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Magic seeking confidence boost against Bulls
Orlando star Paolo Banchero says the Magic need to do some soul searching in order to regain their "swag" against the visiting Chicago Bulls on Thursday night.,That fixture will be the last of a seven-game homestand that Orlando began with the hope of rising above .500 again. Instead, it ends with t...
Magic face Hawks intent to settle into familiar surroundings
The Orlando Magic hope to build momentum in advance of All-Star weekend when they host the Atlanta Hawks on Monday in the first meeting between the Eastern Conference rivals this season.,The Magic opened their three-game homestand leading into the break with a 112-111 win over the San Antonio Spurs ...
Feeling at home on road, young Pistons visit Magic
Life on the road clearly agrees with the Detroit Pistons, who are trending upward ahead of their matchup against the host Orlando Magic on Saturday.,Detroit won for the 12th time in its last 16 games on Wednesday, notching another road victory by beating the Atlanta Hawks 114-104. Cade Cunningham le...
Scuffling Magic seek better outcome, season sweep of Nets
The Orlando Magic won the first three meetings this season over the Brooklyn Nets by producing plenty of offense and getting big performances by Franz Wagner.,The Magic are a little over three weeks removed from Wagner tearing his right oblique, and their offense is scuffling.,Orlando hopes to redis...
Magic’s Mo Wagner (torn ACL) out for season
Orlando Magic center Moritz "Mo" Wagner will undergo surgery for a torn ACL sustained during Saturday's game against the Miami Heat. ,He will miss the rest of the season.,In the Magic's comeback 121-114 win, Wagner was helped off the court favoring his left knee after it buckled during the first qua...
Knicks host Magic with both vying for key NBA Cup win
On Tuesday night, the Orlando Magic and New York Knicks will play for a berth in the NBA Cup quarterfinals.,It might just be a hint of a bigger battle to come between the teams.,The East Group A title and automatic bid to the NBA Cup quarterfinals will be at stake Tuesday, when the Magic visit the K...
Magic's Franz Wagner rising to challenge, especially against Nets
Franz Wagner has proven to be unstoppable in the first two meetings against the Brooklyn Nets and also is helping the Orlando Magic withstand the absence of Paolo Banchero.,Wagner attempts to produce another big showing Sunday afternoon when the Magic visit the Nets and try to stretch their winning ...
Nets hope to keep better-than-expected start going vs. Magic
The Brooklyn Nets spent their past two games showcasing the phrase "next man up" by earning impressive road wins against two of the better teams in the Western Conference.,Armed with an extensive injury list, the Nets will attempt to earn a fourth straight victory Friday night when they return home ...
Magic rally past Pacers, remain unbeaten at home
Franz Wagner scored 29 points and the Orlando Magic benefited from a fourth-quarter surge to post a 94-90 victory over the visiting Indiana Pacers on Wednesday.,Orlando's Goga Bitadze collected 12 points and 12 rebounds to record his third double-double of the season. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Mo...
Magic shoot for a little history at Nets' expense
Expectations are rising for the Orlando Magic.,After the winningest season in well over a decade, Orlando's first game of the season went exceedingly well, especially in the third quarter.,Now, the Magic attempt to start 2-0 in consecutive seasons for the first time in over 30 years on Friday night ...
Report: Magic G Jalen Suggs gets 5-year, $150.5M contract extension
Guard Jalen Suggs and the Orlando Magic have agreed on a five-year, $150.5 million extension to his rookie contract, ESPN reported Monday.,The 23-year-old Suggs, who signed a four-year, $30 million deal in 2021 that will pay him $9.1 million this season, was voted to the NBA All-Defensive second tea...
Pelicans-Magic preseason contest canceled due to Milton
Friday's preseason game between the host Orlando Magic and New Orleans Pelicans was canceled due to Hurricane Milton.,The contest will not be rescheduled, the NBA announced on Wednesday.,Orlando has preseason games remaining Wednesday at San Antonio and Oct. 18 at home against Philadelphia.,New Orle...
Marta scores as unbeaten Pride shut out Spirit, clinch league's best record
Marta scored on a second-half penalty kick to break a scoreless tie and the Orlando Pride remained undefeated by winning 2-0 in a showdown Sunday night with the visiting Washington Spirit and clinching the best record in the NWSL.,An own goal accounted for the other tally. Pride goalkeeper Anna Moor...
Marta scores as unbeaten Pride shuts out Spirit, clinches league's best record
Marta scored on a second-half penalty kick to break a scoreless tie and the Orlando Pride remained undefeated by winning 2-0 in a showdown Sunday night with the visiting Washington Spirit and clinching the best record in the NWSL.,An own goal accounted for the other tally. Pride goalkeeper Anna Moor...
Marta's goal highlights unbeaten Pride's shutout of Spirit
Marta scored on a second-half penalty kick to break a scoreless tie and the Orlando Pride remained undefeated by winning 2-0 in a showdown Sunday night with the visiting Washington Spirit and clinching the best record in the NWSL.,An own goal accounted for the other tally. Pride goalkeeper Anna Moor...
Orlando City can secure playoff spot, while Dallas desperate for win
Orlando City SC can clinch a playoff spot with a win against host FC Dallas on Saturday night in Frisco, Texas.,Orlando City (12-11-7, 43 points) are in fifth place in the Eastern Conference and 8-3-1 in their last 12 matches. They had won three straight matches -- all shutouts -- before a 4-3 loss ...
Orlando to host 2025 Pro Bowl Games
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games will take place for the second straight year in Orlando, Fla., the NFL said Thursday.,Camping World Stadium will again host the multi-day AFC vs. NFC event, including the Feb. 2 flag football game.,"The Pro Bowl Games presented by Verizon celebrates the biggest stars in the N...
Adriana scores twice, Pride beat Angel City to forge first-place tie
Adriana scored a brace to help the undefeated Orlando Pride to a 3-0 win against host Angel City on Sunday in Los Angeles.,Barbra Banda added her 11th goal of the season for the Pride (10-0-5, 35 points), who moved into a tie for first with the Kansas City Current in the NWSL standings.,Angel City h...
Choosing Orlando for the Pro Bowl exemplifies the NFL’s wishy-washy stance on racial, social issues
There’s nothing more infuriating than a fake ally. And no one is a better model of that than the NFL....
Three fights in three days got a Saints rookie removed from practice
I know football is a physical sport, but when it’s your first time at OTAs, and you’re trying to make an impression that will keep you on an NFL roster for years to come, getting in fights with your teammates doesn’t seem like the best course of action....