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Desmond Bane led the way, while Tyus Jones and Anthony Black each produced season-best performances to topple Steph Curry and the Warriors. FOX35's Jonah Karp has a recap from the Kia Center.

Right until the very end, National Women's Soccer League teams Orlando Pride and Gotham FC held each other off in the semifinals match on Nov. 15. The Pride -- the NWSL 2024 champions -- and Gotham FC -- the NWSL 2023 champions -- fought for a chance at the championships. Gotham scored at the 90 minute mark with a free kick. Orlando Pride Captain Marta her feelings on that moment after Sunday's match.

Timothy Walters, Sport Editor for the Florida Times-Union and FLORIDA TODAY joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the standouts of the Florida football weekend that was, from a slew of historic high school football playoff performances to FSU wide receiver Duce Robinson keeping his stellar season going for the Seminoles. Plus, Jacksonville Jaguars Defensive End Josh Hines-Allen breaking the franchise sacks record and a discussion on the head-scratching disappointment of the UCF Knights football team after returning head coach Scott Frost.

Lake Mary High School’s Rams cruised past the Hagerty Huskies 42-14 in the first round of playoffs on Friday, dominating from the start. In other action, top-seeded Edgewater defeated Lake Gibson 33-0, remaining unbeaten and moving on to the next playoff round as high school football playoff season continues across Central Florida.

Independent reporter Sean Green joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the Orlando Magic star forward Paolo Banchero's groin injury and any potential impact on the Magic as they head into a big matchup with the Brooklyn Nets in the second game of the NBA Cup. Plus, a discussion on the UCF Knights heading to no. 6 Texas Tech Red Raiders for the final stretch of their football season.

On this week's Read Between The Sidelines, sports experts from Orlando, Tampa and Atlanta break down the gambling scandals over the NBA and MLB and whether prop bets should be banned from sports, if Ole Miss head football coach Lane Kiffin is a lock for the University of Florida's open head coaching position and if player-coach relationships matter if teams keep winning.

Orlando Pride's coach Seb Hines discussed finishing the season on a "high" and keeping up the momentum. Orlando Pride face off against Gotham FC on Nov. 16 at Inter&Co stadium in Orlando.

Orlando's Boone High school in rallies school pride for its match-up against Winter Park on Nov. 14. A unified front with the band, cheer squad, football team and student body join for this Friday night's game.

Florida State University football player Ethan Pritchard has been released from a rehabilitation center, marking a major step in his recovery three months after he was shot while driving his family home from FSU’s season-opening win over Alabama.

The Orlando Pride -- who face off against Gotham FC this weekend -- aim closer to a back-to-back NWSL championship. Now, with the same players and same mentality, players say they're continuing to work hard for another win.

Reigning champs, Orlando Pride enter the semi-finals and discuss their journey. The Pride's Director of Communications Omar Gonzalez says there's a lot of expectations going to the year with injuries mid-way through but they're looking forward to repeating their historic season from last year, Gonzalez said.