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The Hurricanes stayed hot on the transfer recruiting trail Saturday, securing a commitment from Michigan State defensive back Charles Brantley. Brantley was the fourth player to commit to UM on Saturday, joining defensive lineman David Blay, kicker Carter Davis and long snapper Adam Booker. Brantley announced his commitment on social media. Brantley is listed as the No.

The Miami Dolphins will go a third consecutive Sunday without activating Pro Bowl edge rusher Bradley Chubb since his return to practice after a year-long rehab from a significant knee injury. While the Dolphins did not bring Chubb back from the physically-unable-to-perform list Saturday, they did activate fellow outside linebacker Cameron Goode, who is set to make his season debut Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers after also making a lengthy rehab, tearing the patellar tendon in a knee Jan.

CORAL GABLES — Javon Ervin hit three of four from the line in the final minute of overtime and Carmelo Pacheco added two more with five seconds left as Mount St. Mary’s came from 10 points down to start the second half to upset Miami 78-74 on Saturday. The victory was just the second all-time over a team from the Atlantic Coast Conference and the Mountaineers’ first win over Miami, which has now lost eight of its last nine games. Mount St.

By MARK LONG Associated Press GAINESVILLE — Will Richard scored a career-high 26 points, three teammates notched double-doubles and No. 7 Florida remained undefeated with a 99-45 victory over North Florida on Saturday. Richard made 9 of 12 shots from the floor, including 6 of 8 shots from 3-point range, and finished with five rebounds, two steals and two assists. Sam Alexis chipped in 14 points and 12 rebounds.

The Miami Hurricanes are losing at least six defensive linemen this offseason, but they took a step toward rebuilding that unit Saturday afternoon. Louisiana Tech defensive tackle David Blay committed to Miami, sharing the news on his social media page. Additionally, the Hurricanes landed FAU kicker Carter Davis and Charlotte long snapper Adam Booker. Miami has added five transfers, with Saturday’s trio joining wide receiver C.

Former ballerina Jessie-Sierra Ross — the voice behind the “Straight to the Hips, Baby” blog — knows a thing or two about the art of presenting something beautiful. Growing up, she writes, she loved helping her mom bake and observing icons like Julia Child and Martha Stewart make culinary magic. As her career into professional dancing progressed, she found that role complicated her relationship with food — she describes feeling like she had to deny herself decadence in what she ate, but she continued to develop an appreciation for plating and the artistry of a well-laid table. Jessie-Sierra Ross, blogger behind “Straight to the Hips, Baby” is the author of the new “Seasons Around the Table: Effortless Entertaining with Floral Tablescapes & Seasonal Recipes.” (Courtesy Jonathan Ross) Retiring from professional dancing gave her time to dig into cooking and hosting parties, where she found a winning formula.