Orlando Books - News — February 27, 2026 (page 5)

Player Grades: Recapping Mavericks vs. Kings

Assigning Grades for the Mavericks in their 130-121 loss to the Kings

Madison Booker's 18 points help power No. 4 Texas to a 79-50 win over No. 23 Georgia

Madison Booker scored 18 points to help No. 4 Texas defeat No. 23 Georgia 79-50 Thursday night for the Longhorns' 42nd straight home victory. Texas (27-3, 12-3 Southeastern Conference) has won four straight games, the last three by an average of 36.6 points, and is tied with Vanderbilt for second place in the SEC with…

Madison Booker's 18 points help power No. 4 Texas to a 79-50 win over No. 23 Georgia

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Cal Baptist defeats UT Arlington 68-56 - Yahoo Sports Canada

Cal Baptist defeats UT Arlington 68-56 Yahoo Sports Canada

Cowboys plan to tag George Pickens on Friday, per sources. Micah Parsons negotiations may hint at next step

Pickens and Parsons aren't identical situations. But each inspired more confidence from the Cowboys on the field than off, and each have prompted questions from the Cowboys about their value relative to a quickly-growing market.

Cowboys plan to tag George Pickens on Friday, per sources. Micah Parsons negotiations may hint at next step

Kings' Joel Armia Won't Return Against Oilers With Upper-Body Injury

The Los Angeles Kings will have to finish their contest against the Edmonton Oilers without right winger Joel Armia. He's suffered an upper-body injury during this game and will not return to action, the Kings announced during the second period.

Murder accused argues self-defence after alleged drug hunt ends in death

A man who stands accused in fatal stabbing that broke out over an alleged drug-related dispute pleads his innocence on grounds of self-defence.

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‘Mommy’ Heidi Klum cuddles with monkey while wearing only string bikini bottoms in epic SI Swim throwback

‘Sports Illustrated’ swimsuit issue legend Heidi Klum called 'Mommy' as she cuddles a monkey while wearing only bikini bottoms in epic throwback.

Spurs roll to 11th straight NBA victory, Rockets' Durant hits milestone

The San Antonio Spurs rolled to an 11th straight NBA victory on Thursday, beating the Brooklyn Nets 126-110 to inch closer to the Oklahoma City Thunder for first place in the Western Conference.Wembanyama added eight rebounds, five assists, two steals and a pair of blocked shots -- and that was plenty as seven San Ant…

Visually impaired skier set to live Paralympic dream

Sam Cozens, 19, has been skiing since the age of five and is targetting a top 10 place at the games.

Family of man murdered and burned in hollow tree traumatised by his death

The son, sister and mother of David Collisson who was murdered near Mudgee speak of their unimaginable pain in coming to terms with how he died.

Deputy chief of army warns ADF has become 'detached' from violent nature of war

Major General Chris Smith delivered an excoriating address to a major conference last year, declaring "managerial and advertising logic and double speak" had "polluted" the military.

Chicago Bulls lose 11th straight loss to make history — but it was their biggest win since the trade deadline

The Chicago Bulls wanted a win. Badly. Desperation seeped through the cracks days ago. This team is tired of winning. For returning players such as Matas Buzelis and Josh Giddey, the hope of this season has curdled into disgust after one-too-many squandered games. For the new additions, each loss represents a failed a…

Prep sports recap for Feb. 26, 2026: girls basketball sectional title games

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — A night Avery Tibbs will likely never forget. Tibbs scored 27 points to lead top-ranked Washington to a 61-37 win over No. 2 Galesburg for a 3A sectional title at Thiel Gymnasium on Thursday. The win sends the Panthers (31-2) to the Kankakee super-sectional Monday where a win over Providence…

Kings goalie Darcy Kuemper pulled vs. Oilers

Darcy Kuemper‘s night ended early on Thursday. The Los Angeles Kings‘ goaltender was pulled against the Edmonton Oilers after allowing four goals on 15 shots. Kuemper was removed from the contest with 13:11 remaining in the second period during a stoppage and immediately went to the locker room. He was relieved by bac…

No. 13 Michigan State holds on to edge No. 8 Purdue, 76-74

Jeremy Fears Jr. added 12 and Coen Carr had 11 for the Spartans, who snapped a seven-game losing streak at Purdue.

Mother rejects sympathy from health minister after teen daughter's death

The mother of a teenage girl who took her own life a few hours after being released from a Perth mental health ward says a series of systemic failures is responsible for her daughter's death.

