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Shaquem Griffin only had one hand but more heart than any player in UCF history | Commentary

Shaquem Griffin, the former UCF linebacker who announced his retirement from football Wednesday, will be remembered most for the lives he impacted.

Former UCF star Shaquem Griffin announces retirement from pro football

Former UCF star linebacker Shaquem Griffin spent four years in the NFL. On Wednesday, he retired from professional football.

UCF QB John Rhys Plumlee "blessed" to be named starter

Named the starter, UCF quarterback John Rhys Plumlee has shifted his focus to next week's season opener vs. South Carolina State.

Florida Gators' team picture worth at least 1,000 words

The football team's photo shared by the Florida Gators on Twitter featured 116 players and 140 staff members.

FSU linebacker Stephen Dix Jr. to miss 2022 season with injury

Former Dr. Phillips and current Florida State linebacker Stephen Dix Jr. will miss the 2022 season with an undisclosed injury.

Mario Cristobal says Hurricanes' tackling much improved after abysmal 2021 performance

After an abysmal season of tackling in 2021, Mario Cristobal said his defense has gotten better at bringing down ball carriers.

Metro Conference East football: Jones faces district challenge, Boone reloads

Jones faces familiar foes in new district while Boone, Timber Creek look to defend titles.

Seminole Athletic Conference football: 'Noles face tests, Brantley returns twins

Sanford Seminole carries a long road win streak into season vs. a challenging football schedule.

Orange Belt Conference football: Kissimmee Osceola primes for county dominance

Kissimmee Osceola, undefeated vs. Osceola County opponents since 2010, isn't showing signs of slowing down.

Private schools football: Orlando Christian Prep adds Bishop Moore to schedule

Orlando Christian Prep is a district favorite after reaching the state semifinals last fall.

High school scores and top performers from Wednesday, Aug. 24

Orlando area high school scores and top performers from Wednesday, Aug. 24

Dave Hyde: New flash, old concern surface in Dolphins' good test against Philadelphia

Tyreek Hill was star of the day in Dolphins-Eagles joint practice, but it was obvious the Dolphins' offensive line has work to do.

Len Dawson, Hall of Fame quarterback who won Super Bowl with Chiefs, dead at 87

Dawson won Super Bowl IV with the Chiefs and was named the game's Most Valuable Player.

Rays rally in 11th inning to beat Angels for 5th straight win

Harold Ramirez doubled in the tying run in the 11th inning before a throwing error on David Peralta's grounder to first base scored Ramirez with the winner in the host Rays' 4-3 victory over...

Marlins rally in ninth, but get edged by Athletics in extra innings to fall short of sweep in Oakland

Regarded as the coming ace of the A's rotation until they dealt him to Miami for outfielder Starling Marte at the 2021 trade deadline, Luzardo held Oakland hitless until Jonah Bride singled...

Orioles bullpen falters behind Spenser Watkins, bats fall silent until late in 5-3 loss to White Sox

The Orioles' bullpen allowed three runs in two innings behind starter Spenser Watkins, and the offense struggled outside of Austin Hays' two-run homer in the ninth in a 5-3 loss to White Sox...

NASCAR star Kyle Busch enters Coke Zero Sugar 400 seeking better luck at Daytona

NASCAR star Kyle Busch surpassed 60 wins April 17 at Bristol, 18 days shy of his 37th birthday, but is not satisfied as he pushes to enhance his legacy.

Master champ Scottie Scheffler back in Georgia aiming for big win

Scottie Scheffler is the No. 1 seed in the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup finale and starts with a two-shot advantage.

Kobe Bryant's widow, Vanessa Bryant, awarded $16 million in trial over crash photos showing bodies of husband, daughter

A federal jury found that Los Angeles County must pay Kobe Bryant's widow $16 million for emotional distress caused by deputies and firefighters sharing photos of the bodies of the NBA star and...

Sun beat Wings 73-58 to reach WNBA semifinals; Game 1 vs. Sky on Sunday

DeWanna Bonner scored 21 points, Alyssa Thomas had 13 points and eight rebounds, and the No. 3 seed Connecticut Sun eased past the short-handed Dallas Wings 73-58 to advance to the semifinals.

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