Florida's Jon Sumrall hires Kentucky DC Brad White

Sam Alvey, the Karate Combat Heavyweight champion and former UFC fighter, faced off against Cuban knockout artist Robelis Despaigne during the official weigh-ins for Karate Combat 58 in Miami, Florida. The intense staredown sets the stage for their championship match scheduled for tomorrow night.

The Florida Gators are set to hire Buster Faulkner, the offensive coordinator from Georgia Tech, as part of their offensive rebuild under new head coach Jon Sumrall. This decision, reported by ESPN's Pete Thamel, marks a significant step in reshaping the team's offensive strategy.

Billy Napier, the former head coach of the Florida Gators, is reportedly finalizing a deal to take over as head coach at James Madison University after being dismissed seven games into the 2025 season with a record of 22-23 at Florida. This transition marks a significant shift in his coaching career following a challenging tenure in the SEC.

New Florida football coach Jon Sumrall has appointed Brad White, the former defensive coordinator at Kentucky, to the same position on his staff. This hiring comes shortly after Sumrall's appointment, marking a significant step in building his coaching team for the upcoming season.

Kentucky's college basketball team is facing significant scrutiny as they have not met expectations early in the season, particularly after a disappointing loss to Michigan State, raising doubts about their $22 million investment in the program.

Florida football has officially signed 4-star quarterback Will Griffin, marking him as the first commitment from the 2026 recruiting class during the early signing period. This signing was confirmed on December 4, 2025, by Yahoo Sports.

NBA referee Haywoode Workman is launching the inaugural HBCU Hoops Invitational college basketball tournament in Orlando, Florida, scheduled for December 4th to 6th at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. This event aims to showcase talent from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and promote their basketball programs.

Duke basketball narrowly defeated Florida 67-66 at Cameron Indoor Stadium, showcasing the team's resilience and reliance on freshman star Cameron Boozer, who scored 39 points. This performance marks Boozer's impressive streak, accumulating 90 points over his last three games.