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MARK LONG

MARK LONG

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Former Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen lands full-time Cup Series ride with Trackhouse Racing

Three-time Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen will drive full time in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2025 for Trackhouse Racing

Former Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen lands full-time Cup Series ride with Trackhouse Racing
Sports

Harrison Burton wins a wild NASCAR Cup race at Daytona for a playoff berth no one saw coming

Harrison Burton won a wild Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway

Harrison Burton wins a wild NASCAR Cup race at Daytona for a playoff berth no one saw coming
Sports

Former NASCAR champion Martin Truex Jr. is nearly a lock to make the playoffs. It's shaky for others

Martin Truex Jr. should feel safe heading to Darlington Raceway for the NASCAR Cup Series’ regular-season finale

Former NASCAR champion Martin Truex Jr. is nearly a lock to make the playoffs. It's shaky for others
News|Opinion|Sports|US

Would Florida fire coach Billy Napier in the first month of the season?

No one should be surprised if Florida fires coach Billy Napier during the opening month of the season

Would Florida fire coach Billy Napier in the first month of the season?
Business|News|Sports

Napier's plan to fix Florida is now bust, but the Gators aren't quite ready to fire him

Florida coach Billy Napier is on the verge of being fired

Napier's plan to fix Florida is now bust, but the Gators aren't quite ready to fire him
Business|Economy|Sports|Technology|US

NFL owners approve Jacksonville's $1.4 billion 'stadium of the future' set to open in 2028

NFL owners have unanimously approved Jacksonville’s $1_4 billion “stadium of the future."

NFL owners approve Jacksonville's $1.4 billion 'stadium of the future' set to open in 2028
Sports

Jags WR Christian Kirk is out for the season after breaking his collarbone, AP source says

A person familiar with the injury says Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Christian Kirk will miss the rest of the season with a broken left collarbone

Jags WR Christian Kirk is out for the season after breaking his collarbone, AP source says
Sports|US

Freshman QB DJ Lagway holds the key to embattled coach Billy Napier's future at Florida

No player is more important to Billy Napier’s future at Florida than quarterback DJ Lagway

Freshman QB DJ Lagway holds the key to embattled coach Billy Napier's future at Florida
Sports

SEC cracks down on coaches and teams faking injuries to slow hurry-up offenses

The Southeastern Conference is cracking down on its players falling down and feigning injuries

SEC cracks down on coaches and teams faking injuries to slow hurry-up offenses
Sports|US

Carson Beck overcomes 3 INTs to lead No. 2 Georgia to a 34-20 win over Florida in 'Cocktail Party'

Carson Beck threw for 309 yards and two touchdowns to offset three interceptions and No. 2 Georgia escaped “The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” with a 34-20 victory over Florida

Carson Beck overcomes 3 INTs to lead No. 2 Georgia to a 34-20 win over Florida in 'Cocktail Party'
Sports

Florida says coach Billy Napier on solid ground despite 15-18 record after promising signs

Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways

Florida says coach Billy Napier on solid ground despite 15-18 record after promising signs
Crime|Education|Sports

Florida basketball coach Todd Golden faces Title IX investigation for sexual harassment: report

According to a report by the school’s student newspaper, Florida men's basketball coach Todd Golden is facing allegations of sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, stalking and cyberstalking multiple women — including students — over the past 12 months

Florida basketball coach Todd Golden faces Title IX investigation for sexual harassment: report
Crime|Education|Sports

Florida basketball coach Todd Golden acknowledges school investigation and considers defamation suit

Florida basketball coach Todd Golden is acknowledging an ongoing school inquiry and says he is considering “defamation claims,” presumably against his accusers

Florida basketball coach Todd Golden acknowledges school investigation and considers defamation suit
Sports

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence out vs the Vikings, leaving Mac Jones to start, AP source says

A person familiar with the decision says Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence will miss the second game of his NFL career

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence out vs the Vikings, leaving Mac Jones to start, AP source says
Sports|US

Florida coach Todd Golden calls past few days 'challenging' after Title IX inquiry becomes public

After four “challenging” days, Florida basketball coach Todd Golden welcomed the reception he got when he took the court to face Grambling State

Florida coach Todd Golden calls past few days 'challenging' after Title IX inquiry becomes public
Sports

Embattled Florida coach Todd Golden expects raucous crowds on the road, beginning at Florida State

No. 20 Florida and under-investigation-coach Todd Golden are about to get a feel for what to expect on the road this season

Embattled Florida coach Todd Golden expects raucous crowds on the road, beginning at Florida State
Education|Sports

The world's tallest teenager, 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, plans to redshirt at Florida this season

The world’s tallest teenager might have to wait a year to become the world’s tallest college basketball player

The world's tallest teenager, 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, plans to redshirt at Florida this season
Sports|US

DJ Lagway returns and Florida upsets No. 21 LSU 27-16 for 1st series win since 2018

DJ Lagway threw for a touchdown and set up another with a long completion in his return from a strained left hamstring, and Florida upset No. 21 LSU 27-16 on Saturday to give the Gators their first series victory since 2018

DJ Lagway returns and Florida upsets No. 21 LSU 27-16 for 1st series win since 2018
Sports

LSU coach Brian Kelly screams at one player and gets yelled at by another in loss at Florida

LSU coach Brian Kelly was caught on camera screaming at one player and getting yelled at by another

LSU coach Brian Kelly screams at one player and gets yelled at by another in loss at Florida
Sports

Florida knocks No. 9 Ole Miss out of College Football Playoff contention, 24-17 in the Swamp

DJ Lagway threw two touchdown passes, Montrell Johnson ran for 127 yards and a score, and Florida upset No. 9 Mississippi 24-17 on Saturday to knock the Rebels out of College Football Playoff contention

Florida knocks No. 9 Ole Miss out of College Football Playoff contention, 24-17 in the Swamp
Sports

Gus Malzahn is leaving UCF to become Florida State's offensive coordinator, AP source says

Gus Malzahn is resigning as Central Florida’s head coach to become Florida State’s offensive coordinator

Gus Malzahn is leaving UCF to become Florida State's offensive coordinator, AP source says
Sports

Violent hit on Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence 'has no business being in our league,' coach says

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was carted off the field after taking a violent elbow to the facemask from Houston linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair

Violent hit on Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence 'has no business being in our league,' coach says
Sports

Texans find momentum heading into bye with 23-20 win at Jaguars after knocking out QB Lawrence

Joe Mixon ran for 101 yards and a touchdown, Nico Collins caught eight passes for 119 yards and the Houston Texans beat Jacksonville 23-20 after knocking quarterback Trevor Lawrence out of the game with a concussion

Texans find momentum heading into bye with 23-20 win at Jaguars after knocking out QB Lawrence
Sports

Florida State hires Nebraska's Tony White as defensive coordinator, AP source says

Florida State has hired Tony White to be its defensive coordinator after he developed consecutive top-20 defenses at Nebraska

Florida State hires Nebraska's Tony White as defensive coordinator, AP source says
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Jaguars coach Doug Pederson defends his team's reaction to illegal hit on QB Trevor Lawrence

Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Pederson has no problem with how his team reacted to the illegal hit on quarterback Trevor Lawrence

Jaguars coach Doug Pederson defends his team's reaction to illegal hit on QB Trevor Lawrence

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