Centerback connection improves as Orlando City heads to Montreal for rematch

Orlando City Soccer : Orlando Sentinel 4/19 8:52A Kyle Foley

Orlando City is riding high after a comeback victory on the road against D.C. United. Now the Lions travel to Canada in search of a second victory in a row. The Lions (2-3-2, 8 points) take on CF Montréal (3-3-1, 10 points) at Stade Saputo on...

Despite years of losing, Magic always believed young core good enough to end playoff drought

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 4/19 12:00A Jason Beede

When Jalen Suggs was officially introduced less than 24 hours after he was drafted No. 5 overall by the Magic in 2021, he sat in front of a set of microphones alongside fellow first-round pick Franz...

Regular-season review: How Magic and Cavs split 4-game series

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 4/18 4:00A Jason Beede

The Magic and Cavaliers enter their first round NBA playoff series having split the four times the sides met in the regular season — twice in Orlando and twice in Cleveland . The contests were fierce...

It’s been a great season, but Magic need to be hungry and greedy heading into the playoffs |...

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 4/18 12:00A Mike Bianchi

Shhhh! Don’t you dare repeat what you are about to hear. And whatever you do, please do not — under any circumstances — let the Orlando Magic in on our little secret. As the Magic head into the...

Magic first round NBA playoff schedule vs. Cavaliers announced

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 4/17 4:37A Jason Beede

Back in the NBA playoffs for the first time in four years, the No. 5 Magic open their first round series against the No. 4 Cavaliers on Saturday in Cleveland at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse with tip-off set for 1 p.m. on ESPN. It ll mark the first...

NBA average attendance was 18,324 this season. League says 71% of games were sellouts

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 4/16 7:04P Associated Pess

NEW YORK — Attendance was up 1.4% in the NBA this season, with the league setting a slew of records for ticket sales and sellouts. The total attendance in the regular season that ended Sunday was 22,538,518, the league said — the second...

Magic launch ‘Everybody In’ campaign for 2024 NBA playoffs

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 4/15 4:04A Jason Beede

All season long Magic coach Jamahl Mosley often said that Orlando got things done by committee. Whether it was a group effort to capture a challenging road victory, bench players stepping up when needed or key changes in the group s rotations,...

Pride prevail at Utah for first win this season

Orlando Sentinel : Orlando Pride Soccer 4/12 7:45P Staff And Wire Reports

Marta came in as a second-half substitute and scored in the 68th minute to give the Orlando Pride a 1-0 road victory on Friday over the expansion Utah Royals. It was the first victory for the Pride, who had three straight draws to open the season...

Orlando City hits reset button after break with matchup at D.C. United

Orlando City Soccer : Orlando Sentinel 4/12 11:36A Kyle Foley

Orlando City finally had a chance to rest with a much-needed bye last week and hit the road to the nation s capital. Orlando (1-3-2, 5 points) will take on D.C. United (2-1-4, 10) at Audi Field on Saturday (MLS Season Pass, 7:30). Orlando City...

Pride seek first win of season at expansion Royals

Orlando Sentinel : Orlando Pride Soccer 4/11 12:16P Kyle Foley

The Orlando Pride have yet to lose, but a crucial first win still evades them. They ll try to get their first three points of the season Friday at the Utah Royals (1-2-0, 3 points) at America First Field (NWSL+, 9:30). How Orlando has gone from...

Magic await Bucks after Giannis Antetokounmpo leaves with injury vs. Celtics

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 4/10 4:10A Steve Megargee

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo was undergoing testing on his left calf after leaving the Milwaukee Bucks’ victory over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers said Antetokounmpo was undergoing an MRI exam on his calf...

Osceola Magic’s Mac McClung named G League MVP

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 4/5 8:30A Jason Beede

For Mac McClung , the ultimate goal is proving he s worthy of competing at the next level. After leading the Osceola Magic to the top seed in the East entering the G League playoffs, the two-time NBA dunk contest champion added a major award to...

How Orlando has gone from college football capital to international soccer destination | Commentary

Orlando City Soccer : Orlando Sentinel 3/30 11:13A Mike Bianchi

Move over, college football. Make room for international fútbol. There was a time when I used to call Orlando The College Football Capital of the Country because of its ability and desire to host...

Magic’s Paolo Banchero surprises Montverde’s Cooper Flagg with Gatorade national player of year...

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 3/27 4:00A Jason Beede

It felt like the end of a regular Tuesday basketball practice for Cooper Flagg . The Montverde Academy star was huddled around his teammates and coaches as the group wrapped up for the afternoon....

Is it March Madness to think Orlando Magic could contend for NBA title? | Commentary

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 3/23 10:33A Mike Bianchi

With all due respect to college basketball’s March Madness, it pales in comparison to the NBA’s Magic Mania, where the ultimate underdog has become the quintessential bracket-buster. Most of the...