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Crown the King

For the second straight year LeBron James won an NBA Championship and Finals MVP.

Spurs take 3-2 lead

Tony Parker led the Spurs with 26 points in a 114-104 win over the Miami Heat Sunday night.

Green Light

Tuesday night Danny Green led San Antonio to a 113-77 win over the Miami Heat with 27 points.

Spur of the Moment

Tony Parker reminded us Thursday night why he has a Finals MVP.

NBA Finals Media Day

Today was the first day the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs met with the media to discuss their Finals match-up.

We Meet Again

The 2013 NBA Finals are set, the Miami Heat will take on the San Antonio Spurs. In 2007 LeBron James got swept by the Spurs as a Cleveland Cavalier.

The Big One

For the past three years the Miami Heat have been known as the "big 3" but as for this year's Eastern Conference Finals, it's been a big one.

The Avengers

Much was made after game two about the star players for Miami not stepping up; they answered the call in game three.

James Saves the Day

While the Indiana Pacers aren't favored to win the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat, they did show Wednesday night they are capable of testing this great team.

UCF Arena Getting New Name: CFE Federal Credit Union Arena

A $3.95 million donation can buy a lot of things, including, apparently, the name of the UCF Sports Arena, which will be changed to the CFE Federal Credit Union Arena, after the credit union that will also now have a branch on campus.

NFL and MLS Reject Florida after Stadium Bill Fails

After a bill to fund the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Miami Dolphins, and the creation of a new Orlando soccer stadium failed, the NFL and the MLS have "shut out" Florida from their business dealings.

Pacers/Heat Pre-view

The Eastern Conference Finals begins tonight, so lets break down the key match ups.

Dwight Howard Considers After Leaving Magic

Dwight Howard, who once played center for the Orlando Magic, is now considering which teams he wants to join next in the wake of his leaving the Magic - and he has his eye on the Rockets and the Mavericks, he says.

Dr. Phillips High tops all Metro Conference schools in Academic Team Championship

Dr. Phillips High school won its fourth consecutive Metro West Conference All-Sports Award last week, and this week topped the Academic Team Championship for all 19 Metro Conference public high schools.

Soldier Returns from Afghanistan, Surprises Daughter at Game (Video)

The crowd roared Thursday night at the Tampa Bay Rays game as Alayna Adams, who threw the opening ceremonial pitch, reunited with her father, Lt. Col. Will Adams, who hid behind the umpire's mask to surprise her as he came home from Afghanistan, Tampa Bay Times reported.

Heat Move On

The Miami Heat defeated the Chicago Bulls in 5 games to move on to their third straight Eastern Conference Finals. It wasn't easy though.

Miami Dolphins Stadium Renovation Plan gets Thumbs Down from Voters

Early voter tallies connected to a renovation referendum show, there wasn't a lot of support for the much talked-about upgrades of the Sun Life Stadium, home to the Miami Dolphins, NBC Miami reported.

Feeling the Heat

Wednesday night the Miami Heat reminded everyone they are the defending world champions.

Running of the Bulls

Nate Robinson and the Chicago Bulls shocked the Miami Heat Monday night with their 93-86 win over the defending champs.

After Huge Booster Turnout, Dan Newlin & Partners to Team Up with DPHS Panthers

Billed as a 'dinner party with a purpose,' the first annual Dr. Phillips Panther Football Booster's dinner was held on Sunday at the famed Palm Restaurant at the Hard Rock Hotel, Universal Studios in Orlando.

Dr. Phillips Defense sends Flag Football back to State Tournament

Rachel Lopez had a tough decision last night…attend the Academic Awards Ceremony to receive two awards or travel to Harmony with her Flag Football team for their State Play-In game.

NBA Center Jason Collins: I’m Gay

Washington Wizards center, Jason Collins reveals in the May 6th 2013 issue of Sports Illustrated, that he is gay.

Dr. Phillips Flag Football rips Oak Ridge for District Crown

Senior quarterback Hannah Schaible threw for three touchdowns and ran for a fourth as Flag Football defeated visiting Oak Ridge, 26-0, to capture their fourth consecutive District Championship and eighth in the last ten years.

What can’t he do?

LeBron James dropped 27 points 10 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the Heat past the Milwaukee Bucks in game one of the Eastern Conference first round.

Dr. Phillips Flag Football, Softball, and Women’s Lacrosse take championships

Alizee Michaud overcame a mid-match ankle injury and battled back from a two-game deficit in the second set to sweep the Women's Tennis State Championship, 6-3, 7-6 (7-1).

National High School Sports Group Calls Out Florida Legislature

The National Federation of State High School Associations opposes a proposal (HB 1279) intended to diminish and eventually replace the Florida High School Athletic Association (FSHAA) as the governing nonprofit for public school athletics.

Dr. Phillips Water Polo, Women’s Lacrosse, Softball cruise into District Championships

Sophomore Jillian Goulden scored a team-high six goals and added an assist and two steals to lead Women's Water Polo to a 21-0 demolition of University in the District Semifinal at the Aquatic Center.

Magic Receives “Award of Excellence” for NBA All-Star Weekend

The Orlando Magic was awarded Thursday, with the Downtown Orlando Partnership 2012 “Award of Excellence” as part of the Golden Brick Awards for NBA All-Star Weekend.

Kyle O’Quinn Earns ‘Hustle Player of the Year’ Honors

Kyle O’Quinn was named the Aleve-Publix ‘Hustle Player of the Year’ at halftime of the Orlando Magic’s regular season home finale Monday evening against the Chicago Bulls.

Magic to Honor Fans with “Fan Appreciation Night” Tonight

The Orlando Magic will honor its fans with Fan Appreciation Night on Monday, April 15 as they face the Chicago Bulls in the last regular season game at Amway Center.