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Bigs Experiment over in Orlando: Magic trade power forward Serge Ibaka to Toronto Raptors

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- From the moment the Magic traded for power forward Serge Ibaka from the Oklahoma City Thunder in the offseason, they knew he would likely be a one-and-done player.

Rolex 24 at Daytona: Rain biggest obstacle for drivers during early morning hours of endurance race

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- The report from the track at 3:18am, ET, wasn't good news: The tenth full course yellow was called for inclement weather. Rain has been persistent throughout the night, but its recent increase in intensity caused race officials to take proactive measures. Green-flag racing did not resume until 4:12am, ET.

992. Jason Leffler killed in sprint car Henry Frederick Fri, 01/27/2017 - 19:17
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Running second with a few laps left on June 12, 2013, Jason Leffler was involved in a crash during a sprint car heat race at Bridgeport Speedway in  Logan Township, NJ.

Central Fla internet reporter wins 1st place breaking news award for car in catch fence at Daytona, complimenting earlier awards in print media for racing news

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Henry Frederick, an experienced internet-based journslist in Central Florida who publishes Headline Surfer, has won journalism awards for literally dozens of stories since the mid-1990s, both with print media and online. 

993. Carlos Pardo declared winner posthumously after crashing into barrier in NASCAR Mexican race in 2009 Henry Frederick Thu, 01/19/2017 - 15:19
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Carlos Pardo, 33, a driver in NASCAR's Corona Series in Mexico, died Sunday, June 14, 2009, after crashing while leading on the final laps during a race held at the Autodromo Miguel E. Abed Amozoc in the Mexican state of Pueblo.

994. Formula One driver Alex Caffi survives horrific crash in 1991 Monaco Grand Prix practice run Henry Frederick Thu, 01/19/2017 - 05:29
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Alex Caffi's 1991 season in Formula 1 driving was dreadful, punctuated by a bad wreck in a practice run for the Monaco Grand Prix that saw his Footwork Porsche shattered in a collision, though somehow he escaped serious injury.