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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

NEWS STAFF
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.
Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen walks on the field during pregame warmups prior to facing the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Dec. 19 in Atlanta, Ga. (KEVIN C. COX/Getty Images/TNS)

Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen walks on the field during pregame warmups prior to facing the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Dec. 19 in Atlanta, Ga. (KEVIN C. COX/Getty Images/TNS)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida-Oklahoma in Cotton Bowl dozen years after title game

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Tuesday, December 29, 2020
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dan Mullen has been part of two national championships with Florida, the last for the Gators coming in a win over Oklahoma in his final game as their offensive coordinator before leaving for his first head coaching job.
Columbia forward Marcus Peterson scores a layup against Tampa Gaither during the Battle at The Villages on Tuesday. (COURTESY)

Columbia forward Marcus Peterson scores a layup against Tampa Gaither during the Battle at The Villages on Tuesday. (COURTESY)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Columbia bounces back, tops Gaither in Battle at The Villages

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Columbia rebounded from Monday's loss to top Gaither 48-44 in the consolation bracket at the Battle at The Villages on Tuesday. Charleston Ponds led the way for the Tigers (3-3) with 17 points and Marcus Peterson added 15 more against the Cowboys (3-5).
Florida wide receiver Kadarius Toney (1) runs for a touchdown after a catch during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship game against Alabama on Dec. 19 in Atlanta. (JOHN BAZEMORE/Associated Press)

Florida wide receiver Kadarius Toney (1) runs for a touchdown after a catch during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship game against Alabama on Dec. 19 in Atlanta. (JOHN BAZEMORE/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida's Grimes, Toney opt out of Cotton Bowl, Copeland to miss game due to positive covid test

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Monday, December 28, 2020
GAINESVILLE — No. 10 Florida will be without its top four pass catchers in the Cotton Bowl against eighth-ranked Oklahoma. Receivers Trevon Grimes and Kadarius Toney announced Monday they are skipping the game in Arlington, Texas, to prepare for their NFL futures.
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) looks to pass in the fourth quarter against Notre Dame during the ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium on Dec 19 in Charlotte, N.C. (JARED C. TILTON/Getty Images/TNS)

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) looks to pass in the fourth quarter against Notre Dame during the ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium on Dec 19 in Charlotte, N.C. (JARED C. TILTON/Getty Images/TNS)

ANALYSIS: Jaguars set sights on Lawrence after years of failure at QB

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Monday, December 28, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars have botched the quarterback position repeatedly over the past two decades.