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Friday, December 30, 2016

SPORTS FINAL: Late stories and scores from Orlando Sentinel

Bianchi: Jimbo didn't just negotiate more money from FSU, but more Saban-like resources

MIAMI – Jimbo Fisher didn't just learn the intricacies of becoming a college football coach from Nick Saban, he learned how to become an architect, a construction foreman and a staffing specialist.

Schmitz: Orlando Magic need to curb home woes

For a team that not even its coach can read, the Magic are threatening to stump the band.

Washington hopes to prove doubters wrong in Peach Bowl

ATLANTA — All week long, the Washington Huskies have heard the doubters.

Orlando City co-founders Phil, Kay Rawlins announce separation

Kay Rawlins offered insight into Orlando City's recent personnel moves in a social media post early Thursday morning.

Florida State proud of consistency as it enters Orange Bowl against Michigan

The consistency of the program is what impresses Florida State football coach Jimbo Fisher the most.

LSU assistant has fond memories of playing in Orlando

Steve Ensminger says he never tells stories about himself.

Virginia Tech gets 10th win with improbable comeback, beating Arkansas 35-24 in Belk Bowl

Just when it looked like Virginia Tech's dream of reaching 10 wins for the first time since 2011 would have to wait, the Hokies' offense came alive Thursday night against Arkansas in the Belk Bowl.

Alabama on familiar turf in College Football Playoff semifinals

It must seem like déjà-vu for many of the Alabama players, who are getting ready for another College Football Playoff semifinal matchup with a chance to win back-to-back national championships.

Louisville enters Citrus Bowl with 'next man up' mentality

The phrase is so cliché that both Louisville and LSU coaches used it in back-to-back press conferences Thursday: "Next man up."

Coroner confirms former Bears running back Rashaan Salaam's death was a suicide

The death of former Chicago Bears running back Rashaan Salaam has been ruled a suicide, according to a release Thursday from the Boulder County Coroner in Colorado. Per the report, Salaam’s Dec. 5 death came as a result of a gunshot to the head at Eben G. Fine Park in Boulder.

Serena Williams announces engagement to Reddit co-founder

Tennis great Serena Williams is tying the knot.

No. 25 USF beats South Carolina 46-39 in Birmingham Bowl

South Florida's Quinton Flowers says there were a lot of big-name college football programs that thought he could be a star player. As a running back. Or maybe as a safety.