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Ryan Tannehill, Xavien Howard, Patrick Peterson are among NFL's notable free agents
Read full article: Ryan Tannehill, Xavien Howard, Patrick Peterson are among NFL's notable free agentsJoe Flacco watched football from his couch last season before joining the Cleveland Browns in November, leading them to the playoffs and earning the AP Comeback Player of the Year award.
Kadarius Toney and Caleb Farley, 1st-rounders from 2021, let go on NFL roster cutdown day
Read full article: Kadarius Toney and Caleb Farley, 1st-rounders from 2021, let go on NFL roster cutdown dayKansas City receiver Kadarius Toney and Tennessee cornerback Caleb Farley, both first-round picks in the 2021 NFL draft, are among the cuts as teams trim their rosters for the regular season.
Dolphins release Mike White, leaving Skylar Thompson as the team's No. 2 QB, AP source says
Read full article: Dolphins release Mike White, leaving Skylar Thompson as the team's No. 2 QB, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press the Dolphins are releasing quarterback Mike White.
Oklahoma wins record fourth straight NCAA softball title, beating Texas 8-4 for 2-game sweep
Read full article: Oklahoma wins record fourth straight NCAA softball title, beating Texas 8-4 for 2-game sweepOklahoma slugged its way to a record fourth straight NCAA softball title, getting a go-ahead, bases-clearing double from Cydney Sanders and beating Texas 8-4 for a two-game sweep of the Womenโs College World Series championship.
What to stream this weekend: Conan OโBrien travels, 'Migration' soars and Taylor Swift reigns
Read full article: What to stream this weekend: Conan OโBrien travels, 'Migration' soars and Taylor Swift reignsThis weekโs new streaming entertainment releases include Taylor Swift's eagerly anticipated album โThe Tortured Poets Department,โ a family of ducks is coaxed into flying south for the winter in the kid-friendly animated movie โMigrationโ and Conan OโBrien makes himself the brunt of jokes in his new travel show โConan OโBrien Must Goโ for Max.
Dolphins set numerous records in their blowout win over Broncos but miss out on a few more
Read full article: Dolphins set numerous records in their blowout win over Broncos but miss out on a few moreThe records kept getting set almost as fast as the Miami Dolphins scored last week against the Denver Broncos.
Family of US publishing exec killed in Italy boat collision urges full investigation, accountability
Read full article: Family of US publishing exec killed in Italy boat collision urges full investigation, accountabilityThe family of a U.S. publishing executive killed in a boating collision in southern Italy is urging Italian authorities to fully investigate the death.
Wilson to start at QB for Jets vs. Lions; White not cleared by doctors
Read full article: Wilson to start at QB for Jets vs. Lions; White not cleared by doctorsZach Wilson will start at quarterback for the New York Jets on Sunday against the Detroit Lions after Mike White was not cleared by doctors to play.
AFC-leading Bills overcome elements, beat White, Jets 20-12
Read full article: AFC-leading Bills overcome elements, beat White, Jets 20-12Josh Allen threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score on consecutive possessions and the Buffalo Bills persevered through wet, chilly and windy conditions to beat the AFC East division-rival New York Jets 20-12.
Jets' Wilson works out, still 'possible' to start vs. Ravens
Read full article: Jets' Wilson works out, still 'possible' to start vs. RavensZach Wilson worked out on the field Monday and it remains possible the New York Jets quarterback could return from a knee injury in time to start the season opener.
Florida beats rival FSU 71-55 to end 7-game skid in series
Read full article: Florida beats rival FSU 71-55 to end 7-game skid in seriesColin Castleton had 15 points, a career-high 16 rebounds and six blocks as Florida knocked off No. 20 Florida State 71-55 to end a seven-game losing streak in the series.
AP sources: $5M insurance payout awaits Florida's Johnson
Read full article: AP sources: $5M insurance payout awaits Florida's JohnsonA University of Florida basketball player who collapsed during a game last December is deciding whether to try and get medically cleared to play professionally or cash in a $5 million insurance policy.
