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Willie Taggart names Deondre Francois as FSU's starting quarterback

Tuesday, Aug 28

Florida State quarterback Deondre Francois has won the starting job, coach Willie Taggart said on Monday.

Feleipe Franks' resilience helped him earn Gators' starting quarterback job

UF coach Dan named Feleipe Franks the Gators' starting quarterback, lauding his ability to make plays and put Florida in a position to win games.

UCF linebackers Eric Mitchell, Shawn Burgess-Becker say they are ready for starting roles

UCF linebackers Eric Mitchell and Shawn Burgess-Becker are stepping into new starting roles, but they don't see themselves as inexperienced and are eager to help lead the Knights.

Excitement builds for FSU season opener during Willie Taggart's first radio call-in show

Spontaneous bursts of the Florida State war chant echoed throughout The Four Points by Sheraton hotel on Monday as Willie Taggart held his first radio call-in show as Seminoles coach.

Football Season Preview

Gators' leading tackler David Reese questionable for opener vs. Charleston Southern

UF could be without linebacker David Reese, the team's leading tackler last season, when the Gators host Charleston Southern Saturday in the Swamp.

FSU's Willie Taggart celebrates birthday; Marvin Wilson makes his presence felt in practice

Florida State coach Willie Taggart, who turned 42 on Monday, recaps his team's final scrimmage of fall camp with praise for several players. Defensive tackle Marvin Wilson also had an exciting play in practice.

Podcast: The Gators announce their starting QB

Dan Mullen has named Feleipe Franks as the starting QB for the season opener.

Seahawks rookie and former UCF star Shaquem Griffin poised to make first NFL start

Seahawks rookie and former UCF standout Shaquem Griffin is poised to start his first NFL game as the first one-handed player drafted into the league.

Jaguars lose WR Marqise Lee for season after helmet-to-knee hit

The Jacksonville Jaguars will be without their top receiver for the second straight year, this time losing Marqise Lee to a knee injury.

Ultimate game-changer Steve Spurrier's peers know why he can't walk away from sideline

Former FSU coach Bobby Bowden not surprised former Gators coach Steve Spurrier is returning to the sideline in Orlando

Storm Johnson among former UCF players to get chance to make Orlando's Alliance roster

Former UCF running back Storm Johnson is among four former Knights added to Orlando's roster for the inaugural season of the Alliance of American Football.

Odell Beckham Jr. and Giants agree to 5-year extension to make star highest-paid WR in league

Odell Beckham Jr. is getting paid.

Jacksonville shooting: Orlando Magic video gamer reaches out to victimized friend

Orlando Magic video gamer reaches out to victimized friend in Jacksonville shooting

Manu Ginobili, a four-time champion with the San Antonio Spurs, retires at 41

Manu Ginobili has announced his retirement at age 41, ending a career in which he helped the San Antonio Spurs win four NBA championships in 16 seasons with the club.

West Orange, Winter Park surge in Sentinel Super 16 football rankings

Big wins in Week 1 for West Orange and Winter Park helped each team make moves in the Super 16 high school football rankings.

Winter Park transfers from Timber Creek to appeal FHSAA ruling next week

Four senior football players who transferred from Timber Creek to Winter Park were ruled ineligible last week. They meet with the FHSAA for an appeal on Sept. 5.

Varsity Scores: August 27

High school scores and top performers

Serena and Venus Williams both advance at U.S. Open, meaning one more win for each of them sets up third-round sister showdown

When Serena Williams gets on a roll, there are few sights more exciting in sports.

Pictures: Jacksonville Jaguars in preseason action

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