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Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) fights off a tackle attempt by Notre Dame linebacker Marist Liufau (35) in the first half of the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1 in Arlington, Texas. (MICHAEL AINSWORTH/Associated Press)

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) fights off a tackle attempt by Notre Dame linebacker Marist Liufau (35) in the first half of the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1 in Arlington, Texas. (MICHAEL AINSWORTH/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: No. 1 Alabama beats No. 4 Notre Dame in Rose Bowl to advance to championship game

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Friday, January 1, 2021
ARLINGTON, Texas — A truly untraditional Rose Bowl setting, a very common result for Alabama in the College Football Playoff. With Heisman Trophy finalists DeVonta Smith and Mac Jones, the top-ranked Crimson Tide rolled into its fifth CFP championship game in six seasons.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver DJ Chark Jr. (17) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of Chicago Bears cornerback Kindle Vildor (22) on Dec. 27, 2020, in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK)

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver DJ Chark Jr. (17) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of Chicago Bears cornerback Kindle Vildor (22) on Dec. 27, 2020, in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK)

NFL: Jags rule out WR Chark for season finale at Colts

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Friday, January 1, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars will be without receiver DJ Chark for their season finale at Indianapolis on Sunday, leaving them to try to end a 14-game losing streak without their best two players.
A Jacksonville Jaguars fan hold up a sign hoping that Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawerence will be the first pick for the Jacksonville Jaguars during a game against the Chicago Bears on Dec. 27, 2020, in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

A Jacksonville Jaguars fan hold up a sign hoping that Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawerence will be the first pick for the Jacksonville Jaguars during a game against the Chicago Bears on Dec. 27, 2020, in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

NFL: Colts focused on playoffs as Jags look to future in Week 17

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Friday, January 1, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS — Colts coach Frank Reich made one thing perfectly clear this week. No scoreboard watching allowed Sunday. Sure, he knows Indianapolis needs help to make the playoffs. And yes, he realizes the results from three of the four other key games could be in before kickoff.
Florida quarterback Kyle Trask throws a pass during the first half of the team's Cotton Bowl game against Oklahoma in Dec. 30 Arlington, Texas. (RON JENKINS/Associated Press)

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask throws a pass during the first half of the team's Cotton Bowl game against Oklahoma in Dec. 30 Arlington, Texas. (RON JENKINS/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida QB Trask officially turns pro after record season

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Thursday, December 31, 2020
GAINESVILLE — Florida quarterback Kyle Trask made his future plans official Thursday, formally announcing he’s declining an opportunity to return to school and entering the NFL draft.
Florida coach Dan Mullen talks with quarterback Kyle Trask after Trask threw a pass into the end zone that was intercepted by Oklahoma's Woodi Washington during the first half of the Cotton Bowl on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas. (RON JENKINS/Associated Press)

Florida coach Dan Mullen talks with quarterback Kyle Trask after Trask threw a pass into the end zone that was intercepted by Oklahoma's Woodi Washington during the first half of the Cotton Bowl on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas. (RON JENKINS/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Gators not real '20 team in Cotton Bowl loss after opt-outs

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Thursday, December 31, 2020
ARLINGTON, Texas — This was not the same Florida offense that got the Gators into the SEC championship game, even with Heisman Trophy finalist Kyle Trask presumably playing his final college game.
Florida defensive back Donovan Stiner (13) is unable to stop Oklahoma wide receiver Marvin Mims (17) from reaching the end zone on a touchdown reception during the first half of the Cotton Bowl on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas. (MICHAEL AINSWORTH/Associated Press)

Florida defensive back Donovan Stiner (13) is unable to stop Oklahoma wide receiver Marvin Mims (17) from reaching the end zone on a touchdown reception during the first half of the Cotton Bowl on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas. (MICHAEL AINSWORTH/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: No. 6 Oklahoma routs No. 7 Florida in Cotton Bowl

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Thursday, December 31, 2020
ARLINGTON, Texas — Lincoln Riley will remember this Oklahoma season for a long time. It took a lot to get to the end of it — with two significant trophies.  The No.
Florida forward Colin Castleton (12) shoots as Vanderbilt forward Dylan Disu defends on Wednesday in Nashville, Tenn. Florida won 91-72. (JOHN AMIS/Associated Press)

Florida forward Colin Castleton (12) shoots as Vanderbilt forward Dylan Disu defends on Wednesday in Nashville, Tenn. Florida won 91-72. (JOHN AMIS/Associated Press)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Florida tops Vanderbilt 1st game since Keyontae Johnson’s collapse

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Thursday, December 31, 2020
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Colin Castleton scored a career-high 23 points and Florida opened the SEC season on Wednesday night with a 91-72 win over Vanderbilt in the Gators’ first game since Keyontae Johnson’s collapse.
Columbia guard Charleston Ponds lets a shot fly against West Nassau in the fifth-place game at the Battle at The Villages on Wednesday. (COURTESY)

Columbia guard Charleston Ponds lets a shot fly against West Nassau in the fifth-place game at the Battle at The Villages on Wednesday. (COURTESY)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Columbia edges West Nassau in fifth-place game at the Battle at The Villages

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Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Charleston Ponds dropped 25 points to lead Columbia past West Nassau 55-53 in the consolation championship at the Battle at The Villages on Wednesday. Tray Tolliver and Marcus Peterson both added eight points while Dante Brown scored seven points for the Tigers (4-3).
Jaguars quarterback Mike Glennon (2) looks for a target while under pressure during second quarter action against the Chicago Bears on Dec. 27 in Jacksonville. (BOB SELF/TNS)

Jaguars quarterback Mike Glennon (2) looks for a target while under pressure during second quarter action against the Chicago Bears on Dec. 27 in Jacksonville. (BOB SELF/TNS)

NFL: Jags limp into finale with QB Glennon, without RB Robinson

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Wednesday, December 30, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — The worst (and potentially best) season in Jacksonville's relatively brief history is coming to a close. The Jaguars (1-14) already set a team record for consecutive losses (14) and an NFL record for consecutive games allowing at least 24 points (also 14).
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COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Clemson rallies past No. 18 Florida State

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Tuesday, December 29, 2020
CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson coach Brad Brownell had seen enough bad plays from Nick Honor and challenged the Fordham transfer to play the way he's seen in practice.  Honor responded in a big way as the Tigers rallied in the second half to defeat No. 18 Florida State 77-67 on Tuesday night.