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Franz Wagner scores 29 points, Orlando Magic beat Nets in home opener
Read full article: Franz Wagner scores 29 points, Orlando Magic beat Nets in home openerFranz Wagner scored 29 points, brother Mo Wagner added 18 and the Orlando Magic won their home opener, beating the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.
Banchero scores 33, Orlando Magic roll in 2nd half to beat Heat on opening night
Read full article: Banchero scores 33, Orlando Magic roll in 2nd half to beat Heat on opening nightPaolo Banchero scored 33 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Franz Wagner scored 23 and the Orlando Magic rolled past the Miami Heat in the opener for both teams.
Magic, Suggs agree to 5-year extension worth average of $30 million annually, AP source says
Read full article: Magic, Suggs agree to 5-year extension worth average of $30 million annually, AP source saysJalen Suggs has signed a five-year contract extension with the Orlando Magic worth an average of about $30 million per season, a person with knowledge of the terms told The Associated Press on Monday.
Orlando Magic celebrates Orange County students’ reading achievements
Read full article: Orlando Magic celebrates Orange County students’ reading achievementsOver 3,000 Orange County Public School students were at the Kia Center on Monday to celebrate their reading achievements with the Orlando Magic.
Duke's Cooper Flagg makes preseason AP All-America team as ACC, Big 12, SEC each place 2 players
Read full article: Duke's Cooper Flagg makes preseason AP All-America team as ACC, Big 12, SEC each place 2 playersAlabama's Mark Sears and North Carolina's RJ Davis headline The Associated Press preseason All-America men's basketball team.
Rays say it may take 'weeks' to fully assess damage at Tropicana Field, after Milton struck region
Read full article: Rays say it may take 'weeks' to fully assess damage at Tropicana Field, after Milton struck regionThe Tampa Bay Rays say it may take weeks to fully assess how much damage was done to Tropicana Field, which saw its roof ripped to shreds by the force of Hurricane Milton as the deadly storm barreled across much of Florida.
Businessman convicted of cheating ex-NBA star Dwight Howard of millions in scam to buy WNBA team
Read full article: Businessman convicted of cheating ex-NBA star Dwight Howard of millions in scam to buy WNBA teamA Georgia businessman has been convicted of cheating former NBA stars Dwight Howard and Chandler Parsons of $8 million after a trial in Manhattan federal court.
Judge dismisses an assault lawsuit against Knicks owner James Dolan and Harvey Weinstein
Read full article: Judge dismisses an assault lawsuit against Knicks owner James Dolan and Harvey WeinsteinA U.S. district judge has dismissed a federal lawsuit against New York Knicks owner James Dolan alleging sexual assault a decade ago.
Judge says ex-Boston Celtics' Glen 'Big Baby' Davis can delay prison to finish film
Read full article: Judge says ex-Boston Celtics' Glen 'Big Baby' Davis can delay prison to finish filmA film project has earned former Boston Celtics forward Glen “Big Baby” Davis a temporary reprieve from the start of his three-year prison term for a fraud conviction.
Adam Silver says NBA and FIBA are having ‘much more serious’ talks about growth in Europe
Read full article: Adam Silver says NBA and FIBA are having ‘much more serious’ talks about growth in EuropeThe NBA is ramping up talks with FIBA, basketball's global governing body, on how to best increase its competitive footprint in Europe either through an annual tournament or an NBA-operated league, according to Commissioner Adam Silver.
Wembanyama returns home for Olympics. The basketball star will be one of Paris' biggest attractions
Read full article: Wembanyama returns home for Olympics. The basketball star will be one of Paris' biggest attractionsAthletes have a hard time standing out in a Paris cultural sphere driven largely by food, fashion and the arts.
WNBA players' union leader is concerned league being undervalued in new media rights deal
Read full article: WNBA players' union leader is concerned league being undervalued in new media rights dealWNBA players' union head Terri Jackson is concerned the league is being undervalued with the $2.2 billion over 11 years it will receive as part of the NBA’s recently approved media rights deals.
Magic co-founder Pat Williams, who helped bring team to Orlando, dies at 84
Read full article: Magic co-founder Pat Williams, who helped bring team to Orlando, dies at 84Pat Williams, a co-founder of the Orlando Magic and someone who spent more than a half-century working within the NBA, has died from complications related to viral pneumonia.
Ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist sued for wrongful death in alleged fatal collision
Read full article: Ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist sued for wrongful death in alleged fatal collisionEx-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer is being sued for wrongful death after allegedly hitting and killing a pedestrian earlier this year.
Ex-NBA player Jontay Porter pleads guilty in case tied to gambling scandal that tanked his career
Read full article: Ex-NBA player Jontay Porter pleads guilty in case tied to gambling scandal that tanked his careerFormer NBA player Jontay Porter has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a federal criminal case.
USA Basketball men's Olympic team arrives for camp in Las Vegas
Read full article: USA Basketball men's Olympic team arrives for camp in Las VegasAfter months of planning, it’s time for the U.S. Olympic team — one that will go to the Paris Games later this month seeking a fifth consecutive gold medal — to take the floor.
Banned NBA player Jontay Porter will be charged in betting case, court papers indicate
Read full article: Banned NBA player Jontay Porter will be charged in betting case, court papers indicateCourt papers indicate that former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter will be charged with a federal felony connected to the sports betting scandal that spurred the NBA to ban him for life.
George heading to 76ers, Caldwell-Pope to Magic, CP3 to Spurs, AP sources say
Read full article: George heading to 76ers, Caldwell-Pope to Magic, CP3 to Spurs, AP sources sayPaul George agreed early Monday to leave the Los Angeles Clippers and sign a $212 million, four-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers and team up with Joel Embiid.
Liberty to play Commissioner's Cup final at UBS Arena in Long Island. Barclays out due to NBA draft
Read full article: Liberty to play Commissioner's Cup final at UBS Arena in Long Island. Barclays out due to NBA draftThe New York Liberty will play the Commissioner’s Cup championship game on June 25 against the Minnesota Lynx at UBS Arena since setup for the NBA draft made Barclays Center unavailable.
2 more charged in betting scandal that spurred NBA to bar Raptors' Jontay Porter for life
Read full article: 2 more charged in betting scandal that spurred NBA to bar Raptors' Jontay Porter for lifeTwo more people have been charged in the sports betting scandal that prompted the NBA to ban former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter for life.
Oilers seek to become the sixth NHL team since 2000 to win the Cup after midseason coaching change
Read full article: Oilers seek to become the sixth NHL team since 2000 to win the Cup after midseason coaching changeFiring a coach during the season is typically seen as a sign that a season has gone off the rails.
WNBA commissioner says charter flight program still has a few kinks but is running smoothly
Read full article: WNBA commissioner says charter flight program still has a few kinks but is running smoothlyWNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert says the charter flight program still has a few expected kinks but is running smoothly.
North West joins starry concert event of 'The Lion King' at Hollywood Bowl
Read full article: North West joins starry concert event of 'The Lion King' at Hollywood BowlNorth West, the daughter of Kim Kardashian and Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, is going from “Paw Patrol” to another animal project: A starry “Lion King” concert.
Donovan Mitchell scores 39 points as Cavaliers push past Magic 106-94 in Game 7 to get Boston next
Read full article: Donovan Mitchell scores 39 points as Cavaliers push past Magic 106-94 in Game 7 to get Boston nextDonovan Mitchell scored 39 points, Caris LeVert added 15 and the Cleveland Cavaliers avoided a potentially franchise-shifting loss by rallying for a 106-94 win over the Orlando Magic in Game 7.
Angel Reese, Cardoso debuts watched widely on fan's livestream after WNBA is unable to broadcast
Read full article: Angel Reese, Cardoso debuts watched widely on fan's livestream after WNBA is unable to broadcastThe WNBA debuts of Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso were widely watched on a social media livestream from a fan who stepped in when the league’s app couldn’t broadcast the game.
Wembanyama coming to Paris as San Antonio Spurs to face Indiana Pacers in two NBA games next January
Read full article: Wembanyama coming to Paris as San Antonio Spurs to face Indiana Pacers in two NBA games next JanuaryVictor Wembanyama will return to Paris, he hopes as an Olympic champion, when the San Antonio Spurs face the Indiana Pacers in two regular-season NBA games early next year.
Banchero, Orlando Magic held off by Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5
Read full article: Banchero, Orlando Magic held off by Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points, Evan Mobley blocked Franz Wagner’s layup in the final seconds and the Cleveland Cavaliers survived a scare from Orlando, holding off Paolo Banchero and the Magic in Game 5.
