Portman among 47 GOP senators to sign letter to Iran WASHINGTON — In a move Democrats denounced as trying to sabotage the Obama administration’s foreign policy, Sen. Rob Portman and 46 other Senate Republicans yesterday warned Iran’s leadership that any agreement to limit Tehran’s apparent efforts to build a nuclear bomb would need Senate approval to stay in effect beyond 2016. More
Iran president still a force even as his era ends When many struggling families in this eastern Iranian city take stock of outgoing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's legacy, it's not about the oratory full of bluster and menace or his tussles with Iran's ruling clerics that are known to much of the world. More
Man who faked his way into cockpit pleads guilty to fraud The man who conned his way into the cockpit of an US Airways flight in March pleaded guilty Wednesday in Philadelphia to one count of fraud in connection with an identification document. More
Vast majority of global cyber-espionage emanates from China, report finds Analyses of hundreds of documented data breaches found that hackers affiliated with the Chinese government were by far the most energetic and successful cyberspies in the world last year, according to a report to be issued Tuesday by government and industry investigators. More
Iran moves to speed up nuclear program despite sanctions Iran is increasing the number of advanced uranium enrichment centrifuges installed at its Natanz underground plant, despite tightening international sanctions aimed at stopping Tehran's nuclear progress, diplomats said on Wednesday. More
SUNRISE — Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 27 shots for his 45th career shutout, Aleksander Barkov had a short-handed goal and two assists, and the Florida Panthers beat the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets 5-0 on Saturday night.
Sam Reinhart had three assists for Florida, which snapped a two-game slide and became the first team to take a five-goal lead on the Jets this season.
PHILADELPHIA — Maddux Trujillo made four field goals, including a walk-off 39-yarder in overtime to give Temple an 18-15 victory over Florida Atlantic on Saturday.
Tyquan King had back-to-back sacks to help stall FAU’s first possession of overtime.
Trujillo also converted on field goals from 54, 50 and 47 yards.
CJ Campbell’s 1-yard touchdown run with 34 seconds left in regulation pulled the Owls within 15-13.
By MARK LONG
GAINESVILLE — DJ Lagway threw for a touchdown and set up another with a long completion in his return from a strained left hamstring, and Florida upset No. 21 LSU 27-16 on Saturday to give the Gators their first series victory since 2018.
Jadan Baugh’s 55-yard scoring scamper with 3:48 remaining essentially sealed it and put the Gators (5-5, 3-4 Southeastern Conference) on the verge of becoming bowl eligible.
Florida had dropped eight in a row against ranked opponents and was 1-10 under coach Billy Napier in rivalry games.
Former Florida coach Steve Spurrier suggested all week that fans should rush the field named after him if the Gators win.
GAINESVILLE — Florida true freshman quarterback DJ Lagway’s speedy recovery cured the Gators’ woes and left a sellout crowd at the Swamp feeling good.
Lagway’s swift return from a hamstring injury, unwavering confidence and singular arm strength elevated the Gators to a 27-16 home victory Saturday against LSU.
UF receiver Elijhah Badger hauls in a 23-yard touchdown pass during the Gators’ win against LSU Nov.
Westminster Academy seniors Jonathan Pena and Tanner Pritchard finished third and fourth to help the Lions finish fourth in the Class 1A boys race at the Florida High School Athletic Association state cross country meet at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee on Saturday morning.
Defending Class 3A girls state champion Dillard was second with 86 points, behind Ponte Vedra’s 63.