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Aho avgjorde da Hurricanes slo Lightning 5-4

Sebastian Aho scoret det avgjørende målet da Carolina Hurricanes slo Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4 hjemme i Raleigh natt til fredag norsk tid. Aho satte inn 5-4 på powerplay 7.17 ut i tredje periode. Seieren var Carolinas fjerde på rad og brøt Tampa Bays seiersrekke på seks kamper. Taylor Hall, Logan Stankoven og Seth Jarvi…

Rangers return from break, blow 2-goal lead, lose 3-2 in OT to Flyers

The vibes were all positive to start at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night. But in the end, the New

Super Bowl champ backs Burton's boot as good enough for NFL

Australian Super Bowl winner Michael Dickson says the booming boot of Bulldogs five-eighth Matt Burton could cut it in the NFL, but not without some major adjustments.

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Kristoffer Reitan i tetstriden i Florida

Kristoffer Reitan gikk åpningsrunden i PGA-turneringen i Palm Beach Gardens i Florida fire slag under par og er på delt 3.-plass etter første dag., Reitan noterte birdier på 2., 3. 10. og 11. hull på en bogeyfri runde. Med 67 slag er han en av fem spillere på delt 3.-plass. Amerikanske Austin Smotherman og colombiansk…

Royce O’Neale’s clutch 3-point shot ignites Suns fans in win over Lakers

PHOENIX — It was scrappy and came down to the final seconds, but an injury-filled Phoenix Suns team overcame the Los Angeles Lakers’ star power for a 113-110 victory — thanks to Royce O’Neale’s heroics. The Suns were going through a tough stretch entering Thursday’s contest, losing four of their last five games while …

Murder charge reinstated in alleged Gippsland stabbing death

Police have reinstated murder charges against a man accused of killing an 18-year-old in Victoria's east last year.

Pittsford, Hilton advance to Class A Finals

(1)Pittsford 4, (4)Penfield 1 A strong first period led the way as the Pittsford Panthers took down Penfield to advance to the Class A Finals. The Panthers took an early 2-0 lead thanks to first-period goals from Ryan Schmalstich and Kelan Ahern. Into the second period, Pittsford’s Steffen Finke was trapped on the way…

Hello, Neumann | Double-double powers Glenwood past QND and into supers

Alexis Neumann has been making a name for herself since she was a freshman, and added to her lore Thursday as Glenwood beat QND for a sectional title.

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Glädjebeskedet: Emil Persson gör comeback – kör Vasaloppet

Emil Persson har saknats hela säsongen på grund av hälsoproblem, men nu står det klart att han gör tävlingscomeback i Vasaloppet. – Jäkligt roligt att äntligen få stå på start, det har varit en strulig vinter. Vasaloppet vill man inte missa, säger Emil Persson till SVT Sport.

Maple Leafs running out of rope after back-to-back Florida drubbings

Fresh off a disappointing loss, the Leafs had a chance at redemption against the Panthers. Within five minutes, they were in shambles. Sonny Sachdeva breaks down another Leafs loss as the playoff hopes begin to really dim.

LIVE RESULTS From The IBJJF No-Gi Grand Prix

Follow along for live updates on the 2026 IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix going down in Long Beach, California. The 2026 IBJJF No-Gi Grand Prix is set, with eight of the best black belts in the world ready to face off for supremacy. Victor Hugo takes on Pedro Marinho for the fifty thousand dollar grand prize.

De Pere boys claims fifth consecutive conference championship

(WFRV) – With a conference title on the line in the regular season finale, the De Pere boys basketball team delivered. The Red Birds used a dominant second half to pull away from Notre Dame Academy, winning 82-59 and securing their fifth straight conference championship. De Pere closes the regular season 21-3 overall,…

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Ranking the 16 teams remaining in this season’s Champions League - The New York Times

Ranking the 16 teams remaining in this season’s Champions League The New York Times

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Deja Vu! Hurricanes Defeat Lightning in Oddly Familiar Way

As Thursday’s game was played, it felt as though it was one I had seen before. And I wasn’t the […]

Oilers’ McDavid drags Kuemper out his crease before burying wide-open goal

Watch as Connor McDavid converts an insane solo effort goal by dragging Darcy Kuemper out of his own crease, going behind the net and burying the wide-open goal.

CDU scraps London campus plans after $2 million investment

Charles Darwin University has ditched its plan to establish a campus in London after investing nearly $2 million in the proposal.