Court upholds Milwaukee police officer's firing for posting racist memes after Sterling Brown arrest
Read full article: Court upholds Milwaukee police officer's firing for posting racist memes after Sterling Brown arrestThe Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that a former Milwaukee police officer was properly fired for posting racist memes related to the arrest of an NBA player.
Orlando Magic give away free tickets as community supports playoff win
Read full article: Orlando Magic give away free tickets as community supports playoff winOn the heels of the Orlando Magic’s game three play-off win, former players Bo Outlaw and Nick Anderson hosted a Magic Youth Basketball Academy at the Boys and Girls Club in Parramore.
Caitlin Clark revs up Pacers fans with pregame playoff appearance in IndyCar replica
Read full article: Caitlin Clark revs up Pacers fans with pregame playoff appearance in IndyCar replicaCaitlin Clark drew a standing ovation in her first appearance on Gainbridge Fieldhouse's court since becoming the WNBA's No. 1 overall draft pick — in an IndyCar replica.
Orlando Magic lose to Cleveland Cavaliers after Donovan Mitchell scores 23
Read full article: Orlando Magic lose to Cleveland Cavaliers after Donovan Mitchell scores 23The Orlando Magic lost on Monday night after Donovan Mitchell scored 23 points and Jarrett Allen got 20 rebounds, giving the Cleveland Cavaliers the win in their first-round Eastern Conference series.
Magic can’t overcome miserable shooting performance in Game 1 playoff loss to Cavaliers
Read full article: Magic can’t overcome miserable shooting performance in Game 1 playoff loss to CavaliersStatistically speaking, the Orlando Magic entered the playoffs with the worst offense of any team in the field.
Magic open playoffs with 97-83 loss in series against Cavaliers
Read full article: Magic open playoffs with 97-83 loss in series against CavaliersDonovan Mitchell scored 30 points, Jarrett Allen had 18 reounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Orlando Magic 97-83 in Game 1 of their playoff series.
NHL has no appetite to expand playoffs beyond its 16-team tournament for the Stanley Cup
Read full article: NHL has no appetite to expand playoffs beyond its 16-team tournament for the Stanley CupThe NHL is the only major North American professional sports league that has not expanded its playoffs in recent years.
Paolo Banchero scores 26 as Magic clinch playoff spot with 113-88 win over Bucks
Read full article: Paolo Banchero scores 26 as Magic clinch playoff spot with 113-88 win over BucksPaolo Banchero had 26 points and 11 rebounds, Jonathan Isaac had 10 points, eight rebounds and three blocks in his second start of the season and the Orlando Magic avoided a play-in spot with a 113-88 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
Agent at Bad Bunny-led firm has certification revoked by MLB Players Association
Read full article: Agent at Bad Bunny-led firm has certification revoked by MLB Players AssociationA baseball agent at Bad Bunny’s Rimas Sports firm has lost his certification with the Major League Baseball Players Association.
Orlando Magic suffer defeat at hands of Milwaukee Bucks
Read full article: Orlando Magic suffer defeat at hands of Milwaukee BucksThe Orlando Magic suffered defeat in their Wednesday night matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks after Bobby Portis scored 30 points, nine rebounds and a career-high five steals.
Magic beat Bulls 113-98, still hoping to finish as high as No. 2 in the East
Read full article: Magic beat Bulls 113-98, still hoping to finish as high as No. 2 in the EastPaolo Banchero scored 24 points, Jalen Suggs added 19 and the Orlando Magic kept up a playoff push that could land them as high as second in the Eastern Conference with a 113-98 win over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night.
Orlando Magic see the end to their 3-game win streak with loss to Hornets
Read full article: Orlando Magic see the end to their 3-game win streak with loss to HornetsThe Orlando Magic’s three-game win streak was snapped on Friday night in their match against the Charlotte Hornets, losing after Brandon Miller made his first 10 shots from the field and finished with 32 points.
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are headed to the WNBA. Are they also destined for a pay cut?
Read full article: Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are headed to the WNBA. Are they also destined for a pay cut?Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have both decided to forgo their final year of college eligibility and enter the WNBA Draft.
LeBron James says popularity of women's basketball is due to familiar stars
Read full article: LeBron James says popularity of women's basketball is due to familiar starsLeBron James figures there’s at least one obvious explanation for the surging popularity of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament — recognizable stars.
When voters say 'no' to new stadiums, what do professional sports teams do next?
