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Gators hit a ‘grand slam’ by hiring Billy Napier; just ask those who saw his climb from grade school

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Gators hit a 'grand slam' by hiring Billy Napier; just ask those who saw his climb from grade school

Some who best know Florida hire Billy Napier expect nothing but success with the Gators.

Future UF coach Billy Napier enters final game for Sun Belt Conference championship

The Ragin' Cajuns have come up short playing twice in championship games at Appalachian State, but they're hosting Saturday's game.

Gators commit Chris McClellan happy UF moved so quickly with Billy Napier hiring

Chris McClellan, a 6-foot-4 and 293-pound defensive tackle from Owasso, Okla., committed to the Gators on Nov. 23 and was not deterred by coach Dan Mullen's dismissal.

Wrapping up regular season, here's where UCF football finished on a national scale

UCF, which will learn its bowl fate Sunday, finished 8-4 overall and this is how it fared in key statistical areas.

Hurricanes QB Tyler Van Dyke weighs in on Manny Diaz situation, discusses ties to Dolphins

Miami Hurricanes standout quarterback Tyler Van Dyke comes to the defense of his embattled coach Manny Diaz.

Magic look to fix slow starts that come back to haunt them

The Magic found themselves in a familiar position during their 118-116 loss to the Rockets on Friday night.

Magic's Jamahl Mosley, Rockets' Stephen Silas appreciate opportunity to coach against each other in Houston's victory

Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley and Houston Rockets coach Stephen Silas used to talk about moments like Friday night — when they'd be leading their own teams against each other as head coaches.

Apopka dominates Treasure Coast to return to Class 8A football state title game

Quincy Frazier scored 2 TDs for Apopka, which faces Venice for the state title on Dec. 18 in Fort Lauderdale.

Blocked PAT costs Jones in 6A semifinal OT road loss to Pine Forest

With 24 seconds remaining in regulation, the Jones Tigers were an extra point away from returning to a FHSAA football state championship game.

Trinity Christian overcomes OCP in 2A football semifinal

Jacksonville Trinity Christian football head coach Verlon Dorminey will a chance at his ninth state championship but getting past Orlando Christian Prep in a FHSAA Class 2A semifinal was not easy.

Dr. Phillips holds on for basketball win against Riviera Prep

Dr. Phillips, the top-ranked team in Class 7A, built a 23-point first quarter lead in boys basketball Friday night but No. 1 3A Riviera Prep of Miami roared back.

Olympia vs. CFCA in Rotary Tip-Off boys basketball final

Olympia and Central Florida Christian Academy roll to semifinal victories and will square off for the championship of the Rotary Tip-Off high school boys basketball tournament. Meanwhile,...

High school scores and top performers from Friday, Dec. 3

In the midst of state football playoffs, boys and girls basketball action was plentiful with Olympia and CFCA boys winning in the Rotary Classic, and East River and Timber Creek winning in...

Bruce Arians won't address futures of Antonio Brown, Mike Edwards until after suspensions

The Bucs coach on Friday encouraged the NFL to investigate other teams for the vaccination status of players.

Jerome Baker's versatility fueling Dolphins defense

Baker, with 63 tackles, is on pace to lead the Dolphins for a third straight season.

Rams' 'All-Stars,' rebuilding Jags look to snap 3-game skids

Jalen Ramsey, the Rams' 2020 All-Pro defensive back, is facing the Jaguars for the first time since they traded him two years ago.

Chiefs punter and Boone alum Tommy Townsend thrilled to be AFC special-teams player of the month

Kansas City Chiefs second-year punter Tommy Townsend, an alum of Boone High and the University of Florida, was named the AFC special-teams player of the month for November.

A perfect union: Jack Nicklaus and Disney golf, 50 years later

Today the focus is on guests creating memories on three championship layouts where touring professionals made their mark three decades ago.

With 5 games in 8 days, Lightning will have to 'manage' themselves on trip

The team will begin its second-longest road stint of the season Saturday in Boston.

Why Rays trust how Wander Franco will handle fame and fortune

The decision to commit up to $223 million on the 20-year-old was based not just on how he played, but also on the other ways he impressed.

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