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Magic find greater success in the paint, beat Mavericks to close out homestand

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January 31, 2022

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Magic find greater success in the paint, beat Mavericks to close out homestand

The Magic had greater success with getting to and scoring inside the paint during their homestand.

Super Bowl matchup is set: Los Angeles Rams are early 3½-point favorites on their home field vs. the Cincinnati Bengals

Two years ago, the Cincinnati Bengals were the NFL's worst team. Now they're headed to the Super Bowl to play the Los Angeles Rams — at the Rams' home stadium.

Los Angeles Rams will play in the Super Bowl at their home stadium after rallying past the San Francisco 49ers 20-17

The Los Angeles Rams rallied past the San Francisco 49ers 20-17 for the NFC title and will play in the Super Bowl at home against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Cincinnati Bengals stun the Kansas City Chiefs 27-24 in overtime to advance to their 1st Super Bowl in 33 years

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Kansas City Chiefs 27-24 in overtime in the AFC title game to advance to their first Super Bowl in 33 years.

Mistakes on offense cost Chiefs 3rd straight Super Bowl trip

The Kansas City Chiefs had 13 seconds they'd rather forget late in the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC title game.

As Brady decision looms, his contract is complicated matter for Bucs

Tom Brady already has stated a desire to spend more time with his wife, supermodel Gisele Bundchen, and his three children.

Super sophomores highlight Orlando area girls basketball district playoffs

Year-round work has helped underclassmen close the gap on experienced high school juniors and seniors at the varsity level.

UCF, FSU stand out to Orange Park 4-star lineman Roderick Kearney at 'Hometown Hero' event

Kearney did not see Knights coach Gus Malzahn, who has been dealing with a family emergency.

Osceola 2023 CB-WR Jakeem Jackson impressing college scouts with athleticism

Osceola ATH Jakeem Jackson has 3 scholarship offers

Top-ranked South Carolina women dominate Florida behind Aliyah Boston

The Gators, coming off a one-week layoff, missed 18 of 19 shots in the opening quarter, including all three from behind the arc.

UCF men's basketball pushes for consistent winning

The Knights lost 63-49 Saturday to No. 7 Houston to fall to 4-5 in conference play, but UCF coach Johnny Dawkins has been in this spot before.

Miami Hurricanes assistant coach Bryan McClendon reportedly leaving for Georgia

Miami assistant coach Bryan McClendon is reportedly leaving the Hurricanes for Georgia after just 25 days on UM's staff.

Need a spark? Lightning's Pat Maroon is the one for the job

Also, Mikhail Sergachev's blocked shot was one of the "scarier" moments of Saturday's game for Jon Cooper.

Helio Castroneves claims yet another crown jewel with Rolex win

Helio Castroneves scored his third crown jewel victory in a year when he closed out the Rolex 24 at Daytona to give team owner Michael Shank his second win in North America's most prestigious...

Lydia Ko holds off Danielle Kang to win LPGA Gainbridge

Lydia Ko pulled ahead with a birdie on the 15th hole and matched scores with Danielle Kang the rest of the way.

US loses to Canada 2-0 in a World Cup qualifier — only the 2nd Canadian win over the Americans in 37 years

Canada beat the United States for just the second time in 37 years, a 2-0 victory Sunday on goals by Cyle Larin and Sam Adekugbe to take another big step toward reaching the World Cup for the...

Dempsey, Solo, Boxx elected to US Soccer Hall of Fame

Clint Dempsey, Hope Solo and Shannon Boxx were among six people elected to the U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame.

Nikola Vučević leads the Chicago Bulls to a 130-116 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, while the defense remains under the microscope

Although the Chicago Bulls needed another big scoring night to cement a 130-116 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, this time it was enough to win the same type of shootout they lost two...

NBA-best Suns rally for 10th straight win, top Spurs 115-110

Devin Booker scored 28 points, Mikal Bridges added a season-high 26 and the Phoenix Suns overcame a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter to win their 10th straight game, beating the San...

Rafael Nadal wins the Australian Open for his 21st Grand Slam title — one more than Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer

Rafael Nadal got to 21 first, breaking the men's record for most Grand Slam singles titles and doing it the hard way by coming back from two sets down to beat Daniil Medvedev in an almost...