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Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) can't get to the puck as Dallas Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin (35) covers the net during the first overtime in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final on Saturday, in Edmonton, Alberta. (JASON FRANSON/The Canadian Press via AP)

Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) can't get to the puck as Dallas Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin (35) covers the net during the first overtime in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final on Saturday, in Edmonton, Alberta. (JASON FRANSON/The Canadian Press via AP)

NHL: Stars top Lightning in double OT to force Game 6 of Stanley Cup Final

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Sunday, September 27, 2020
EDMONTON, Alberta — More than a decade since Corey Perry won the Stanley Cup as a young player and years after Joe Pavelski fell two wins short, the greybeards aren't ready to leave the bubble and give up on another opportunity for a championship just yet.
Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) drives against Denver Nuggets' Jerami Grant during Game 5 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday, in Lake Buena Vista. (MARK J. TERRILL/Associated Press)

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) drives against Denver Nuggets' Jerami Grant during Game 5 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday, in Lake Buena Vista. (MARK J. TERRILL/Associated Press)

NBA: James powers Lakers past Nuggets in Game 5 to reach Finals

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Saturday, September 26, 2020
LAKE BUENA VISTA — LeBron James wore out the path to the NBA Finals in the Eastern Conference, making annual trips out of Miami and Cleveland. Now he's the best in the West. And for the first time in a decade, so are the Los Angeles Lakers.
Miami running back Cam'Ron Harris (23) scores a touchdown against Florida State on Saturday, in Miami Gardens. (MICHAEL LAUGHLIN/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)

Miami running back Cam'Ron Harris (23) scores a touchdown against Florida State on Saturday, in Miami Gardens. (MICHAEL LAUGHLIN/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: No. 12 Miami routs Florida State

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Saturday, September 26, 2020
MIAMI GARDENS — Miami avoided a lightning delay, amped up the offense and overwhelmed its in-state rival. D’Eriq King threw for 267 yards and two touchdowns and the No. 12 Hurricanes beat Florida State 52-10 on Saturday night.
Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) breaks away from Mississippi linebacker Jacquez Jones (32) on Saturday, in Oxford, Miss. No. 5 Florida won 51-35. (THOMAS GRANING/Associated Press)

Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) breaks away from Mississippi linebacker Jacquez Jones (32) on Saturday, in Oxford, Miss. No. 5 Florida won 51-35. (THOMAS GRANING/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: No. 5 Florida beats Ole Miss in Kiffin's debut

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Saturday, September 26, 2020
OXFORD, Miss. — Kyle Pitts gives Florida an almost unfair advantage. The star tight end caught four of Kyle Trask’s six touchdown passes and No. 5 Florida spoiled the head coaching debut of Mississippi’s Lane Kiffin with a 51-35 victory Saturday.
The Tampa Bay Lightning's Kevin Shattenkirk (22) is mobbed by his teammates after scoring the game-winning goal during the first overtime period for a 5-4 victory against the Dallas Stars in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Friday, at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Canada. The Lightning lead the series, 3-1. (BRUCE BENNETT/Getty Images/TNS)

The Tampa Bay Lightning's Kevin Shattenkirk (22) is mobbed by his teammates after scoring the game-winning goal during the first overtime period for a 5-4 victory against the Dallas Stars in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Friday, at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Canada. The Lightning lead the series, 3-1. (BRUCE BENNETT/Getty Images/TNS)

NHL: Shattenkirk scores in OT, Lightning on verge of Cup

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Saturday, September 26, 2020
EDMONTON, Alberta — Kevin Shattenkirk will never forget having his contract bought out in the summer of 2019 and joining the Tampa Bay Lightning because he felt their core players had a similar chip on their shoulders after a shocking first-round exit.
Columbia wide receiver Jaden Williams hauls in a pass in front of Trinity Christian defensive back Christian Ellis on Friday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia wide receiver Jaden Williams hauls in a pass in front of Trinity Christian defensive back Christian Ellis on Friday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Late special teams snafu allows Trinity Christian to rally past Columbia

JORDAN KROEGER
Saturday, September 26, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — With the game tied and hanging in the balance, a bad snap was the ultimate backbreaker for Columbia in its season opener against Trinity Christian. Punter Aaron Myers watched the ball fly over his head on 4th-and-6 and roll all the way down to CHS 14 in the fourth quarter.
Carrollwood Day holds Fort White to just 10 yards in rout.

Carrollwood Day holds Fort White to just 10 yards in rout.

PREP FOOTBALL: Talented Patriots silence Indians

MIKE JONES
Saturday, September 26, 2020
FORT WHITE — Facing a fast and talented Carrollwood Day team, Fort White couldn’t get anything going Friday night in front of the home crowd. The Indians gained just 10 yards of total offense in a 42-0 defeat. “A pretty good whooping,” said FWHS coach Demetric Jackson. “We got dominated.
Suwannee defensive back Terrell Atkinson races down the sideline on an interception return for a touchdown on the final play of the first half Friday night against Bradford at Langford Stadium. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee defensive back Terrell Atkinson races down the sideline on an interception return for a touchdown on the final play of the first half Friday night against Bradford at Langford Stadium. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Bulldogs storm past Tornadoes

JAMIE WACHTER
Saturday, September 26, 2020
LIVE OAK — Coming off a disappointing loss, Suwannee coach Kyler Hall wanted to see what his Bulldogs were made of. For at least one night, the Bulldogs showed the growth and maturity that Hall believed they possessed.
Branford’s Caden Coker leaps over a Bishop Snyder defender Friday night at Cleve Sikes Field at Buccaneer Stadium. (BRIAN LEWIS/Special to the Reporter)

Branford’s Caden Coker leaps over a Bishop Snyder defender Friday night at Cleve Sikes Field at Buccaneer Stadium. (BRIAN LEWIS/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Branford ‘D’ shuts down Bishop Snyder

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, September 26, 2020
BRANFORD — Bishop Snyder caught the Branford defense by surprise Friday night. But after the Buccaneers adjusted to a new offensive look, the Cardinals were grounded at Cleve Sikes Field at Buccaneer Stadium. Branford routed Bishop Snyder 41-6, allowing just 65 yards of offense.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew, right, fumbles the ball as he is hit by Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel, left, and middle linebacker Kyle Van Noy during Thursday's game in Jacksonville. (STEPHEN B. MORTON/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew, right, fumbles the ball as he is hit by Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel, left, and middle linebacker Kyle Van Noy during Thursday's game in Jacksonville. (STEPHEN B. MORTON/Associated Press)

ANALYSIS: Jags look like many expected in lopsided loss

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Friday, September 25, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — This is what the Jacksonville Jaguars were expected to look like in 2020. The Jaguars did little right in a 31-13 home loss to Miami on Thursday night.