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NBA draft preview: Will the Orlando Magic take Jabari Smith at No. 1?

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NBA draft preview: Will the Orlando Magic take Jabari Smith at No. 1?

Former Auburn forward Jabari Smith Jr. worked out only for the Magic and the Oklahoma City Thunder, who have the No. 2 pick in the draft.

Orlando Magic pre-draft profile: Memphis' Josh Minott

Josh Minott, who the Magic worked out, has the tools to be a multi-positional defender but his ideal offensive role isn't known.

NBA draft could be about who has a shot, or who can give Heat best shot

Suddenly, the Miami Heat may have to consider shooting in the NBA draft.

Orlando Pride suffer 6-0 thrashing at Portland

The host Thorns dealt the Pride their worst NWSL loss of the season.

Two-time defending Stanley Cup champ Lightning seek spark to get out of 0-2 deficit vs. Colorado

They are two-time defending champs who came into the Stanley Cup final on a roll. So what has gone wrong against Colorado?

How did Lightning make Tampa Bay fall in love with hockey?

In a football-crazy sports market, the Bolts have captured the community's heart.

Matt Fitzpatrick a winner again at Brookline as US Open champion

On the final hole, Fitzpatrick hit 9-iron that started around the steep lip — a "squeezy fade," he called it — carried the front bunker and settled 18 feet away, setting up a par for...

U.S. Open Notebook: After another top-five major finish, Rory McIlroy says No. 3 at The Country Club is his nemesis

On the third hole alone, McIlroy was 4 over par for the tournament. Those four strokes cost him; he finished the weekend at 2 under par, four strokes away from the winner, Matt Fitzpatrick.

Spring All-Area Honorable mentions

The best of the rest of the Orlando Sentinel's All-Area teams for spring sports.

Red Bull's Verstappen takes Formula One race in Montreal

Max Verstappen won from the pole on Sunday at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve to extend his lead in the standings to 46 points over Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez, who retired early with a gearbox issue.

Disappointing trip ends with Rays' frustrating loss at Baltimore

Lack of offense is again the issue, as it was on much of the three-city trip to Minnesota, New York and Baltimore that ends with a 2-7 record.

Jerar Encarnacion stars in major league debut, Alcantara stellar again as Marlins rally by Mets, aim for .500 road trip

Encarnacion became the second Marlins player with a grand slam for his first big league hit after Jeremy Hermida against St. Louis pitcher Alberto Reyes on Aug. 31, 2005.

Yankees blow 5-run lead to Blue Jays in 10-9 loss, win streak ends at 9

After getting beat here the last two games, the Blue Jays simply out-bombed the Bombers Sunday.

Chicago Cubs get shut out 6-0 by the Atlanta Braves, keeping them from sweeping the 3-game series

Ian Happ had two of the six hits for the Chicago Cubs, who dropped to 3-12 in their last 15 games.

Phillies can't complete their first 5-game sweep in more than 20 years against Nationals

The Philadelphia Phillies couldn't finish off a five-game sweep Sunday over the Washington Nationals.

Nick Pivetta goes 7 strong with 10 K's as Red Sox beat Cards

Nick Pivetta pitched seven dominant innings with 10 strikeouts, Christian Vázquez hit a three-run homer and the Boston Red Sox held off the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 on Sunday to win their...

Notre Dame loses to Oklahoma 6-2 in the College World Series and will face Texas A&M in an elimination game Tuesday

Oklahoma took control of its bracket in the College World Series with a 6-2 victory over Notre Dame.

GATORS PODCAST: Tebow memories; busy summer begins on a high note (Ep. 115)

Tim Tebow's College Football Hall of Fame candidacy led Mark and Edgar to reflect on the many moments he created and legacy in Gainesville.

Years of effort, planning went into South Florida's World Cup bid

During a press conference at Hard Rock Stadium on Friday, Miami officials spoke of the year worth of effort put in for the city to be able to host part of the 2026 World Cup. Miami could...

Naomi Osaka pulls out of Wimbledon for the 2nd straight year, citing a lingering Achilles problem

Naomi Osaka pulled out of Wimbledon on Saturday, citing a lingering problem with her left Achilles tendon.

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