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Friday, November 25, 2016

SPORTS FINAL: Late stories and scores from Orlando Sentinel

Report: Jimbo Fisher to stay at Florida State

Jimbo Fisher has reportedly decided to stay at Florida State, pushing LSU to look elsewhere for its next head coach.

Winter Park, Seminole coaches share mutual respect in region final

They'd root for each other during any other week in the high school football season.

FHSAA football Round 3 matchups

Six area teams take part in four region championship games and a state semifinal Friday. Here's a preview of what to look for in the third round of the postseason.

UF quarterback Austin Appleby living the dream with the Gators

UF quarterback Austin Appleby is living the dream.

Out of state players take time grasping UF, FSU rivarly

Florida State’s Roderick Johnson was slightly taken back at the thought of eating alligator tail.

UCF, USF push to attract more fans on game day

Outside of the scoreboard, the most important figures for the UCF and USF football teams will be the number of fans sitting inside of Raymond James Stadium Saturday afternoon.

Dolphins' league-best third-down defense has been key to winning streak

When the Los Angeles Rams were trying to run down the clock and extend their 10-0 lead midway through the fourth quarter Sunday, they faced a third-and-7 from the Dolphins' 36-yard line. Rams rookie quarterback Jared Goff hit wide receiver Kenny Britt on a slant pattern, but Miami cornerback Byron Maxwell tackled him quickly and held him to a six-yard gain.

Cowboys turn back Redskins, 31-26, for 10th consecutive victory

Rookies Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott keep winning for the Dallas Cowboys, even with Kirk Cousins setting records for the Washington Redskins.

Late interception sets up Lions' game-winning field goal on last play

Matt Prater kicked a 40-yard field goal as time expired after Darius Slay returned an interception 13 yards with 30 seconds left, lifting the Detroit Lions to a 16-13 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday and into sole possession of first place in the NFC North.

Diaz: Blake Bortles needs good mechanic -- or therapist — to salvage career

Two words in the English language best describe the spiraling freefall of Blake Bortles' career. Brace yourselves:

Gators, Hurricanes open Advocare with victories

LAKE BUENA VISTA — Florida basketball coach Mike White could laugh a bit with sophomore guard KeVaughn Allen following the Gators' 81-76 opening-round victory over Seton Hall at the Advocare Invitational on Thursday.

Magic players said they won't overeat on Thanksgiving

Nikola Vucevic grew up in Belgium and Montenegro, but he still expected to enjoy the American holiday of Thanksgiving. He planned to go to a friend's home, eat turkey and even enjoy his favorite Thanksgiving dish: stuffing topped with cranberry sauce.

Magic employees serve Thanksgiving meal to the homeless

Clad in white Magic Volunteer Program T-shirts, employees of the Orlando Magic assembled outside the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida around 7:30 on Thanksgiving morning.

Solar Bears' Mason Marchment nets first goal during Orlando win

Mason Marchment delivered a goal late in the third period, snapping a 2-2 tie and helping the Orlando Solar Bears pick up a Thanksgiving day home victory over the Brampton Beast.