Magic looking like attractive choice for big-time free agents | Aaron Civale falters again in 5th as Rays’ win streak ends at 5 | FHSAA discusses NIL

Importance of homecourt advantage magnified for Magic after playoff series vs. Cavs • Klay Thompson is flirting with other teams, including Magic. Warriors can’t pretend he’s bluffing | Commentary

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Sentinel Sports Final Thursday, May 9, 2024

Magic looking like attractive choice for big-time free agents | Aaron Civale falters again in 5th as Rays' win streak ends at 5 | FHSAA discusses NIL Destination Orlando: Donovan Mitchell, Paul George, Klay Thompson would love to play with Magic's Paolo Banchero | Commentary It used to be the Magic were never mentioned as a destination for star players, but now the rumor mill is spinning out of control with reports that Orlando is in play for big-name free agents such as Paul George and Klay Thompson. Read more → Importance of homecourt advantage magnified for Magic after playoff series vs. Cavs Magic coach Jamahl Mosley believes Orlando learned how important homecourt can be in the playoffs after its best-of-seven series with Cleveland. "It's definitely a lot harder to withstand those runs on the road," added Franz Wagner. Read more → Klay Thompson is flirting with other teams, including Magic. Warriors can't pretend he's bluffing | Commentary There's going to be interest because Klay Thompson is still one of the best 3-point shooters in the NBA. He made 268 last season on 38% shooting. There's going to be interest because, despite being a peculiar and oftentimes insular guy, Thompson is a four-time champ with a trove of winning wisdom. Read more → Guard Jalen Brunson returns from foot injury, sparks Knicks past Pacers for 2-0 lead in East semifinals The series moves to Indiana for Game 3 on Friday and Game 4 on Sunday. Read more → High school scores and top performers from Wednesday, May 8 Among baseball winners were Mount Dora Christian Academy and The First Academy. Eustis, The First Academy, Cornerstone Charter Academy and Montverde Academy won in softball. Read more → Varsity Weekly: FHSAA discusses NIL; Hall of Fame for Ken Brauman, Stephanie Gibson FHSAA calls May workshop for more talk on proposed NIL policy that permits high school athletes to monetize popularity. The association also announced 2024 Hall of Famers, including Winter Park's Stephanie Gibson and Seminole's Ken Brauman. Basketball coaching changes, And spring sports wind down. Read more → Jokic wins NBA's MVP award, his 3rd in 4 seasons The Denver center averaged 26.4 points, 12.4 rebounds and 9.0 assists for the defending champion. Read more → Panthers run away with rout of Bruins in Game 2 to tie series as fists fly The Panthers ended their offensive slump from Game 1, netting six unanswered goals in a Game 2 that saw 146 minutes in penalties handed out, 75 to the Bruins. Read more → UCF basketball adds home-and-home series with Texas A&M The Knights will open the season against the Aggies, making it five straight seasons facing a SEC opponent. Read more → Aaron Civale falters again in 5th inning as Rays' win streak ends at 5 For the fourth straight start, the veteran right-hander can't get through the fifth inning, and his teammates can't do much against the White Sox. Read more →

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