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North Florida guard Dante Oliver, left and North Florida forward Nestor Dyachok, right, guard against Florida center Olivier Rioux, center, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris Watkins)

Olivier Rioux, the 7-foot-9 Florida center, becomes the tallest player in college basketball history

November 7, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

Olivier Rioux, the 7-foot-9 Florida center, became the tallest player in college basketball history Thursday when he made his debut in a 104-64 victory over North Florida.

Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze reacts to a call during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn fires Hugh Freeze; ex-Terps coach DJ Durkin named interim coach

November 2, 2025 at 9:56 p.m.

Auburn defensive coordinator DJ Durkin will serve as the team's interim coach after Huge Freeze's firing.

Florida head coach Billy Napier looks up during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Florida fires coach Billy Napier after four-year run that ends with a 22-23 record

October 19, 2025 at 2:42 p.m.

Florida fired coach Billy Napier on Sunday, dumping him a day after an error-filled win against Mississippi State.

Florida’s Olivier Rioux is interviewed in the locker room during media day at the Final Four on April 3, 2025, in San Antonio. (Eric Gay/AP)

The world’s tallest teen, 7-foot-9 basketball center Olivier Rioux, gives football a try at Florida

July 25, 2025 at 3:39 p.m.

Florida basketball player Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 center and the world's tallest teen, recently worked out for the Gators’ football team.

Florida center Olivier Rioux, upper left, huddles with teammates on the court after a game against Wichita State on Nov. 29, 2024, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux — the world’s tallest teen who plays for Florida — is working to expand his NIL-earning power

March 22, 2025 at 4:47 a.m.

Olivier Rioux, the world’s tallest teenager, is one of top-seeded Florida’s most popular players heading into the NCAA Tournament — even though he has to take the court.

Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen looks on from the sideline during a game against the Cowboys on Dec. 22, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (Jerome Miron/AP)

Jacksonville Jaguars hire Tampa Bay Buccaneers OC Liam Coen as their coach after making necessary moves

January 24, 2025 at 3:27 p.m.

The Jacksonville Jaguars hired Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen as the eighth head coach in franchise history, capping a covert operation that included Coen reversing course with the...

Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke looks to throw during the first half against Michigan State on Nov. 2, 2024, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

More playing time? A fresh start? Extra cash? College football’s transfer portal produces winners and losers.

December 13, 2024 at 7:04 p.m.

With the transfer portal open, now is a good time to look at some of the biggest winners and losers from last year’s round of what is essentially college football...

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