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Iga Swiatek celebrates with the cup after defeating Coco Gauff in the French Open final at the Roland Garros Stadium on Saturday in Paris. Swiatek won 6-1, 6-3. (JEAN-FRANCOIS BADIAS/Associated Press)

Iga Swiatek celebrates with the cup after defeating Coco Gauff in the French Open final at the Roland Garros Stadium on Saturday in Paris. Swiatek won 6-1, 6-3. (JEAN-FRANCOIS BADIAS/Associated Press)

PRO TENNIS: No. 1 Iga Swiatek beats Coco Gauff for 2nd French Open title

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Saturday, June 4, 2022
PARIS — Iga Swiatek's winning streak began to feel like a burden, she said, with all of the attention it gained as it grew, all of the pressure to keep it going, especially with a Grand Slam title in the offing.
Florida's Brandon Sproat pitches against Central Michigan on Friday in Gainesville. (CYNDI CHAMBERS/Ocala Star-Banner via AP)

Florida's Brandon Sproat pitches against Central Michigan on Friday in Gainesville. (CYNDI CHAMBERS/Ocala Star-Banner via AP)

COLLEGE BASEBALL: Florida beats Central Michigan in Gainesville Regional opener

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Friday, June 3, 2022
GAINSEVILLE — Brandon Sproat allowed just one run over seven innings, Colby Halter had three RBIs — including the go-ahead solo homer in the bottom of the fifth — and top-seeded Florida beat Central Michigan 7-3 on Friday night at the Gainesville Regional. Florida (40-22) plays No.
UCLA infielder Kyle Karros mishandles the ball as Florida State's Jaime Ferrer slides safely into third base on Friday in Auburn, Ala. (BUTCH DILL/Associated Press)

UCLA infielder Kyle Karros mishandles the ball as Florida State's Jaime Ferrer slides safely into third base on Friday in Auburn, Ala. (BUTCH DILL/Associated Press)

COLLEGE BASEBALL: Toral's HR in 9th helps FSU beat UCLA in Auburn Regional

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Friday, June 3, 2022
AUBURN, Ala. — Jordan Carrion hit his first triple of the season, Alex Toral added an insurance run in the ninth with a homer and No. 3 seed Florida State beat second-seeded UCLA 5-3 on Friday in the Seminoles' 44th straight regional appearance.
Florida’s Natalie Lugo (10) celebrates after the final out against Oregon State in the Women’s College World Series on Thursday in Oklahoma City. (ALONZO ADAMS/Associated Press)

Florida’s Natalie Lugo (10) celebrates after the final out against Oregon State in the Women’s College World Series on Thursday in Oklahoma City. (ALONZO ADAMS/Associated Press)

COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Lugo, Lindsey lead Florida past Oregon State in WCWS opener

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
OKLAHOMA CITY — Natalie Lugo pitched six innings of scoreless relief and Cheyenne Lindsey went 3 for 3 to help 14th-seeded Florida beat Oregon State 7-1 on Thursday night in the Women's College World Series opener for both teams.
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman K'Lavon Chaisson performs a drill during Tuesday's practice in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman K'Lavon Chaisson performs a drill during Tuesday's practice in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

NFL: Drafting Walker at No. 1 'lit a fire under' Jags' Chaisson

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — K’Lavon Chaisson has two sacks in two seasons while playing in two schemes for two defensive coordinators. It’s far from ideal, and the 20th overall pick in the 2020 draft acknowledges as much. Chaisson might even be considered one of the many faces of Jacksonville's failures.
Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson looks for a receiver against Florida State on Nov. 27, 2021, in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson looks for a receiver against Florida State on Nov. 27, 2021, in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: SEC weighs expanding conference schedule, eliminating divisions

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
DESTIN — The Southeastern Conference’s slogan, “It just means more,” could soon refer to the number of football games the league schedules. SEC coaches and athletic directors have been meeting this week at a resort on the Gulf Coast of Florida.
Boston Celtics center Al Horford kisses the NBA Eastern Conference trophy after defeating the Miami Heat in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals on Sunday in Miami. (WILFREDO LEE/Associated Press)

Boston Celtics center Al Horford kisses the NBA Eastern Conference trophy after defeating the Miami Heat in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals on Sunday in Miami. (WILFREDO LEE/Associated Press)

NBA: Horford's wait is over, former Gator gets Finals shot with Celtics

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
MIAMI — The game was over. So, finally, was Al Horford’s journey. He grabbed what would be the final rebound of the Eastern Conference finals, threw the ball skyward, sprinted to join his teammates in celebration and then dropped to his knees to slap the floor. His time has come.