Florida Gators topple Vanderbilt in 86 64 upset victory
Florida, ranked No 14, opened with a 23 0 run and rolled past Vanderbilt 86 64 as Walter Hodge poured in a career high 19 points and Nick Calathes dished 10 assists. The victory boosts Florida toward a potential AP Top 25 return while Vanderbilt fades from its 17 0 start. Six Gators reached double figures, led by Hodge and Calathes, and Florida controlled the pace with a stifling defense through the opening minutes.
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Rivalry talk across Boston New York sports world
The piece surveys intense cross city rivalries across multiple sports. It notes Bill Belichick eyeing a Patriots fourth title in seven seasons and recalls New York mayor Michael Bloomberg's Boston ties. It highlights Celtics Knicks Bruins Rangers Yankees Red Sox history and recent competitive balance.
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Savard Leads East to All Star Win Over Nash Hat Trick
Savard earned MVP honors with three points as the East beat the West 7 6 in an All Star game thriller. Nash notched a hat trick but his team fell short, while Staal claimed the MVP after Nash’s bid to become a five straight losing side winner.
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Ganassi wins Daytona with Pruett Montoya in dominant run
In a tense 24 hour Daytona race, the No. 01 Lexus Riley prototype driven by Pruett and Montoya led much of the event with tight competition from Ford Riley entries. An early tire issue for Frisselle narrowed the challenge, but Pruett secured his eighth Daytona victory as Ganassi topped a record field of 60 lead changes and 15 different leaders.
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