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A judge says that a football recruit can continue his case against the University of Florida

A judge ruled that Jaden Rashada can pursue fraud and conspiracy allegations against defendants including UF football coach Billy Napier.
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Florida beats Texas Tech to advance to Final Four

Florida is on its way to its sixth Final Four in program history and its first since 2014.
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Florida Gators top Maryland, advance to Elite Eight with 87-71 win

The UF Gators will face the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Saturday seeking the program’s first final four since 2014.
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Agent fees could be capped in ‘NIL’ deals in Florida

A bill would cap the fees of agents representing college and high-school athletes who get paid through name, image and likeness deals.
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Florida universities grapple with paying athletes

A pending national legal settlement on NIL is expected to lead to $22.5 million a year in new athletic department costs for schools.
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A top pickleball pro is from Tampa, where you’ll find “great play”

Hundreds of amateurs and pros are competing this week at a PPA professional pickleball tournament in Holly Hill, Florida.
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Florida money goes to Miami soccer stadium project

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis directed $8 million of state funds to help with a stadium project for the Major League Soccer club Inter Miami.
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‘NIL’ deals approved for Florida high school athletes

High school athletes in Florida, like their college counterparts, will be able to make money through NIL endorsements and other deals.

St. Pete City Council member Richie Floyd on why he voted against the new Tampa Bay Rays stadium

The St. Petersburg City Council approved a major redevelopment for the Historic Gas Plant District and a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium.

FSU fires back at an ACC petition

Florida State University urged an appeals court to reject an attempt by the Atlantic Coast Conference to put on hold a lawsuit filed by FSU.
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Florida education board will weigh high school athlete pay for NIL

The Florida Board of Education will consider allowing high-school athletes to be compensated for such things as NIL endorsement deals.
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Court refuses to halt the legal fight between FSU and the ACC

The 1st District Court of Appeal denied a motion for a stay that the ACC filed.
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