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Fate saved Bobby Bowden from dying in Marshall plane crash 50 years ago | Commentary

FSU legend Bobby Bowden nearly accepted the Marshall head coaching job, but something told him he could land a better opportunity and he averted a team plane crash that killed all 75 aboard 50...

FSU football loses Marvin Wilson, Tamorrion Terry and James Blackman

Florida State will finish the rest of this football season without three veterans that once were among the Seminoles' core leaders: defensive tackle Marvin Wilson, receiver Tamorrion Terry...

UCF QB Dillon Gabriel pushes to improve on elite numbers

UCF quarterback Dillon Gabriel has put together one of the best statistical seasons by a Knights quarterback, but he's still pushing to improve.

UCF reserve QB Darriel Mack Jr. enters transfer portal

UCF redshirt junior quarterback Darriel Mack Jr. has entered the transfer portal with the hope of continuing his football career elsewhere.

Gators stay vigilant, try to avoid SEC's COVID-19 issues

COVID-19 outbreaks have postponed four SEC games, giving the Florida Gators a stark reminder to remain vigilant and avoid another outbreak within the program.

Hurricanes finding greater chemistry on the field as they develop relationships off field

Miami Hurricanes senior QB D'Eriq King and WR Michael Harley developed their chemistry from a key habit they started at the beginning of their first season together.

Elite company: UM's D'Eriq King bonds with Justin Fields, Kyle Trask; latest on Brevin Jordan, Navaughn Donaldson

Miami Hurricanes quarterback D'Eriq King has a bond with both Ohio State's Justin Fields and Florida's Kyle Trask. Plus, updates on Brevin Jordan and Navaughn Donaldson, and UM's future plan at QB.

Ohio State-Maryland, canceled because of COVID-19 cases among Terrapins players, is the 55th FBS game postponed or canceled this season

Rising COVID-19 cases on Maryland's football team has led to the cancellation of Saturday's game against No. 3 Ohio State. The Terrapins have had eight positive tests among players in the...

Adoption for cross country champ Sinkenesh Parker changed her course in life

Circle Christian cross country state champion Sinkenesh Parker saw her course in life change when a loving family from Central Florida adopted her at age seven and brought her from Ethiopia.

Apopka DE Kaven Call back from injury, ready for playoffs

Apopka sophomore Kaven Call, who has offers from many schools including Penn State, FSU and UCF, returned to the lineup quickly after suffering a broken foot.

Lake Nona volleyball win streak sends Lions to FHSAA state final vs. Lyman

Lake Nona lost three matches in a span of four days in September — all at Lyman High School. Two of those defeats came against Lyman. But the Lions (20-3) haven't lost since and they get one...

Orlando area high school scores, top performers from Wednesday, Nov. 11

Check out Orlando area high school scores and top performers from Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020.

Stetson alum Jacob deGrom finishes third in NL Cy Young vote; Trevor Bauer takes top honor

Jacob deGrom lost his chance to make history as Trevor Bauer took home the 2020 National League Cy Young award. DeGrom, who was going for his third consecutive Cy Young award, finished third...

Bryson DeChambeau brings his bulk — and behemoth drives — to the Masters: 'I'm in a batter's box swinging as hard as I can, trying to hit a home run'

Bryson DeChambeau has become a showstopper. He has everyone curious about whether his bulk and his behemoth tee shots can undress Augusta National.

At Augusta National, not talking about race is tradition

Augusta National has always existed in a bubble, a byproduct of a famously private club consolidating its influence and then enforcing it over the decades while maintaining practices that,...

Dolphins' Tua on giving Brian Flores game ball: It was 'thank you for taking a shot on me'

Moments after leading the Miami Dolphins to a comeback victory in his second career NFL start, Tua Tagovailoa showed his appreciation for a coach who believed in him as his rookie season begins...

Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe (concussion protocol) among players limited during Wednesday's practice

Durham Smythe, the Miami Dolphins' starting in-line tight end, is in the NFL's concussion protocol program, which means he must be medically cleared by a specialist to play in Miami's Week 10...

The Minnesota Vikings bar fans from their final games as virus deaths in the state hit an all-time record

The Minnesota Vikings have given up on trying to host larger crowds and said Wednesday that the team will close the remaining home games to fans, as the state blew past its record for new deaths in...

Adam Gase's awful clock management in final minute capped Jets meltdown against Patriots

Yes, Gase has ruined Sam Darnold. But don't forget about his in-game bungling.

NHL considering temporary realignment, a reduced schedule and playing in hubs next season to address travel issues amid COVID-19

The NHL could go with a temporary realignment of its teams for next season during the COVID-19 pandemic. The league also is contemplating a reduced schedule and temporary hubs, Commissioner...

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