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Orlando Magic extend qualifying offer to guard Trevelin Queen
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Orlando, FL – The Orlando Magic have extended a qualifying offer to guard Trevelin Queen, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal are not disclosed.
By extending a qualifying offer to Queen prior to the June 30 deadline, Orlando owns the right to match any offer sheet he may sign with another team. Queen will become a restricted free agent on July 1.
Queen (6’6”, 190, 5/15/00) played in 14 games with Orlando last season, averaging 2.9 ppg., 1.4 rpg. and 1.3 apg. in 11.8 minpg. He also played and started in 19 regular season games with Osceola of the NBA G League, averaging 22.3 ppg., 7.0 rpg., 5.2 apg. and 2.26 stlpg. in 33.8 minpg. Queen was named to the 2023-24 All-NBA G League Second Team and the 2023-24 NBA G League All-Showcase Team. He was also named MVP of the 2024 NBA G League Up Next Game as part of NBA All-Star Weekend.
Undrafted by an NBA franchise, Queen has played in 31 career NBA regular season games with Houston, Indiana and Orlando, averaging 3.4 ppg. and 1.7 rpg. in 10.0 minpg. He has also appeared in 77 career NBA G League regular season games (59 starts) with Rio Grande Valley, Fort Wayne and Osceola, averaging 20.7 ppg., 5.8 rpg., 4.1 apg. and 2.29 stlpg. in 31.6 minpg. Queen was the 2021-22 NBA G League Most Valuable Player and led Rio Grande Valley to the 2022 NBA G League championship, earning NBA G League Finals MVP honors.
Queen wears #12 with the Orlando Magic.
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Bubba Wallace Fires Back: “Couldn’t Care Less” About Trump’s Possible Daytona 500 Return
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February 13, 2025By
Willie David
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – NASCAR star Bubba Wallace made it clear during the 2025 Daytona 500 Media Day that he is focused on racing, not politics, as speculation swirls about Second-term President Donald Trump potentially attending the Daytona 500 on Sunday.
When asked about the president’s possible return, Wallace took a direct stance, stating:
“Couldn’t care less if Trump shows up at NASCAR’s biggest race of the year.”
Wallace, the only full-time Black driver in the NASCAR Cup Series, has a tense history with Trump, dating back to 2020 when the then-president falsely accused Wallace of staging a controversy over a noose found in his Talladega garage. Federal investigators later ruled that the rope had been hanging since October and was used as a garage door pull. Despite NASCAR and the FBI confirming the findings, Trump suggested Wallace should apologize, sparking backlash.
Bubba Wallace Shuts Down Trump Question: “We’re here to race. Not for the show,” Wallace reaffirmed during media day, signaling that politics will not distract him from the Daytona 500, NASCAR’s biggest event.

Florida National News’ Jenny Rosario reports on President Donald J. Trump serving as the Daytona 500 Grand Marshal in 2020. Photo by Florida National News / J. Willie David III.
Trump, who previously served as the Daytona 500 Grand Marshal in 2020, made headlines earlier this month by attending Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans. Florida National News covered both events. With a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) notice hinting at his arrival in Daytona, speculation is rising about whether the president will take another victory lap at the track. However, NASCAR officials stated Wednesday that they have not received official confirmation of Trump’s attendance.
With or without Trump’s high-profile presence, Wallace and the rest of the NASCAR field remain locked in on the prize: taking the checkered flag at the Great American Race.
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J Willie David, III
Florida National News and FNN News Network
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FloridaNationalNews.com Super Bowl Coverage: Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Show Shatters Viewership Record
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February 12, 2025By
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Eagles Crush Chiefs 40-22 to Win Super Bowl Behind Jalen Hurts’ MVP Performance
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February 10, 2025By
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NEW ORLEANS, La. (FNN SPORTS) – The Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl champions once again, delivering a dominant 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs to claim their second Lombardi Trophy in franchise history. The win marks redemption for quarterback Jalen Hurts and head coach Nick Sirianni, who fell short in Super Bowl LVII against the same Chiefs squad.
This time, Philadelphia left no doubt. A suffocating defensive performance and a record-setting night from Hurts fueled the Eagles past the reigning back-to-back champions, denying Kansas City its shot at an unprecedented three-peat.
Eagles Defense Smothers Chiefs, Forces Key Turnovers
The Eagles’ defense set the tone early, limiting Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs’ high-powered offense to just 225 total yards. The defensive front overwhelmed Mahomes, sacking him six times, disrupting his rhythm, and forcing critical mistakes. One of the game’s turning points came in the second quarter when rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean intercepted Mahomes and returned it for a touchdown, extending Philadelphia’s lead.
Hurts’ MVP Performance Leads the Way
Hurts, named Super Bowl MVP, delivered a near-flawless performance, finishing 17-of-22 for 221 passing yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 72 yards – the most by a quarterback in Super Bowl history – and a signature Tush Push touchdown. Running back Saquon Barkley contributed 97 total yards, including 57 on the ground on 31 touches.
Mahomes Struggles Under Pressure
Despite throwing for 257 yards and three touchdowns, Mahomes struggled under constant pressure, tossing two interceptions and losing a fumble. The six sacks by the Eagles’ defense proved decisive, making it nearly impossible for Kansas City to find its rhythm until the game was out of reach.
With the loss, Mahomes now falls to 3-2 in five Super Bowl appearances, while the Eagles celebrate their first championship since Super Bowl LII.
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