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UCF seniors eager to close magical run with one more big win in Fiesta Bowl

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The UCF football team's 22 seniors are driven to beat LSU in the Fiesta Bowl, joining Nebraska as the only program to ever complete two consecutive undefeated seasons.

UCF's Josh Heupel a finalist for AP coach of the year award

UCF coach Josh Heupel is among three finalists for the Associated Press Coach of the Year award along with Notre Dame's Brian Kelly and Alabama's Nick Saban.

UCF basketball rolls past Stetson; Knights improve to 9-2

UCF basketball delivered arguably its most complete win of the season, rolling to a 90-65 win over Stetson Sunday at CFE Arena.

Dolphins' luck runs out in Minnesota after suffering 41-17 blowout loss to Vikings

The Miami Dolphins defense put Miami's offense in a hole they could not climb out of against the NFL's fifth-best defense, resulting in a 41-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in front of an announced crowd of 66,841 people in U.S. Bank Stadium.

Hyde: Another Dolphins ugly loss means season's over —  and Ross' decisions start | Commentary

The Minnesota Vikings' 41-17 humbling of the Miami Dolphins showed, once again, the Dolphins have no sustainable way to win.

Dolphins' nine sacks allowed to Vikings tie franchise mark; team suffers sixth road loss of season

Miami Dolphins Ryan Tannehill was hit 11 times, including a nine sacks, during Miami's 41-17 loss at U.S. Bank Stadium that significantly hinders the Dolphins' playoff hopes this season. The Dolphins lost their sixth straight road game in the process.

Buccaneers fall to 5-9 with 20-12 loss to Lamar Jackson and Ravens in rain at Baltimore

Rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson picked apart the Tampa Bay defense on a soggy field, running for 95 yards and throwing for 131 to carry the Baltimore Ravens to a 20-12 victory that guaranteed the Buccaneers another losing season.

Jaguars falter late, lose home finale to Redskins 16-13

Josh Johnson led Washington on two scoring drives in the fourth quarter to beat the host Jacksonville Jaguars 16-13 on Sunday and end a four-game losing streak.

Hagerty's Jeff Driskel gets first NFL victory as Bengals beat Raiders

Joe Mixon had another big game, rushing for 129 yards and a pair of touchdowns, as the Cincinnati Bengals held on for a 30-16 victory over the Oakland Raiders that ended one of their longest losing streaks under coach Marvin Lewis.

Rams show some fight at the finish but fall 30-23 to Eagles

The Rams fell 30-23 to the Philadelphia Eagles, absorbing their second loss in a row for the first time under second-year coach Sean McVay. Since their bye in Week 12, the Rams have not looked themselves.

Bears complete remarkable worst-to-first turnaround, but it's no surprise to them

What strikes you about this team is the Bears aren't the least bit surprised by their arrival as a postseason threat. They have the inside track to no worse than the No. 3 seed in the NFC field, which would guarantee them a home game in the wild-card round of the playoffs Jan. 5-6.

Steelers snap three-game losing streak with win over Patriots

The Pittsburgh Steelers hold off the New England Patriots for a key victory in the AFC playoff chase. Jaylen Samuels and Ben Roethlisberger lead the way for the Steelers.

Youngsters Lamar Jackson, Marlon Humphrey moving Ravens forward in playoff push

But after Sunday's win vs. Tampa Bay, there is only so much the Ravens can control in the AFC playoff picture.

Davis, Dru Love capture spirit of PNC Father/Son Challenge during record win

Hall of Fame golfer Davis Love III and his son, Dru, shot a tournament-record 16-under 56 to win the PNC Father/Son Challenge Sunday at Orlando's Ritz-Carlton Golf Club Grande Lakes.

Sun Belt leader eager to see College Football Playoff expand, notes progress

Sun Belt commissioner Karl Benson is eager to see the College Football Playoff expand while also noting the progress that has been made since the 1990s.

Coach Steve Spurrier sees bright future for Orlando Apollos after team's first practice

Orlando Apollos coach Steve Spurrier was upbeat and sees a bright future for his team after its first at Jones High.

Ouellette thwarts Atlanta in Solar Bears' 2-1 victory

Solar Bears goalie Martin Ouellette earned his eighth victory of the season while stopping 31 shots in Orlando's 2-1 triumph over Atlanta on Sunday.

No. 4 Gonzaga pushing through tough stretch

Gonzaga coach Mark Few is hoping a tough nonconference schedule has the Bulldogs ready for the rest of the season. The fourth-ranked Bulldogs have lost two straight games after a defeat at No. 12 North Carolina. They also lost to No. 3 Tennessee.

Brazilian Fredison Costa makes it five in a row at Mount Dora Half Marathon

Fredison Costa crossed the finish line on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, to win the Mount Dora Half Marathon. It was Costa's fifth win in a row.

Cure Bowl in Orlando

The Cure Bowl college football game of the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns versus Tulane Green Wave at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, on Saturday, December 15, 2018. (Stephen M....

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