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Florida head coach Dan Mullen reacts during the second half a game against Mississippi on Seot. 26 in Oxford, Miss.Mullen was given several more chances Monday to walk back bizarre comments about wanting to pack 90,000 screaming fans inside Florida Field during the coronavirus pandemic. He declined each of them, brushing aside criticism and insisting he's focused on defending national champion LSU. (THOMAS GRANING/Associated Press)

Florida head coach Dan Mullen reacts during the second half a game against Mississippi on Seot. 26 in Oxford, Miss.Mullen was given several more chances Monday to walk back bizarre comments about wanting to pack 90,000 screaming fans inside Florida Field during the coronavirus pandemic. He declined each of them, brushing aside criticism and insisting he's focused on defending national champion LSU. (THOMAS GRANING/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Mullen brushes aside criticism for wanting to 'pack Swamp'

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Monday, October 12, 2020
GAINESVILLE — Florida coach Dan Mullen was given several more chances Monday to clarify any confusion regarding his comments about wanting to pack 90,000 screaming fans inside Florida Field during the coronavirus pandemic.
Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) is hit by Jacksonville Jaguars safety Daniel Thomas (20) after a catch Sunday in Houston. (MICHAEL WYKE/Associated Press))

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) is hit by Jacksonville Jaguars safety Daniel Thomas (20) after a catch Sunday in Houston. (MICHAEL WYKE/Associated Press))

ANALYSIS: Another defensive debacle vs. another winless team for Jags

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Monday, October 12, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars did this to themselves. General manager Dave Caldwell and coach Doug Marrone wanted to revamp their defense, choosing to part with four starters in hopes of cleaning up the locker room and the salary cap.
Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) celebrates with his teammates after the Lakers defeated the Miami Heat 106-93 in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Sunday in Lake Buena Vista. (MARK J. TERRILL/Associated Press)

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) celebrates with his teammates after the Lakers defeated the Miami Heat 106-93 in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Sunday in Lake Buena Vista. (MARK J. TERRILL/Associated Press)

NBA: Lakers run past Heat for 17th championship

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Sunday, October 11, 2020
LAKE BUENA VISTA — The ultimate anguish. The ultimate joy. This season, for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, had it all. And it ended in the only fashion that they deemed would be acceptable, with them back atop the basketball world.
Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) makes a catch against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday in Houston. (MICHAEL WYKE/Associated Press)

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) makes a catch against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday in Houston. (MICHAEL WYKE/Associated Press)

NFL: Jaguars lose fourth straight as Texans get first win

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Sunday, October 11, 2020
HOUSTON — Romeo Crennel wouldn't take credit for the Houston Texans getting their first win on Sunday after he took over as interim coach this week in the wake of Bill O'Brien's firing. “Because we won the game everybody wants to say: ‘What did I do'?
Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) catches a pass as Texas A&M defensive back Jaylon Jones (17) defends on Saturday in College Station, Texas. SAM CRAFT/Associated Press)

Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) catches a pass as Texas A&M defensive back Jaylon Jones (17) defends on Saturday in College Station, Texas. SAM CRAFT/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida falls to No. 10, LSU drops out of AP Top 25 for first time since 2017

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Sunday, October 11, 2020
The Florida Gators dropped six spots in The Associated Press rankings on Sunday, falling from No. 4 to No. 10 following their 41-38 loss at Texas A&M. LSU is out of the poll for the first time since 2017 and is the first defending national champion to drop from the rankings in nine years.
Rafael Nadal holds the trophy as he celebrates winning the final match of the French Open against Novak Djokovic in three sets, 6-0, 6-2, 7-5, at the Roland Garros stadium on Sunday in Paris, France. (ALESSANDRA TARATINO/Associated Press)

Rafael Nadal holds the trophy as he celebrates winning the final match of the French Open against Novak Djokovic in three sets, 6-0, 6-2, 7-5, at the Roland Garros stadium on Sunday in Paris, France. (ALESSANDRA TARATINO/Associated Press)

PRO TENNIS: Lucky 13 in Paris lets Nadal tie Federer with 20 Slam titles

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Sunday, October 11, 2020
PARIS — All the years of work, all the many wins, led to this moment, with Rafael Nadal preparing to serve against Novak Djokovic, one point from a 13th French Open championship, one point from a 20th Grand Slam trophy to tie Roger Federer's record for men.
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Allen celebrates a sack on Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick at TIAA Bank Field on Sept. 24 in Jacksonville. (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Allen celebrates a sack on Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick at TIAA Bank Field on Sept. 24 in Jacksonville. (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

NFL: Jaguars rule out top pass rusher Josh Allen at Texans

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Saturday, October 10, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars will be without their best pass rusher at Houston on Sunday. Defensive end Josh Allen, who has two of the team's four sacks this season, was downgraded to out and did make the trip Saturday. Allen made the Pro Bowl as a rookie last season.
Florida wide receiver Kadarius Toney (1) is stopped just short of the goal line by Texas A&M defensive back Myles Jones (0) during the second quarter on Saturday in College Station, Texas. (SAM CRAFT/Associated Press)

Florida wide receiver Kadarius Toney (1) is stopped just short of the goal line by Texas A&M defensive back Myles Jones (0) during the second quarter on Saturday in College Station, Texas. (SAM CRAFT/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: No. 21 Texas A&M upsets No. 4 Florida

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Saturday, October 10, 2020
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Jimbo Fisher got his first win against a top-five opponent since taking over at Texas A&M. And just like that, he started looking ahead to next weekend. “This game shows you what you’re capable of,” the coach said. “Now I want to see what do you follow up with?”
Iga Swiatek kisses the trophy after winning the final match of the French Open against Sofia Kenin in two sets 6-4, 6-1, at the Roland Garros stadium on Saturday in Paris, France. (CHRISTOPHE ENA/Associated Press)

Iga Swiatek kisses the trophy after winning the final match of the French Open against Sofia Kenin in two sets 6-4, 6-1, at the Roland Garros stadium on Saturday in Paris, France. (CHRISTOPHE ENA/Associated Press)

PRO TENNIS: Just 19, ranked 54th, Swiatek wins French Open for 1st Slam

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Saturday, October 10, 2020
PARIS — Minutes after suddenly becoming a Grand Slam champion at age 19, while ranked just 54th, Iga Swiatek held a microphone during the French Open trophy presentation and was hesitant for pretty much the only time over the past two weeks.