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Renovated Citrus Bowl Debuts

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs, several Orlando City Commissioners and Florida Citrus Sports representatives joined hundreds of residents Wednesday, to celebrate the grand reopening of the Orlando Citrus Bowl.

Orlando, Amway Center to Host 2017 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship

The city of Orlando and the Amway Center will be the venue for the first-/second-round games of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship in 2017.

B-CU Schools Trinity 91-69

Mikel Trapp led four B-CU double-digit scorers with a solid 26 points as B-CU blasted Trinity College 82-66 in the Wildcats home-opener.

Magic Blast Bucks 101-85

The return of Victor Oladipo was the catalyst as he picked up some scoring slack, directed the Orlando Magic defense and ignited his team defensively.

Orlando Magic: 10 Things You Should Know

The Magic will play four games in five nights this week. Orlando will play its second back-to-back set of the season when they take on the Raptors in Toronto on Tuesday, November 11 (7:30 p.m. EST) before heading to New York for a matchup with the Knicks on Wednesday, November 12 (7:30 p.m. EST).

Jordan Ignites Wildcats to 34-20 whipping of NCCU Eagles

At halftime, Anthony Jordan had six carries for 18 yards. His long as six. By the time the clock (which malfunctioned earlier) reached 00:00 at the end of the fourth, the senior running back accounted for three touchdowns on runs of 1, 1, and 30 yards to propel B-CU (7-2, 4-1 MEAC) to a 34-20 win and a perfect 5-0 record at home for the 2014 season.

SCSU Bulldogs exact revenge on Wildcats 20-14

Call it sweet revenge for SCSU, who has lost the last two meetings between the teams.

Orlando Magic Tip Off 2014-15 Season at Amway Center, Oct 30

The Orlando Magic will tip off the 2014-15 season in the Amway Center when they face the Washington Wizards on Thursday, October 30, tip off set for 7:00 p.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 7:00 p.m. for pregame festivities.

Wildcats corral Bison 49-12

Anthony Jordan was good for a season-best 102 yards rushing and two touchdowns as No. 17 Bethune-Cookman handled their business with a 49-12 victory over Howard before 10,247 at Municipal Stadium.

Orlando Magic Single-Game Tickets Go On Sale October 10

Single-game tickets for games through January 3, 2015 of the 2014-15 Orlando Magic season will go on saleOctober 10 to the general public.

Wildcats Escape Div-II Panthers 34-33

Saturday’s battle of the Cats was exactly that. It was a real battle. Damn what you heard about Florida Technical University being a Division II program. They had a chip on their shoulder, came into Municipal Stadium and BROUGHT it to the Wildcats in front of 8,431 fans.

Knights tame Wildcats 41-7

Bethune-Cookman University resumed its rivalry with nearby UCF Saturday night. The No.12 Wildcats dropped a 41-7 decision to the defending Fiesta Bowl champion Knights at Bright House Stadium.

Jameis Winston suspended for “Offensive and Vulgar” Behavior

Florida quarterback Jameis Winston has been suspended for the first half of Saturday's game against Clemson this weekend for shouting an obscene sexual phrase in the middle of campus Tuesday,

Wildcats strip Tigers’ Stripes 36-23

Bethune-Cookman defended its number one ranking and secured its first victory over Grambling State since 1954 Saturday with a 36-23 “cat-fight in front of a Municipal Stadium crowd of 9,423.

Mike Tyson Calls Reporter ‘A Piece of Sh**’ On Live TV

Mike Tyson, considered one of the greatest heavyweight boxers to ever get in the ring, told an interviewer on live television in Toronto, “You are a piece of sh**.” Tyson, who is in Canada for his one-man show, Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth, not only met with Toronto Mayor Rob Ford,...

NFL Shoves don’t shake B-CU Band Members

I was just as flabbergasted as every other Bethune-Cookman University student, fan, employee, alum, and even my good friend Dr. Edison O. Jackson, (B-CU’s president) when I saw the clip on ESPN while watching NFL week-1 scores.

