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McElwain said junior wide receiver Demarcus Robinson also will apply for early draft eligibility and confirmed that redshirt junior defensive end Alex McCalister, suspended over the weekend, was leaving the program, too. MORE: Sporting News’ 2016 Mock Draft | 15 players who can improve draft stock this bowl season Taylor, the target of a highly publicized sideline tirade by McElwain early in the season, led the Gators this season with 985 yards and 13 touchdowns on 248 carries, all behind an offensive line that struggled at times....

On Saturday, Florida reported a new record of 2,581 confirmed cases of the novel virus in the previous 24 hours. The former record had been recorded on Friday and was 1,902 new cases. Although the number of new cases on Sunday was lower than Saturday, with 2,016 reported, that was still the second-highest single-day increase recorded during the pandemic. Meanwhile, the positive test rate in the southern state has been on the rise over the past week, suggesting the virus is spreading more rapidly....

Florida could actually see up to 150,000 COVID cases a day, including both symptomatic and asymptomatic infections, according to the report compiled by three UF researchers. “The number of projected infections is much larger than the number of reported cases because many infections are not reported, especially if they are asymptomatic or mild,” the report said. UF researchers also predict that this wave of COVID will be less lethal than the Delta variant, WESH reported....

Walker, a 6-foot-10 power forward ranked as the No. 7 overall prospect in the Class of 2013 by 247Sports, was admitted to Florida only last month after academic issues kept him from enrolling in August. The extent of the impermissible benefits came to light Wednesday, with the NCAA noting in a statement that Walker accepted free cell phones, travel accommodations, meals and apparel, and people close to Walker received free airfare and lodging for nine trips....

MORE: College hoops live odds | ATS standings | Oddsmakers’ power ratings Line: Louisville -9.5 Total: 139.5 Trends: FSU 12-5 SU, 8-8 ATS, 8-8 O/U. Louisville 14-3 SU, 7-6 ATS, 5-8 O/U KenPom efficiency ratings: FSU 34 (overall), 61 (offense), 30 (defense). Louisville 5, 38, 2 More Wednesday college hoops: Wake-UNC | Nova-Seton Hall Effective FG percentage: FSU 51.2, Louisville 54.2 EFG% against: FSU 49.2, Louisville 41.2 Analysis: Louisville had failed to cover in five straight before beating Pitt at home as a 7-point favorite....

In the clip, taken at South Dade High School, in Homestead, an adult can be seen holding a teenager before slamming him down to the ground. The adult is heard uttering an expletive and telling the student to “calm down.” Moments before, one teenager appeared to have another in a headlock while adults tried to stop the fight from escalating further as dozens of other students watched on. Once the boy had been forcefully brought to the ground, the other teenagers shouted and appeared shocked....

The “Trump Labor Day Boat Parade” is still listed as going ahead on its Facebook page, with the event set to start at Jupiter, Florida, at 11 a.m. before making its way down to the Mar a Lago resort. “Let’s make this big. In Trump we trust. See you there….” the events page adds. The president’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., his wife Kimberly, former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, and “four other VIPs” are said to be taking part in the flotilla on September 7....

Melissa Ann Henson, of Maple Pond Court in Trinity, was detained by deputies from the Pasco Sheriff’s Office yesterday and charged with attempted felony murder/homicide and tampering with a witness, according to an arrest report shared with media, including Newsweek. Police said the incident occurred at roughly 12:30 a.m. yesterday after the woman went to the victim’s home following an argument between the victim and her sister via text message....

‘Money’ put on an impressive defensive performance, waiting for his opening to land a crushing blow to Asakura at the at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. Although the result was unofficial, Asakura met Mayweather and landed plenty of his own punches, forcing the champ to give a wry smile. In an amusing opening round, Asakura was on the offensive and displayed showmanship when Mayweather landed a body blow, with Asakura lifting his arms in applause....

Flumadine is an adamantane antiviral medication. It’s thought to work by blocking the flu virus from uncoating itself. This is an early step for the virus to start making more copies of itself. Flumadine is available in a tablet dosage form. What Is Flumadine Used For? Flumadine is used to prevent or treat the flu. Since the flu virus is likely resistant to rimantadine, however, the CDC doesn’t recommend it....

Kohlsen Fisher was the latest young fan to go viral. The young Flyers fan was given a Penguins jersey and he didn’t hide his contempt, tossing the jersey aside. MORE: Young Bears fan pranked with Packers jersey Viewers laughed and the Flyers took notes, creating their own surprise. What landed on Fisher’s doorstep made even the most cold-hearted Penguins fan’s heart grow three sizes. Hat, jersey, puck and tickets … plus a chance to meet some of his favorite players?...

Malone, as media buffs know, is president of Tele-Communications Inc., the nation’s biggest cable company. He’s the most powerful person in the cable industry. Thanks to a bailout of Turner that Malone helped lead in 1987, TCI has veto power over the sale of the company and also owns 21 percent of it, second only to Ted Turner’s $1 percent stake. To make Malone happy, Time Warner and Turner have agreed to make ultra valuable side deals with TCI that are worth hundreds of millions of dollars, possibly more than $1 billion....

According to the Tampa Bay Times, Shayne Wanstall and Tavaris Reynolds worked as culinary supervisors at Nutrition Systems, a meal prep program for fitness and health. The two are suing CSC Productions LLC, which operates Nutrition Systems. The lawsuits, which were filed in Hillsborough County earlier this month, stated company CFO Georgene Roberta Rose Rowland and an unnamed member of upper management informed employees via email that executive chef Mark Davis had tested positive for COVID-19 on October 26....

But regardless of the latest research, there are certain things you should avoid if you have hypertension. So if you’re following a high blood pressure diet to help manage your condition, be sure to watch out for these three potential spikers. Alcohol directly raises blood pressure, and further acts to damage the walls of blood vessels, which can elevate the blood pressure further and make it more difficult to treat, while simultaneously increasing the risk of complications....

“Palmgren tendered his resignation due to serious threats directed toward him and his family,” a national football association statement said. The Swede’s resignation comes just 48 hours before the ‘Brave Warriors’ host Group F leaders Nigeria in a must-win 2014 World Cup qualifier. Namibia have to collect maximum points at Sam Nujoma Stadium Wednesday to keep alive slim hopes of making the 10-nation final elimination round. Former Sierra Leone and Rwanda coach Palmgren, 50, took over only last month and his first competitive outing was a 0-0 World Cup qualifying draw in Malawi....

According to a report by the Guardian, a riot broke down outside the Arruda stadium and fans started to rip toilet bowls to use them to hit rival supporters on the streets below. Amidst all the chaos, a supporter found himself stuck in front of a big fight in front of a gate. “In front of Gate 6 there was a big fight that resulted in the death of the fan,” police captain Wilson Queiroz told reporters....

Football Manager continues to go strong, as Football Manager 21 released late last year. With each new iteration comes of course player updates, new features, and more. But also each new game adds to the sales ticker of the entire series, and the total sales for the Football Manager series has now reached over 33 million. RELATED: Football Manager 21: 10 Best Budget Goalkeepers You Need To Pick Up...

RELATED: Niche Sports That Really Need Video Games There is always a new wonderkid in each edition of the game, but some from past versions have not gone on to live up to their in-game potential. Gareth Bale, Neymar, and Mohamed Salah are examples of the wonderkids that did make it in Football Manager, but many didn’t… 10 Emre Mor The Turkish winger was hot off the press when he moved to German giants Borussia Dortmund in 2016 from Danish club Nordsjælland....