White steps in, leads Jets to wild 34-31 win over Bengals
Read full article: White steps in, leads Jets to wild 34-31 win over BengalsMike White threw for 405 yards and three touchdowns in his first NFL start, caught a 2-point conversion pass on the go-ahead score and had the fans chanting his name while leading the New York Jets to a wild 34-31 comeback victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.
New this week: 'Black Widow, Jakob Dylan and 'Gossip Girl'
Read full article: New this week: 'Black Widow, Jakob Dylan and 'Gossip Girl'This weekโs new entertainment releases include new music from Jakob Dylan and the Wallflowers and a reboot of โGossip Girlโ less than 10 years after the CW series ended.
Florida gives Mullen 3-year extension, $1.5M raise annually
Read full article: Florida gives Mullen 3-year extension, $1.5M raise annuallyFlorida football coach Dan Mullen received a three-year contract extension worth an additional $1.5 million annually following a disappointing season that closed with a three-game losing streak and included several public relations missteps and NCAA sanctions.
Police contacted after Ohio State's Liddell receives threats
Read full article: Police contacted after Ohio State's Liddell receives threatsLiddell received following the Buckeyes' NCAA Tournament loss on Friday. The Atlantic Coast Conferenceโs down year now includes a bumpy start to the NCAA Tournament. The league got seven bids, but four of those teams โ ACC Tournament champion Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, Clemson and North Carolina โ lost in Fridayโs first round. We had a lot of good teams.โBRACKET BUSTERSAny fan holding an unblemished NCAA Tournament bracket has reason to brag. Appleby was hit by an inadvertent elbow early in the second half while playing defense against Virginia Tech.
The Latest: Every seed except 16 has a team in second round
Read full article: The Latest: Every seed except 16 has a team in second roundIn 2016, 2013 and 1991, seed lines 1-15 all had a team reach the second round. UMBC in 2018 is still the only 16 seed to make the round of 32, but no 15 seed won that year. Ad___8:00 p.m.Donโt expect a track meet when Villanova and North Texas play in the second round of the South Region on Sunday. The matchup between the fifth-seeded Wildcats and 13th-seeded Mean Green features two of the most deliberately paced teams in the NCAA Tournament. UNC Wilmingtonโs John Goldsberry holds the record for most 3-point attempts without a miss in an NCAA Tournament game.
Short-handed Florida outlasts Virginia Tech in NCAA opener
Read full article: Short-handed Florida outlasts Virginia Tech in NCAA opener10 seed Virginia Tech 75-70 in a first-round game on Friday. He finished with 30 points and scored the final 12 of regulation for Virginia Tech. Virginia Tech hit 5 of its first 10 3-point attempts, but made just two the rest of the way. Virginia Tech coach Mike Young said he considered keeping Aluma on the bench to start overtime. AdHINKLE'S LIGHTThe first NCAA Tournament game at Hinkle Fieldhouse in 81 years was rife with history, nostalgia and ... sunlight.
Short-handed Florida stuns No. 6 Tennessee 75-49
Read full article: Short-handed Florida stuns No. 6 Tennessee 75-49Florida guard Tre Mann (1) and Tennessee guard Davonte Gaines (0) compete for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 19. 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)GAINESVILLE, Fla. โ Noah Locke scored 14 points, Tyree Appleby added 13 and short-handed Florida stunned No. 6 Tennessee 75-49 on Tuesday night. Guard Scottie Lewis (COVID-19 protocols) and forward Colin Castleton (ankle) missed the game. But forward Omar Payne, starting for the first time in nearly a year, finished with nine points, nine rebounds and five blocked shots for Florida (7-4, 4-3 Southeastern Conference).
