Florida’s local NBA teams went one for two in last nights NBA action. The Orlando Magic defeated Billy Donovan’s Thunder 121-108 in the Amway center. The Miami Heat did not fair as well in their matchup last night, falling 115-86 on the road against the New York Knicks. Orlando Magic …
Read More »MLB General Managers Meet In Orlando With A Possible MVP On The Trading Block
Disney is considered to be “The Happiest Place On Earth.” This week, Disney and Orlando becomes the epicenter for professional baseball. The MLB general manager meetings take place this week with the potential to shape the entire off-season before the highly anticipated Winter Meetings take place next month. This year, …
Read More »NBA Preview: Orlando Magic Host Miami Heat in Season Opener
The NBA regular season is finally underway and continues tonight. In a matchup between in-state rivals, the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat will meet at Orlando’s Amway Center for their season openers. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. Lights. Camera. #PureMagic. Tune into @FOXSportsFL for Opening Night action versus the …
Read More »Gators Physicality Could Play Huge in Matchup with Michigan
Last time the Florida Gators and Michigan Wolverines matched up on the football field, Michigan dominated Florida 41-7 in the 2016 Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl. Following the game, Gators head coach Jim McElwain expressed his disappointment in his team’s lack of physicality in the loss. A year and a …
Read More »Orlando Magic Ending Season in Underwhelming Fashion
In June 2016, the Orlando Magic made a splash in the NBA by trading their star shooting guard, Victor Oladipo, for Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka. The front office felt this trade would bring the balance the team needed. Unfortunately, that did not pan out. Ibaka was out halfway …
Read More »UCF Falls to TCU in the NIT
The Knight’s NIT run has come to a close after a loss to Texas Christian 68-53 in The Garden. The loss hit hard. TCU Texas earned its sixth win in their last seven games against the Knights, bringing them to a 23-15 record. The Knights came prepared to win led …
Read More »Florida Advances To Their 11th Sweet 16 in School History in a Dominating 65-39 Victory Over Virginia
For the 11th time in school history, the Florida Gators are going to the Sweet 16. UF took down the Virginia Cavaliers, 65-39, on Saturday night in front of a home-like crowd at the Amway Center in Orlando. Devin Robinson and Justin Leon led the way for Florida, as Robinson …
Read More »NCAA Round of 32: Virginia – Florida Preview
The over/under may be set at 100 for this primetime defensive match-up. On Saturday night at 8:40 p.m., the fourth-seed Florida Gators will take on the fifth-seed Virginia Cavaliers in a contest between two of the top defensive teams in the nation. KenPom ranks UVA as the second-most efficient defense …
Read More »RECAP: Despite Payton Triple-Double, Magic Fall Short 120-115
For the Orlando Magic, last night’s matchup against the Sacramento Kings should’ve been one in their favor. After back-to-back losses for Orlando, the team looked to refocus versus a Sacramento team that was missing four key players. The Kings sat Ty Lawson, Arron Afflalo and Kosta Koufos for a planned rest night. …
Read More »Terrence Ross Takes the Court with Magic
Terrence Ross has finally taken the court with the Orlando Magic. After being traded from Toronto, Ross has had to wait until after the NBA All-Star break to participate in any activities with his new team. Ross for Ibaka The Orlando Magic acquired Terrence Ross through a trade with the Toronto …
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