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Donald Trump Jr. say pushback against Cabinet picks proves they're the disrupters voters wanted
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump Jr. said Sunday that the team now around the president-elect knows how to choose a Cabinet and build out an administration, unlike the time before his father first took office. Any pushback that Donald Trump's unconventional choices face from...
Howard plays Florida International after overtime win
Howard Bison (2-2) at Florida International Panthers (1-2) Miami; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Howard visits Florida International after the Bison took down the Tennessee State Tigers 88-84 in overtime. Florida International finished 11-22 overall...
Miami (FL) hosts Coppin State after Dunn's 22-point game
Coppin State Eagles (0-5) at Miami Hurricanes (2-0) Coral Gables, Florida; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hurricanes -32.5; over/under is 142 BOTTOM LINE: Coppin State visits Miami (FL) after Jonathan Dunn scored 22 points in Coppin State's...
Abee leads UNC Asheville against North Florida after 20-point game
UNC Asheville Bulldogs (0-2) at North Florida Ospreys (3-1) Jacksonville, Florida; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UNC Asheville plays North Florida after Fletcher Abee scored 20 points in UNC Asheville's 82-76 loss to the Ohio Bobcats. North Florida...
Trump names fossil fuel executive Chris Wright as energy secretary
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has selected Chris Wright, a campaign donor and fossil fuel executive, to serve as energy secretary in his upcoming, second administration. CEO of Denver-based Liberty Energy, Wright is a vocal advocate of oil and gas...
Vokietaitis, Moretti lead Florida Atlantic to 77-74 OT win over Liberty
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Matas Vokietaitis scored 17 points and Niccolo Moretti added four in the overtime as Florida Atlantic knocked off Liberty 77-74 on Saturday night. Vokietaitis had six rebounds for the Owls (3-2). Leland Walker finished 7 of 11 from the field to add 16...
Joiner runs for 140 yards, 2 TDs as South Florida runs roughshod past Charlotte, 59-24
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kelley Joiner ran for 140 yards and two touchdowns to spearhead a South Florida ground game that amassed 425 yards and six touchdowns in the Bulls' 59-24 win over Charotte on Saturday. South Florida (5-5, 3-3 American Athletic) forced four Charlotte...
DJ Lagway returns and Florida upsets No. 21 LSU 27-16 for 1st series win since 2018
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — With two defenders closing in and a strained left hamstring to protect, Florida quarterback DJ Lagway's only option was to step up and let it fly. Lagway's 36-yard completion to Elijhah Badger was a thing of beauty and arguably the most important play in...
Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far
President-elect Donald Trump is filling key posts in his second administration, and it's shaping up much differently than his first. He's prioritizing loyalists for top jobs. Trump was bruised and hampered by internal squabbles during his initial term in office. Now he appears...
Mississippi Valley St. ends 15-game skid beating FAMU 24-21
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Ty'Jarian Williams threw for 251 yards and two touchdowns and Mississippi Valley State ended its 15-game losing streak by beating Florida A&M 24-21 on Saturday. The Delta Devils hadn't won since Oct. 14, 2023, when they beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 42-17. ...