Diary shows how quest for love landed Navy vet in Iran jail
Read full article: Diary shows how quest for love landed Navy vet in Iran jailThe Navy veteran kept a handwritten document detailing the nearly two years he spent imprisoned in Iran. The love interest he'd gone to visit had stopped seeing him and he'd idled away hours in his hotel room by himself. โI donโt want the government of Iran to think that, 'Oh, Mike White's out of here, he's going away, he's going to be quiet,'" he said in a recent interview. White ultimately faced various charges, including posting private images, collaborating with the U.S. against Iran and disrespecting Iran's supreme leader. He writes in his manuscript that he has indeed made social media posts about Iran but denies having disparaged Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Florida's Johnson rejoins team, works as coach amid recovery
Read full article: Florida's Johnson rejoins team, works as coach amid recovery(AP Photo/Matt Stamey, File)GAINESVILLE, Fla. โ Florida forward Keyontae Johnson is back with the team and working as a coach in practice, coach Mike White said Monday. Johnson was released from the hospital last week, 10 days after collapsing on the court at Florida State and needing emergency medical attention. โOur guys are ready to move forward, not move on from Keyontae, but move forward with him," White said. Witnesses said Johnson was standing near midcourt and suddenly fell forward and landed on his face. White said Johnson already has mentioned that he's โready to rollโ and wants to practice, but doctors will decide when and if that happens this season.
Florida's Johnson 'following simple commands' after collapse
Read full article: Florida's Johnson 'following simple commands' after collapseGAINESVILLE, Fla. โ Florida forward Keyontae Johnson was โfollowing simple commandsโ Monday after being transferred from Tallahassee Memorial to UF Health in Gainesville, the school said. The Gators announced Johnson was in critical but stable condition less than an hour after his ordeal. Johnsonโs teammates and coaches were visibly distraught before the game resumed. The Seminoles outscored Florida 80-60 after Johnsonโs collapse and won 83-71 for their seventh straight victory in the series. Like many of his Florida teammates, Johnson tested positive for COVID-19 during the summer.
Florida's Johnson remains in critical, stable condition
Read full article: Florida's Johnson remains in critical, stable conditionTALLAHASSEE, Fla. โ Florida forward Keyontae Johnson remained in critical but stable condition at a hospital, the team reported Sunday, one day after he collapsed on the court during a game at Florida State. There was no change in Johnson's condition from Saturday, when he was also critical but stable at Tallahassee Memorial. The Gators announced that Johnson was in critical and stable condition less than an hour after his ordeal. The American Hospital Association defines patients in critical but stable condition as having โvital signs that are unstable and not within normal limits. Like many of his Florida teammates, Johnson tested positive for COVID-19 during the summer.
Florida's Johnson hospitalized after collapsing on court
Read full article: Florida's Johnson hospitalized after collapsing on courtTALLAHASSEE, Fla. โ Florida standout forward Keyontae Johnson, the Southeastern Conference's preseason player of the year, collapsed coming out of a timeout against rival Florida State and needed emergency medical attention. Johnson was taken off the floor on a stretcher and rushed to Tallahassee Memorial for evaluation. Johnson had just dunked in transition before he fell to the floor as the team broke its huddle. Several Gators were in tears and a couple buried their faces in towels as coach Mike White gathered his team to say a prayer. Johnson, a 6-foot-5 junior from Norfolk, Virginia, averaged a team-high 14 points last season to go along with 7.1 rebounds.
Freeman, Miller, Thomas among big NFL names still unsigned
Read full article: Freeman, Miller, Thomas among big NFL names still unsignedFreeman is still unsigned as Week 1 of the NFL season begins. Several familiar names and players on roster bubbles took turns on the unemployment line with some finding new jobs. Adrian Peterson was cut last week by Washington, but quickly landed in Detroit. Here's a look at notable available players at each position:QUARTERBACKSBlake Bortles, Cody Kessler, DeShone Kizer, Trevor Siemian, Drew Stanton. WIDE RECEIVERSAntonio Brown, Dez Bryant, Mohamed Sanu, Hakeem Butler, Quincy Enunwa, Chester Rogers, Demaryius Thomas, Jermaine Kearse, Ryan Grant, Jordan Matthews, Laquon Treadwell.
Teams sending QBs packing in final cuts despite pandemic
Read full article: Teams sending QBs packing in final cuts despite pandemicThe theory that NFL teams would go with three quarterbacks to start the pandemic-impacted season took a hit Saturday. Lots of third-stringers were sent packing as the 32 teams got down to the 53-man limit. "The most important thing is to kind of move forward and not look back, Dolphins coach Brian Flores said. Georgia linebacker Tae Crowder, the final player taken in April's draft, is on the roster. As a child growing up in Georgia, it was always my dream to play in the NFL, Watson wrote on social media.