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Magic to conduct Amway Center toilet test Sept. 8

02 September 2010

Grab a handle and a plunger. It's time to flush all the toilets at Amway Center. Grab a plunger AND a handle, Orlando Magic fans. It’s time to test the toilets at the Orlando Magic’s new Amway Center home. In an event billed as the “Drano Royal Flush” , Orlando Magic president Alex Martins, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and students from Nap Ford Elementary school will simultaneously flush 443 toilets at the new arena at 10 a.m., Sept. 8. The team says more than 150 people will be involved in this task of tasks. Bathroom capacity will be of primary concern for Magic fans, particularly those who’ve grown weary of standing in line to use the loo. The old Amway Arena only feature four men’s and women’s restrooms apiece. Lines were long. Bladders were challenged. No worries. Amway Center will feature 19 women’s restrooms and 18 men’s restrooms … a change we can all believe in. Happy flushing. P.S. If you don’t get the “ grab a handle ” reference, it’s referring to the Magic’s team motto entering the 2009-2010 season. Let’s hope Otis Smith conjures up something better than “grab a plunger” for 2010-2011. P.P.S. Tidy Bowl Man beware. You’re going down!

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Road Trip Pic of the Week, 9/2: What is this?

02 September 2010

If you know what this is and where it's located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Week challenge.

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Top Magic and NBA news: Thursday, September 2

02 September 2010

Tyson Chandler and Mike Krzyzewski talk during Team USA's victory over Iran on Wednesday (Ibrahim Usta/Associated Press) Even though Team USA is playing Tunisia as I write this, the Americans already have secured the No. 1 seed for the knockout round of the 2010 FIBA World Championship. The U.S. defeated Iran 88-51 on Wednesday. Team USA takes center stage in our daily links this morning. Let’s jump right in: 1. Americans remain unbeaten after winning first meeting vs. Iran , The Associated Press The Buzz: The U.S. secured the top seed in the upcoming knockout round. 2. Nitpicking Team USA’s 37-point win , ESPN.com, Chris Sheridan The Buzz: Sheridan writes: “The turnovers keep on coming and coming, and the lack of ball movement and player movement in their half-court sets was again noticeable against Iran.” 3. Slovenia survives Brazil’s rally, pulls off upset win , The Associated Press The Buzz: Brazil, the team that nearly defeated the U.S., lost to Slovenia. 4. Notes from FIBA Day 5 , NBA.com, John Schuhmann The Buzz: Here’s a wrap-up of Wednesday’s events. 5. Scantily clad dancers are nowhere to be found when Turkey plays , The New York Times, Pete Thamel The Buzz: This is what goes for controversy at the world championships. 6. Melo Sweepstakes (sorry) haven’t started yet , ESPN.com, Marc Stein The Buzz: “Anthony isn’t even on the market,” Stein writes. 7. Celtics will hold training camp in Waltham , ESPN.com, Chris Forsberg The Buzz: The C’s will not return to Newport, R.I., for camp this year. 8. Douglas sees Knicks making playoffs , New York Post, Marc Berman The Buzz: Toney Douglas, the second-year Knicks guard out of FSU, talks about the upcoming season in this piece. Follow Josh Robbins on Twitter at @JoshuaBRobbins and e-mail him at jrobbins@orlandosentinel.com . Subscribe to our Orlando Magic newsletter at OrlandoSentinel.com/joinus .

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Vote: Grade the Orlando Magic’s offseason

01 September 2010

The Magic added Quentin Richardson (left) and Chris Duhon (right) this offseason (photos by Stephen M. Dowell and Gary W. Green of the Orlando Sentinel) The Orlando Magic have kept their roster relatively stable this offseason, but will that translate into on-court success? Let’s recap what’s happened over the last few months: Added : • SF/SG Quentin Richardson by signing Richardson to a four-year deal worth about $10.2 million, including a player option for the 2013-14 season • PG Chris Duhon by signing Duhon to a four-year deal worth about $15 million Retained : • SG J.J. Redick by matching Redick’s three-year, $19 million offer sheet from the Chicago Bulls • PG Jason Williams by re-signing Williams to what is believed to be a one-year deal worth $1.35 million Drafted : • C Daniel Orton (29th overall) and SF Stanley Robinson (59th overall) Meanwhile, SF Matt Barnes , PG Anthony Johnson and C Adonal Foyle are no longer with the team. So, the Magic did not make any earth-shattering moves. But, at the same time, they seem primed to enter training camp with largely the same roster that finished last season with the NBA’s second-best regular-season record. Coach Stan Van Gundy has said the stability on the roster should help as the team preps for the 2010-11 season. How do you grade the Magic’s offseason? Vote below, and feel free to explain your grade in the comments section beneath this blog post. How do you grade the Orlando Magic’s offseason? customer surveys Follow Josh Robbins on Twitter at @JoshuaBRobbins and e-mail him at jrobbins@orlandosentinel.com . Subscribe to our Orlando Magic newsletter at OrlandoSentinel.com/joinus .

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Top Magic and NBA news: Wednesday, September 1

01 September 2010

Masai Ujiri, the Denver Nuggets' new general manager, was all smiles during an introductory press conference Tuesday, but he faces challenges in his new job (Ed Andrieski/Associated Press) Happy September, everybody. Masai Ujiri, the Denver Nuggets’ new general manager, was formally introduced Tuesday, and of course, the prime topic was Carmelo Anthony. Anthony has a three-year, $65 million extension on the table. It appears that Ujiri’s top priority is to try and convince his star small forward to accept that offer. The Nuggets-Anthony drama leads off our daily NBA links this morning. We also highlight Tyreke Evans, the New Orleans Hornets and Team USA as it preps for its next game in the world championships. Here we go: 1. With new GM in place, Nuggets preparing for full-court press on all-star Anthony , The Associated Press, Arnie Stapleton The Buzz: “I think there are a lot of challenges in this job, but what job doesn’t have challenges?” Ujiri said. “How can I turn down a GM job in the NBA just because there are challenges with the job? I think it’s a great job.” 2. Ujiri focuses on Anthony , The Denver Post, Chris Dempsey The Buzz: Nuggets owner-in-waiting Josh Kroenke said Anthony and Anthony’s representatives have been “great” to the Nuggets. 3. Nuggets’ Karl eyeing return to coaching , The Denver Post, Chris Dempsey The Buzz: Karl, who has undergone cancer treatments over the last few months, says he’s looking forward to training camp. 4. Watch Gina Marie Incandela U.S. Open performance , Orlando Sentinel, Shannon J. Owens The Buzz: Incandela, who sang the national anthem at Amway Arena throughout the Magic’s march to the 2009 NBA Finals, performed Arthur Ashe Stadium over the weekend. 5. Team USA seeking better bench play , The Associated Press, Brian Mahoney The Buzz: The U.S. will play Iran at noon (EDT) today. 6

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Dwight Howard to visit Haiti and host charity event for Haiti

31 August 2010

Dwight Howard, shown here at his basketball camp at UCF, is supporting earthquake relief efforts in Haiti (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) Dwight Howard will lend a helping hand to the people of Haiti next month. The Orlando Magic center announced today through his charitable foundation that he’ll co-host Concert for a Cause . . . Remembering Haiti at the House of Blues in Orlando on Sept. 15. Howard also announced that he will visit Haiti in September . The Dwight Howard Fund will support programs that will help Haitian youths affected by the January earthquake. Follow Josh Robbins on Twitter at @JoshuaBRobbins and e-mail him at jrobbins@orlandosentinel.com . Subscribe to our Orlando Magic newsletter at OrlandoSentinel.com/joinus .

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