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Gators' new whiz-kid basketball coach Todd Golden finds safety in numbers | Commentary

New Gators basketball coach Todd Golden says he'll strive to have the same type of success as UF's legendary Billy Donovan.

UF hoops coach Todd Golden embraces Gators' past success, lofty expectations

The sky-high bar for Florida Gators basketball that Billy Donovan set and the at-times unrealistic expectations following his departure ultimately led Mike White to leave for Georgia but brought...

New Gators coach not giving up on Malik Reneau, prized basketball signee

Montverde Academy basketball coach Kevin Boyle said his prized power forward still is considering going to Gainesville.

UCF men's basketball: Isaiah Adams enters transfer portal

He's the fourth player to leave since the season ended, joining redshirt junior guard Dre Fuller Jr., sophomore guard Tony Johnson Jr. and freshman forward Ed'Xavior Rhodes.

Magic's Franz Wagner continues to thrive as a cutter

The Magic scored 1.58 points per possession on Wagner's cuts heading into Wednesday's road matchup against the Thunder.

Butler-Haslem-Spoelstra dustup on Heat bench part of ugly night in 118-104 loss to shorthanded Warriors, who lost to Magic the night before | With video of ruckus

Five Degrees of Miami Heat from Wednesday night's game against the Golden State Warriors.

New York City to allow unvaccinated athletes play home games

New York City's mayor will announce Thursday that he's exempting athletes and performers from the city's vaccine mandate for private workers, a move that will allow Brooklyn Nets star...

Dolphins acquire Chiefs superstar Tyreek Hill in blockbuster trade, then make him highest-paid receiver in NFL

The Miami Dolphins traded for Kansas City Chiefs star Tyreek Hill and gave him a contract extension that made him the NFL's highest-paid wide receiver.

Omar Kelly: Pulling trigger on Tyreek Hill trade was Dolphins' best move in years

The Miami Dolphins' blockbuster trade for Kansas City Chiefs star Tyreek Hill was the team's best move in a decade, one that likely will transform the franchise into a legitimate contender.

Dave Hyde: Tua's first task? It's putting Bridgewater in his No. 2 place

Competition? Teddy Bridgewater brought that final, feisty piece with his first words as a Dolphin. His presence should help confirm the Dolphins' decision on Tua Tagovailoa, assuming it's...

Orlando City's Mason Stajduhar looks ahead to starting as goalkeeper against Portland Timbers

After getting 7 starts last season, Orlando City keeper Mason Stajduhar is not only aware of what's expected from him, but he's also feeling keen ahead of his first appearance of the season...

UCF football notebook: Keene gains muscle, Gatewood works with receivers

UCF quarterback Mikey Keene said he's gained 10 pounds of muscle this offseason.

Hurricanes assistant coach and UCF alum Kevin Smith evaluating running backs despite injuries to key players

Although two of Miami's key running backs are injured, new running backs coach Kevin Smith has a talented group to evaluate.

FSU receiver Winston Wright Jr. will miss extended time

Winston joined the program as a transfer from West Virginia in January after three seasons with the Mountaineers.

ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.: FSU's Jermaine Johnson could be a top 10 pick in NFL Draft

The defensive lineman could be selected by the Philadelphia Eagles with the No. 15 pick, but don't be shocked if he goes higher.

Lake Nona, Dr. Phillips are water polo unbeatens as playoffs approach

Lake Nona's girls and Dr. Phillips boys both are undefeated in water polo as the regular season winds down and state playoffs approach.

DeLand's Kevar Williams nears Orlando area record for 200

In a track and field meet named for legendary sprinter Bob Hayes, the senior speedster ran two of the fastest times in Central Florida history.

High school scores and top performers from Wednesday, March 23

Orlando area high school scores and top performers from Wednesday.

'Dangerous' slugger Jorge Soler adds pop to Miami Marlins

Jorge Soler's father, mother, wife and children live in Miami, and the Cuban defector will now play in a city renowned for its Cuban culture. "Signing with the Marlins was my top choice,"...

State Department: US consulate visits WNBA star Brittney Griner for 1st time since her detention in Russia

The U.S. State Department said a U.S. Embassy official visited with WNBA star Brittney Griner, who remains detained near Moscow.

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