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Wagner, Banchero lead Magic to win over Wizards for ninth straight victory

Dec. 01, 2023 23:05 PM EST

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Franz Wagner scored 31 points, Paolo Banchero had 28 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists and the Orlando Magic beat the Washington Wizards 130-125 Friday night to tie a franchise record with their ninth straight victory. It was the third straight 30-point...

FBI: Man wearing Captain America backpack stole items from senators' desks during Capitol riot

Nov. 29, 2023 18:01 PM EST

A Virginia man was arrested Wednesday on charges that he stormed the U.S. Capitol while wearing a Captain America backpack and stole items from senators' desks on the Senate floor during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot, court records show. Ryan Joseph Orlando took a pen from the desk of Sen....

Editorial Roundup: Florida

Nov. 29, 2023 07:14 AM EST

South Florida Sun Sentinel. November 27, 2023. Editorial: Specious argument against abortion initiative insults voters The people who don’t want Floridians voting on abortion rights seem to fear that the Supreme Court would allow it. They’re the only ones...

Jaylen Brown scores 30 points as Celtics pound Bulls 124-97 and advance in the In-Season Tournament

Nov. 28, 2023 23:49 PM EST

BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 30 points, Jayson Tatum had 21 and the Boston Celtics routed the Chicago Bulls 124-97 on Tuesday night to advance to the quarterfinals of the NBA In-Season Tournament. The Celtics won a three-team tiebreaker with Orlando and Brooklyn via point...

Franz Wagner, Cole Anthony score 30 each, Magic beat Hornets 130-117 for 7th straight win

Nov. 26, 2023 22:05 PM EST

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Franz Wagner and Cole Anthony scored 30 points each to help the Orlando Magic pull away for a 130-117 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night and extend their win streak to seven games. Anthony scored 17 points in the fourth quarter, keying a rally...

Jayson Tatum scores 34, Jaylen Brown 21 in Celtics' 113-103 win over Hawks

Nov. 26, 2023 21:53 PM EST

BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 34 points, Jaylen Brown had 21 and the injury-depleted NBA-best Boston Celtics beat the Atlanta Hawks 113-103 on Sunday night. Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday were sidelined with injuries for Boston (13-4). Holiday was out for the second...

Retailers offer bigger Black Friday discounts to lure hesitant shoppers hunting for the best deals

Nov. 24, 2023 18:40 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers venturing out to malls and stores on Black Friday found perks from champagne to virtual reality experiences and old-fashioned doorbusters, as retailers tried to entice customers who are resisting splurges and impulse buying this year. Consumers are under...

Virginia Tech Hokies and the Boise State Broncos meet

Nov. 23, 2023 03:44 AM EST

Boise State Broncos (2-1) vs. Virginia Tech Hokies (3-1) Orlando, Florida; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hokies -2; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Virginia Tech Hokies play the Boise State Broncos in Orlando, Florida. ...

VCU Rams and the Iowa State Cyclones meet

Nov. 22, 2023 03:46 AM EST

Iowa State Cyclones (4-0) vs. VCU Rams (3-1) Orlando, Florida; Thursday, 5:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The VCU Rams play the Iowa State Cyclones in Orlando, Florida. VCU finished 27-8 overall with a 9-5 record in non-conference play in the 2022-23 season....

Franz Wagner scores 21 as Magic beat Bulls 103-97 after blowing another 19-point lead

Nov. 18, 2023 00:06 AM EST

CHICAGO (AP) — The Orlando Magic held the Chicago Bulls to 33 points in the first half once again and watched their lead slip away after going up by 19. Just as they did two nights earlier, they came away with the win. And Gary Harris could laugh after this one. ...