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  TD Waterhouse Centre - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is home to the Orlando Magic of the NBA and the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League.
Beginning around 2002, the Orlando Magic and the City of Orlando have been in discussions for a complete refurbishment or demolition of the TD Waterhouse Centre in favor of a new facility.
On August 22, 2004, the City of Orlando evicted the Orlando Seals, a minor league hockey team, from the TD Waterhouse Centre.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/TD_Waterhouse_Centre   (623 words)

  
 Connecticut Sun - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
From 1999 to 2002, the team was known as the Orlando Miracle, playing in Orlando, Florida.
The Miracle began play in the WNBA in 1999 and played their games at TD Waterhouse Centre.
In October of 2002, the Miracle had announced their intentions to move out of Orlando, Florida.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Connecticut_Sun   (522 words)

  
 JS Online: Liberty 72, Miracle 60   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Phillips made a layup and Orlando's Brooke Wyckoff countered with a jumper - the Miracle's last points - to tie the score at 60 with 2:44 remaining.
Orlando, which shot just 34 percent from the field, outrebounded the Liberty 35-27 but had 19 turnovers.
The Miracle missed 10 of 15 shots at the start of the game, but took a 16-12 lead on a steal and layup by rookie Katie Douglas.
www.jsonline.com /sports/buck/ap/jun01/ap-bkl-miracle-lib063001.asp?format=print   (558 words)

  
 Disney World - The Online Guide - Orlando facts
Orlando is a world-class meeting destination with a variety of meeting facilities that accommodate small meetings as well as large citywide conventions and trade shows.
Orlando International Airport - The airport is the 15th busiest in the nation and 24th busiest in the world with approximately 900 commercial operations per day.
For two consecutive years, Orlando International Airport was named the number one airport in North America and number one in the world for overall passenger satisfaction for airports serving more than 30million passengers annually by the International Air Transport Association survey.
www.wdisneyw.co.uk /orlfact.html   (1288 words)

  
 Sports: Miracle's win does nothing for playoff hopes
ORLANDO -- Despite the desperation of its name, all the Orlando Miracle needed to get the final spot in the WNBA playoffs Tuesday was a win and a little help.
The Miracle covered its end, upsetting the New York Liberty 70-63, but its postseason hopes had ended a half-hour earlier when the Indiana Fever eliminated Orlando with a win against Cleveland.
Orlando trailed 9-2 early before building a double-digit lead on 12 first-half points from guard Shannon Johnson, who finished with a team-high 14.
www.sptimes.com /2002/08/14/news_pf/Sports/Miracle_s_win_does_no.shtml   (775 words)

  
 CanMag- Orlando Bloom News, Pics, Stills, Info
Orlando Bloom's first major movie role was in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, playing the ethereal elf Legolas Greenleaf, a role he received only days before graduating drama school in London.
A walking miracle, Orlando seemed to be on the road to mega- stardom.
Orlando was able to show off his comedic skills while playing a modern character, with no weapons or costumes.
www.canmag.com /fanpages/39/Orlando_Bloom   (1098 words)

  
 MAGIC: The RDV Sports Family
A member of the RDV Sports family, the Orlando Magic is an NBA franchise which provides a state-of-the-art experience for fans and players alike.
From 1998-2002, the Orlando Miracle of the WNBA was part of the RDV Sports portfolio.
The Miracle played in their inaugural season during the summer of 1999 and made the playoffs in 2000.
www.nba.com /magic/news/RDV_Sports.html   (882 words)

  
 No miracle
Orlando, Fla. -- Crystal Robinson scored 18 points to lead five players in double figures as the Liberty beat the Orlando Miracle 80-75 last night.
After trailing by as many as nine in the second half, Orlando rallied to pull within 71-68 with 2:14 remaining.
Orlando was one game behind Detroit for third place.
www.th-record.com /1999/08/10/libgame.htm   (262 words)

  
 MetrO - Orlando : Sports Links
Everest 2000 is said to recieve millions and millions and millions of visitors per month.
Orlando based Score Card USA will provide a host of services for amateur athletes and organizations.
Orlando Metro Gymnastics Metrogym - Orlando Jaialai Orlando Jaialai.
www.metro-orlando.com /sports   (162 words)

