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Orlando City remains undefeated with 2-1 win over Charlotte

J.C. Carnahan — Sun, 27 May 2012 03:34:00 GMT

Jamie Watson and Matt Luzunaris scored their first goals of the USL Pro season Saturday to help lead the Orlando City Soccer Club to a 2-1 win over the Charlotte Eagles.

Apopka's K.J. Dillon dominates at Golden South Classic | Photos

By Buddy Collings, Staff Writer — Sun, 27 May 2012 02:34:00 GMT

Dillon, Levonte Whitfield, Andres Arroyo lead local success stories

Apopka's K.J. Dillon goes to West Virginia on June7 to start summer classes and off-season workouts as a Mountaineers football signee. But he definitely did not slack off around high-school-graduation time.

Bobby Sippio, recently cut by Predators, arrested on attempted-murder charge

Susan Jacobson , Orlando Sentinel — Sun, 27 May 2012 00:43:49 GMT

The former Osceola High School Kowboys quarterback and a friend beat and kicked Sippio's girlfriend's brother, deputies say.

Bobby Sippio, a wide receiver recently cut by the Orlando Predators, remained jailed without bail Saturday after his girlfriend's brother told deputies Sippio and another man kidnapped him, beat him and threatened to kill him.

UF women's golf coach Jan Dowling resigns

A staff report — Sun, 27 May 2012 00:02:00 GMT

GAINESVILLE – Jan Dowling became the second Florida coach to resign in as many days as the women's golf coach announced her resignation Saturday, a day after men's tennis coach Andy Jackson stepped down.

Richard Petty, Danica Patrick lead culture clash at Coca-Cola 600

George Diaz — Sat, 26 May 2012 22:18:00 GMT

CONCORD, N.C. — The King is at the front of the pack, hoping to end 13 years of solitude away from Victory Lane.

No. 1 FSU's dreadful ACC tourney showing ends in loss to Virginia

By Coley Harvey, Orlando Sentinel — Sat, 26 May 2012 22:16:00 GMT

Seminoles shut out for first time this season

Florida State's dreadful stay in Greensboro, N.C. came to a merciful end Saturday afternoon after the Seminoles dropped a third-consecutive game in the ACC Tournament.

Brad Keselowski hangs on to win Nationwide race

By George Diaz, Orlando Sentinel — Sat, 26 May 2012 21:56:00 GMT

CONCORD, N.C. — Brad Keselowski held off Denny Hamlin to win the History 300 in the Nationwide Series Saturday afternoon.

Dwight's tattered image needs wins

Brian Schmitz — Sat, 26 May 2012 21:14:00 GMT

Howard might need to expand trade list

There's really only one way Dwight Howard can clean up this oil spill on his image as a coach-killing conspirator and wrecking-ball flip-flopper.

Magic, Nets need Pat Williams' pingpong prophecy to make Dwight Howard-Anthony Davis deal

Mike Bianchi — Sat, 26 May 2012 21:03:00 GMT

If Nets win draft lottery, Dwight-for-Davis swap is best Magic can hope for

The Orlando Magic need another miracle now.

Predators give up 30 in 2nd, lose to Sharks | Photos

By Nicole Saavedra — Sat, 26 May 2012 04:12:00 GMT

Orlando gave up 30 points in the second quarter in a 55-37 loss to Jacksonville

UF advances with 7-2 win over ousted South Carolina

The Associated Press — Sat, 26 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Rematch with Vandy is next

HOOVER, Ala. — Brian Johnson pitched a five-hitter and Mike Zunino hit a two-run homer to lead Florida to a 7-2 win over South Carolina Friday night, eliminating the two-time defending national champions from the Southeastern Conference tournament.

Shaq was a sham as Orlando Magic's GM candidate

Mike Bianchi — Sat, 26 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

He may have been interested, but Magic weren't

Running off at the typewriter. ... Don't you love what passes for journalism today? After ESPN reported earlier this week that Shaq was going to interview to become the next Magic general manager, it became a huge national story and then -- poof! -- it just as quickly disappeared as Shaq released a statement and pulled his name from consideration.

