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Leavitt's headbutt wakes up Bulls

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:12:00 EST

South Florida coach Jim Leavitt pulled out an oldie-but-goodie motivational tool at halftime — headbutting a helmeted player.

Live updates: Lightning vs. Hurricanes

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:55:00 EST

Tonight marks the third stop on a four-game road trip for the Bolts, who are 3-4-3 away from Tampa this season.

Florida A&M beats Bethune-Cookman in Florida Classic

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:53:00 EST

Philip Sylvester ran for 121 yards as Florida A&M University beat Bethune-Cookman 42-6 in the 30th annual Florida Classic.

Bulls beat Louisville, become bowl eligible

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:51:00 EST

The University of South Florida made it official today: The Bulls are bowl eligible for a fifth consecutive season.

Top-ranked Florida rolls past FIU

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:22:00 EST

Tim Tebow ran for 102 yards and passed for 215 more as Florida breezed past Florida International, 62-3.

Gators could be without LB Jones against 'Noles

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:16:00 EST

Top-ranked Florida likely will be without starting linebacker A.J. Jones against rival Florida State next week.

Harvey, Aiken lead UCF to rout of Tulane

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:08:00 EST

Brynn Harvey ran for 129 yards and three touchdowns and Kamar Aiken had two touchdown receptions as the Central Florida routed Tulane 49-0 on Saturday.

Niagara rolls past Central Florida basketball

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:07:00 EST

Demetrius Williamson scored 13 points and Niagara took advantage of Central Florida's mistakes and poor shooting in the first half in a 63-46 victory on Saturday.

Soccer hair-pulling fuels debate over sport sexism

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:12:00 EST

The vicious hair-pulling of an opponent was inexcusable. But prominent advocates of women's sports say that so, too, has been much of the commentary generated by the popular video of college soccer player Elizabeth Lambert's combative tactics in a recent game.

Florida State defeats Maryland with late score

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:45:00 EST

Freshman Lonnie Pryor ran for a 3-yard touchdown with 32 seconds left as FSU beat Maryland 29-26.

Saints come marching in without RB Bush, DT Ellis

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:46:00 EST

While the Tampa Bay Buccaneers enter Sunday's game against New Orleans with a healthy roster, the Saints will be well below full strength.

Bucs' Jackson making up for lost time

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:43:00 EST

It has been easy to doubt Bucs safety Tanard Jackson. Pro scouts were not sure if the former Syracuse cornerback was good enough to play in the NFL. He weighed 172 pounds. Tampa Bay gambled on him in the fourth round in 2007 and expected Jackson to be a project.

Second-round football playoff matchups

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:43:00 EST

Friday, Nov. 27 Class 5A Kissimmee Osceola at Lakeland Alonso at Plant Countryside at Tampa Bay Tech St. Pete High at Manatee

Florida finds its range

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:34:13 EST

After making just three 3-point shots in their first two games, the Gators finally found their range.

Fishing has been hot as the air cools

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:33:57 EST

GO FISHING is a look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Billy Nobles, left, with "Reel Animals" partner Mike Anderson.

Bethune-Cookman-Florida A&M capsule

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:33:43 EST

BETHUNE-COOKMAN VS. FLORIDA A&M KICKOFF: 2:30 p.m.; Florida Citrus Bowl, Orlando

Gamecocks send Bulls to first loss

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:33:29 EST

Devan Downey scored 17 points and South Carolina reached the championship game of the Charleston Classic by downing South Florida 69-66 on Friday night at Carolina First Arena.

Beware of this Rattler

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:33:15 EST

There's a reason why Florida A&M University senior LeRoy Vann has become the nation's premier punt-return man, a record-setter who was featured on the pages of Sports Illustrated, an electrifying talent who got the attention of ESPN's "College GameDay" program, prompting an on-campus visit from Desmond Howard, the former Heisman Trophy winner.

Rays panel may brief Hillsborough

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:26:14 EST

First, the coalition studying the Tampa Bay Rays stadium options suggested the best stadium location could be in Hillsborough County, to the chagrin of St. Petersburg leaders.

Volleyball: Plant seniors look to win title No. 4

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:25:57 EST

As her team went through warm-ups prior to their Class 6A state semifinals match against Miami Ferguson at The Lakeland Center on Friday, Plant volleyball coach Leanna Taylor fought back tears. She had come to the realization this weekend would be her last time coaching a group that won three consecutive state championships. She knew the end of the road was near.