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UF pass rusher Jachai Polite sacrifices sweets to become a force for Gators

Tuesday, Sep 4

Jachai Polite decided after last season to give up his beloved candy to become an edge rusher no offense wanted to face.

FSU QB Deondre Francois' special return to lineup went horribly wrong

Florida State quarterback Deondre Francois was grateful to play football again after sitting out most of the 2017 season due to a major knee injury, but his special return to the Seminoles' lineup went horribly wrong.

UCF moves up, FSU drops out of latest top 25 polls

UCF moved up two spots to No. 19 in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll released Tuesday. Miami plunged to No. 22 while FSU dropped entirely out of the rankings as Florida returned at No. 25.

Podcast: Talking about UCF's win over UConn

We look back at least week's win at UConn and peek ahead to this Saturday's game at home.

Gators podcast: That was fun, now what?

We look back at the start of the Dan Mullen era and the fun that was had at The Swamp in a 53-6 blowout win over Charleston Southern.

Podcast: A look back at the first college football weekend

We look back at the biggest storylines from the first full weekend on the gridiron for the 2018 season.

Indoctrination of UF Gator into UCF Knights fan

Gator or Knight? With husband and son as rabid UCF fans, I've found that I'm both.

Michigan's Jim Harbaugh among five college football coaches on hot seat after Week 1

David Beaty, Scottie Montgomery and Jim Harbaugh are just a few coaches on the hot seat after the first weekend of the college football season.

Maryland Terrapins will continue honoring Jordan McNair this season

A Maryland football season dedicated to Jordan McNair could be an emotional ride.

Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson named to Ryder Cup team

Tiger Woods is returning to the Ryder Cup as a player for the first time in six years. Phil Mickelson will set a Ryder Cup record by playing for the 12th time.

Defending Cup champ Martin Truex Jr. needs new ride as Furniture Row Racing says it's closing

Furniture Row Racing will cease operations at the end of the season, one year after Martin Truex Jr. won the NASCAR Cup Series championship with the team.

Apopka A.D. criticizes sweeping FHSAA proposal

Apopka athletic director Russell Wambles says the FHSAA A.D. advisory committee should strongly consider not endorsing a proposal to eliminate districts and revamp Florida's high school playoff system.

DeLand makes leap, Wekiva remains atop Sentinel Super 16 football rankings

DeLand is up six spots this week in the updated Sentinel Super 16 football rankings.

FHSAA to rule Wednesday on Winter Park football players who transferred from Timber Creek

The FHSAA will hear appeals Wednesday from four senior football players who were ruled ineligible after transferring from Timber Creek to Winter Park.

Serena Williams starts slow against Karolina Pliskova, then responds with utter dominance to advance to U.S. Open semifinals

Like every iconic athlete, Serena Williams loves a challenge.

Defending U.S. Open champ Sloane Stephens bounced out of quarterfinals by Anastasija Sevastova in straight sets

Defending champion Sloane Stephens was eliminated Tuesday from the U.S. Open, beaten by Anastasija Sevastova 6-2, 6-3 in the quarterfinals.

Ryan Stanek makes 2 straight starts as Rays slide past Blue Jays 4-0

Tampa Bay's Ryne Stanek became the first rookie pitcher in 75 years to start consecutive games — throwing one inning for the second straight day.

Trevor Richards roughed up early as Marlins fall to Phillies

Marlins pitcher Trevor Richards lasted just 1 1/3 innings as Miami fell to the Philadelphia Phillies, 9-4. The rookie pitcher allowed six earned runs on Tuesday night. Carlos Santana and Cesar Hernandez both delivered big first inning hits off Richards. Miami catcher JT Realmuto homered in defeat.

Kerry Perry resigns under pressure as president of scandal-hit USA Gymnastics

Kerry Perry resigned under pressure as USA Gymnastics president Tuesday, the move coming days after the U.S. Olympic Committee questioned her ability to lead a path forward for an organization rocked by scandal.

NASCAR Cup Series race winners in 2018

See photos of weekly winners in the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR race series.

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