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Earnhardt's legacy endures| UCF collapses late | 'Gator traitor' returns

Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s legacy looms large 25 years after Daytona 500 tragedy

Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s death in the Daytona 500 25 years ago still resonates with drivers and fans, while shaping today's NASCAR driver safety.

UCF stumbles in second half against West Virginia, drops third straight

The Knights surrendered a 14-point second-half lead to the Mountaineers, losing their third straight game and damaging their postseason hopes.

Kentucky guard Denzel Aberdeen gets dubbed 'Gator traitor' during his return game to Florida

Denzel Aberdeen helped Florida win a national championship last April. In his homecoming, he was dubbed a "Gator traitor." The Kentucky guard was taunted endlessly in a 92-83 loss to the Gators.

Magic rookie Jase Richardson comes up short in Slam Dunk Contest after scary fall

Magic rookie Jase Richardson was one of four NBA players who made their debut in the Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday night at Intuit Dome.

Oak Ridge, Winter Park, LHP cruise Saturday \| FHSAA Basketball Playoffs

Oak Ridge boys basketball coach Steve Reece watched his team score 102 points in a regional victory Saturday and said a tough schedule is paying off. "I put them in the fire. Those butt-kickings we were getting really helped us."

Denny Hamlin chases historic 4th Daytona 500 win on the heels of heartbreak

After losing his father and a title shot, Denny Hamlin returns to Daytona seeking a fourth 500 win amid grief and renewed determination.

FHSAA realigns football districts; Orlando Christian Prep gains 3 opponents

Orlando Christian Prep gains three new teams in a distrct that was once a two-team district with Father Lopez.

Daytona 500 start time moved because of weather worries

The Daytona 500's start time will move up Sunday because of inclement weather expected to reach Florida's Surf Coast later in the day.

Where Magic stand at NBA All-Star break and what's next \| Analysis

Scoring is up for the Magic this season, but Orlando's defensive prowess has taken a step back. Here's where the team stands at the NBA All-Star break and what's next.

Xaivian Lee, Urban Klavzar deliver from outside as No. 14 Florida beats 25th-ranked Kentucky 92-83

Kentucky guard Denzel Aberdeen, who spent the last three years at Florida and helped the Gators win the national title last March, was "welcomed" back with a chorus of boos.