  
 Sports: Miracle enjoys home magic
It was consecutive home victories for Orlando, which clinched a spot in the WNBA Eastern division playoffs with a 92-63 win over Detroit on Sunday afternoon.
The Miracle led by as many as seven late in the first half, but took just a 30-27 lead into halftime after Washington outscored Orlando 9-5 in the final five minutes of the half.
Orlando shot 42 percent from the field in the first half, but committed nine turnovers that led to eight Mystics points.
www.sptimes.com /News/080800/news_pf/Sports/Miracle_enjoys_home_m.shtml   (703 words)

  
 Charlotte Sting, Womens National Basketball Association, Orlando Miracle - CBS SportsLine.com
ORLANDO, Florida (Ticker) -- Shannon Johnson hit a running jumper with four-tenths of a second left as the Orlando Miracle rallied from a 12-point deficit in the second half to post a 65-63 triumph over the Charlotte Sting.
Orlando has won three in a row to rebound from a three-game slide.
The Miracle trailed 52-40 midway through the second half before Katie Douglas scored eight of her 11 points in an 18-4 run over the next six minutes.
cbs.sportsline.com /wnba/gamecenter/recap/WNBA_20020801_CHA@ORL   (301 words)

  
 orlando sports - www.orlandoresorthotel.com
Orlando has brought a little magic to the National Basketball Association.
The Orlando Miracle hit the court in 1999 and Orlando fans have been packing the stands at the TD Waterhouse Centre ever since.
The Orlando Predators pass, rush and touchdown at eight home games a season at the TD Waterhouse Centre from April to July.
www.orlandoresorthotel.com /orlando-sports.htm   (320 words)

  
 Dance Spirit Magazine - Orlando   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Orlando, Florida is the commercial dance center of the world.
Auditions are held regularly in Orlando and at special audition spots throughout the country.
The Orlando Fringe Festival comes to town from April 28 to May 7 showcasing all types of dance including Brazilian and Indian choreography that incorporates moves from cabaret, musicals and film.
www.dancespirit.com /backissues/april00/orlando.shtml   (1321 words)

  
 Sacramento Monarchs/Orlando Miracle WNBA recap on ESPN
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Orlando Miracle coach Carolyn Peck wants her team to be a topic of conversation.
Orlando's Adrienne Johnson can't be stopped in her drive to the hoop past Ruthie Bolton-Holifield (6) and Stacy Clinesmith.
Adrienne Johnson was fouled on Orlando's next possession and made both free throws and Shannon Johnson scored the game's final basket on a breakaway layup.
espn.go.com /wnba/2000/20000605/recap/sacorl.html   (446 words)

  
 WNBA.com: Miracle Win in Brown's Debut, Johnson's Return
Three other Miracle starters joined Johnson in double digits, including second-year player Brooke Wyckoff, who recorded a double-double with 10 points and a game-high 11 rebounds. Last year in her rookie campaign, Wyckoff's season highs were eight points and nine rebounds.
The Miracle led 32-27 at the half and opened up the second half by going on a 10-1 run.  Miami bounced back with a 17-2 run of its own to take a 45-44 lead with 8½ minutes remaining.
Orlando would outscore the SOL 23-14 the rest of the way behind the play of Johnson and Wyckoff.
www.wnba.com /news/miaorl_recap_020511.html   (290 words)

  
 UCF - Sports Leadership
Orlando - a city for sports and recreation and an invaluable asset for the UCF Sports Leadership Program.
Orlando International Airport - The 15th busiest in the nation and 24th busiest in the world.
For two consecutive years, Orlando International Airport was named the number one airport in North America and number one in the world for overall passenger satisfaction for airports serving more than 30 million passengers annually.
pegasus.cc.ucf.edu /~sportlds/orlando.html   (833 words)