Read full article: When voters say 'no' to new stadiums, what do professional sports teams do next?Voter rejection of a stadium sales tax plan for the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs has raised questions about what happens next.
Franz Wagner scores 20, Magic escape with a 104-103 win over struggling Trail Blazers
Read full article: Franz Wagner scores 20, Magic escape with a 104-103 win over struggling Trail BlazersFranz Wagner scored 20 points and the Orlando Magic escaped with a 104-103 win over the struggling Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.
Orlando Magic snap 3-game skid with 118-88 rout of Memphis Grizzlies
Read full article: Orlando Magic snap 3-game skid with 118-88 rout of Memphis GrizzliesWendell Carter Jr. had 15 points and 13 rebounds, Jalen Suggs and Cole Anthony added 15 points each and the Orlando Magic broke a three-game losing streak with a 118-88 rout of the Memphis Grizzlies.
Orlando Magic beaten by Los Angeles Clippers after Kawhi Leonard scores 29
Read full article: Orlando Magic beaten by Los Angeles Clippers after Kawhi Leonard scores 29The Orlando Magic lost their matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night after Kawhi Leonard and Paul George hit jump shots in the final seconds.
NCAA President Charlie Baker urges states with legal wagering to ban prop bets on college athletes
Read full article: NCAA President Charlie Baker urges states with legal wagering to ban prop bets on college athletesNCAA President Charlie Baker is urging states with legal wagering on sporting events to ban betting on individual player performances.
Ex-NBA guard Ben Gordon, arrested for juice shop disturbance, gets program that could erase charges
Read full article: Ex-NBA guard Ben Gordon, arrested for juice shop disturbance, gets program that could erase chargesFormer NBA guard Ben Gordon could see criminal charges against him in Connecticut erased from his record next year if he completes a probation program.
Surging Orlando Magic clinch at least a play-in spot with win over Hornets
Read full article: Surging Orlando Magic clinch at least a play-in spot with win over HornetsCole Anthony scored 17 of his 21 points in the second quarter and the Orlando Magic routed the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night to clinch at least a play-in berth in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Franz Wagner scores 19 points, Banchero adds 17 as Orlando Magic beat short-handed Raptors
Read full article: Franz Wagner scores 19 points, Banchero adds 17 as Orlando Magic beat short-handed RaptorsFranz Wagner scored 19 points, Paolo Banchero had 17 and the Orlando Magic beat short-handed Toronto, handing the Raptors their season-worst sixth straight loss.
Pacers beat Orlando 111-97 to close within a game of the Magic in the Eastern Conference
Read full article: Pacers beat Orlando 111-97 to close within a game of the Magic in the Eastern ConferenceTyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam each scored 20 points and the Indiana Pacers beat Orlando 111-97 on Sunday night to close within a game of the Magic in the Eastern Conference standings.
Orlando Magic drop 5-game win streak after loss to NY Knicks
Read full article: Orlando Magic drop 5-game win streak after loss to NY KnicksThe Orlando Magic lost their five-game winning stream after Jalen Brunson scored 26 points, leading the New York Knicks to a victory over the Magic on Friday night.
Orlando Magic rally from 21 down to win as Wizards tie franchise record with 16th straight loss
Read full article: Orlando Magic rally from 21 down to win as Wizards tie franchise record with 16th straight lossFranz Wagner scored 28 points, Paolo Banchero added 25 and the Orlando Magic rallied from a 21-point second-quarter deficit to beat Washington 119-109 and hand the Wizards their 16th consecutive loss.
Paolo Banchero scores 20 points as Orlando Magic beat Hornets for 9th win in 11 games
Read full article: Paolo Banchero scores 20 points as Orlando Magic beat Hornets for 9th win in 11 gamesPaolo Banchero had 22 points, Cole Anthony scored 12 of his 14 points in the second half and the surging Orlando Magic beat the Charlotte Hornets 101-89 for their ninth win in 11 games.
Jalen Suggs and Paolo Banchero lead the Magic to a win over the slumping Jazz
Read full article: Jalen Suggs and Paolo Banchero lead the Magic to a win over the slumping JazzJalen Suggs hit three 3-pointers in the final three minutes and finished with 15 points as the Orlando Magic beat the Utah Jazz.
