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UCF's victory over Florida in Gasparilla Bowl proves bowl games still matter | Commentary

Soldout Gasparilla Bowl between Florida Gators and UCF Knights will be one of the most well-attended games of the bowl season.

UCF captures first win over Florida in Gasparilla Bowl

Ryan O'Keefe had 251 all-purpose yards and Isaiah Bowser bounced back from an injury-plagued season to score twice and rush for 155.

UCF's first trip on Gus Bus was quite bumpy but worth the ride

It's been a challenging season for the first-year coach as UCF battled numerous injuries and attrition through the transfer portal.

Gators' tumultuous 2021 season comes to merciful conclusion during Gasparilla Bowl

By Thursday night's Gasparilla Bowl against UCF, the 2021 season couldn't get over fast enough for the Florida Gators.

NCAA clears way for Rutgers to replace A&M in Gator Bowl

The NCAA also announced that any bowl game can be moved to as late as Jan. 10 if the schools involved need additional time to prepare for competition.

Hawaii Bowl canceled on eve of the game after Hawaii withdraws because of a COVID-19 outbreak within the program

The Hawaii Bowl was canceled Thursday on the eve of the game after Hawaii withdrew because of COVID-19 cases, season-ending injuries and transfers. The game against Memphis was scheduled for Friday.

Cole Anthony, Wendell Carter Jr. return from injuries, but Magic lose to Pelicans

Carter had 17 points and 12 rebounds for his 14th double-double while Anthony finished with 22 points, 11 assists and 5 rebounds.

Magic's G League players making most of opportunity in NBA

The quartet from the Lakeland Magic has made a smooth transition in an emergency role.

Lawrence-Wilson showdown diminished by Jags, Jets struggles

Two quarterbacks bear the weight of their new franchises on their shoulders, and there's not much hype around Sunday's matchup.

Jets doing emergency prep work with makeshift secondary

Safety has been an unusually unsafe position for the shorthanded New York Jets this season. Veterans, rookies and players coming in from other teams — or even off the street — have provided...

Dolphins pivot to preparing for Saints former fourth-string QB Ian Book with Taysom Hill heading to COVID list

The Miami Dolphins now prepare for the debut of Saints rookie quarterback Ian Book after Taysom Hill and Trevor Siemian landed on New Orleans' COVID list.

Dolphins' Xavien Howard gets hefty bonus for Pro Bowl selection after restructuring deal in training camp

Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard earned a nice bonus for making the Pro Bowl after restructuring his deal with the team in training camp.

Starting safety Jevon Holland returns, Dolphins lose three more to COVID

The Miami Dolphins' starting free safety Jevon Holland has returned to the team following his weeklong absence because of COVID-19.

Omar Kelly: Here's what Dolphins have to do to defeat Saints

Five things the Miami Dolphins (7-7) need to do to push their winning streak to seven games, and beat the Saints in New Orleans (7-7) during Monday night's nationally televised game in Week 16

Jets QB Joe Flacco, Vikings RB Dalvin Cook among 46 NFL players placed on reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday

A total of 46 players — 38 on the active roster and eight on the practice squad — were placed on the COVID-19 list Thursday, all as a result of a positive test.

Titans rally from 10 down at half, edge 49ers 20-17

Randy Bullock kicked a 44-yard field goal with 4 seconds remaining and the banged-up Tennessee Titans rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to beat the San Francisco 49ers 20-17

Windermere junior Sean Stewart commits to Duke basketball

He talked to The Orlando Sentinel late Thursday night, saying "It was just too good of a position to pass up."

Mount Dora Christian, Windermere Prep among basketball hosts

The Mount Dora Christian Academy boys basketball team is 9-0 and once again has earned a lofty slot in the MaxPreps Class 2A rankings going into its own MDCA Classic.

Big East and SEC alter their policies for basketball postponements and cancellations as COVID-19 cases spike

The Southeastern and Big East conferences have updated their policies for basketball game postponements, cancellations and rescheduling to provide more leniency for teams that are unable to...

WWE's Drew McIntyre brings 'silly personality' to Orlando with New Day

Drew McIntyre talks to the Sentinel about teaming with the New Day this Monday at Amway Center, plus his recent feud with Madcap Moss.

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