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North Carolina defeated Virginia Tech 10-4 to reach the ACC Baseball Championship semifinals, while Pitt topped Florida State 8-6 behind Kai Wagner’s two homers, including a go-ahead three-run shot in the ninth. The semifinals set for Saturday: Georgia Tech vs. Miami and North Carolina vs. Pitt.
Florida State and Georgia mutually canceled their 2027 and 2028 home-and-home football games amid evolving ACC/SEC scheduling mandates and are pursuing a future neutral-site matchup; the decision will not reduce total home games for FSU, and the school opens the 2026 season at Doak Campbell vs New Mexico State.
Florida State erased a 4-1 deficit in the fourth after Link Jarrett was ejected on a review, then scored four in that frame and held Pitt scoreless the rest of the way to win 6-4 and complete the ACC series sweep. Knief earned the win in relief, while key hits from players like McCulley and DeLamielleure helped fuel the comeback as the Seminoles closed out the game.
Florida State named transfer Ashton Daniels the starting quarterback for the 2026 season, edging out Kevin Sperry after a training-camp battle. Daniels, who played four games for Auburn last year, threw for 797 yards with 3 TDs and 2 INTs and rushed for 280 yards with 2 TDs, and is set to lead the Seminoles into the Aug. 29 opener vs. New Mexico.
Democrat Emily Gregory won a Florida state House special election in a district that includes Mar-a-Lago, defeating Trump-endorsed Jon Maples in a GOP-leaning area. The upset is part of a broader pattern of Democratic gains in off-year elections, with Democrats flipping about 30 Republican seats since 2025, boosting optimism for the 2026 midterms.
Democrat Emily Gregory won a Florida state House special election in the district that includes Mar-a-Lago, defeating Republican Jon Maples in a surprise result that signals Democratic momentum ahead of the 2026 midterms.
President Donald Trump voted by mail in a Palm Beach County, Florida special election for a state legislature seat, despite his ongoing push to curb mail-in voting. He is registered to vote at Mar-a-Lago, and the Palm Beach County elections office confirmed he voted by mail in the race that determined who would fill the open seat.
Duke overcame injuries to two starters and trailed by eight in the second half, then unleashed a 19-2 run after a timeout to edge Florida State 80-79 and advance to the ACC Tournament semifinals. Isaiah Evans poured in a career-high 32 for Florida State, while Cameron Boozer posted 23 points and 10 rebounds for Duke (30-2), which also benefited from 22 offensive rebounds and 24 second-chance points. Duke will face the winner of North Carolina vs. Clemson in Friday’s semifinals as it continues its pursuit of an NCAA title.
No. 1 Duke survived a late Florida State rally to beat the Seminoles 80-79 in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals at Spectrum Center. Isaiah Evans scored a career-high 32 for Duke, Cameron Boozer added 23 and 10 rebounds, and Duke dominated the boards 46-25. Lajae Jones led FSU with 28 points, and Maliq Brown sparked a key second-half run for Duke as they pulled away after trailing late in the second half. FSU had a chance at a buzzer-beater though Robert McCray V’s 3 was off the rim. Duke advances to the semifinals, awaiting the Clemson vs. North Carolina winner; Duke was missing Caleb Foster (out with a broken foot) and Patrick Ngongba II.
Florida State exploded for 16 runs and shut out James Madison in the season opener at Mike Martin Field at Dick Howser Stadium, with Cade O’Leary earning the win and Tyler Muscar taking the loss. The offense included Brayden Dowd’s three-run homer and Brody DeLamielleure’s homer, plus RBI production from Cal Fisher, Noah Sheffield and others to cruise to victory.
Veteran offensive mind Gus Malzahn, 60, has retired from coaching after a 35-year career that included head stints at Arkansas State, Auburn (2013-20) and UCF, most recently serving as Florida State’s offensive coordinator. Tim Harris will be promoted to OC as Norvell’s staff continues to build, following Malzahn’s decision to step away to spend more time with his family and begin the next chapter.
A wintry pattern this weekend raises the chance of light snow across parts of the Deep South and Southeast, with flurries possible as far south as northern Florida and potential accumulations toward the Gulf Coast and coastal Carolinas, though substantial snowfall remains uncertain and large totals are not expected.
North Carolina improved to 13-1 with a dominant win over Florida State, led by Caleb Wilson's 22 points and double-double performance, marking their best start since 2008-09 and showcasing strong defense and balanced team effort.
The postgame quotes from the UNC-Florida State game highlight Coach Hubert Davis praising Caleb Wilson's energy and response, while FSU's Coach Luke Loucks commends UNC's size and guard play. Players like Seth Trimble, Henri Veesaar, Caleb Wilson, and Kyan Evans discuss their performances, team effort, and adjustments during the game, emphasizing rebounding, physicality, and mindset as key factors.
North Carolina's men's basketball team defeated Florida State 79-66, with standout performances from Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar, while maintaining strong defensive stats and preparing for a challenging upcoming schedule.