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FSU names James Blackman Seminoles' starting quarterback

FSU named James Blackman the Seminoles' starting quarterback, beating two transfers for the right to replace Deondre Francois.

Gators' weaknesses highlighted, while Hurricanes' potential shines during frustrating loss

Florida survived a sloppy performance against Miami to capture the Camping World Kickoff Classic Saturday in Orlando. Things could have gone horribly wrong for a Gators program expected to contend in the SEC East. The Hurricanes, meanwhile, gave a valiant effort but in the end it wasn't enough.

Gators band director injured in attack by Hurricanes fan after season-opener in Orlando

University of Florida Gators band director Jay Watkins was thrown on the pavement by a University of Miami Hurricanes fan, according to a UF spokesman.

With ACC aspirations still ahead of them, Miami Hurricanes look for solutions following loss to Gators

The Miami Hurricanes will use their bye week to find solutions on the offensive line and in their tackling as they keep their sights set on their ACC aspirations after their close loss to the Florida Gators.

UCF linemen Cam Goode, Tony Gray elated to earn waivers, play for Knights

UCF linemen Cam Goode and Tony Gray were elated to learn last week the NCAA approved their eligibility waivers and they can play for the Knights this season.

Miami Dolphins release former starting safety T.J. McDonald

The Miami Dolphins released veteran safety T.J. McDonald in a move that will cost the franchise $3.69 million in 2019. His early release will allow McDonald to find work with another team before NFL roster cuts, which is when every team must trim its training camp roster from 90 to 53 ahead of the start of regular season.

Dolphins' Brian Flores: No decision yet on Ryan Fitzpatrick or Josh Rosen as starting QB

As the Miami Dolphins enter the final week of the NFL preseason, coach Brian Flores is in no rush to name a winner to his starting quarterback competition.

Andrew Luck finds cost of football too pricey to continue career

Andrew Luck found the cost of football too pricey to continue his playing career and announced his surprise retirement Saturday night.

Andrew Luck's retirement warrants skepticism, so stop shaming the booing Colts fans

Luck might deserve a better sendoff, but the fan reaction underlines the actual story and its effect on the other people playing the game.

Marc Skinner looks ahead after loss drops Orlando Pride to bottom of table

Marc Skinner didn't hold back his disappointment after the Pride fell 2-1 on the road to the Washington Spirit Saturday night, ceding an early goal off a defensive blunder and falling to last spot in the NWSL standings.

Rory McIlroy wins 2nd FedEx Cup and takes home a record $15 million

McIlroy surged past Brooks Koepka and delivered a clutch par putt when he needed it to take home the biggest payout in golf history.

Novak Djokovic focused on winning U.S. Open -- and Roger Federer's Grand Slam record

Novak Djokovic might not be as popular with the fans as Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal, but the defending U.S. Open champion has been dominating tennis.

Louisiana defeats Cuarcao to capture first Little League World Series title

Louisiana defeats Curacao, 8-0, to deliver the state's first Little League World Series championship.

Since trade deadline, Marlins' bullpen has been worst in the league; 'Reinforcements' on the way

Since the MLB trade deadline, the Miami Marlins bullpen has been the worst in baseball. Don Mattingly is hopeful that September 'reinforcements' will help alleviate the issues.

Dodgers lose series finale to opportunistic Yankees in duel of MLB goliaths

The Los Angeles Dodgers lose the rubber match of perhaps the most anticipated regular-season series of 2019, falling to the New York Yankees 5-1.

Donaldson, Keuchel too much for Mets

Josh Donaldson hit two more home runs against the Mets, Dallas Keuchel pitched his best game of the season and the Atlanta Braves won their eighth in a row, holding off New York 2-1 in New York on Sunday afternoon. Atlanta relievers set a team record, too, by extending their string to 25 scoreless innings.

Machado's 2-run homer lifts Padres past Red Sox

Manny Machado hit a two-run home run — his first in more than three weeks — to help the San Diego Padres beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1 on Sunday in San Diego to avoid a three-game sweep.

Cubs' home magic fizzles as the Nationals finish off a 3-game sweep with an 11-inning victory

The Cubs fell 7-5 to the Nationals in 11 innings Sunday, getting swept in a three-game home series for the first time in almost two years.

Ailing Reynaldo Lopez gets some help from his friends as the White Sox beat the Rangers 2-0 in a combined 1-hitter

White Sox starter Reynaldo Lopez and four relievers combined to one-hit the Rangers in a 2-0 victory Sunday at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Jaime Barria determined to make his latest Angels starting stint a permanent one

Jaime Barria's three-hit effort is quickly overshadowed by Taylor Cole giving up seven runs in the eighth inning of the Angels' 11-2 loss to the Astros.

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