Orlando

Visiting New York Knicks Outshoot Young Orlando Magic in Home Opener

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4 years ago

October 22, 2021

Orlando Magic's Jalen Suggs attempts a shot against the New York Knicks during the Orlando Magic season home opener at Amway Center Friday. Photo: Willie David/Florida National News.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – With fans–and fancy electronic bracelets–lighting up Amway Center, Magic fans’ hopes rested on their home team getting the win for Friday’s season home opener…but they just couldn’t.

In the first quarter both teams started out shot for shot until the Magic defense started waning, causing the Knicks to pull ahead. Far ahead. The Knicks bested the Magic by 20 at the end of the first quarter, 36-16.

The slaughter continued in the second quarter. Knicks had doubled the Magic 50-25 by the middle of second quarter. By halftime, the Knicks led the Magic by 30, 65-35.

The Knicks were still ahead 86-64 at the end of the third quarter.

By fourth quarter, Orlando Magic head coach Mosley decided to focus on three-pointer shooters, at least initially, bringing Terrence Ross, R.J. Hampton and Jalen Suggs back on the court. During the postgame press conference, Mo Bamba shared that Coach Mosley stressed to the team at halftime to keep fighting, no matter what–despite the big point gap.

With 8:02 left in the game, the Knicks were dominating at 102-78.

In the end, the Knicks rout the Magic 121-96.

Knicks starters Julius Randle and former Magic player Evan Fournier led the Knicks in scoring Friday. Randle got a double double with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Fournier tallied 18 points, two rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Immanuel Quickley was the Knicks’ other scoring threat, coming off the bench and netting 16 points and shooting at 50 percent (five for 10 on field goals and four for eight on three-pointers).

Magic starters Frantz Wagner, Mo Bamba, and Jalen Suggs led the Magic in scoring Friday. Rookie Wagner led the team with 16 points and four rebounds; Mo Bamba already nailed his first double double for the season with 15 points and 10 offensive rebounds; and Suggs had 14 points, seven rebounds, eight assists and two steals.

The Magic next head to New York for a rematch against the Knicks on Sunday, and return home to host the Charlotte Hornets next Wednesday, October 27, 2021.

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Mellissa Thomas is Editor for Florida National News. | mellissa.thomas@floridanationalnews.com

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Russell Henley Wins Red Cardigan at 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational

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1 year ago

March 9, 2025

Mike Brodsky

Russell Henley wins the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational (Photo credit: Mike Brodsky, Florida National News)

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN Sports) – Russell Henley wins his first red cardigan at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, today, along with $4 million of the $20 million prize pool. The red cardigan was first awarded in 2017, in memory of Arnold Palmer who passed the year before. This is Henley’s fifth win on the PGA Tour.

Russell Henley is greeted by his family on the 18th green after winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational (Photo credit: Mike Brodsky, Florida National News)

Henley finished at 11 under par for the four day tournament, carding a 70 today. Collin Morikawa finished in second place at 10 under par. API defending champion, Scottie Scheffler, finished today at 4 under par, tied for 11th place.

Scottie Scheffler tees off at the Arnold Palmer Invitational (Photo Credit: Mike Brodsky, Florida National News)

This coming week, the top golfers head to TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra, for The Players Championship. The winner will walk away with $4.5 million of the $25 million up for grabs. This is the PGA Tour’s largest regular season purse. Stay tuned to www.FloridaNationalNews.com for more.

NFL

UCF Hall of Fame Inductee Shaquem Griffin Launches Search For Greatness Combine With Joey Grant and GMTM

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1 year ago

October 30, 2024

Mike Brodsky

UCF Hall of Fame Inductee Shaquem Griffin Launches Search For Greatness Combine With Joey Grant and GMTM

Former UCF football players Shaquem Griffin and Joey Grant have partnered with GMTM to launch their Search for Greatness Combine at UCF on Saturday, November 9th. They’re giving local athletes a chance to showcase their talents and explore new sports opportunities. Griffin will be inducted into the UCF Hall of Fame on Saturday, November 2nd, during halftime of the Arizona vs. UCF football game. He is remembered for his tenacity, setting an NFL Combine record with the fastest 40-yard dash by a linebacker, and playing four seasons in the NFL, overcoming the challenge of only having one hand. He is now training to make the USA Paralympic Track and Field Team and hopes to compete in the 2028 Olympics. Joey Grant, the co-founder and CEO of GMTM, is a former UCF team captain, playing mostly Center for the Knights from 2011-2015.

Participation at the upcoming combine is free and invite-only, targeting athletes over the age of 18. To be considered, athletes must submit a highlight video via GMTM’s platform, showcasing their athleticism. GMTM will evaluate submissions and invite the most promising athletes to participate in the combine. The goal for this year’s event is to get 1,000 athletes to submit videos and be part of the combine process. Athletes chosen will receive personalized invites with further instructions, including event time slots and details. The athletes will be evaluated for their key athletic traits, to identify opportunities for them across multiple Olympic sports or professional sports programs. To learn more, or to apply for the combine, visit: https://gmtm.com/articles/the-search-for-greatness-at-ucf-with-shaquem-griffin-what-you-need-to-know.

Florida National News spoke with Shaquem and Joey about the combine, college football in the era of NIL and the transfer portal, and Griffin’s hall of fame induction. You can watch the full interview here:

Shaquem Griffin and Joey Grant interview

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Florida

Scottie Scheffler Wins Second Red Cardigan at 2024 Arnold Palmer Invitational

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2 years ago

March 10, 2024

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Photo credit: Mike Brodsky, Florida National News

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN Sports) – Scottie Scheffler wins his second red cardigan at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, today, along with $4 million of the $20 million prize pool. The red cardigan was first awarded in 2017, in memory of Arnold Palmer who passed the year before. Scheffler first won the API in 2022.

Scottie Scheffler wins the Arnold Palmer Invitational. (Photo credit: Mike Brodsky, Florida National News)

The number one ranked golfer in the world, Scheffler finished at 15 under par for the four day tournament, carding a 66 today. Wyndham Clark finished in second place at 10 under par. API defending champion, Kurt Kitayama, did not make the cut, this weekend, finishing 7 over par after the first two rounds on Thursday and Friday.

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