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Xavier Lee took the first step toward a possible NFL career last weekend.

MAITLAND -- A 3-1 series deficit in the NBA playoffs is not insurmountable.

Don't count on the Orlando Magic coming back in their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Detroit Pistons. After all, only four NBA teams have overcome a 3-1 deficit in the last 25 years to move on to either the second round or the conference finals.

One of the most extraordinary athletic careers in Embry-Riddle's history will come to an end this week.

PORT ST. LUCIE -- Bethune-Cookman captured both the Division I men's and women's titles at the 22nd PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship.

Indiana University told the NCAA on Monday that its own self-imposed penalties should be enough to keep the organization from having to punish the school for improper phone calls made by Kelvin Sampson before he resigned as basketball coach.

The former Seffner Armwood star was shot in the shoulder at a park Friday night.

Gators freshman defensive lineman and former Tampa schoolboy star Matt Patchan should make a full recovery by the end of the month after being shot Friday, UF Coach Urban Meyer said Monday.

Buster Posey has won games the past three seasons for Florida State at home plate with his bat, on the pitcher's mound with his arm and behind the plate with his mitt.

Who has the Jamar Hornsby card?

The firm now representing the former Trojans star allegedly funneled funds to him through an L.A.-based events promoter. Program could face sanctions if proved.

Allegations that a Los Angeles events promoter provided USC basketball star O.J. Mayo tens of thousands of dollars in cash and benefits, if proved, could lead to the Trojans facing forfeiture of victories or more serious sanctions.

They are taking a positive approach to tonight's game, saying they can extend the series and bring it home.

Dwight Howard ended his workout Monday at RDV Sportsplex with a light-hearted 3-point shooting contest against rookie backup Marcin Gortat, who proceeded to remind him that he belongs on a different part of the basketball court.

Detroit Pistons point guard Chauncey Billups apparently is feeling better, but he wasn't declared fit to play in Game 5 tonight against the Orlando Magic in Auburn Hills, Mich. Billups, who strained his right hamstring Wednesday in Game 3 in Orlando, sat out Game 4 on Saturday.

Magic at Pistons, 7

Former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh arrived at the NFL offices Tuesday morning to meet with commissioner Roger Goodell to discuss New England's videotaping of opposing coaches' playcalling signals in violation of league rules.

They are taking a positive approach to tonight's game, saying they can extend the series and bring it home.

Dwight Howard ended his workout Monday at RDV Sportsplex with a light-hearted 3-point shooting contest against rookie backup Marcin Gortat, who proceeded to remind him that he belongs on a different part of the basketball court.

Detroit Pistons point guard Chauncey Billups apparently is feeling better, but he wasn't declared fit to play in Game 5 tonight against the Orlando Magic in Auburn Hills, Mich. Billups, who strained his right hamstring Wednesday in Game 3 in Orlando, sat out Game 4 on Saturday.

Magic at Pistons, 7

The catch phrase in boxing is that styles make great fights.

Rather than promising victories, Orlando should first strive for some simpler assurances -- like promising that Superman at least occasionally touches the ball.

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