No. 1 Gators staying focused despite distractions

From preseason talk about perfection to star linebacker Brandon Spikes' suspension for dirty play, Florida has faced plenty of potential distractions. 1257884132

Collaros will start, Pike will play

Quarterback Zach Collaros will start for fifth-ranked Cincinnati against West Virginia on Friday night, with Tony Pike expected to play as well for the first time since he hurt his non-throwing arm. 1257886838
Gasquet gives cocaine-kiss evidence to CAS hearing

French tennis player Richard Gasquet will learn within a month if he has been banned after testing positive for cocaine. 1257881735
Miami FC lives on with new league

When a Traffic Sports-led effort by owners to buy the United Soccer Leagues failed during the summer, it was clear Miami FC's USL-1 days were numbered.
Jing beats own world record in 50-meter backstroke

Jing Zhao of China has beaten her own world record in the women's 50-meter backstroke at a short-course World Cup meet. 1257881735
Horse of the Year Azeri brings $2.25 million

Horse of the Year Azeri has brought $2.25 million in the opening session of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale in Lexington. 1257890810
Panthers promote LB Smith; place Davis on IR

The Carolina Panthers have signed linebacker Kelvin Smith off their practice squad and placed linebacker Thomas Davis on season-ending injured reserve. 1257889901
Tiger's aura strong, at least outside the ropes

Tiger Woods made news simply by walking off his private jet. 1257888216
Spurrier says he'll be back at South Carolina

Steve Spurrier says he'll be back in the middle of South Carolina's playcalling and back on the Gamecocks' sidelines next season. 1257888927
Martin, Herzog, Murtaugh and Mauch on Hall ballot

Billy Martin, Whitey Herzog, Gene Mauch and Danny Murtaugh are among the former managers who will be on the ballot when the Hall of Fame Veterans Committee votes next month. 1257891991
Davydenko, Tsonga reach 3rd round in Paris

Defending champion Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Nikolay Davydenko won second-round matches at the Paris Masters on Tuesday to stay in contention for the ATP World Tour Finals. 1257886837
Germany goalkeeper Robert Enke dies at age 32

A goalkeeper expected to play for Germany at the World Cup died after being hit by a train in what police suspect is a suicide. He was 32. 1257891416
Jeter, Teixeira win Gold Gloves; Mauer honored

Derek Jeter sure is stuffing his trophy case this year. The steady Yankees shortstop won his fourth Gold Glove on Tuesday, joining New York first baseman Mark Teixeira among the American League players rewarded for fantastic fielding. 1257892332
Jeter, Teixeira win Gold Gloves; Mauer honored

Derek Jeter sure is stuffing his trophy case this year. 1257892324
Almeida sets 200 butterfly short-course world mark

Kaio Almeida of Brazil has broken the world record in the men's 200-meter butterfly at a short-course World Cup meet. 1257885339
Eagles-Bears matchup will remain Sunday night game

The Eagles-Bears matchup Nov. 22 will remain the Sunday night game even though NBC had the option of picking another contest. 1257885338
Phillips wants to leave Miami on a high note

Miami safety Randy Phillips is one of 19 brothers and sisters. Then there is his father and grandmother and a slew of aunts, uncles and cousins, plus a girlfriend and a charming son who turns 3 next month. 1257886535
Correction: Vince Lombardi

In a Nov. 9 story announcing a new play about football coach Vince Lombardi, The Associated Press misstated the title of the play. It is called "Lombardi," not "Vince." 1257882308
Galvez breaks world record in 100-meter butterfly

Felicity Galvez of Australia has set a world record in the women's 100-meter butterfly at a short-course World Cup meet. 1257881431
FSU freshman looking forward to 1st start

If untested Florida State quarterback EJ Manuel is nervous going into his first collegiate start, he doesn't show it. 1257891415