Dejounte Murray steps up in place of injured Trae Young as Hawks trounce Magic 109-92
Read full article: Dejounte Murray steps up in place of injured Trae Young as Hawks trounce Magic 109-92Dejounte Murray had 25 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds, finishing just short of his first triple-double of the season, and the Atlanta Hawks trounced the Orlando Magic 109-92 to snap a three-game skid.
Paolo Banchero has 3-point play in final seconds to lift Magic past Pistons, 112-109
Read full article: Paolo Banchero has 3-point play in final seconds to lift Magic past Pistons, 112-109Paolo Banchero broke a tie with a three-point play with 0.8 seconds left and finished with 15 points in the Orlando Magic’s 112-109 victory over the NBA-worst Detroit Pistons on Saturday night.
Magic’s Mac McClung earns perfect score to take 2nd straight NBA Slam Dunk Contest title over Jaylen Brown
Read full article: Magic’s Mac McClung earns perfect score to take 2nd straight NBA Slam Dunk Contest title over Jaylen BrownMac McClung has won his second straight NBA Slam Dunk Contest by grabbing the ball out of Shaquille O’Neal’s hands and leaping over him to draw five perfect scores on his final attempt.
Banchero scores 36 points, Orlando Magic beat injury-riddled Knicks
Read full article: Banchero scores 36 points, Orlando Magic beat injury-riddled KnicksPaolo Banchero scored 36 points, Franz Wagner added 21 and the Orlando Magic beat the injury-riddled New York Knicks in the final game before the All-Star break for both teams.
‘Life happens that way:’ NBA champion Josh Powell on how he took control of his finances
Read full article: ‘Life happens that way:’ NBA champion Josh Powell on how he took control of his financesThis week on “Black Men Sundays,” host Corie Murray shares part one of his interview with Josh “JP” Powell, a two-time NBA champion who founded his own charitable organization.
Celtics star Jayson Tatum gets $1 million gift from SoFi to help people buy homes in St. Louis
Read full article: Celtics star Jayson Tatum gets $1 million gift from SoFi to help people buy homes in St. LouisBoston Celtics power forward Jayson Tatum announced Tuesday a gift of $1 million from the financial services company SoFi to his nonprofit.
Spike Lee, Denzel Washington reuniting for adaptation of Kurosawa's 'High and Low'
Read full article: Spike Lee, Denzel Washington reuniting for adaptation of Kurosawa's 'High and Low'Nearly 20 years after their last collaboration, Spike Lee and Denzel Washington are reuniting for an adaptation of Akira Kurosawa’s “High and Low.”.
NBA MVP and 76ers center Joel Embiid had knee surgery. His injury could affect the US Olympic team
Read full article: NBA MVP and 76ers center Joel Embiid had knee surgery. His injury could affect the US Olympic teamJoel Embiid’s timeline to return to the Philadelphia 76ers is still unclear following knee surgery.
Franz Wagner dominates second half as Magic pulls away to beat Pistons 111-99
Read full article: Franz Wagner dominates second half as Magic pulls away to beat Pistons 111-99Franz Wagner scored 27 of his 38 points in the second half as the Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons 111-99 for their third straight win on Sunday.
1 icon, 6 shoes, $8 million: An auction of Michael Jordan's championship sneakers sets a record
Read full article: 1 icon, 6 shoes, $8 million: An auction of Michael Jordan's championship sneakers sets a recordA collection of sneakers that basketball superstar Michael Jordan wore as he and the Chicago Bulls won six NBA championships has fetched $8 million at a New York auction.
Magic beat Suns 113-98, overcoming Devin Booker’s 44-point night
Read full article: Magic beat Suns 113-98, overcoming Devin Booker’s 44-point nightPaolo Banchero scored 26 points and the Orlando Magic beat the Phoenix Suns 113-98 on Sunday night, overcoming Devin Booker’s 44-point effort two days after he had 62 in a loss at Indiana.
Grant Hill explains the decision surrounding Draymond Green's omission from the Olympic pool
Read full article: Grant Hill explains the decision surrounding Draymond Green's omission from the Olympic poolUSA Basketball says it wants the best for Draymond Green, which is why the federation does not have him in its plans for the Paris Olympics.
USA Basketball picks 41 NBA players as candidates for the Paris Olympics roster
Read full article: USA Basketball picks 41 NBA players as candidates for the Paris Olympics rosterThere are few surprises in USA Basketball’s men’s player pool for the Paris Olympics that was announced Tuesday, with most of the big names like LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant on the list.