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Friday, December 9, 2016

SPORTS FINAL: Late stories and scores from Orlando Sentinel

Gators will start Austin Appleby at quarterback during Outback Bowl

Purdue transfer Austin Appleby will remain the Florida Gators' starting quarterback against Iowa during the Outback Bowl, UF confirmed.

Diaz: Bucs giving fans gift of hope this holiday season

"Hey, I think my Bucs have a great shot at making the playoffs."

Chiefs hold off Raiders to take over lead in AFC West

Tyreek Hill had touchdowns receiving and on a punt return, Kansas City's defense made life miserable for Oakland quarterback Derek Carr, and the Chiefs beat the Raiders, 21-13, on a frigid Thursday night to take control of the AFC West.

Edgewater hires Cameron Duke away from Lake Highland Prep

Edgewater didn’t stray far from home to find its new football coach.

After lean years, McCoy is happy for Bucs' success

DT Gerald McCoy smiles a lot — and not just when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are winning.

Dr. Phillips looking forward to state title challenge

Anticipation is building for players and coaches at Dr. Phillips on the eve of the Class 8A state title game Saturday night at Orlando's Camping World Stadium.

Art Briles sues Baylor officials for libel and conspiracy

Former Baylor football coach Art Briles is suing three school regents and a vice president for libel and slander, accusing them of falsely stating he knew of reported assaults and alleged gang rapes by players and didn't report them.

NASCAR star Earnhardt cleared to race again after concussion

NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr., who missed the final 18 races of last season because of a concussion, has been medically cleared to return next year.

Defendant's pal: Will Smith attacked my friend after crash

Anger and anguish were evident in a New Orleans courtroom Thursday as a friend of the man on trial for killing retired Saints star Will Smith repeatedly insisted that Smith and his friends were the aggressors following an April 9 traffic crash that was followed by heated words and multiple gunshots.

Cocoa races past Bolles for 4A crown

Bruce Judson and his Cocoa teammates proved Thursday that speed kills on both offense and defense.

UF tailback Jordan Cronkrite transferring

UF tailback Jordan Cronkrite is transferring, ending a frustrating sophomore season when he went from a starting role to little role at all with the Gators.

Bismack Biyombo considers Friday's game in Charlotte a business trip

Bismack Biyombo insists he won't feel overly sentimental when he walks inside Charlotte's Spectrum Center to face the team he played for early in his career.