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Paolo Banchero leads play-in hopeful Magic to win at Pelicans

Paolo Banchero (29 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists) came through with a clutch performance for the Magic.

PGA Tour rookie Justin Suh arrives at Arnold Palmer Invitational full of gratitude, confidence

PGA Tour rookie Justin Suh's long road reaches this week's Arnold Palmer Invitational at Orlando's Bay Hill Club & Lodge.

10-time state champ OCP leads 6 Orlando area teams to FHSAA basketball tourney

Orlando Christian Prep, a 10-time FHSAA champ, is back in the boys basketball state tournament fields in Lakeland. Jones, Wekiva, Colonial, Oak Ridge and Windermere Prep also are in the running.

High school scores and top performers from Monday, Feb. 27

High school scores and stars from around the Orlando area.

FSU men lose at home to North Carolina, 77-66

North Carolina pulled away in the first half with 11 3-pointers to build a 43-25 lead.

Hurricanes drop out of AP poll's top 15 after heartbreaking loss to FSU; FAU falls just short

The Hurricanes dropped out of the AP poll's top 15 after heartbreaking loss to FSU, while FAU remains on the outside looking in.

'Mouthy' UCF baseball sweeps Clemson, celebrates by running football hill

UCF baseball improved to 6-1 overall with a three-game weekend series sweep at Clemson.

Florida's Billy Napier hires Austin Armstrong as DC to replace NFL-bound Toney

The Gators ranked 97th in the country in total defense in 2022.

Dolphins head to scouting combine with cornerback and linebacker among positions to evaluate ahead of draft

The Miami Dolphins will be thoroughly evaluating NFL draft prospects at the scouting combine in Indianapolis this week with a focus on various positions of need.

Young Dolphins standout defenders Jevon Holland, Jaelan Phillips excited about Vic Fangio acquisition

Jevon Holland and Jaelan Phillips, two Miami Dolphins that could untap their Pro Bowl potential in their third NFL seasons, discuss new defensive coordinator Vic Fangio.

Heisman Trophy winner says Dolphins are 'probably my No. 1 spot'; Mike Gesicki chimes in

USC quarterback Caleb Williams, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, says the Miami Dolphins are his preferred landing spot in the NFL.

As expected, Commanders release QB Carson Wentz

After giving up draft picks to acquire him in a trade with Indianapolis last March, the Commanders were able to get out of the final two years of Wentz's contract without any salary cap penalty.

Rays' Tyler Glasnow sustains oblique injury during practice

Pending an MRI, the starting pitcher is likely to miss extended time, including the start of the season.

It's working: Pitch clock shaves 20 minutes from early games

Major League Baseball approved its first pitch clock this season, and every day is a new experience for the players as they try to get used to them this spring.

Acquiring forward Jeannot underscores Lightning's urgency

Their farm system is thin and picks already have been pawned, but the Lightning have gone all-in by dealing Cal Foote and five draft picks to get more grit for the playoffs.

Kyle Busch out to prove he is still best in NASCAR

On Sunday at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Kyle Busch scored his first win in his new No. 8 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing.

Jimmy Butler leads Heat to crucial road win over 76ers, snapping Miami's four-game skid

The Heat ended their four-game losing streak with a win over the 76ers on the road.

Josh Hart confident about postseason after pounding Celtics: 'We want to make a run in the playoffs'

It was a litmus test for the Knicks. A challenge of a new level.

LaMelo Ball breaks ankle, latest setback in rough season

Ball has already missed 27 games this season after he sprained his left ankle on three separate occasions, beginning in the preseason.

Cleveland Browns owners agree to purchase 25% stake in Milwaukee Bucks

Cleveland Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam have agreed to purchase Marc Lasry's 25% stake of the Milwaukee Bucks in a deal that puts the value of the NBA franchise at $3.5 billion.