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ORLANDO ( www.sportsdayjax.com ) - The Orlando Magic have exercised their third-year team option on forward   Paolo Banchero , as well as their fourth-year team options on guard   Jalen Suggs   and forward   Franz Wagner , President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced today.  Per team policy, terms of the deals are not disclosed. All three players are now signed through the 2024-25 season. Banchero (6’10”, 250, 11/12/02) was originally selected in the first round (first overall) of the 2022 NBA Draft by Orlando. He played and started in 72 games during his rookie campaign last season with the Magic, averaging a team-high 20.0 ppg., 6.9 rpg. and 3.7 apg. in 33.7 minpg. Banchero was named the 2022-23 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year and was a unanimous selection to the 2022-23 NBA All-Rookie First Team.   Suggs (6’5”, 212, 6/3/01) was originally selected in the first round (fifth overall) of the 2021 NBA Draft by Orlando. He has played in 101 career NB...

SUNRISE, Fla . ( www.floridasportsday.com ) - The Florida Panthers announced today that lower-level Territory Memberships are sold out for the 2023-24 regular season. Fans can still purchase a very limited number of single games, Flex Plan, lower-level group tickets or upper-level Territory Memberships by visiting FloridaPanthers.com/TicketCentral .  “We are thrilled to share that after the excitement in the market building for the past decade, but especially the past two seasons, all lower-level Territory Memberships have sold out at Amerant Bank Arena,” said Chief Revenue Officer Shawn Thornton. “Reach out to speak with a member of our sales and service staff today to learn about limited remaining options for the upcoming 30 th anniversary season.”      As the official ticketing partner of the Panthers, fans and guests should visit SeatGeek.com to purchase all single game tickets and create an account today. Tickets to all Amerant Bank Arena events including ho...

Special to SportsDay JACKSONVILLE ( www.sportsdayjax.com )  The Sharks (4-2) kept their undefeated road record alive against the San Antonio Gunslingers (5-1) on Sunday afternoon. During their first matchup this season, San Antonio took down Jacksonville in overtime at the Tank. The Sharks got revenge, however, dominantly defeating the Gunslingers on their home field.  Jacksonville took control early and never looked back. Marc Orozco started the game with a deuce on the opening kick-off, immediately giving the Sharks a 2-0 lead. In his first game with Jacksonville, Orozco showed his power and precision. Jabari Gorman halted any possible momentum for the Gunslingers with an incredible interception in the endzone later that quarter, which was a massive part of the first half for the Sharks. Tamorrion Terry and Marquel Wade scored in the first, and Jacksonville led 17-6 after one.  The second quarter saw the first of a few touchdowns for both Sam Castronova and Kamrin Solom...