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Kentucky sweeps Florida to boost NCAA Tournament résumé

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — What was shaping up as one of Kentucky’s best basketball games of the season took a hard turn before halftime.

Tribune News Service · Feb 23, 2023

Veteran Jonathan Davis could add balance, depth to Tigers' left-handed heavy outfield mix

LAKELAND, Fla. — All this stuff will shake out by the end of spring training. Shoot, by then, some new players could be added to the mix, completely throwing these early calculations out of whack.

Tribune News Service · Feb 23, 2023

Cardinals reliever Giovanny Gallegos will race the clock this year as MLB debuts new rules

JUPITER, Fla. — Right-hander Giovanny Gallegos has been a very effective relief pitcher in high-leverage positions for the Cardinals. He also has a tendency to take his time between pitches, a lot of time.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Feb 23, 2023

Florida seeks to reinstate law blocking state funding for Planned Parenthood

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Citing the Supreme Court case that reversed Roe v. Wade, Florida’s attorney general on Wednesday filed a motion to reinstate part of a 2016 law that would have blocked state funds from going to Planned Parenthood and other organizations that perform abortions.

Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2023

Red Sox manager Alex Cora: Pitch timer gives Kenley Jansen unexpected edge

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Kenley Jansen is used to working at his own pace.

Boston Herald · Feb 22, 2023

Murder trial of former Florida State receiver Travis Rudolph set to begin Friday

TAMPA, Fla. — The murder trial of former Florida State standout receiver Travis Rudolph is scheduled to start Friday morning in Palm Beach County.

Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2023

Pitcher Noah Song discharged from the Navy, expected to report to Phillies Thursday

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Right-handed pitcher Noah Song was discharged from the Navy and will report to Phillies spring training camp on Thursday, the team announced on Wednesday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 22, 2023

Michael A. Taylor bringing another Gold Glove to Twins outfield

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Initials are important to Michael A. Taylor. Take that middle letter, for instance — it stands for Anthony, his father's first name, and he's asked that it be included as part of his own baseball name since he turned pro 13 years ago.

Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2023

Libel Suit by Gen. Michael Flynn's Sister Against CNN Dismissed

I'm too slammed today to comment in detail on it, but I just thought I'd note the decision handed down today by Judge Mary Scriven (M.D. Fla.) in Valerie Flynn v. CNN: Plaintiff, a citizen of Florida, is a private individual and sister to Retired General Michael Flynn. Plaintiff's suit…

Reason · Feb 22, 2023

SpaceX just waiting on FAA for OK to go on Starship orbital test flight, official says

ORLANDO, Fla. — After running through a successful test fire this month, SpaceX is set to fly its massive Starship and Super Heavy rocket, and is just waiting on the Federal Aviation Administration for the green light, according to one company official.

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 22, 2023