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Florida State's head coach Leonard Hamilton celebrates with his team their first ever ACC championship after a game against Boston College on March 7 in Tallahassee. (AP FILE PHOTO)

Florida State's head coach Leonard Hamilton celebrates with his team their first ever ACC championship after a game against Boston College on March 7 in Tallahassee. (AP FILE PHOTO)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Florida State ranked No. 21 in AP preseason poll, Gonzaga No. 1

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, November 9, 2020
Florida State came in at No. 21 in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll on Monday. The Seminoles finished the last season No. 4 after being awarded the 2020 ACC Tournament Championship after the tournament was canceled due to the covid-19 pandemic.
Chase Elliott holds up the season championship trophy as he celebrates with his race crew in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday

Chase Elliott holds up the season championship trophy as he celebrates with his race crew in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday

AUTO RACING: Elliott drives from back of the field to first NASCAR title

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, November 8, 2020
AVONDALE, Ariz. — The new face of NASCAR circled Phoenix Raceway for a celebratory lap of his finest achievement. Chase Elliott, NASCAR's most popular driver, was now a Cup champion, too.  He came upon teammate Jimmie Johnson, who banged doors with Elliott.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Jake Luton (6) passes on the run in the first quarter against the Texans. (MATT PENDLETON/TNS)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Jake Luton (6) passes on the run in the first quarter against the Texans. (MATT PENDLETON/TNS)

NFL: Jake Luton's 1st start for Jaguars won't be last or best

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, November 8, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — Jake Luton’s first NFL start won’t be his last. The Jacksonville Jaguars don’t think it will be his best, either. The sixth-round draft pick from Oregon State could end up supplanting Gardner Minshew (thumb) for the rest of the season.
Houston Texans inside linebacker Zach Cunningham (41) tackles Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Jake Luton (6) in the second quarter on Sunday in Jacksonville. (MATTHEW PENDLETON/TNS)

Houston Texans inside linebacker Zach Cunningham (41) tackles Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Jake Luton (6) in the second quarter on Sunday in Jacksonville. (MATTHEW PENDLETON/TNS)

NFL: Texans send Jaguars to 7th consecutive loss

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, November 8, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — Deshaun Watson might never lose to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Watson had touchdowns passes of 57 and 77 yards, the second one appearing to happen after the play clock expired, and the Houston Texans beat the Jaguars 27-25 on Sunday for their sixth straight win in the series.
Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) looks for a receiver against Georgia on Saturday in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) looks for a receiver against Georgia on Saturday in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida jumps to No. 6, Alabama new No. 1 while Notre Dame moves to No. 2 in AP Top 25

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, November 8, 2020
Florida jumped two spots to No. 6 in The Associated Press college football poll after beating Georgia to snap a three-game losing streak against its SEC East rival. The Bulldogs fell eight spots to a season-low 13th.Alabama is No.
Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) tires to get past Georgia defensive back Lewis Cine (16) after a reception on Saturday in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) tires to get past Georgia defensive back Lewis Cine (16) after a reception on Saturday in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida upends Georgia in 'Cocktail Party'

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, November 7, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — Kyle Trask started jumping up and down on the sideline. His Florida teammates took it to another level, running and leaping into the stands. Coach Dan Mullen wasn't going to be left out off the fun. Mullen pulled himself onto the edge of the front row and celebrated wildly with fans.
Fort White quarterback Tyler Jefferson scrambles up the field and tries to evades tackles against Hamilton County on Friday night. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

Fort White quarterback Tyler Jefferson scrambles up the field and tries to evades tackles against Hamilton County on Friday night. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White advances, silences Hamilton County for first victory

MIKE JONES
Friday, November 6, 2020
FORT WHITE — A gritty performance earned the Fort White Indians their first win of the season and the opportunity to continue in the playoffs. It wasn’t easy on Friday, but Fort White came away with a 14-6 home victory against Hamilton County in a playoff play-in game. “We found a way to win.