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Orlando's Jalen Suggs says he's ready for Game 3 after shaking off knee injury in loss to Cavs

Apr. 22, 2024 23:44 PM EDT

CLEVElAND (AP) — Jalen Suggs made a stunning comeback for Orlando in Game 2. The Magic now need to make one of their own to save their season. Suggs shook off what appeared to a serious injury to the guard's left knee and played most of the second half as the Magic lost 96-86 to...

Donovan Mitchell scores 23 to power Cavaliers to 96-86 win over Magic and 2-0 lead in series

Apr. 22, 2024 21:53 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 23 points, Jarrett Allen had 20 rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers outlasted the Orlando Magic 96-86 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round Eastern Conference series. Mitchell set the tone as the Cavs led from start to...

Donovan Mitchell scores 30, Cavaliers open playoffs with tough-minded 97-83 win in Game 1 over Magic

Apr. 20, 2024 17:36 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers spent the week insisting they were better prepared for this year's playoffs. On Saturday, they looked it. Mitchell scored 30 points, Jarrett Allen had 18 rebounds and the Cavs looked tougher — mentally and...

FAA investigating after it says a flight told to cross a runway where another was starting takeoff

Apr. 19, 2024 16:24 PM EDT

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration will investigate after a flight at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport was instructed to cross a runway where another flight was starting its takeoff, the agency said. A JetBlue flight was starting its takeoff roll on...

Changing course, Florida prosecutor suspended by DeSantis to seek reelection

Apr. 16, 2024 11:00 AM EDT

Changing course, a Democratic Florida prosecutor suspended from office by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday he will seek reelection while a court battle continues over his 2022 removal from the post. Andrew Warren had said in January he would not run this year. But that was...

Magic beat Bucks 113-88 to finish fifth in East, will play Cavaliers in first round of playoffs

Apr. 14, 2024 17:52 PM EDT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 26 points, Franz Wagner added 25 and Jonathan Isaac headed a shutdown defensive effort in his second start of the season for the Orlando Magic, who secured the No. 5 spot in the Eastern Conference on Sunday with a 113-88 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. ...

Heat never trail on the way to a 125-103 win over Raptors, keeping playoff hope going

Apr. 12, 2024 23:17 PM EDT

MIAMI (AP) — When the final whistle blows in Miami on Sunday, the Heat might be in the playoffs. They might also be back in the play-in tournament. As long as they're clicking, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra will like their chances. Nikola Jovic scored 22 points, Jaime...

Celtics become 1st NBA team to shoot no free throws. Boston, Bucks combine for record-low 2 attempts

Apr. 09, 2024 23:49 PM EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics combined for a record-low two free throw attempts Tuesday night, when the Celtics became the first team in NBA history to not shoot one. Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo shot the only two free throws of the game, making one,...

Disney allowed to pause its federal lawsuit against Florida governor as part of settlement deal

Apr. 08, 2024 18:09 PM EDT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — An appellate court on Monday granted Disney’s request for a two-month pause in a federal lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees to Walt Disney World’s governing district after the two sides reached a settlement on separate litigation in state court....

Suspended Orlando commissioner ordered to stay away from woman she's accused of defrauding

Apr. 06, 2024 11:48 AM EDT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A judge on Friday permanently ordered an Orlando city commissioner to stop interacting with a 96-year-old constituent that she is legally accused of defrauding. Circuit Judge Heather Higbee ordered the injunction in a civil case against Regina Hill, who was...