BeDeviled: Rangers eliminated, New Jersey to face LA in Finals

Sat, 26 May 2012 03:04:00 GMT

NEWARK, N.J. -- Adam Henrique snapped a 2-2 tie 63 seconds into overtime Friday, leading the New Jersey Devils to a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers that finished the NHL Eastern Conference championship.

Coca-Cola 600 is an endurance test

George Diaz — Sat, 26 May 2012 01:44:13 GMT

CONCORD, N.C. — Wanna go for a 600-mile spin on Sunday without a potty break and hardly a thing to eat?

UF women's lacrosse falls to Syracuse in NCAA semis

A staff report — Sat, 26 May 2012 00:23:00 GMT

Top-seeded Gators lose to No. 4 Orange for second time this season in double overtime

Same opponent, same result for Florida but this time with a more painful outcome. For the second time this season, Syracuse beat the Gators in double overtime.

Veteran Florida tennis coach Andy Jackson resigns

A staff report — Fri, 25 May 2012 22:31:00 GMT

GAINESVILLE – Florida announced the resignation of men's tennis coach Andy Jackson on Friday afternoon.

Magic plan to interview former Hornets GM Jeff Bower for front-office job

By Josh Robbins , Orlando Sentinel — Fri, 25 May 2012 22:20:00 GMT

The Orlando Magic plan to interview former New Orleans Hornets General Manager Jeff Bower shortly after Memorial Day to head their department of basketball operations, a league source told the Orlando Sentinel on Friday.

CHARLOTTE AT ORLANDO, 7:30 TONIGHT Orlando City looks to extend streak against Charlotte

Staff reports — Fri, 25 May 2012 21:08:00 GMT

The Lions are coming off a 1-1 draw with Los Angeles

The Orlando City Soccer Club has a 15-match winning streak, dating to last season.

Miami AD: Hurricanes committed to ACC

By Steve Gorten, Sun Sentinel — Fri, 25 May 2012 21:07:00 GMT

CORAL GABLES – Miami athletic director Shawn Eichorst said Friday that the Hurricanes “are committed to the ACC” and have not had any formal or informal discussions with any other conferences.”

Warren Sapp dropped from Showtime's Inside the NFL

Shannon J. Owens — Fri, 25 May 2012 20:47:00 GMT

It hasn't exactly been the best year for Apopka native and retired NFL star Warren Sapp judging from the headlines.

The Second Mile, charity founded by Jerry Sandusky, will dissolve

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:03:00 GMT

The Second Mile -- the charity founded by a former Penn State football coach who has been charged with sexually abusing children -- is seeking to transfer its program to a Texas-based ministry because it's having difficulty operating and raising funds.

All-area boys volleyball: Bishop Moore senior leaves imprint across state

By Austin Lyon, Orlando Sentinel — Fri, 25 May 2012 19:01:00 GMT

Christian Franceschi won two state titles and played in the state semifinals in all four seasons at Bishop Moore

Christian Franceschi describes his personality as outgoing, crazy and approachable.

Josh Robbins: Magic can't delay front-office search

By Josh Robbins , Orlando Sentinel — Fri, 25 May 2012 18:26:00 GMT

The Miami Heat did the Orlando Magic no favors by eliminating the Indiana Pacers from the playoffs last night.

GOLDEN SOUTH CLASSIC, TODAY Colonial distance star seeks peak result in mile

By Buddy Collings, Orlando Sentinel — Fri, 25 May 2012 18:20:00 GMT

Saturday's track and field invitational has national prep leaders plus pros this season

Colonial junior Andres Arroyo dominated at the Class 4A state meet three weeks ago, taking gold medals in the 4 x 800-meter relay, 1,600 and 3,200.

Q Poll: Yankees are Floridians' favorite baseball team

By Kathleen Haughney, Tallahassee Bureau — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:39:19 GMT

TALLAHASSEE – Take me out to…Yankee Stadium?