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Analysis: Is the play-in tournament still realistic for the Magic?

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Analysis: Is the play-in tournament still realistic for the Magic?

The Magic (28-40) enter Tuesday's matchup at San Antonio (17-50) in 13th in the Eastern standings — a spot they've been stuck at since the beginning of 2023.

Tourney success depends on strong guard play

The past 8 Final Fours' Most Outstanding Player have been guards.

Hurricanes big man Norchad Omier may miss NCAA Tournament opener due to ankle injury

The Miami Hurricanes are waiting to find out if starting forward Norchad Omier will be able to play in UM's NCAA Tournament opener.

Hurricanes end season ranked inside top 20; FAU earns Top 25 spot

The Hurricanes and Owls both earned spots in the final AP poll of the season.

UM Hurricanes women's basketball team nabs a ninth seed at the NCAA Tournament

UM heads out to Bloomington, Indiana, on Saturday to face No. 8-seed Oklahoma State in the opening round of the NCAA tourney.

DB Jamel Dean plans to remain with Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay locks up one of its top free agents and solidifies its defense.

Dave Hyde: Dolphins' big trade gives March Madness the feel of February Fever

With the next Super Bowl being held in Las Vegas, the Miami Dolphins make another big trade and shove all their chips to the middle of the table.

Dolphins reach deal with backup QB, local product Mike White and LB David Long to start free agency

The Miami Dolphins land quarterback and South Florida product Mike White as NFL free agency began. Miami later came to an agreement on a deal with linebacker David Long.

Dave Hyde: The quiet signing of Mike White is Dolphins' most important this offseason

New Miami Dolphins backup QB Mike White has persevered on a journey that started locally at University School. And there won't be a more important signing this offseason for Miami as the...

Ex-NFL QB Griffin sells custom-built estate in Bella Collina

Ex-NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III and his wife, Grete Griffin, sold their Bella Collina home for $4.25 million

Jets could be quiet in free agency market as they wait on Aaron Rodgers

As the Jets wait for Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers's answer on whether he is willing to accept a trade, don't expect a ton of movement this week at the start of free agency.

High school scores and top performers from Monday, March 13

Among local baseball winners on the first day of Spring Break were Harmony, Foundation Academy, Trinity Prep and Montverde.

Scheffler on another big run, this one getting attention

The defending Masters champion was easy to forget last year even while staying atop the world ranking from March to October because Augusta marked his last win of the campaign.

Byron emerges as another star in Hendrick's deep lineup

This is William Byron's sixth season with Hendrick Motorsports and he received a contact extension last season.

Butler, Herro, Adebayo step up late as Heat stave off Jazz 119-115

Miami Heat make it a bit too interesting before holding off Utah Jazz.

Zach LaVine has found his rhythm for the Chicago Bulls — but is it enough to secure a spot in the postseason?

Zach LaVine's usage rate continues to climb — but even more important is the Chicago Bulls star's return to complete confidence.

Nets' No. 1 defense responsible for season-swinging stretch

The defense is no fluke.

Puerto Rico throws 8-inning perfecto vs Israel in WBC

Jose De León tied a WBC record with 10 strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings.

Trevor Bauer signs with Japan's Yokohama BayStars

The 2020 NL Cy Young Award winner was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Jan. 12, three weeks after an arbitrator reduced his suspension imposed by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred from 324...

Olympic gold medalist Dick Fosbury, who created the 'Fosbury Flop' high jump move, dies at 76

Dick Fosbury, the lanky leaper who revamped the technical discipline of high jump and won an Olympic gold medal with his "Fosbury Flop," has died. He was 76.

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