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Gators edge 'Canes in a season opener finally worth watching | Commentary

The No. 8 Florida Gators escaped with a 24-20 slobber-knocking, nail-biting, gut-wrenching, heart-palpitating victory over the up-and-coming Miami Hurricanes.

Gators hold on for wild win over 'Canes to kick off season

The Florida Gators shook off mistakes and delivered a lengthy final defensive stand, sealing a 24-21 win over the Miami Hurricanes Saturday at Camping World Stadium.

Four Gators suspended for season opener against Miami

.. Gators suspended for Saturday night's season opener against Miami.

Urban Meyer wears Gators shirt to UF opener against Miami Hurricanes

Miami redshirt freshman offensive tackle and former Orlando Dr. Phillips standout John Campbell Jr. earned his first start for the Hurricanes, playing right tackle against UF on Saturday night during his return to Orlando.

The Miami Hurricanes have a new Turnover Chain for the 2019 season and it represents the 305

The Miami Hurricanes' new Turnover Chain has a big, flashy 305 charm to represent Miami-Dade County. It debuted on Saturday night from UM's opener against the Florida Gators in Orlando.

UCF QB Brandon Wimbush grateful, eager to keep Knights' starting job

UCF coach Josh Heupel said Brandon Wimbush's consistent play and ability to command the offense helped him win the Knights' starting quarterback job.

UCF QB McKenzie Milton says he has 100% recovered from nerve damage

UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton says he has fully recovered from nerve damage in his injured leg, sharing more updates on his remarkable recovery during an appearance on ESPN's College GameDay broadcast from Magic Kingdom on Saturday morning.

FSU tailback Cam Akers determined to deliver another big year

Florida State running back Cam Akers has bought into coach Willie Taggart's system and is determined to deliver another big year for the Seminoles.

Colts quarterback Andrew Luck announces his retirement: 'It is the right decision for me'

Quarterback Andrew Luck is retiring, he announced Saturday night. Luck was the No. 1 pick in the 2012 draft out of Stanford and was named to four Pro Bowls.

Jacksonville's offensive line facing big expectations

The Jaguars' offensive line is being counted on to deliver big-time this season but it faces some uncertainty heading toward Sept. 8's season opener at home against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Orlando Pride fall 2-1 to Washington Spirit in front of sold-out Audi Field crowd

An early blunder crushed the Orlando Pride, with the team falling 2-1 on the road to the Washington Spirit.

Fans injured as lightning strikes tree at PGA Tour Championship in Atlanta

Five were hurt by lightning in Atlanta.

Phillies' Dickerson too much for Marlins pitchers

The Marlins had taken an early lead on Neil Walker's RBI single in the first inning, but then the Phillies' bats caught fire.

Kenley Jansen notches save and Justin Turner homers in Dodgers' win over Yankees

Embattled Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen survived a bases-loaded jam in the ninth and Justin Turner hit a two-run homer as the Dodgers beat the New York Yankees.

Pete Alonso ties franchise record with 41st homer but Mets fall to Braves

Pete Alonso sent a historic 451-foot bomb to center against the Braves.

Red Sox strike first, last to again drop Padres

Kirby Yates gives up a home run on the first pitch of the ninth inning in a tie game as the Red Sox send the Padres to a season-worst 10 games under .500.

Cubs lose consecutive games at Wrigley for the first time in nearly 2 months, falling 7-2 to the Nationals

The Cubs fell to the Nationals 7-2, losing consecutive games at Wrigley Field for the first time in nearly two months.

High School Football Rewind: Wekiva rallies, Jones dominates in season-opening wins

Week 1 high school football highlights include Phil Ziglar making a return to Boone and big wins for Wekiva, Jones, Seminole and Edgewater.

Pictures: Florida vs. Miami football in Orlando

Highlights from the Florida-Miami football game at Camping World Stadium, in Orlando, Saturday, August 24, 2019. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Orlando area high school scores, top performers for Aug. 24

Wolverine Invitational boys golf meet title goes to host Windermere, while Jonah Leach of Olympia shoots two-day total of 138 to earn medalist honors

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