Jai Alai, a Bettors’ Sport, Struggles to Stay Relevant
By BILL ANDREWS
With an airy “whoosh,” the game starts. The ball, which is called a “pelota, or “pelota,”,’’ zooms at speeds as high as 180 m.p.h., making a loud, reverberating “smack” every time it hits the wall. As each player catches the ball in his “cesta,” a long scoop attached to the right hand, he turns and throws it back against the wall in one fluid motion.

Meyer’s Legacy Grows as Gators Chomp Their Way to Another Title
By CHRISTOPHER RAMIREZ
Through 12 years, 122 wins and one national title at the University of Florida, Steve Spurrier became a coaching legend. Urban Meyer is rapidly transforming him into a forgotten relic. In only his fourth season at Florida, Meyer has led the Gators to two national football titles. He joined an elite group of coaches when Florida defeated the Oklahoma Sooners, 24-14, on Thursday in the BCS National Championship Game.

Faith and Fame Link Heisman-Winning Quarterbacks
By CHRISTOPHER RAMIREZ
Sam Bradford of Oklahoma, who reads the Old Testament story of David and Goliath before every game, this year became the second sophomore to win the Heisman Trophy in the award’s 74-year history. The first? Tim Tebow of Florida, who claimed the honor in 2007 and displays a reference to a New Testament passage on his eye black during games.

High School Reunion: Bowers, Tebow Prepare for BCS Face-Off
By CHRISTOPHER RAMIREZ
Brett Bowers looked very much at home fielding questions on Monday from a front-row seat at Dolphin Stadium, wearing a Florida Marlins ball cap and showing off his tattoos devoted to the Sunshine State.

Despite Loss, Dolphins’ Run Allows Fans To Bask
By MARIO AGUIRRE
Miami Dolphins fans endured a dismal 1-15 record last season and, in return for their loyalty this past year, were able to do something they had not done since 2002: tailgate at Dolphins Stadium before a playoff game.

Sooner Corner Takes Jab at Florida’s Tebow
By CHRISTOPHER RAMIREZ
Tim Tebow may have a Heisman Trophy, but he doesn’t have the respect of at least one Oklahoma defensive player.