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Friday, December 16, 2016

SPORTS FINAL: Late stories and scores from Orlando Sentinel

Whitley: Don't boo cheerleading in the Olympics

The ancient Greeks undoubtedly would have scoffed at the latest Olympic news. That sound they used to hear during chariot races has evolved into a sport.

Turner: Colorful NBA sideline reporter Craig Sager, 65, dies

Craig Sager, the longtime NBA sideline reporter famous for his flashy suits and probing questions, has died after a battle with cancer, Turner Sports announced Thursday. He was 65.

Schmitz: J.J. Redick won't "rule out" Orlando return

J.J. Redick collects watches.

Tiger Woods signs deal with Bridgestone to play with new golf ball

One tournament into his return was all Tiger Woods needed to strike a deal with Bridgestone to play its golf ball.

Seahawks take NFC West title with 24-3 win over Rams

For all the flaws, the Seattle Seahawks are back where they always expected to be.

UCF twins Shaquill, Shaquem Griffin fired up to play final college game together

The final chapter of Shaquill and Shaquem Griffin's UCF football journey is under way.

Florida State has no involvement in Wake Forest, Wakeyleaks case

Florida State says its football staff has had no involvement with the Wake Forest radio announcer accused of leaking game-planning information to opposing teams.

UF QB Austin Appleby looks to make most of final game in Outback Bowl

GAINESVILLE — Quarterback Austin Appleby saw his college career circling the drain and decided to change everything for one last chance to save it.

Florida Stateâ€™s Orange Bowl preparation under way

The No. 11 Florida State football team has started its postseason practice slate with Thursday being the first day the Seminoles started game planning for No. 6 Michigan.

Whitley: Winston case should have gone to trial

Jameis Winston and woman who accused him of sexual assault long proclaimed they wanted to truth to come out.

Magic ship 2 players to D-League

The Magic have sent SG C.J. Wilcox and C Stephen Zimmerman to the Erie BayHawks of the NBA Development League.

Linebackers' health and performance will be crucial to Dolphins' playoff push

If the Miami Dolphins are going to make a successful push for their first playoff berth since 2008, it would be ideal to have at least one of their starting linebackers on the field for this critical stretch that begins Saturday night against the New York Jets.

Minnesota players to boycott all football activity

The entire Minnesota football team said Thursday that it is boycotting all football activities, which could include its bowl game, until it gets satisfactory answers from the university about the suspension of 10 players.