Maggert falters at 17, gets best finish since '06

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. | Jeff Maggert will remember one thing about The Players Championship.

Singh's suit draws little public reaction at TPC

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. | One spectator wore fake deer antlers. Another yelled about eating venison. And a group of guys shouted, "Stay off the spray, Vijay."

Junior finishes 2nd after late charge at Daytona

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. | Dale Earnhardt Jr. swerved below Danica Patrick, powered past Greg Biffle and pulled in behind leader Jimmie Johnson.

Danica Patrick wins pole for NASCAR's Daytona 500

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. | Danica Patrick has made history before — as a woman and a racer, in Indianapolis and Japan.

No. 21 Northwestern ends drought in Gator Bowl

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. | The stuffed monkey spent the last year in storage, out of sight but still in everyone's mind.

Bears overwhelm Jaguars with defense

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. | Charles Tillman and Lance Briggs have scored more touchdowns than Matt Forte this season.

Jaguars brace for Peppers, Bears' stout defense

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. | When asked what Bears defensive end Julius Peppers brings to the table, Jacksonville Jaguars guard Uche Nwaneri responded with arguably the perfect one-liner.

NASCAR postpones Daytona 500 for first time

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. | NASCAR has raced on the beach at Daytona, under the lights and even around a pesky pothole.

Stewart, Penske cars involved in practice wreck

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. | Defending Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart caused the first accident of Speedweeks.

Colts lose finale 19-13, win Luck sweepstakes

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. | Peyton Manning insists he hasn't thought much about the NFL draft.

Painter surprises in first NFL start

Freeman, Buccaneers rally to beat Colts

MWR offers $1 million bonus for 1-2 finish at Daytona

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. | David Reutimann and Martin Truex Jr. had extra incentive to win Saturday night's race at Daytona International Speedway -- and stick together in the process.

NASCAR trying to lure younger fans as sport ages

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. | By allowing children in the garage and younger teens behind the wheel, it's clear NASCAR wants a youth movement.

Keselowski helps older brother make Daytona 500

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. | With dirt under his fingernails, his dad in his pit stall and no sponsors on his car, Brian Keselowski was a long shot to make the Daytona 500.

Mississippi State blows out Michigan in Gator Bowl

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. | Mississippi State displayed a program and a coach on the rise with an overwhelming performance in the Gator Bowl.

New surface could wreak havoc at Daytona 500

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. | The Daytona 500 could have higher speeds, wilder races and closer finishes.

Labonte makes 600th career Cup start at Daytona

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. | Bobby Labonte hit a milestone at Daytona International Speedway.

Colts stay unbeaten with 35-31 win over Jaguars

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. | Peyton Manning completed every pass early and one big one late, exactly what the Colts needed to stay unbeaten.

Jones-Drew hopes to get on track against Colts

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. | Running back Maurice Jones-Drew has nicks, cuts and bruises all over his body. He has aches, pains and a sore knee. He's sat out just about every midweek practice this season and makes weekly visits to a massage therapist.

Florida's Meyer: Notre Dame not a coaching option

GAINESVILLE, Fla. | Standing behind the same podium where quarterback Tim Tebow delivered his now-famous promise 14 months and 21 wins ago, coach Urban Meyer vowed Monday to be at Florida "as long as they'll have me."

Manning, Colts clinch playoff spot

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. | Peyton Manning was nearly perfect, exactly what the Colts needed to overcome all the emotion the Jacksonville Jaguars got from Richard Collier's return.

Colts heading to the playoffs after victory

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. | Peyton Manning was nearly perfect, exactly what the Colts needed to overcome all the emotion the Jacksonville Jaguars got from Richard Collier's return.

Colts losing grasp on AFC South

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. | What was arguably the toughest division in the league last season has crumbled faster than Peyton Manning can sign an endorsement deal.

NASCAR teams trying to chase Hendrick boys

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. | When Tony Stewart checked his rearview mirror in the final laps of the Budweiser Shootout last weekend, he knew he was in trouble.

Johnson, Hendrick teammates dominant

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. | When Tony Stewart checked his rearview mirror in the final laps of the Budweiser Shootout last weekend, he knew he was in trouble.

Will another cheating scandal overshadow Daytona 500?

NASCAR | SPEEDWEEKS NOTEBOOK

A volatile start to Speedweeks

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. | Speedweeks got off to a volatile start Friday night, with former NASCAR champions Tony Stewart and Kurt Busch at the center of it all.

Jags face Pats after boost from Landri and Jones-Drew

AFC PLAYOFFS

Michigan sends Carr out a winner

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Tebow returns to Florida after whirlwind Heisman trip

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Jaguars enjoying 'clarity' with Garrard

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. | When Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio turned his offense over to David Garrard a week before the season opener, he expected the longtime backup to step up.

Two-time defending champ Florida rebuilding

GAINESVILLE, Fla. | Florida's basketball facility got a makeover following the team's second consecutive national title.

Indy routs Jags to remain perfect

PRO FOOTBALL

Busch wins rain-delayed Busch race at Daytona

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. | Kyle Busch saw several cars clustered around the inside lane and another one crawling along in the outside lane.

Junior teams with Adidas, expands marketing in NASCAR

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. | Dale Earnhardt Jr. expanded his already-vast marketing venture Friday, announcing a multiyear partnership with Adidas that will include a personal apparel line.

Gordon gets Daytona pole as qualifying rained out

AUTO RACING | NEXTEL CUP

Past Daytona 500 champs promote 50th Great American Race

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. | Nearly two dozen Daytona 500 champions gathered in the same room Thursday, swapping stories to kick off NASCAR's promotion of the 50th running of the Great American Race.

Waltrip still reeling from scandal

AUTO RACING | NEXTEL CUP

Spurs take 2-1 series lead over Nuggets

San Antonio's Tim Duncan had 20 points and 13 rebounds, and Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker sliced their way through Denver's defense in a 96-91 victory over the Nuggets on Saturday night.

Howard trying to recover, Magic trying to regroup against Pistons

ORLANDO, Fla. | Orlando's Dwight Howard felt considerably better Tuesday, recovering from a daylong illness that sapped his energy against the Detroit Pistons.

Gators celebrate in similar fashion

GAINESVILLE, Fla. | Florida's second championship celebration looked a lot like the first.

BREAKING NEWS: Donovan staying at Florida

GAINESVILLE, Fla. | Coach Billy Donovan will stay at Florida, spurning a chance to return to Kentucky and take over the tradition-rich program, a person familiar with Donovan's decision said Thursday.

Florida, OSU to meet on hoops floor

NCAA TOURNAMENT | FINAL FOUR

Butler can't chomp the champs

ST. LOUIS | Florida started slowly -- again -- and staved off another challenge with a late surge.

Butler awaits a hungry group of Gators

GAINESVILLE, Fla. | He's been "Officer Bill," a history professor, a tour guide, a father figure and even a friend.

Purdue can't stop top seed

NCAA TOURNAMENT | MIDWEST REGIONAL

Confident Purdue ready for top-seeded Gators

NEW ORLEANS | Purdue forward Carl Landry was so confident about his team's matchup against top-seeded Florida that he made a bold prediction Saturday.