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Magic coach Steve Clifford decides to leave rather than lose | Commentary

Steve Clifford was hired to win games, not lose them.

Orlando Magic, coach Steve Clifford 'mutually' part ways

Orlando Magic coach Steve Clifford will not return next season, the team reported Saturday.

Magic guard R.J. Hampton made strides with opportunity to play

The rebuilding Orlando Magic gave R.J. Hampton more playing time and the 20-year-old rookie guard capitalized on it.

Nets rise to the challenge with James Harden out, cruise past Bucks in Game 1

On Saturday, at least, the Nets didn't skip a beat.

Orlando Pride seek to remain unbeaten in road match against Washington

The Pride are looking for their first win over the Spirit after two previous matchups this season.

Gators hammered by South Alabama during humiliating season-ending 19-1 loss at Florida Ballpark

The Florida Gators' season ended Saturday with a 19-1 loss to South Alabama during the NCAA Tournament's Gainesville Regional, the largest margin of defeat for the program during postseason play.

Florida State rallies to eliminate Arizona and then much later Oklahoma State at Women's College World Series

Florida State rallied to beat Arizona 4-3 in a Women's College World Series elimination game Saturday.

Nikita Kucherov, Steven Stamkos shine to help host Lightning take 3-1 series lead over Carolina

Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos each had two goals and an assist as the host Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Carolina Hurricanes 6-4 on Saturday to grab a 3-1 series lead in their...

Leading by 6 strokes after 3 rounds, Jon Rahm withdraws from the Memorial after testing positive for COVID-19

Jon Rahm, who built a six-stroke lead after three rounds of the Memorial, was forced to withdraw from the tournament after testing positive for COVID-19. That left Patrick Cantlay and Collin...

Lexi Thompson uses flawless round to take lead at U.S. Women's Open

Lexi Thompson shot a bogey-free 5-under 66 on Saturday to take the lead into the final round of the U.S. Women's Open for the first time in her career with a one-shot edge over teenager Yuka Saso.

Luke Poulter, son of professional golfer Ian Poulter, commits to Florida Gators

Luke Poulter, son of PGA Tour stalwart Ian Poulter, commits to Florida Gators men's golf team.

Essential Quality shows what he's made of with Belmont Stakes victory

Essential Quality crosses finish line first in Belmont Stakes.

NASCAR's Hendrick train rolls into Sonoma seeking 4th straight win

NASCAR makes its first visit to California in nearly two years with Sunday's stop at the Sonoma Raceway road course.

Dolphins tight ends Mike Gesicki, Durham Smythe take their bromance to next level as offseason roommates

From the Dolphins coaching change of Adam Gase to Brian Flores, and a rebuilding process that went from 5 to 10 wins the past two seasons, Mike Gesicki and Durham Smythe have been together for it...

Veteran Rich Hill delivers 5 more scoreless innings as AL-best Rays win in Texas

Starter Rich Hill pitched five scoreless innings as the Tampa Bay Rays blanked the host Texas Rangers 3-0 on Saturday.

Marlins lose late lead, tie to force extra innings — then still drop 8th in a row

Jacob Stallings hit a game-ending single in the 12th inning that lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates over Miami 8-7 on Saturday and extended the Marlins' longest losing streak in six years to...

Jacob deGrom's all-time start gets even better as he lowers ERA to 0.62 in win over Padres

Every five days, Jacob deGrom's excellence speaks for itself.

Francisco Lindor hoping boos stop at home after hot-hitting road trip

In the last week, Lindor has started hitting balls hard and finding gaps.

Yankees have rare bullpen disaster in loss to Red Sox

The bullpen, critical so far this year, cracked Saturday night.

Familiar results at French Open as defending champs Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek advance

Iga Swiatek closed out her latest French Open victory and raised a triumphant right fist. Rafael Nadal won less than half an hour later and celebrated with a left uppercut.

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