Tyrese Maxey credits the fans for pushing him to become the 76ers' most prolific shooter

Tyrese Maxey is now the all-time leader for three-pointers made for the 76ers, surpassing franchise icon Allen Iverson.

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Tyrese Maxey credits the fans for pushing him to become the 76ers' most prolific shooter

Tyrese Maxey is now the all-time leader for three-pointers made for the 76ers, surpassing franchise icon Allen Iverson.

Second round NCHSAA girls basketball playoffs recap

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — It was another busy night across eastern North Carolina, as high school girls basketball playoffs continued with second round action. Top seeded Kinston cruised to a 60-12 win, getting their twenty-second win of the season. They’ll host 8-seed Wallace-Rose Hill on Feb. 28. 5-seed Greene Centr…

Sturgis, Canton hold top spots after day one of state tourney

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Sturgis and Canton boys wrestling teams sit atop the team leaderboards following the opening day of the 2026 state tournament at the Premier Center. Sturgis has 98 points and is 27 points ahead of second-place Brandon Valley. Watertown trails the Lynx by just a half point. Aberdeen Centr…

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Doncic, un desastre: ¡los Lakers vuelven a perder por su culpa!

Quedan 22 segundos para el final del Phoenix Suns - LA Lakers y LeBron James empata el partido (110-110) después de que el conjunto de Arizona se viera 10 arriba con 5 minutos y medio por jugar (101-91). Pero, pese a la desventaja desperdiciada, pese a que Devin Booker y Dillon Brooks se lo miran en ropa de calle desd…

‘Special player’: Schaefer’s record-breaking performance spoils Canadiens’ return

Matthew Schaefer singlehandedly undid a two-goal Canadiens lead in just 55 seconds to set a new NHL record. Talk about a memorable first night at the Bell Centre.

New England Sportswatch Daily Listings

(All times Central)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsSaturday, February 28COLLEGE BASEBALL2 p.m.Sacred Heart at NC State — ACCNX3 p.m.Northeastern at LSU — SECN+COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN'S)12 p.m.Boston University at American — CBSSNSaint Joseph's at Rhode Island — ESPN app, ESPN Select, ESPN UnlimitedSeton Hal…

Michigan Sportswatch Daily Listings

(All times Central)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsSaturday, February 28COLLEGE BASEBALL1 p.m.Central Michigan at Louisville — ACCNX, ESPN UnlimitedOakland at University of Georgia — SECN+5 p.m.Oakland at University of Georgia — SECN+9 p.m.Michigan at San Diego — ESPN Select, ESPN UnlimitedMichigan at San D…

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NBA Agent Showers Celtics' Joe Mazzulla With Ultimate Praise - Yahoo Sports Canada

NBA Agent Showers Celtics' Joe Mazzulla With Ultimate Praise Yahoo Sports Canada

NBA Agent Showers Celtics' Joe Mazzulla With Ultimate Praise

Veteran NBA agent Bernie Lee has lofty praise for Joe Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics.

Mid-Atlantic Sportswatch Daily Listings

(All times Central)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsSaturday, February 28COLLEGE BASEBALL2 p.m.Lehigh at George Mason — ESPN Select, ESPN Unlimited, Fubo SportsCOLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN'S)12 p.m.Boston University at American — CBSSNVirginia at Duke — ESPN12:30 p.m.Fordham at VCU — USA1:30 p.m.Georgetown at Xav…

Pennsylvania Sportswatch Daily Listings

(All times Central)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsSaturday, February 28COLLEGE BASEBALL1 p.m.UNC Greensboro at Pittsburgh — ACCNX, ESPN Unlimited2 p.m.Lehigh at George Mason — ESPN Select, ESPN Unlimited, Fubo Sports3 p.m.Indiana State at Penn State — FloSports4 p.m.Villanova at Florida Atlantic — FAUSport…

NFL Combine Day 1: Which Prospects Did Buccaneers Meet?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are scrutinizing prospects, conducting formal interviews with key offensive and defensive talents. Who has impressed Todd Bowles and Jason Licht so far?

My golf turns 35 and a major winner's signature gesture | Weekend 9

My golf turns 35, a major winner's signature gesture, a Bryson DeChambeau amateurs tip and more.

Foreign nationals arrested after probe into alleged money laundering syndicate

Four foreign nationals have been arrested and bank accounts worth more than $3.3 million have been seized as part of what police say is a "sophisticated money laundering operation" in Mildura.