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Big bucks ride on Gators win

Megan Regina organizes a University of Florida display at Sports Authority in Viera in anticipation of the NCAA championship football game Thursday between the Gators and the University of Oklahoma. Michael R. Brown, FLORIDA TODAY

If the Gators win, it could mean millions of dollars for the university and retailers.EXTRA: Gators championship page | More

A linebacker's love

University of Florida junior linebacker Brandon Spikes runs back an interception for a touchdown during the first half of a game against South Carolina on Nov. 15. AP

Will he stay or will he go? Brandon Spikes sounds like a man who wants to stay for his senior season at Florida, and hints as much. But an older brother in prison for a murder that Spikes is convinced he didn't do drives him to consider another decision. More

Quarterback coach gets major BCS start

New Mississippi State University football coach Dan Mullen receives the

Florida names Scot Loeffler as the new quarterbacks coach, starting after the national title game. More

Magic want to send message

Washington's Etan Thomas, left, tries to get a shot past Orlando's Dwight Howard during Tuesday night's game. AP

The Orlando Magic defeated the Washington Wizards 89-80 Tuesday night to set the stage for tonight's big road game against the Atlanta Hawks. More

Orlando Magic (27-8) at Atlanta Hawks (22-11)

The Orlando Magic travel to Atlanta today to face the Atlanta Hawks. More

Fla., Okla. senators wage singing bet over BCS game

Florida Sen. Bill Nelson is waiting to hear his Oklahoma colleague croon Elton John’s “Rocket Man” after the BCS championship game. More

Musgrove masters new role

After starring in the backcourt for Rollins College for four seasons, former Melbourne Central Catholic standout Jennifer Musgrove now is a graduate assistant with the Tars while she works on her master's degree. Rollins will face Florida Tech tonight at the Clemente Center in a men's and women's college basketball doubleheader. Courtesy of Rollins College

Melbourne Central Catholic graduate Jennifer Musgrove now is an assistant women's basketball coach at Rollins College. More

Florida Tech, Rollins resume rivalry

Strong Rollins College basketball teams come calling tonight at Florida Tech. More

Bulldogs trounce Pirates

Marty Stadom, left, of Melbourne blocks a shot by Alex Green of Palm Bay during Tuesday's basketball game. The Bulldogs won 49-39. Christina Stuart, FLORIDA TODAY

A deep bench and good defensive pressure have helped Melbourne High's boys basketball team jump out to a 10-1 record. More

War Eagles repeat win over Terriers

Astronaut continued its Brevard County dominance on Tuesday against rival Titusville. More

Male athlete of the week.

Male athlete of the week. More

Female athlete of the week

Female athlete of the week. More

High School Happenings

A look at area high school sports news. More

QB takes center stage

Florida quarterback Tim Tebow smiles during media day Monday. Tebow will lead Florida into Thursday's BCS title game. AP

For all you Florida fans convinced Tim Tebow is a perfect human being, so perfect you like to call him Superman, we've found a wart. More

Bradford's first love was hockey, before football took over

Oklahoma's Sam Bradford was close to becoming a hockey player when he was young, but he decided to play different sports. The decision is paying off well. More

Clinic refines Little League skills

Jake Canhan bats during an Indian River City Little League T-ball division game at W.W. James Park in Titusville last spring. Larry Tanner, for FLORIDA TODAY

Titusville clinic helps boost player's skills for Little Leagyue baseball and softball. More

Coach shares past experience with his QB

Oklahoma quarterback coach Josh Heupel had a few suggestions for his quarterback as they prepare for the BCS Championship Game. More

Little League registration begins

Anthony Santos of the Palm Bay West Padres dives to make a catch during a Seniors division Little League game at Rodes Park last season. Brian Curl, for FLORIDA TODAY

South Brevard Little League organizations are inviting area children to register to play for the spring 2009 season. More

Beachside, Viera/Suntree Little Leagues register players

Raymond Cerrato of the Viera/Suntree Indians takes off from second base during a Majors division county tournament game against the South Beaches Brewers, last spring at Viera Regional Park. 2008 FLORIDA TODAY file

Local Little Leagues launch registration effort. More

UF's Spikes calls defenses in Big 12 'a joke'

Florida's defense struck back as Gators linebacker Brandon Spikes called Big 12 defenses "a joke." More

Washington Wizards (7-25) at Orlando Magic (26-8)

The Orlando Magic host the Washington Wizards tonight (Jan. 6, 2009). More

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