Breaking News

More () »

Jacksonville's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Jacksonville, Florida | FirstCoastNews.com

NCAA

CU Buffs superfan Peggy Coppom celebrating 100th birthday

NCAA

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

LSU dominated time of possession in the first half and doubled up Florida in plays. But Nussmeier struggled to find time in the second half.
Ncaaf

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

Former Furman quarterback Billy Napier who is also a former Clemson assistant will return for a fourth season in The Swamp.
Nation World

NCAA Division I council eliminates national letter of intent program

The NCAA is making several changes that will affect recruiting.
Nation World

Unranked Vanderbilt takes down No. 1 Alabama 40-35 in historic college football victory

Vanderbilt came in having lost all 60 games against AP Top Five teams.
Nation World

AP Top 25: Alabama overtakes Texas for No. 1 and UNLV earns its 1st ranking in program history

The Tide are No. 1 for the 141st time, most of any team since the AP rankings began in 1936.
Gator Bowl

TaxSlayer Gator Bowl and Dreams Come True announce the 2024 Dream Team

The Dream Team will serve as ambassadors for the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl.
Local Sports

Florida Gators gear up for season with Shaquille O'Neal's daughter, Me'Arah O'Neal on roster

O'Neal had already committed to LSU, which is her dad's, Shaquille O'Neal's, alma mater. Her coach said after a few conversations with Me'Arah, it was a no-brainer.
Nation World

Some college athletes may qualify as employees, US appeals court rules

The ruling is a setback for the NCAA, which had hoped to have the case dismissed.
Nation World

TNT will begin airing College Football Playoff games through sublicense with ESPN

The five-year agreement gives TNT two first-round games the first two years and expands to two first-round and two quarterfinals in 2026.
Basketball

Lisa Bluder announces retirement: 'I am ready to step aside'

Bluder totaled a 528-254 record in 24 seasons with the Hawkeyes. The past two seasons have seen Iowa play for a national championship.
Nation World

Reggie Bush gets his Heisman Trophy back

Bush forfeited the award after the University of Southern California was hit with NCAA sanctions over improper benefits he received during his playing career.