadcasters aren't courtside: It's a 'whole new game' for the NBA in their bubble

There's no bench. The courtside broadcasters will not be courtside. And the stat crew will be doing their work inside what loosely can be described as an oversized hockey penalty box. The NBA...

Orlando City EVP Luiz Muzzi confident in Lions' progress, momentum

Orlando City vice president of soccer operations Luiz Muzzi said the team's successful start to the MLS is Back Tournament has offered fans the first look at a vision he's been building...

Orlando City to face Montreal Impact in knockout round opener

Days after Orlando City clinched the top spot in Group A, the Lions' opponent for the knockout round is finally set — the Montreal Impact.

Chicago Red Stars will play for the NWSL Challenge Cup title Sunday after holding on for a 3-2 semifinal win over Sky Blue FC

The Chicago Red Stars raced out to an early 2-0 lead and held on for a 3-2 semifinal win over Sky Blue FC on Wednesday night, punching their ticket to the NWSL Challenge Cup final Sunday against...

FHSAA to meet amid backlash, threat of Miami-Dade departure

Three days after a marathon meeting ended with many still wondering what the plan is for high school sports, the Florida High School Athletic Association's board of directors will try again...

UCF moving to digital ticketing for athletic events in 2020

The UCF athletic department is moving to digital tickets for its sporting events starting with the 2020 season in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

UCF fall Olympic sports delayed by AAC due to coronavirus concerns

The American Athletic Conference is pushing back the start of its fall Olympic sports schedule until at least Sept. 1 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Peach Bowl CEO: FSU football opener vs. West Virginia still on track — for now

Peach Bowl CEO Gary Stokan said the three Chick-fil-A Kickoff Classic games in Atlanta, including the opener between Florida State and West Virginia, remain on track to be played despite...

Mike White prepping Gators to play fast despite threat COVID-19 may alter season

Florida Gators men's basketball coach Mike White isn't sure if his Gators will start the season on time or whether there will even be a season, but the 43-year-old isn't going to let that...

Michigan State pauses football workouts after a staff member tests positive for COVID-19

After Michigan State completed student-athlete testing Wednesday afternoon, the athletic department became aware of a football staff member who produced a positive result.

Dolphins, second-round pick Robert Hunt agree to terms on rookie deal

Offensive lineman Robert Hunt, a second-round pick by Miami in the 2020 NFL draft in April, agreed to terms to his rookie deal on Wednesday.

Jets owner Woody Johnson accused of corruption, racism, sexism as U.S. Ambassador to U.K.: reports

Two reports accused Johnson of wide-ranging misconduct in his Trump administration role.

How MLB players — and the teams on Twitter — are taking a more visible stance on social justice this season

Major League Baseball hasn't always been at the forefront of the social justice movement in recent years. But in the aftermath of George Floyd's death, baseball is in the position of having...

Angels' Mike Trout confirms he'll play this season with a baby on way

Mike Trout has decided to play for the Los Angeles Angels in the shortened baseball season, although his year will be paused in a few weeks by the birth of his first child.

Mookie Betts gets $365M, 12-year deal with Dodgers through 2032

Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers struck baseball's first big-money deal since the coronavirus pandemic decimated the sport's economics, a $365 million contract through 2032 that...

MLB returns ball kids to the foul lines — wearing masks and gloves and staying at least 20 feet away from players — after feedback from clubs

Major League Baseball has adjusted its policy for bat-and-ball kids this summer, clearing the way for ball boys and girls to return to the foul lines during games. It recently informed clubs of...

For NHL teams, it's no longer 'upper body' or 'lower body' injuries. The new catch-all term is 'unfit to participate.'

"Unfit to participate" has become the new catch-all term since training camps opened July 13 ahead of the Aug. 1 resumption of the season. The NHL has prohibited teams from disclosing whether...

No comments:

Post a Comment