  
 Charlotte Sting/Orlando Miracle WNBA recap on ESPN
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Nykesha Sales scored 24 points and the Orlando Miracle held off a late charge by the Charlotte Sting to win their home opener 82-79 Thursday night.
Charlotte cut Orlando's lead to 80-79 on a layup and foul shot by Rhonda Mapp with 33.5 seconds remaining.
Orlando led by as many as 13 in the second half, 70-57, at the 9:37 mark.
espn.go.com /wnba/2000/20000601/recap/chaorl.html   (195 words)

  
 TD Waterhouse Centre
The TD Waterhouse Centre (formerly called the Orlando Arena) is the crown jewel of the Orlando Centroplex.
The Orlando Predators are the most celebrated team in the Arena Football League.
The venue is the home of the NBA Orlando Magic, the IHL Solar Bears and the Predators of the Arena Football League.
basketball.ballparks.com /NBA/OrlandoMagic/index.htm   (556 words)

  
 Universal Studios Orlando Area Attractions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Orlando is the home to the biggest and best in attractions and family fun.
With a vast assortment of theme parks, restaurants, and sight-seeing, Orlando is the perfect family get away.
The Centre is one of several facilities owned and operated by the City of Orlando all under the name of "The Orlando Centroplex." The other facilities include the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, The Orlando Expo Centre, Tinker Field and The Florida Citrus Bowl.
www.hawthornsuitesuniversal.com /TD-WaterHouse-Centre-events.html   (155 words)

  
 Indiana Fever/Orlando Miracle WNBA recap on ESPN
The Orlando Miracle, playing their first game in five days, fell behind early before holding the expansion Fever without a basket over the final eight minutes of the first half on the way to their fourth straight victory, 72-60.
The Fever, who lost their ninth straight game dating to a 79-54 rout of the Miracle on June 17, got 16 points and 10 rebounds from Kara Wolters, 13 points from Stephanie McCarty and 10 apiece from Monica Maxwell and Rita Williams.
The Miracle built their lead to 19 points twice, the last time on Carla McGhee's three-foot hook that made it 60-41 with 5:38 left.
espn.go.com /wnba/2000/20000706/recap/indorl.html   (509 words)

  
 News Release - News and Events - Orlando Regional Healthcare
A portion of the proceeds benefits Miracle Makers, the team charity of the Orlando Miracle, which supports organizations such as M. Anderson Cancer Center Orlando and the Orlando Regional Healthcare Foundation.
Anderson Cancer Center Orlando, part of Orlando Regional Healthcare, is affiliated with The University of Texas M. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
Orlando Regional, a 1,652-bed community-owned, Florida not-for-profit organization established in 1918, annually serves more than 640,000 Central Florida residents and 4,500 international patients.
www.orhs.org /about/news/releases/news_detail.cfm?id=67   (316 words)

  
 Welcome to ConsecoFieldhouse.com
With the return of Adrienne Johnson, who sat out the 2001 season due to an injury, the Miracle look to improve on a disappointing 13-19 record of a year ago.
Johnson was Orlando's second leading scorer (13.6 ppg) in 2000.
Orlando is coached by former Boilermaker mentor, Carolyn Peck, who guided Purdue to a stellar 34-1 record and the NCAA title in 1999
www.consecofieldhouse.com /eventinfo~ID~rlheecmgtt~day~7~month~8~year~2002.asp   (226 words)

  
 Orlando Entertainment: Theme Parks, Theater, and Entertainment in Orlando, FL   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Watch the passion and energy of the Orlando Magic basketball team, go and wave your giant foam finger in support of the Orlando Miracle ladies basket ball squad, cheer your heart out at a Florida Seals ice hockey game, and go wild for the Orlando Predators American football team.
In Orlando, the HOB features a program of popular headline acts, including regular gospel singers and international stars such as Jamie Cullum and James Blunt.
Part of the Orlando Centroplex, the Waterhouse Centre is home to all of Orlando's major sports teams, including the Orlando Magic (NBA), the Orlando Miracle (WNBA), the Florida Seals (ACHL), and the Orlando Predators (AFL).
orlando.hotel-masters.com /entertainment.shtml   (772 words)

