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After defenseless victory over Samford, Gators' Dan Mullen lives to coach another day | Commentary

Just a few days after firing embattled defensive coordinator Todd Grantham, the Gators recorded one of the most shameful defensive performances in the history of the school.

Gators' shootout victory over FCS Samford feels more like a loss

The 122 combined points scored Saturday are the most ever between two teams in the Swamp.

Todd Grantham might not have been Gators' problem among 3 things we learned against Samford

Three things learned during the Gators' 70-52 shootout win on Saturday.

FSU jumps out early before having to rally late to beat Miami, 31-28

Jordan Travis' 1-yard quarterback sneak in the final minute gave FSU a come-from-behind 31-28 win over Miami Saturday at Doak Campbell Stadium.

Hurricanes' dinged-up DBs Tyrique Stevenson, James Williams start against Florida State, but Williams sustains another injury

Despite both being dinged up entering the matchup, Miami Hurricanes cornerback Tyrique Stevenson and safety James Williams started against Florida State on Saturday at Doak S. Campbell Stadium.

UCF crumbles in 'super frustrating and embarrassing' loss to SMU

After limiting opponents to less than 300 total yards in three straight victories, the Knights gave up 631 Saturday.

Rookie Suggs offers Magic hope but gets hurt in loss to Washington

The only way a rookie such as Jalen Suggs will get better is by being allowed to play through his mistakes, but he suffered an injured ankle on Saturday night in the Magic's 104-92 home loss...

Windermere reaches FHSAA volleyball state final as lone Orlando area representative

Windermere High, which opened in 2017, has a team bracket state finalist for the first time with its streaking girls volleyball defeating previously-unbeaten Jupiter on Saturday. Bishop Moore...

Winter Park girls second, Oviedo boys third in 4A state swimming

Orlando area swimmers collected six individual titles and five relay victories in Friday's FHSAA Class 4A state championship meet in Stuart.

High school scores and top performers from Saturday, Nov. 13

Three local teams were in the volleyball state semfinals on Saturday with only Windermere advancing to Thursday's championship.

Green's 23 points help lead Dawkins' UCF team to victory at Miami

Miami missed 11 of its first 12 3-point attempts and finished 6 for 26.

Gators host Florida State with memories of Keyontae Johnson's collapse still fresh

Florida hosts Florida State in basketball Sunday a little less than a year after Gators star Keyontae Johnson collapsed on the court in Tallahassee.

No quarterback gave Bucs more problems in playoffs than Taylor Heinicke

The relatively unknown veteran from Old Dominion passed for 306 yards and a touchdown while running for another score in the wild-card game.

UCF alum Breshad Perriman takes another shot with Buccaneers, who lack pass catchers

The new practice-squad signee ended his last Bucs stint with a flourish, and he'll have a chance to make his mark with leading receiver Chris Godwin ailing, and Rob Gronkowski and Antonio Brown out.

Despite Jaguars' record, Colts wary of defense, style matchup

Jacksonville has an 0-3 road record and seven straight losses against division foes, but Indy knows that doesn't mean much based on past experience.

Can Dolphins turn Thursday night win into momentum? And Flores says QB decision no 'controversial situation'

The Miami Dolphins have an opportunity to really turn their season around with the road ahead following Thursday night's upset of the Baltimore Ravens.

Panthers rally to tie Lightning and force OT, but Point keeps Florida to a point

Despite rough four-game road trip, Panthers come home having logged at least one point in 13 of their 15 games.

Lightning's Ross Colton working his way out of sophomore scoring slump

The center has had many shots and scoring chances, but has just one goal this season.

Ozzie Timmons leaves Rays for job as hitting coach with Brewers

The Tampa native and longtime Tampa Bay staffer said the opportunity for a co-hitting coach role was enticing.

Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie lead the US men's national team to a 2-0 victory over Mexico in World Cup qualifying

Christian Pulisic scored on his very first touch in the 74th minute, Weston McKennie added a goal in the 85th and the United States beat Mexico 2-0 Friday night in a World Cup qualifier.

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