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July 8, 2020 at 6:54 pm

MLS returns to action after poignant moment of silence VIEW

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Nani called it beautiful and emotional. He wasn't talking about either goal he played a part in during Orlando City's 2-1...

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May 30, 2020 at 11:31 am

Florida G Nembhard withdraws from NBA draft, transfers

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida point guard Andrew Nembhard is removing his name from the NBA draft and returning to school — just not in...

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May 19, 2020 at 12:57 pm

No universal playbook for virus testing in pro sports VIEW

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — There is no universal playbook for coronavirus testing in professional sports. Protocols and procedures, guidelines and handbooks -- they could be...

May 16, 2020 at 9:19 pm

Walt Harris loses 1st UFC fight since stepdaughter’s death

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Walt Harris pointed to the sky and proudly showed off a “Fighting for Aniah” T-shirt as he entered the arena. He...

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May 10, 2020 at 11:24 am

UFC’s return could provide blueprint for other pro leagues VIEW

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — UFC President Dana White wanted a major fight card weeks ago. He was confident his team could pull it off whether...

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May 9, 2020 at 6:15 pm

UFC 249 ushers in fan-free, mask-filled era of sports VIEW

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Kicks, punches and grunts echoed through the empty arena. Coaches, commentators and camera clicks resonated like never before. Blood, sweat, swollen...

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May 8, 2020 at 2:30 pm

Relocated UFC 249 could ‘bring sense of normalcy to people’

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — UFC President Dana White still wants “Fight Island.” He’s temporarily settling for a peninsula — and had to call off a...

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May 1, 2020 at 3:09 pm

Jaguars decline 5th-year option on RB Leonard Fournette

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have declined to pick up the fifth-year option in running back Leonard Fournette’s rookie contract. The decision Friday...

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April 29, 2020 at 2:55 pm

Ex-Jaguars LB Smith charged with sexual activity with minor

Former Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith was arrested Wednesday on a charge of having sexual activity with a minor. The 29-year-old Smith was booked into...

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April 29, 2020 at 9:55 am

AFC South adds pass-rushing skill to already-loaded division VIEW

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The division that led the AFC in sacks in 2019 might be even tougher to block next season. Every team from...