Oh Blue!: Michigan nips Florida St 58-54 to reach Final Four

Oh Blue!: Michigan nips Florida St 58-54 to reach Final Four

Florida State managed only two points in a 10 1/2-minute stretch spanning halftime, and Michigan took a 10-point lead before Cofer led the Seminoles back into it.

Florida State managed only two points in a 10 1/2-minute stretch spanning halftime, and Michigan took a 10-point lead before Cofer led the Seminoles back into it.

Gordon helps Magic hold off Suns 105-99

Gordon helps Magic hold off Suns 105-99

Gordon had 29 points, 11 rebounds and a career-high eight assists in what could have been the first triple-double of his career in Orlando's 105-99 victory Saturday night. Augustin was even closer, getting 15 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds to help the Magic end a three-game losing streak.  

Gordon had 29 points, 11 rebounds and a career-high eight assists in what could have been the first triple-double of his career in Orlando's 105-99 victory Saturday night. Augustin was even closer, getting 15 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds to help the Magic end a three-game losing streak.  

Wolverines meet Seminoles with Final Four berth on the line

Wolverines meet Seminoles with Final Four berth on the line

Leonard Hamilton is well aware of the perception that Florida State is a football school. The coach also knows that the moniker is often applied to Michigan, the Seminoles' opponent Saturday night in a most unlikely NCAA Tournament regional final.

Leonard Hamilton is well aware of the perception that Florida State is a football school. The coach also knows that the moniker is often applied to Michigan, the Seminoles' opponent Saturday night in a most unlikely NCAA Tournament regional final.

76ers rout Magic 118-98 for fifth straight win

76ers rout Magic 118-98 for fifth straight win

Ersan Ilyasova scored 18 points, leading six Philadelphia players in double figures as the 76ers (41-30) clinched their first non-losing season in six years. Robert Covington and Marco Belinelli added 15 points.

Ersan Ilyasova scored 18 points, leading six Philadelphia players in double figures as the 76ers (41-30) clinched their first non-losing season in six years. Robert Covington and Marco Belinelli added 15 points.

3-nation unified bid to host 2026 FIFA World Cup

3-nation unified bid to host 2026 FIFA World Cup

CONCACAF member nations the United States, Canada and Mexico declared their intention to submit formally a unified bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

CONCACAF member nations the United States, Canada and Mexico declared their intention to submit formally a unified bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Jaguars dump Lewis after 12 seasons, also release Hurns

Jaguars dump Lewis after 12 seasons, also release Hurns

The Jacksonville Jaguars unceremoniously dumped the longest-tenured player on their roster Tuesday, and he wasn't happy about it.

The Jacksonville Jaguars unceremoniously dumped the longest-tenured player on their roster Tuesday, and he wasn't happy about it.

Tracy McGrady enshrined in Magic Hall of Fame

Tracy McGrady enshrined in Magic Hall of Fame

Tracy McGrady is a Basketball Hall of Famer, meaning he's already reached the absolute pinnacle of accolades celebrating his playing career.

Tracy McGrady is a Basketball Hall of Famer, meaning he's already reached the absolute pinnacle of accolades celebrating his playing career.

Raptors use strong defense in 4th to beat Magic 93-86

Raptors use strong defense in 4th to beat Magic 93-86

Kyle Lowry scored 25 points and Toronto used a strong fourth-quarter defensive effort to beat the Orlando Magic 93-86 on Tuesday night.

Kyle Lowry scored 25 points and Toronto used a strong fourth-quarter defensive effort to beat the Orlando Magic 93-86 on Tuesday night.

Shaq: Put more police officers in schools instead of banning guns

Shaq: Put more police officers in schools instead of banning guns

Shaquille O'Neal said Wednesday he favors adding law enforcement officers to schools and inner cities rather than lawmakers moving to ban firearms.

Shaquille O'Neal said Wednesday he favors adding law enforcement officers to schools and inner cities rather than lawmakers moving to ban firearms.

Buccaneers sign free agents Vinny Curry, Ryan Jensen

Buccaneers sign free agents Vinny Curry, Ryan Jensen

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers moved to bolster the NFL's least productive pass rush, signing former Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Vinny Curry in free agency.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers moved to bolster the NFL's least productive pass rush, signing former Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Vinny Curry in free agency.

That Kid's Got Game: 9-year-old 'Evel Knievel' from San Mateo

That Kid's Got Game: 9-year-old 'Evel Knievel' from San Mateo

Move over Evil Knievel. That's because AJ Stuntz is in town. The 9-year-old San Mateo 4th grader (whose real name is AJ Heinckemy) is a force to be reckoned with on his motorcycle.

Move over Evil Knievel. That's because AJ Stuntz is in town. The 9-year-old San Mateo 4th grader (whose real name is AJ Heinckemy) is a force to be reckoned with on his motorcycle.

Rory McIlroy wins Arnold Palmer Invitational 2018

Rory McIlroy wins Arnold Palmer Invitational 2018

The connection Rory McIlroy had with Arnold Palmer was strong even before he delivered a Sunday charge that would have made the King proud.

The connection Rory McIlroy had with Arnold Palmer was strong even before he delivered a Sunday charge that would have made the King proud.

FSU comeback and payback as Seminoles oust top-seeded Xavier

FSU comeback and payback as Seminoles oust top-seeded Xavier

The Florida State Seminoles are on their way to the NCAA Tournament's round of 16 for the first time since 2011 after upsetting top-seeded Xavier with a furious comeback.

The Florida State Seminoles are on their way to the NCAA Tournament's round of 16 for the first time since 2011 after upsetting top-seeded Xavier with a furious comeback.

Stenson takes 1-shot lead at Bay Hill; Woods 5 back

Stenson takes 1-shot lead at Bay Hill; Woods 5 back

Of his record eight victories at Bay Hill, Woods has led six times and was tied for the lead another time. His lone comeback also was from five shots behind in 2009, when he rallied to beat Sean O'Hair with a 67 in the final round.

Of his record eight victories at Bay Hill, Woods has led six times and was tied for the lead another time. His lone comeback also was from five shots behind in 2009, when he rallied to beat Sean O'Hair with a 67 in the final round.

NYCFC beats Orlando City, starts season 3-0 for 1st time in franchise history

NYCFC beats Orlando City, starts season 3-0 for 1st time in franchise history

Orlando goalkeeper Joe Bendik misplayed a back-pass that went right to Tajouri inside the 18-yard box and Tajouri took a few touches to the penalty spot for an easy finish in the 62nd minute. After an Orlando giveaway to Saad Abdul-Salaam, Jesus Medina settled it for an oncoming Moralez to slide it home.

Orlando goalkeeper Joe Bendik misplayed a back-pass that went right to Tajouri inside the 18-yard box and Tajouri took a few touches to the penalty spot for an easy finish in the 62nd minute. After an Orlando giveaway to Saad Abdul-Salaam, Jesus Medina settled it for an oncoming Moralez to slide it home.