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Sadly, Cure Bowl meant more than Gators getting blown out in Cotton Bowl | Commentary

The Florida Gators' skeleton crew was gutted by the Oklahoma Sooners in the Cotton Bowl, but no one really cares.

Depleted Gators crumble against Oklahoma in Cotton Bowl

Kyle Trask and the Florida Gators struggled through a 55-20 loss to Oklahoma during the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium Wednesday night.

UCF receiver Jacob Harris declares for 2021 NFL draft

UCF receiver Jacob Harris becomes the fourth Knights player to declare for the NFL when the fifth-year senior announced his decision on Wednesday.

Citrus Bowl notes: Longtime Northwestern defensive coach Mike Hankwitz retiring after bowl game

Mike Hankwitz is wrapping up a stellar career that's spanned more than 50 years — the past 13 as defensive coordinator at Northwestern. His final game will be against Auburn in the Citrus...

Wisconsin rides 4 second-half interceptions to a 42-28 bowl win over Wake Forest — then breaks the trophy while celebrating

While dancing around to celebrate Wisconsin's 42-28 victory over Wake Forest in the Duke's Mayo Bowl, quarterback Graham Mertz dropped the football-shaped piece of Lenox crystal, leaving it...

Hurricanes face number of offseason questions after bowl loss to Oklahoma State

A look at the key offseason questions the Miami Hurricanes will be answering as they finished up 2020 with an 8-3 record after Tuesday's 37-34 loss to Oklahoma State in the Cheez-It Bowl.

Ten things we learned in Miami Hurricanes' 37-34 loss to Oklahoma State in Cheez-It Bowl

Ten takeaways from the No. 18 Miami Hurricanes' 37-34 loss to 21st-ranked Oklahoma State in the Cheez-It Bowl on Tuesday night.

Gators basketball rolls to road win over Vanderbilt

The Florida Gators' defense frustrated the Vanderbilt Commodores throughout the contest, coming out of their SEC opener with an easy 91-72 victory at Memorial Coliseum in Nashville, Tenn.

UCF basketball game Wednesday night versus Tulane postponed

The UCF men's basketball game against Tulane scheduled for Wednesday night at Addition Financial Arena has been postponed due to COVID-19 issues, the American Athletic Conference announced.

Celebrating 10 best Orlando sports moments in 2020

Amid a crushing pandemic, heartbreaking racial reckoning and economic challenges, we're saluting the top 10 Orlando area sports moments that gave us a reason to cheer in 2020.

Orlando Christian Prep basketball takes tournament title

Orlando Christian Prep tops Lake Highland Prep to win the Battle at The Villages boys basketball tournament. Other holiday event winners on Wednesday included Olympia, Edgewater, Windermere Prep...

Magic center Nikola Vucevic continues to boost legacy as one of best in team history

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic became the team's all-time leader in field goals made, further adding to his legacy as one the franchise's best players.

Heat bounce back from 47-point loss to Bucks with 119-108 decision over Milwaukee

Five Degrees of Heat from Wednesday night's game against the Bucks.

Becky Hammon becomes the 1st woman to coach an NBA team in the San Antonio Spurs' loss to the Los Angeles Lakers

Becky Hammon became the first woman to direct an NBA team, taking over the San Antonio Spurs after coach Gregg Popovich was ejected in a 121-107 loss to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Nets overcome tough start, use big fourth quarter to beat Atlanta Hawks and snap two-game slide

It's not how you start, but how you finish, and luckily for the Nets, their cold start was thoroughly wiped away by a scorching finish in a 145-141 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.

As playoffs near, Bucs running backs seem to have fresh legs, perspective

Stop and assess the playoff road before the Bucs. Consider its daunting length, the unavoidable potholes and bumps, even the projected patches of ice (see Green Bay).

Dolphins starting linebacker Elandon Roberts out for season with 'significant' knee injury

The Miami Dolphins will have to finish the season without starting inside linebacker Elandon Roberts, who coach Brian Flores said suffered a serious right knee injury.

Dolphins preparing for Bills to play at full strength in must-win season finale

Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott has been coy about whether his best players will play against Miami, while Dolphins coach Brian Flores was adamant he's preparing for the Bills at full strength.

Tua Tagovailoa knows improvements must be made to lead Dolphins in playoff pursuit at Buffalo

Tua Tagovailoa – who Dolphins coach Brian Flores said will remain the starter for the Buffalo game – knows he needs to perform better against the Bills than he did against the Las Vegas...

Daniel Jones says he expects to keep playing from the pocket 'until I'm healthy'

Either Daniel Jones is out to trick the Dallas Cowboys, or he simply decided to come clean.

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