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LSU forward Darius Days drives for the basket between Florida forward Colin Castleton, left, and Florida forward Anthony Duruji during Wednesday's game in Gainesville. (ALAN YOUNGBLOOD/Associated Press)

LSU forward Darius Days drives for the basket between Florida forward Colin Castleton, left, and Florida forward Anthony Duruji during Wednesday's game in Gainesville. (ALAN YOUNGBLOOD/Associated Press)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Days scores 20 near home to lead No. 12 LSU past Florida

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
GAINESVILLE — Darius Days was mostly miserable during his last two trips home to play in front of friends and family members. He struggled, and LSU lost. He tried to relax a little more this time around and ended up giving dozens of his fans who made the short trip north plenty of reason to cheer.
Miami guard Kameron McGusty (23) is blocked by Florida State guard Anthony Polite (2) during Tuesday's game at the Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee. (ALICIA DEVINE/Tallahassee Democrat via AP)

Miami guard Kameron McGusty (23) is blocked by Florida State guard Anthony Polite (2) during Tuesday's game at the Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee. (ALICIA DEVINE/Tallahassee Democrat via AP)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Florida State beats Miami for 8th straight time

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
TALLAHASSEE — Freshman Matthew Cleveland scored 11 of his 15 points in the second half, RayQuan Evans made two free throws with 0.8 seconds left and Florida State beat in-state rival Miami 65-64 on Tuesday night to extend its win streak against the Hurricanes to eight games.
Columbia guard Na’Haviya Paxton drives to the basket as Nease guard Savannah Gomes defends on Tuesday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia guard Na’Haviya Paxton drives to the basket as Nease guard Savannah Gomes defends on Tuesday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Scorebook error prevents Columbia a shot at Nease in OT

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
The Columbia Tigers lost by four. Or did they? The scoreboard read a 60-56 victory for Nease. The scorebook, on the other hand, told a different story, one that should have ended in overtime. Unfortunately for Columbia, that realization came a little too late on Tuesday night.
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton (52) celebrates after recovering an Indianapolis Colts fumble with teammate defensive end Adam Gotsis during Sunday's game in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton (52) celebrates after recovering an Indianapolis Colts fumble with teammate defensive end Adam Gotsis during Sunday's game in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

NFL: Jaguars believe better days ahead after hitting 'rock bottom'

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — Shad Khan’s most trusted adviser is a general manager whose last five NFL seasons ended with a coaching change. It’s a strange decision at best, a significant problem at worst.
Georgia’s Zamir White celebrates after running for a touchdown during the second half of the College Football Playoff championship football game against Alabama Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. (PAUL SANCYA/Associated Press)

Georgia’s Zamir White celebrates after running for a touchdown during the second half of the College Football Playoff championship football game against Alabama Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. (PAUL SANCYA/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Georgia snaps 41-year title drought with win over Bama

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
INDIANAPOLIS — Confetti rained down on Georgia. The Bulldogs fans chanted “Kir-by, Kir-by!”  Four decades of pent-up emotion were unleashed Monday night as the Bulldogs snapped a frustrating national championship drought by vanquishing their nemesis.