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OCPS football parents are COVID crazy for fighting testing | Commentary

OCPS parents should be grateful their children are being tested for COVID-19 for free, but it's fair to ask whether $2 million in CARES Act funds should be spent to test high school football players.

UCF counting on season defensive line to stop Georgia Tech

UCF features an experienced and deep defensive line that faces a formidable challenge Saturday working to contain Georgia Tech's bruising offense that wore down Florida State.

Gators report 6 new COVID-19 football cases; spikes in lacrosse and baseball programs

The University of Florida athletic department reported Wednesday six new positive cases of COVID-19 with the Gators football team a week before its season opener.

Gators aim to strike offensive balance with improved run game

The No. 6 Florida Gators are working to develop a running game that can supplement the team's passing offense and alleviate the pressure on quarterback Kyle Trask.

FSU focuses on fundamentals after frustrating Georgia Tech loss

Florida State coach Mike Norvell said the Seminoles practiced a renewed sense of purpose and drive to improve Tuesday after a disappointing loss to Georgia Tech.

Miami Hurricanes looking for more explosive plays in passing game against Louisville

The Miami Hurricanes, while running the ball well in their opener, look to get more explosive plays in the passing game ahead of the ACC opener at Louisville.

FAU receives positive COVID-19 test results for 'a number of student-athletes'; cancels Tuesday's practice

This is the second time FAU has had to pause practices due to members of the program being contracting the novel coronavirus.

Amid reports that Big Ten football is returning this fall, the conference continues to leave its players and fans in suspense

The Big Ten, which has botched nearly every aspect of communications since announcing the postponement of fall sports Aug. 11, provided more mixed messaging Tuesday.

Chris Godwin says Tom Brady, offense will get better

Bucs wide receiver Chris Godwin made a fourth down catch for nine yards and took a helmet-to-helmet hit from Saints safety D.J. Swearinger in the fourth quarter Sunday. He remained on the turf...

Dolphins in Week 1: It was the best of defenses, it was the worst of defenses. At the same time.

Josh Boyer's first time calling plays for the Miami Dolphins defense did not go so well. But the rookie defensive coordinator is optimistic his unit can improve as the Dolphins prepare for...

Myles Gaskin carves out a role for himself in Dolphins' crowded backfield

Last year's seventh-round pick, Myles Gaskin is getting a lot of notice (and carries).

Islanders beat Lightning is 2 OTs, force Game 6 in Eastern Conference Finals

Jordan Eberle scored on a two-on-one break 12:30 into the second overtime and the New York Islanders avoided elimination with a 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5 of the...

Murray, Jokic help Denver stun Clippers 104-89 in Game 7

Denver's dynamic duo of Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic led another stunning turnaround as the Nuggets advanced to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2009 by beating the...

Butler, Adebayo push Heat past Celtics 117-114 in OT in East finals opener

Five degrees of Heat from Tuesday night's Eastern Conference finals game against the Celtics.

MLB sets postseason bubble locations for Division Series, League Championship Series and World Series

The World Series will be played entirely at the Texas Rangers' new ballpark in Arlington, Texas, as part of a bubble agreement between Major League Baseball and the players' association, the...

Houck wins MLB debut, goes 5 innings, Red Sox blank Marlins

Tanner Houck pitched five scoreless innings to win his major league debut and the Boston Red Sox defeated the Miami Marlins 2-0

Faith Christian self-reports ineligible football players to FHSAA

Orlando's Faith Christian Academy football program self-reported the use of "a handful" of ineligible players to the Florida High School Athletic Association.

Phil Mickelson has a different outlook on U.S. Open: 'Any win [is a] bonus'

Phil Mickelson isn't looking for redemption as he returns for another U.S. Open at Winged Foot, his first since he gave away the 2006 championship with a double bogey on the final hole.

Gators golfer Ricky Castillo eager to test is game at U.S. Open

Gators star golfer Ricky Castillo will play his first professional event during this week's U.S. Open at venerable Winged Foot Golf Club.

How to watch Orlando Pride players on loan abroad

Check out how to watch Orlando Pride players on loan abroad.

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