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Nikola Vucevic: Magic will be ready to fight Bucks in must-win Game 5

The Orlando Magic are one loss away from being eliminated from the playoffs, but they say they're ready to fight for a win Wednesday to extend the series against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Clippers roll past Mavericks 154-111 to take 3-2 series lead

Paul George scored 35 points, Kawhi Leonard added 32 and the Los Angeles Clippers rolled past the Dallas Mavericks 154-111 to take a 3-2 lead in their first-round Western Conference playoff series...

Watch: Doc Rivers fights back tears while denouncing police violence

Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers fought back tears while emotionally denouncing police violence on Tuesday night.

Denver's Jamal Murray scores 42 as Nuggets stay alive with 117-107 victory over Jazz in Game 5

Jamal Murray scored 33 of his 42 points in a second half in which he played every minute as the Denver Nuggets avoided elimination by beating the Utah Jazz 117-107 in Game 5 on Tuesday.

Orlando City returns home for first time in months to face Nashville SC

Orlando City is eager to deliver a win over Nashville SC in front of a limited home crowd at Exploria Stadium Wednesday. It will be the Lions' first home match since Feb. 29.

Orlando Pride to play 4 games in NWSL Fall Series

The Orlando Pride will participate in four NWSL Fall Series games after nearly a year without playing a match.

Orange County sets high school sports start dates, including football openers

The Orange County Public Schools district announced Monday night that it will allow its high school fall sports teams to start preseason practice Monday and play season openers two weeks...

Gators coach Dan Mullen: 'We've shown football's pretty safe' despite COVID-19

The Florida Gators clean bill of health continues amid the coronavirus pandemic, but coach Dan Mullen realizes the challenge of avoiding COVID-19 infections will intensify as students return...

FSU linebackers encouraged by progress sparked by new coaching staff

Florida State hasn't produced an all-conference linebacker since 2015, but the Seminoles are hoping a fresh approach and enthusiasm will lead to success on the football field.

UCF soccer, volleyball seasons postponed until spring

The UCF soccer and volleyball teams have clearer paths to the NCAA Tournament after the American Athletic Conference announced Tuesday it is postponing all competitions until the spring semester.

FAU returning to practice Wednesday after positive COVID-19 tests last week

The FAU football team stopped practices last Friday after three individuals tested positive for COVID-19 but are set to resume practice sessions.

Ryan Fitzpatrick's leadership remains key to Dolphins' chances in 2020

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick continues to show that he is the calming presence this youthful team needs to begin the 2020 season on the right note.

Dolphins' Flores provides update on Kyle Van Noy's injury, offers praise for Needham, Flowers, McMillan

Here are a few tidbits from coach Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores' media availability before Tuesday's practice, the midway point of training camp.

Dolphins training camp report: Edge rushers help defense dominate; Fitzpatrick turns it on in red zone

The new Miami Dolphins defense was well on its way to its most dominant outing of training camp until the offense came alive during red zone work near the end of Tuesday's practice.

Lucas Giolito pitches the 19th no-hitter in White Sox history in a 4-0 win over the Pirates: 'It kept building and building'

Lucas Giolito pitched the 19th no-hitter in Chicago White Sox history and the first since 2012 in a 4-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night at Guaranteed Rate Field. Giolito...

Orioles fall to Rays, 4-2, suffer just second defeat away from Camden Yards

A leadoff error by shortstop Pat Valaika in the second inning sparked the game's only big offensive inning as the Orioles lost, 4-2, to the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.

Mets suffer back-to-back shutouts in doubleheader for first time in 45 years

The last time the Mets were shutout in both ends of a doubleheader was Aug. 5, 1975.

Ondrej Palat's OT goal lifts Lightning over Bruins 4-3 in Game 2

Ondrej Palat scored at 4:40 of overtime as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 to tie their Eastern Confrence semifinal series at one game apiece on Tuesday.

Indianapolis 500 protects tradition over a better finish

The 104th running of the showcase Indianapolis 500 was an odd and lonely event even before Takuma Sato took the checkered flag under caution for his second Indy 500 win in four years but Sato...

Strong defense helps Las Vegas seize WNBA momentum

The Las Vegas Aces are on a roll, winning nine of its 10 games in August.

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