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Orlando Magic Wins Seventh

Orlando Magic, Vince Carter

The Orlando Magic continue a seven-game winning streak after defeating the Chicago Bulls 111-82 Thursday night. Dwight Howard put Orlando’s first two points on the board within thirty seconds of tip-off to begin a bloodletting that would not ease up for the next three hours.

Tiger planning to return to golf in two weeks

Tiger Woods whose golf career and celebrity status were turned upside-down in the wake of a sexual scandal after a car crash last November, will return to the game of golf later this month, reports the New York Post.

Central Florida welcomes FHSAA State Softball Finals

Photo credit: Bryn-Alan Photography by LifeTouch

Softball is the latest FHSAA State Finals event to find a home in Central Florida. The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) has announced that the State Softball Finals will be held at the Legends Way Ballfields at the National Training Center in Clermont in 2010 and 2011.

Orlando Magic Sink the Clippers

Superman Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic

Hot off their win against the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers, the Magic cruised to a 113 – 87 win against the other LA team.

Orlando Magic debut “El Magic” Shirts

In celebration of Hispanic heritage and in honor of our Latino fans and their incredible contributions to the entire community, Orlando Magic players will be wearing “El Magic” shooting shirts during warm-ups prior to the game on Thursday, March 11 against the Chicago Bulls.

Welcome Back Carter

Olrando Magic, Vince Carter

Five minutes prior tip-off, a media overloaded arena witnessed Kobe school a few of his peers on the art of the turnaround jumper. To the distance a lone man sporting jersey #15 listened for a bell, waiting for his time to put classroom tactics into practice… Gabe Kaplan would be proud.

Orlando Magic cruise to Victory over Golden State Warriors

Orlando Magic- Rashard Lewis

Looking to make good on his promise of consistency, Vince Carter helped Orlando cruise to a 117 to 90 win over Golden State Wednesday night at the Amway. Rashard Lewis and Vince Carter scored 17 and 15 points, respectively, with Jameer Nelson right behind with 13 points and 4 assists.

Military, Families to watch Orlando Magic in Action

For the second time this season and fourth year overall, the Orlando Magic and Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, have teamed up to honor military men, women and their families with Seats for Soldiers Night on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 7 p.m. when the Magic take on the Golden State Warriors.

Magic TEAM their way to victory over Heat

Don’t let the score give you an impression of an exciting game… it was not; unless you like casual play with a high yawn factor. Through the first half, Magic shot 47% (blame that on lack of defense—not superior play) while the Heat shot 40% (again, not because of great defense, this was simply due to poor shooting).

Orlando Magic’s New Home meets another Milestone

Ice floor concrete pour

The new Amway Center met a milestone early Friday morning (Feb. 26), as the concrete was poured to form what will be the ice floor surface in the facility.

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