B-CU tops FIU Again, Aggies maul Bulldogs in the 10th Annual MEAC/SWAC Challenge

This is a back-to-back victory for the Bethune-Cookman University football team. Coach Brian Jenkins is fresh off a kick-boxing match and a 2013 campaign that saw the Cats go and earn Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) championship honors.

King James trades Heat for Home, Miami fans Salty

You'll forgive me for my approving grin as I got the latest news this past Friday that LeBron James has decided to return to Cleveland, where it all started.

Aric Almirola wins rain shortened Coke Zero 400 in 113th lap

In a rain soaked, shortened 56th Coke Zero 400, Aric Almirola won his first NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Daytona International Speedway, 100,000 fans were in the stands when Almirola put Richard Petty's famed No. 43 in Victory Lane for the first time since 1999.

Brazilian superstar, Kaká signs with Orlando City

Brazilian superstar Kaká, has signed for Orlando City as the first designated player for the side who will begin play in MLS in spring 2015.

Magic announce roster for Orlando Pro Summer League

The Orlando Magic have released their roster for the 2014 Southwest Airlines Orlando Pro Summer League.

Orlando Magic pay tribute to Jameer Nelson on 10th Anniversary

In honor of his 10 years with the Orlando Magic, the organization has placed two billboards in Orlando to thank Jameer Nelson for a decade of legendary moments.

Orlando Magic select Sentient Jet as Official Private Jet Provider

The Orlando Magic and Sentient Jet, a Directional Aviation Capital company, have announced today a multi-year partnership renewal, naming Sentient Jet as the Official Private Jet Provider of the Orlando Magic.

Orlando Magic, UnitedHealthcare offering 100 scholarships for Kids’ Summer Camps

The Orlando Magic will host over 20 basketball camps, designed for boys and girls of all skill levels ages 7-16, across Central Florida this summer. The Magic is teaming up with UnitedHealthcare to provide 100 kids with full scholarships to attend these camps. Registration is officially open and limited space is still available for all sessions.

Guess the 2014 NBA Draft Order and Win $100K, Courtesy of Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic is offering the opportunity to win $100,000 for accurately predicting the players to be drafted in spots 1-14 of the 2014 NBA Draft.

Special Olympics and Police Team Up To Light Up Lives

The Special Olympics Florida 2014 State Summer Games successfully concluded in Orlando on Saturday, where some 2,000 athletes in their teens, 20s, 30s and up, all with intellectual or cognitive disabilities, competed in a variety of different sports, including track and field, tennis, cycling and soccer. The two-day event,...

Magic extend contracts of GM Rob Hennigan, Head Coach Jacque Vaughn

The Orlando Magic have extended the contracts of General Manager Rob Hennigan and Head Coach Jacque Vaughn, Chief Executive Officer Alex Martins announced today.

Jameis Winston caught shoplifting $32 worth of crabs legs and gets a citation

Jameis Winston, Florida State’s Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback, was issued a citation for stealing crabs legs, tampa.cbslocal.com reported.  He has been suspended from the university’s baseball team. Winston was caught shoplifting at a Tallahassee Publix Monday night, the Leon County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday.  Apparently, he told authorities he just forgot...

Citrus Bowl to host new bowl game in 2015

Another major sporting event will be hosted at the Citrus Bowl, currently under reconstruction - the Cure Bowl. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer made the announcement Wednesday, saying the Cure Bowl will be played at the renovated Citrus Bowl on December 19, 2015. Some of the funds raised from the Cure...

Magic Hall of Fame Inductees to be unveiled April 9

As the Magic’s 25th anniversary season-long celebration comes to a close, the Magic will unveil its inaugural Hall of Fame class. The Magic Hall of Fame will honor and celebrate the great players, coaches and executives who have had a major impact during the team’s illustrious 25-year history.