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Orlando Magic can't shake shooting slump, fall to OKC Thunder

The Orlando Magic couldn't overcome a 37% shooting performance as they absorbed a 108-99 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night at Amway Center.

Former Magic coach Doc Rivers inspires others while hitting a coaching milestone

Doc Rivers, a highly successful 22-year NBA coach who just ascended to 10th on the league's all-time coaching regular-season wins list, is more focused on leading his team than evaluating...

Gators edge LSU with star Keyontae Johnson on bench supporting teammates

The Florida Gators earned an impressive 83-79 win over LSU Saturday with star Keyontae Johnson cheering them on from the bench three weeks after collapsing during a game at FSU.

UCF offense stalls in second half; Knights fall at USF

UCF couldn't overcome a second-half scoring slump and suffered a 68-61 road loss to rival USF Saturday in Tampa.

Miami Hurricanes drop heartbreaker vs. Clemson

The Miami Hurricanes men's basketball team dropped Saturday afternoon's contested ACC matchup with Clemson, 66-65, in the final seconds.

Bethune-Cookman legend Cy McClairen elevated Wildcats, crossed paths with Oprah, Eleanor Roosevelt, Johnny Unitas and more | Commentary

Jack "Cy" McClairen ended up at Bethune-Cookman only because legendary Jake Gaither didn't recruit him to Florida A&M, but he became a legendary Wildcat for life who put the program on the map.

Achane scores twice in closing minutes as Texas A&M breaks tie, tops North Carolina in Orange Bowl

Three weeks after downing the Miami Hurricanes in Miami Gardens thanks to a dominant rushing performance, North Carolina allowed Texas A&M to score five touchdowns on the ground en route to...

Indiana rally falls short in a 26-20 loss to Mississippi, extending the Hoosiers' bowl-win drought to 29 years

No. 11 Indiana rallied after a slow start but fell short in a 26-20 loss to Mississippi in the Outback Bowl, extending the Hoosiers' losing streak in bowl games to six. Indiana is now 3-10 all...

Kentucky runs for 281, beats NC State 23-21 in chippy Gator Bowl

A.J. Rose ran for a career-high 148 yards, Chris Rodriguez added 84 yards and two scores and the Kentucky Wildcats held off No. 24 North Carolina State 23-21 on Saturday in a chippy TaxSlayer...

No. 12 Iowa State beats No. 25 Oregon 34-17 in Fiesta Bowl

Breece Hall ran for 136 yards and two touchdowns, Brock Purdy accounted for two scores and No. 12 Iowa State ground out a 34-17 win over No. 25 Oregon in the Fiesta Bowl on Saturday.

Texas fires football coach Tom Herman and replaces him with Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian

Texas fired Tom Herman because it was tired of waiting for him to deliver a Big 12 title and turn the Longhorns back into national championship contenders. Next up: Steve Sarkisian, the architect...

Column: Brian Kelly goes on the defensive — again — after another big-game loss by Notre Dame in the Rose Bowl

Notre Dame was thoroughly beaten by top-ranked Alabama in the Rose Bowl. But afterward, Brian Kelly spent much of his postgame news conference airing his grievances about reporters' questions.

Hyde: Two Sunday hopes like never before for the Miami Dolphins | Commentary

The playoffs and a No. 3 draft pick are in the Miami Dolphins' reach on Sunday.

Dolphins defender, special teams standout to miss Sunday's critical game against Bills

The Miami Dolphins will be without a backup defender and valuable special teams contributor for the season finale at Buffalo.

Rob Gronkowski leaves lasting impression on Bucs

Tom Brady is doing a remarkable impression of Rob Gronkowski. Actually, it's an impression of Gronk, the alter ego of the Bucs tight end.

Red-hot Bucs not looking past Falcons to playoffs

Bruce Arians is not ready to reflect on the challenge of transforming the Tampa Bay Buccaneers into winners.

Colts focused on playoffs as Jags look to future in Week 17

Colts coach Frank Reich made one thing perfectly clear this week. No scoreboard watching allowed Sunday.

Time for the Giants to stop talking about progress ... go out and beat the Cowboys

This is how the regular season ends at MetLife Stadium, longtime outer borough of professional football.

Paul Westphal, Hall of Famer who won an NBA title with the Boston Celtics, dies at 70

Paul Westphal, a Hall of Fame player who won a championship with the Boston Celtics in 1974 and later coached in the NBA and in college, died Saturday. He was 70.

Floyd Little, Syracuse and Broncos great, dies at 78

Floyd Little, the Hall of Fame running back who starred at Syracuse and for the Denver Broncos, has died. He was 78.

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