
Magic’s Bench Struggles Undermine Strong Showing Against Thunder
Orlando pushed the defending champions behind Paolo Banchero’s big night, but a costly bench performance proved decisive in a narrow loss.

Orlando pushed the defending champions behind Paolo Banchero’s big night, but a costly bench performance proved decisive in a narrow loss.

Orlando forward Franz Wagner will miss several weeks with a high left ankle sprain, though imaging confirmed he escaped more serious structural damage.

Orlando squanders a dominant first-half lead as Detroit storms back to extend the series.

Orlando’s strong early-season momentum took a hit Sunday as Franz Wagner exited with a lower-leg injury that deepens the team’s ongoing battle with health setbacks.

After a breakout season with the Royals, Maikel García delivered a standout World Baseball Classic performance and was named tournament MVP as Venezuela captured its first-ever WBC championship with a 3–2 win over the United States.

USC sophomore wide receiver Makai Lemon has become a key offensive weapon, earning praise from coaches across conferences while anchoring Lincoln Riley’s plans for the Trojans