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New level for Franz Wagner as Magic task him with defending lethal scorers

Coach Jamahl Mosley won't hesitate to put his 6-9 rookie forward in a cross matchup with the likes of point guard Trae Young.

DeVos family gives $3 million to celebrate 30 years of Magic ownership | Commentary

Rich DeVos wanted to bring baseball to Orlando, but ended up buying the Magic 30 years ago.

Gus Malzahn's new platform: Don't put me up on a pedestal for UCF games

During a loss to SMU last week, the coach felt disconnected from his team while he sat 6 or 7 feet above with a broken leg.

Watch: UCF Football Now — Gabriel practices, Malzahn dislikes his platform

On the latest episode of UCF Football Now, Mike Bianchi and Jason Beede recap the Knights' loss at SMU and preview this week's home game vs. UConn.

Gators' defense must make up ground after rough start under new play caller Christian Robinson

Florida's defense achieved a new low against under Christian Robinson against Samford University, but looks to rebound Saturday at Missouri.

Justin Fuente out as Virginia Tech's coach just days before facing Miami Hurricanes

When the Miami Hurricanes host Virginia Tech on Saturday in UM's final home game, the Hokies will be led by a new football coach — albeit an interim one.

Oklahoma drops out of top 10 with little change in College Football Playoff rankings

Oklahoma dropped out of the top 10 as the top seven teams remain unchanged in the latest College Football Playoff rankings Tuesday evening.

Brandon Mahan's clutch baskets lead UCF to victory over Jacksonville

UCF came from behind Tuesday evening to beat Jacksonville and win their 3rd straight to open the season.

Isaiah Wong's layup with 0.7 seconds left lifts Miami Hurricanes over FAU

Isaiah Wong scored 18 points for the Miami Hurricanes, and made a go-ahead layup late to give UM a victory over Florida Atlantic.

Just who is calling the Miami Dolphins' defensive plays?

Dolphins defensive coordinator Josh Boyer and coach Brian Flores counter theories that Flores is indeed calling plays over Boyer.

Kelly: Dolphins still searching for answers for run game struggles | Commentary

The Miami Dolphins have the worst rushing attack in the NFL, and the team's struggles gaining yards on the ground are forcing Miami to become an even more pass-happy offense.

Trevor Lawrence takes issue with himself in Jaguars' latest loss

Trevor Lawrence has completed 54.8% of his passes for 518 yards, with 1 touchdown, 1 interception and a key fumble in his last three games.

Tampa Bay Rays' Kevin Cash wins 2nd straight Manager of the Year; Giants' Gabe Kapler NL winner

Tampa Bay's Kevin Cash became the second skipper to win Manager of the Year honors in back-to-back seasons, taking this year's American League award

Cleveland's MLB team settles lawsuit with roller derby club over Guardians name

Cleveland will have two teams called the Guardians.

Weah's goal gains US bumpy 1-1 draw at Jamaica in qualifier

Tim Weah's 11th-minute goal was matched by Michail Antonio's spectacular 34-yard strike in the 22nd minute, leaving the United States with a 1-1 draw against Jamaica in a World Cup qualifier.

Lightning rookie Boris Katchouk stands tall in fight with 6-foot-9 Zdeno Chara

This fight was a mismatch on paper, but the rookie holds his own with the Islanders' future Hall of Famer.

Islanders finish 13-game road trip with blowout loss in Florida, head back to New York to open new home arena

Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 27 shots and the Florida Panthers overcame the loss of center Aleksander Barkov to remain unbeaten at home with a 6-1 rout of the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.

Knicks can't sleepwalk against bottom-dwelling Magic, Rockets

Players say they learned from a shocking loss to the Magic last month.

Stephen Curry leads way as Warriors give Nets a beating at Barclays Center, showing up Brooklyn with an emphatic 18-point victory

As Kevin Durant watched from the sidelines, Stephen Curry padded his stats. What was supposed to be a gunfight between two MVP candidates turned into bloodshed at Barclays Center.

WTA demands investigation after Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai accuses party official of sexual assault

Peng, once the No. 14-ranked player in the world, said Nov. 2 that Zhang Gaoli assaulted her three years ago in his home.

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