  
 North Jersey Media Group providing local news, sports & classifieds for Northern New Jersey!
ORLANDO, Fla. - Allison Feaster scored all but four of her 19 points on three-pointers and Tammy Sutton-Brown added 18 points as the Charlotte Sting beat the Orlando Miracle, 72-67, Friday night.
Sutton-Brown was 10-for-10 from the free throw line in the second half and she and Feaster led a 21-7 run midway through the second half that helped Charlotte pull away for good.
Orlando scored the first nine points of the second half to take a 40-39 lead - its first since the 16:15 mark of the first half.
www.northjersey.com /page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjcxN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk2JmZnYmVsN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk0MjcxNTk3   (425 words)

  
 Orlando Miracle to relocate - Orlando Business Journal:
The city of Orlando is waving goodbye to its Women's National Basketball Association team.
As of next season, the Orlando Miracle will be in a new city which will be designated by the WNBA.
The Miracle played four season in Orlando — from 1999 to 2002 —; after being granted a conditional franchise in April 1998.
www.bizjournals.com /orlando/stories/2002/10/21/daily11.html   (526 words)

  
 Georgia prevents a ‘Miracle in Orlando,’ wins Capital One Bowl - January 2, 2004
ORLANDO, Fla. — Kregg Lumpkin stood along the sideline, head drooping.
The freshman was disconsolate about the stunning fumble that cost Georgia a chance to wrap up the Capital One Bowl.
It was reminiscent of the "Miracle of the Meadowlands," a 1978 NFL game in which the New York Giants fumbled trying to run out the clock.
archive.dailyitem.com /archive/2004/0102/sports/stories/04sports.htm   (848 words)

  
 FESTIVAL BAY AT INTERNATIONAL DRIVE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
ORLANDO, Fla. (May 20, 2005) – Festival Bay Mall, located on North International Drive, will host the Greater Orlando Children’s Miracle Network, its sponsors, families and friends to commemorate the Children’s Miracle Network’s inaugural Celebration Red Wagon Parade on Saturday, June 4.
Company sponsors are invited to walk in the parade as a group to represent their company and show support for young patients, and all monies raised for parade sponsorship will be credited toward the organization’s annual fundraising total.
Organizations or groups who participate are invited to help raise awareness of Children’s Miracle Network’s efforts by creating a homemade “float” to pull in the parade.
www.belz.com /corporate/belz_news/festival/052005WagonParade.html   (715 words)

  
 JS Online: Sol 71, Miracle 63 OT   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Orlando's Elaine Powell intercepted a crosscourt pass by Baranova and passed to Johnson, who hit a driving layup to tie the game at 57 and force overtime.
McWilliams-Franklin hit a jumper at the start of overtime to give the Miracle a 59-57 lead, but Miami outscored Orlando 14-6 in the extra period.
Orlando opened the game with an 11-4 run and led by as many as 10 points in the first half.
www.jsonline.com /sports/buck/ap/jul01/ap-bkl-miracle-sol072701.asp?format=print   (196 words)

  
 The Purdue Exponent
Former Purdue forward Jannon Roland was selected by the Orlando Miracle in the WNBA draft on Tuesday.
The Miracle chose Roland, who played at Purdue from 1994-97, in the second round of the draft with the 20th overall pick.
With Orlando's selection, Roland will get a chance to reunite with another former Boiler who's part of the Miracle organization.
www.purdueexponent.org /2000/04/26/sports/wnba.html   (220 words)

  
 Greater Orlando Children's Miracle Network - The Alliance of Premier Hospitals for Children
Children's Miracle Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping kids by raising funds for 170 children's hospitals across North America.
Your contribution to Greater Orlando Children's Miracle Network will help Shands Children’s Hospital and Arnold Palmer Hospital purchase patient care equipment, fund research, provide diversionary activities and support educational and advocacy programs for children's health.
You will receive a monthly story about one of our miracle children as well as a quarterly newsletter to tell you how your donations are helping children at Shands Children's Hospital and Arnold Palmer Hospital.
www.gocmn.org   (272 words)

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