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Shooting of Jacob Blake may be the end of the NBA playoff bubble | Commentary

The Milwaukee Bucks boycott of their playoff game against the Orlando Magic inspired others to stop playing and they may not resume.

Bucks boycott Magic game; all NBA playoff games on Wednesday postponed

The Milwaukee Bucks refused to play the Orlando Magic, protesting the shooting of Jacob Blake and sparking a boycott of all NBA playoff games Wednesday.

Magic coach Steve Clifford sees voting as key to ending police shootings

Orlando Magic coach Steve Clifford says voting remains the most effective way to respond to the recent shooting of Jacob Blake, a 29-year-old Black man, by police officers in Kenosha, Wis.

Orlando City beats Nashville; skips boycott due to fans at stadium

Orlando City rolled to a 3-1 win over Nashville Wednesday, with players from both teams opting to complete rather than boycott because fans were attending the game at Exploria Stadium.

Orlando City player sits after inconclusive COVID-19 test

An Orlando City player was held out of the team's match against Nashville SC on Wednesday night after registering an inconclusive COVID-19 test result.

Former Kentucky basketball coach assists Oviedo's Ed Kershner in search for kidney donor

Retired Oviedo High basketball coach Ed Kershner has a strong team behind him in his search for a kidney donor, including former University of Kentucky basketball coach Billy Gillispie.

FSU receivers focus on details, prep for bigger role in offense

Florida State wide receivers are being asked to refine their mechanics as they prepare for a much bigger role in the Seminoles' offense this season.

UF CB Marco Wilson could be 'unicorn' Gators seek at Star position

Gator Marco Wilson's diverse skill set offers the redshirt junior a chance to line up either outside at cornerback or inside at UF's Star position.

Miami OC Rhett Lashlee: Hurricanes need another week of watching position battles

Miami Hurricanes OC Rhett Lashlee updates what he's seen from different position groups on the UM offense through two fall camp scrimmages.

Jaguars coach Doug Marrone pleased with rookies

Nearly the entire Jaguars rookie class, which includes all 12 draft picks, has performed at a level where it doesn't appear to be much of a gap between them and the veterans.

Quarterbacks must be the next target for Bucs' Vita Vea

He already has beaten coronavirus and undergone surgery to his right hand, which is wrapped up like a club, preventing him from using it in practice. But for Vita Vea to be great, he can't...

Dolphins cornerback Byron Jones gradually coming along; Brian Flores notes heat as factor

New Miami Dolphins cornerback Byron Jones may be off to a slow start in his first training camp with the team. But coach Brian Flores believes Jones, the team's highest-paid player, is...

Dolphins' Kavon Frazier, lost for words amid social injustices, hopes to shine light on Black lives in America

New Miami Dolphins safety Kavon Frazier is at a loss for words and hope amid social injustices. But he certainly is not defeated.

Kelly: Is Dolphins' Preston Williams on the verge of having a breakout season? | Commentary

Dolphins receiver Preston Williams, who went undrafted coming out of Colorado State, made plays regularly during last year's training camp and in the regular season before suffering a...

Lightning crank up power play, rout Bruins 7-1 in Game 3

Ondrej Palat, Mikhail Sergachev and Alex Killorn scored power-play goals to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 7-1 rout of the Boston Bruins in Game 3 of their second-round NHL playoff series...

Orioles decide to play as athletes across sports strike in response to police shooting of Jacob Blake, lose 4-3 to Rays

"I'm going to support all of our players. I'm going to support all of our players in freely thinking how they want to feel," Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said. "These are important topics...

Mets play on while pro sports teams strike; Dominic Smith takes a knee for national anthem

It was eerily quiet at Citi Field 45 minutes before first pitch Wednesday.

10 things to know about the BMW Championship, the PGA Tour playoff event that begins Thursday at Olympia Fields with Tiger Woods in the field

Here are 10 things to know about this week's BMW Championship, starting with "gnarly" rough and a prediction of what the winning score won't be.

Tiger Woods says Olympia Fields, site of this week's BMW Championship, is playing like a U.S. Open course: 'But it's the playoffs; it's supposed to be hard'

Tiger Woods likely needs a top-four finish at the BMW Championship at Olympia Fields to advance to the Tour Championship: 'I need a big week.'

Pacers fire Nate McMillan two weeks after extending his contract

Nate McMillan took the fall for his stars getting injured.

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