Magic’s depth on display at Spurs answers some questions, raises more

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 10/10 12:00A Jason Beede

When the Magic drafted Jett Howard No. 11 overall more than a year ago, questions rightfully arose. How would he develop in Orlando s system? Did the already young team really need another young...

1st trophy in franchise history awaits Pride with victory against 2nd-place Spirit

Orlando Sentinel : Orlando Pride Soccer 10/5 9:00A Kyle Foley

A top-of-the-table clash awaits the Orlando Pride as they have a chance to clinch the NWSL Shield against the second-best team at home this weekend. “It is an amazing opportunity and something we would love to do. Win the Shield, especially in...

Culture shift drives Pride’s quest into ’72 Dolphins territory | Commentary

Orlando Sentinel : Orlando Pride Soccer 10/5 12:00A Mike Bianchi

The players of the Orlando Pride can be forgiven for not knowing the history and heritage of the 1972 Miami Dolphins. After all, they were born decades before Don Shula s Dolphins completed their 17-0...

Orlando City scraps to hold onto top 4 spot for MLS Cup Playoffs

Orlando City Soccer : Orlando Sentinel 10/4 6:56A Kyle Foley

Orlando City has steadily climbed the table during the last few months and has a firm grip on the fourth seed heading into MLS Cup Playoffs . The Lions (14-11-7, 49 points) travel to No. 3 FC Cincinnati (17-10-5, 56 points) hoping to hold that...

With his smile back, Goga Bitadze explains return to Magic

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 10/3 12:00P Jason Beede

When the Pacers waived Goga Bitadze in early February last year, the 6-11 center who the franchise drafted 18th in 2019 thought he was going to be out of the NBA . Fast forward to this summer, however, and Bitadze signed his second contract with...

Magic honor co-founder Pat Williams with uniform patch

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 9/24 4:48A Jason Beede

The Magic will honor co-founder Pat Williams with a patch on their uniforms this season. All of Orlando ’s jerseys will feature a black stripe along the top of the left side with the initials “PW” in white, the team announced Tuesday. Williams...

Banda’s goal at San Jose keeps Pride on record roll

Orlando Sentinel : Orlando Pride Soccer 9/20 7:22P Staff And Wire Reports

Barbra Banda scored her 13th goal of the season in the 84th minute to give the Orlando Pride a 1-0 road win over host Bay FC at PayPal Park on late Friday night. Banda headed in Carson Pickett’s cross as the Pride (15-0-6) extended their unbeaten...

Sports without a draft or trades — could you dig it? | Commentary

Orlando Sentinel : Orlando Pride Soccer 9/1 6:00A Mirjam Swanson

Power to the people. The people on the pitch. Like, a lot of power. Last week, the National Women’s Soccer League and NWSL Players Association announced a stunning new collective bargaining agreement that will — among many other important gains...

Unbeaten Pride confront NWSL defending champion Gotham

Orlando Sentinel : Orlando Pride Soccer 8/31 7:00P Kyle Foley

The Pride remain in firm control atop the NWSL standings and are looking to increase their lead Sunday night. Orlando (12-0-5, 41 points) returns home to take on defending NWSL champion NJ/NY Gotham FC (10-3-4, 34 points) with the Pride riding a...

Pride prevail in Houston to extend NWSL-record unbeaten streak to 18

Orlando Sentinel : Orlando Pride Soccer 8/23 7:05P Staff And Wire Reports

Summer Yates scored in the 67th minute and the visiting Orlando Pride beat the Houston Dash 1-0 on Friday night in the National Women’s Soccer League to extend their league-record unbeaten streak to 18 straight dating to last season. The Pride...

Orlando City signs high-scoring forward Duncan McGuire to new deal

Orlando City Soccer : Orlando Sentinel 8/22 3:00A Kyle Foley

On the back of playing in the Paris Olympics with Team USA, Orlando City forward Duncan McGuire has signed a new contract that runs through 2027 with a team option for 28. “Ever since I got here, Orlando just felt like a great place for me to be...

10 questions with Magic, Lightning PA announcer Paul Porter

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 8/19 12:00A Staff Reports

By Ava Iannone Special to the Sentinel Paul Porter s signature booming, drawn-out inflection is the only voice the Orlando Magic have ever known. He’s been there since the beginning of the team in 1989 as the franchise s one and only public...

Magic open NBA Cup at home against Hornets, land national TV game at Knicks

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 8/13 9:18A Jason Beede

The Magic will open the league’s second-ever in-season tournament, the NBA Cup , at home Nov. 12 against the Charlotte Hornets, Orlando announced Tuesday. The NBA will announce the full 2024-25 schedule Thursday. The tournament — which will...

Orlando City finds offensive punch as Leagues Cup play continues

Orlando City Soccer : Orlando Sentinel 8/3 9:07A Kyle Foley

Things are looking up for Orlando City lately, with the club riding a six-game unbeaten streak dating to June 28. The Lions enter the final group stage match of the Leagues Cup knowing a win or draw will be enough to win the group and advance to...

What we learned about Magic’s Tristan da Silva at summer league

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 8/3 9:00A Jason Beede

Heading into his first Las Vegas summer league , Tristan da Silva likely wouldn t look like the average rookie. That s because the Magic s No. 18 pick from June s draft spent four years at Colorado and enters the league more polished at 23. How...