
Orlando is the sixth-largest city in Florida and is a bustling area famous for being the home of Walt Disney World and Sea World. Orlando is one of the world most popular vacation spots during the summer. Orlando is a city with an array of championship events. You can always find a sporting event within the city and should never miss the fun of live sporting event in Orlando, Florida. Some of the best teams in the Orlando are listed below -
1. Orlando Predators,2. Orlando Magic,
Orlando Predators
An Arena Football League, Orlando Predators is based in Orlando, Florida. The team was founded in 1991 and plays their home games at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. Since 1991, Orlando Predators have won eight wild card titles (1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2004, and 2005), seven division titles (1992, 1993, 1994, 1997, 2000, 2002, and 2006), seven conference titles (1992, 1994, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2006) and two Arena Bowl championships (1998, 2000).
Jay Gruden is the current head coach of the Orlando Predators. The Predators are considered as one of the premier franchises in the history of the Arena Football League. Seven times the Orlando Predators have played in the ArenaBowl, which is more than any other current team. Currently the team compete in the Southern Division of the National Conference.
In 1992, the Predators defeated the San Antonio Force 50-0. The team's current mascot is a monster-like human named Klaw whom looks much like an alien or Predator from the Predator films but with different color scheme.
Orlando Magic
Further the team drafted big-man Shaquille O'Neal who lead the club to a 41-41 record and also received NBA Rookie of the Year Award. After drafting Anfernee Hardaway alongwith O'Neal, the Magic became a dominant team in the NBA with a 50-32 record. During 1994-95 season, the Magic defeated the Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, and the Indiana Pacers in the playoffs and moved towards the NBA Finals. Again in 1995-96 season, the team defeated the the Eastern Conference and the Atlantic Division with a 60-22 record.
In 2001-02 season, McGrady lead the Magic to a winning record of 44-38 and again in 2002-03, McGrady led the Magic to a 42-40 record. The 2003-04, Magic's 15th season was little disappointing when Magic finished with 21-61 record that was considered as worst in the NBA. The team finished the 2005-06 season with 36-46 record. The team wears uniforms of colors: blue, white, silver, and black.
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