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MLS weekend: Teenagers are taking over, and Messi goes full Florida Man
SportThe GuardianYahoo17d ago2 sources

MLS weekend: Teenagers are taking over, and Messi goes full Florida Man

The days of the retirement league trope appear to be ending, while Inter Miami’s star had an outstanding – and amusing – game against Orlando City Even before David Beckham swapped Madrid for Los Angeles, MLS has harbored a reputation as a “retirement league.” The notion is well-worn in banter circles. It’s tired, and also at least a little bit true. Robbie Keane. Kaká. David Villa. Andrea Pirlo. Didier Drogba. Wayne Rooney. Zlatan Ibrahimović. All of them – and many others – enjoyed late-car...

Adebayo shines as Heat down Rockets
SportYahoo19d ago

Adebayo shines as Heat down Rockets

Bam Adebayo scored 24 points and pulled down 11 rebounds as the Miami Heat beat Houston 115-105 to end the Rockets' three-game NBA winning streak on Saturday.Kevin Durant scored 32 points and handed out eight assists and Amen Thompson added 20 points and 11 rebounds for the Rockets, who were coming off a gritty come-from-behind win over Orlando in which they erased a 19-point deficit.

Magic surrender latest double-digit lead to Rockets: ‘We’re better than that’
SportYahoo20d ago

Magic surrender latest double-digit lead to Rockets: ‘We’re better than that’

By halftime of Thursday’s matchup between Orlando and Houston inside Kia Center, the Magic had the Rockets right where they wanted them. Jamahl Mosley‘s squad led by 10 points at the break, had scored 14 points off 10 Houston turnovers and limited the Rockets to just 1-for-11 shooting from 3-point range. That momentum — built largely behind the Magic taking care of the ball themselves with ...

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Magic avoid disaster, escape Wizards in overtime

ORLANDO Fla. — Roughly nine days ago at Kia Center, the Magic took down the Wizards to jumpstart a season-long five-game winning streak. But hosting Washington for the first time since the Southeast Division foe allowed Miami’s Bam Adebayo score 83 points on Tuesday, Orlando was aware the Wizards would likely come out with extra energy Thursday after they were on the wrong side of history ...

Antoine Griezmann rules out MLS move
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Antoine Griezmann rules out MLS move

The Frenchman targets the Champions League and Copa del ReyAntoine Griezmann rules out MLS moveDespite rumors linking him to Orlando City in MLS, Antoine Griezmann has confirmed he will remain at Atl�...

Mike Bianchi: New head honcho Brian Rolapp’s NFL playbook could unleash all-out blitz on PGA Tour’s status quo
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Mike Bianchi: New head honcho Brian Rolapp’s NFL playbook could unleash all-out blitz on PGA Tour’s status quo

ORLANDO, Fla. — This week at The Arnie, the conversation around the driving range and inside the locker room hasn’t just been about green speeds, Bay Hill’s gnarly rough, or whose new putting grip is going to last longer than nine holes. It has been about the future. And more specifically, it’s about the man tasked with shaping it: His name is Brian Rolapp. Rolapp is replacing outgoing ...

Atlanta Hawks’ ‘Magic City Monday’ Ignites Social Media Firestorm
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Atlanta Hawks’ ‘Magic City Monday’ Ignites Social Media Firestorm

While Magic City is considered an institution by many in Atlanta, some are calling foul over a partnership with the Atlanta Hawks. The NBA team announced that March 16 would be “Magic City Monday” at State Farm Arena as the team faces off against the Orlando Magic. And while none of the strip clubs famed […] The post Atlanta Hawks’ ‘Magic City Monday’ Ignites Social Media Firestorm appeared first on Capital B News - Atlanta.

Football: Lionel Messi shines
Sportle-figaro18d ago

Football: Lionel Messi shines

Lionel Messi scored his first two goals of the 2026 MLS season in defending champions Inter Miami's 4-2 victory in Orlando on Sunday.

Messi bags double as Miami battle back to down Orlando
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Messi bags double as Miami battle back to down Orlando

Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami fought back from 2-0 down to complete a 4-2 victory over Orlando City in Major League Soccer's Florida derby on Sunday.Orlando made it 2-0 six minutes later…

Bandile Shandu mum on Orlando Pirates future
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Bandile Shandu mum on Orlando Pirates future

InterviewShandu keeps cards close to chest on Bucs futurePhoto: Bandile Shandu Orlando Pirates defender Bandile Shandu was tight-lipped when quizzed about his uncertain future, with his deal set to…

MLS weekend wrap: Tough times for Phil Neville and some very, very late goals
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MLS weekend wrap: Tough times for Phil Neville and some very, very late goals

Atlanta United ended a long drought, there were dramatic finishes to a batch of games and Carles Gil finally has some support On 28 May 2025, Atlanta United thrilled their home fans with a stoppage-time winner against Orlando City. Jamal Thiaré’s match-winner pulled the club within five points of the playoff places after 16 games, and the team hoped to harness the momentum for a rosier second half of the season. Continue reading...

Magic snap Heat’s winning streak despite late Miami comeback attempt
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Magic snap Heat’s winning streak despite late Miami comeback attempt

MIAMI — The Magic have the Heat’s number this season. Five times, the in-state rivals have faced off this year. All five times, the Magic picked up the win. Saturday was no different, as Orlando (38-28) took down Miami (38-30) 121-117 at the Kaseya Center in Miami despite a late comeback attempt form the home team. The loss snapped the Heat’s seven-game winning streak. Orlando controlled the ...

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Tristan da Silva, Jett Howard step up for Magic, who were relieved by Isaac update

MIAMI — While Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane and Jalen Suggs have served as driving forces behind Orlando‘s success since the NBA All-Star break, the Magic have also received a needed boost from elsewhere on the roster. In the 10 games since the league break entering Saturday’s road matchup with the Heat, second-year forward Tristan da Silva has averaged 13.5 points on 47.6% shooting from ...

Relebohile Mofokeng scoops another award
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Relebohile Mofokeng scoops another award

Mofokeng bags another awardPhoto: Relebohile Mofokeng Relebohile Mofokeng has been voted Orlando Pirates Player of the Month for January/February after scintillating form during that period.Notably, t...

Myndskeið: Sniðugur Messi
Sportmorgunbladid17d ago

Myndskeið: Sniðugur Messi

Argentínski knattspyrnsnillingurinn Lionel Messi lék Orlando City grátt í sigri Inter Miami, 4:2, í nágrannaslag í bandarísku MLS-deildinni í fótbolta í nótt.

Schilte-Brown hopes Killie form can lead to World Cup 'dream'
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Schilte-Brown hopes Killie form can lead to World Cup 'dream'

Ethan Schilte-Brown says it would be "quite a jump" if he was to go from lower-league loan deals to the World Cup with Canada, but insists it is still his "dream". The defender has featured for Canada's Under-20s and is hopeful he can earn a call-up for this summer's finals. Schilte-Brown, 20, joined Killie's academy from the youth system of MLS side Orlando City in 2023 and had temporary spells with Canada's Halifax Wanderers, Cumnock, Albion Rovers and Dumbarton before impressing at Rugby...