Orlando Entertainment News : April 2024

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Magic seek series lead in Game 5 at Cleveland | Lakers eliminated; Heat in peril | Lightning eliminated at Panthers

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Magic seek series lead in Game 5 at Cleveland | Lakers eliminated; Heat in peril | Lightning eliminated at Panthers

Energized Magic aim for series lead in Game 5 at Cleveland

The Magic know they will need to take better care of the ball at Cleveland to give itself a shot on the road with the series tied 2-2. Our ability to lock in from the beginning of the game — without our home crowd being able to generate that energy … We've got to be focused," Jamahl Mosley said.

Lakers' season ends as Nuggets' Jamal Murray hits another game-winner

LeBron James had 30 points, but Murray scored a game-high 32 and sank the decisive shot with 3.6 seconds left as the defending champs took Game 5, 108-106, and ousted the Lakers for a second straight year.

Heat humbled again by Celtics, with 102-88 loss putting season on brink

Yet another humbling loss against the Boston Celtics for the Miami Heat, whose season is now one loss from its expiration

Lightning's campaign over with negated goals in Game 5 loss at Panthers

The Lightning drop their best-of-7 series with their cross-state rival, eliminated in the first round for the second straight season.

High school scores and top performers from Monday

Baseball district opener winners included Lake Nona, Freedom, Apopka, Oviedo, Liberty and Lake Highland Prep, while Lake Buena Vista, Ocoee, DeLand, Winter Springs and Poinciana won softball district openers.

FHSAA state tennis: Lake Nona, Lake Highland join Winter Park phenom in title contention

Winter Park 15-year-old junior Jerald Carroll joined Lake Nona's undefeated boys and girls teams as state championship contenders with impressive victories on Day 1 of the FHSAA 4A state tennis tournament at Sanlando Park. Lake Highland Prep's young boys squad also advanced at Red Bug Lake Park.

Orlando Pride midfielder Luana out for season with Hodgkin's lymphoma

The Pride player from Brazil — who turns 31 on Thursday — will begin chemotherapy treatment.

UCF lands commitment from Miami transfer quarterback Jacurri Brown

The departure of backup Timmy McClain left KJ Jefferson as the only quarterback with actual college experience, prompting the need to add an experienced player from the portal.

Hurricanes pull off recruiting coup, landing four key transfers over the weekend

The Hurricanes added four players at key positions through the transfer portal over the weekend.

UCF men's basketball gets commitment from La Salle transfer Rokas Jocius

The junior played two seasons for the Explorers, averaging 6.7 points and 4.5 rebounds in 61 games. He connected on 54% of his field goals and 39% of his 3-pointers.

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Monday, April 29, 2024

After tying series, Magic confident heading back to Cleveland | Rays get swept at MLB-worst White Sox | Hamlin holds off Larson late to win NASCAR Cup race at Dover

Sentinel Sports Final

Monday, April 29, 2024

After tying series, Magic confident heading back to Cleveland | Rays get swept at MLB-worst White Sox | Hamlin holds off Larson late to win NASCAR Cup race at Dover

Magic confident as playoff series vs. Cavs shifts back to Cleveland

Big man Jonathan Isaac said the Magic are the team in a better position entering Game 5 after tying up the first round with the Cavs. "The momentum is in our favor," the Orlando forward said Saturday.

Former Gators assistant Mark Daigneault is NBA Coach of Year after leading young OKC team to No. 1 seed in West

The Magic's Jamahl Mosley wound up 2nd in the voting.

In bringing on Game 5, Lightning reminded everyone of team they once were \| Commentary

The Lightning didn't dilly dally through the game's first 10 minutes and they didn't allow Florida to immediately answer after every goal. The stars all showed up, and the grinders refused to give in.

Rock bottom? Rays are swept by MLB-worst White Sox

Offensive ineffectiveness is again the primary issue as Tampa Bay is held to seven hits while confidence is preached.

UCF's John Rhys Plumlee, Alec Holler among Knights to sign with NFL teams after draft

Tight end Alec Holler and linebacker Jason Johnson will remain teammates after signing with the Cowboys and defensive ends Tre'Mon Morris-Brash (Chargers) and Shaun Peterson Jr. (Bucs) signed deals, too.

Let's draft two! Jaguars double up on LSU stars by selecting WR Thomas Jr. and DT Smith

That marked the third time in franchise history — and second in four years — that Jacksonville chose college teammates in the opening two rounds.

Chris Perkins: The grades are in. How does Dolphins' draft rank against other AFC East teams?

Chop Robinson and Patrick Paul were solid picks. But conventional wisdom says the Dolphins need immediate impact from their top two draftees and it's debatable whether that will happen.

Bears earn highest draft mark after landing Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze

The Buccaneers did well, too, and the Dolphins and the Jaguars addressed areas that need bolstering.

UCF scores commitment from USC transfer defensive back Tre'Quon Fegans

Fegans is the fourth transfer player to join the Knights' roster since the end of spring camp on April 12.

Hamlin holds off Larson late to win NASCAR Cup race at Dover Motor Speedway

As he grabbed the checkered flag for a victory he had predicted, Hamlin was soundly booed — and louder than usual at the track because of the surprisingly full grandstands.

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