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sports journalist for @AP • Jeremiah 29:11 • @ufjschool @sji_update

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Emotional Chauncey Gardner-Johnson after his final #Gators game
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Liz Cambage Is Done ‘Living Someone Else’s Dream’ She’s now playing for the team she’s always wanted to be a part of, and she’s there to win a title. I profiled one of the WNBA’s most dominant and outspoken players ahead of the season.
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CeCe Jefferson emerges from the tunnel to a chorus of cheers from #Gators fans. Florida gettting ready to kickoff against Idaho for the final home game of the season
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My first NYT byline (😭): Shelby Houlihan, a medal favorite, will miss the U.S. Olympic trials after she tested positive for a banned steroid. She has blamed a food-truck meal.
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A career update: incredibly excited to join @AP covering sports and enterprise in Miami!! Blessed to be able to continue sharing important stories so close to home.
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2 years
Very happy to welcome @alanisthames to @AP_Sports as our new Miami Sportswriter! Stay tuned for her top-notch journalism and storytelling covering South Florida and beyond.
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In my latest for @nytimes , I wrote about Deion Sanders’ impact at Jackson State, which is headed to its first SWAC Championship since 2013. He has quickly revitalized the program and energized the city of Jackson, something I witnessed traveling there.
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HBCU Classics are a beloved staple in the Black community. More than just competitions, they are a gathering point for fellowship as well as a means to spotlight and celebrate the rich history tied to HBCUs. My story on their cultural significance:
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2 years
#Dolphins CB Xavien Howard just threw the ceremonial first pitch for Rays-Marlins tonight. Pitch went right down the middle of the plate.👀👀
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3 years
Incredibly excited to join the New York Times sports desk! Thankful to @randyNYT for the opportunity
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Friends, we are thrilled to announce our 2021 @nytimes Fellowship class. We are looking forward to welcoming their many talents, perspectives and energy. Congratulations to all of them!
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#Gators coach Dan Mullen with some words before tonight’s game. Florida basketball tips off against No. 3 Tennessee in a few.
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2 years
Skylar Thompson was 20/28 with 218 yards and a touchdown tonight + a nice scramble in the fourth. Composed, poised, very few mistakes. Impressive. Now, I hope we see more of the run game next week.
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5 years
Spoelstra said Butler told him he’s good to go for tomorrow.
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2 years
Skylar Thompson is looking verrrry good
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3 years
We here. 🏈
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Bishop Sycamore made news after getting blown out by IMG Academy on ESPN. @davidwchen , @billywitz @kevinmdraper and I spoke to a group of Bronx players who took a chance on the school when it was COF Academy. Their stories were heartbreaking.
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2 years
Thanks @schadjoe ! Fun season ahead
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Joe Schad
2 years
Everyone please welcome @alanisthames to Miami Dolphins coverage and coverage of sports and enterprise in Miami for @AP . Give Alanis a follow today.
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6 years
Scene on the field after the #Gators win
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6 years
So honored to be a part of the Sports Journalism Institute’s class of 2019 and excited be interning with Yahoo! Sports this summer as a part of the program. Thank you to @nabjprez2011 , @marcowill and everyone else who helped me get this opportunity!
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2 years
"We’re taught as an athlete, ‘How bad do you want it?’ If you want it, you have to make it happen." @Jpdabrams and I started reporting on this topic last year. I'm so proud it's out. Thank you to all the women who shared tough, personal stories with us.
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Morehouse was among the first scholarship-granting football programs to shut down sports because of the pandemic. I spent a few days on campus talking to people around the program about what the past year has been like, and how they came back:
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5 years
Picked up today’s copy of @TheAlligator with my last byline in it. If you were in the J school around 9 am and heard sobbing, it was me.
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3 years
A wrap from SoFi stadium. So grateful for this experience. First Super Bowl of many. 🤞🏽🙏🏽
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At Veterans Memorial Stadium, where the XFL’s Los Angeles team is hosting about 100 athletes for its summer showcase. Talked to some family members who are watching their sons try out. A lot of former NFL and AAF players are here just looking for another chance to play football.
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2 years
Whatever is the most money one can pay Lamar, pay him more than that
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6 years
Erin Andrews is here! #EAatUFCJC
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5 years
Manny Diaz earlier this week: ‘I felt like there had been a little bit of a myth that formed that Jarren could not throw the deep ball.’ UM quarterback Jarren Williams has been working on his deep throws, and that was evident against FSU
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3 years
I’m excited to finally share this story. @sika_henry became the first female African American professional triathlete this year, and that’s only part of her story. She’s been working toward this goal for years, but a gruesome crash almost ended it all.
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Twenty nine horses have died at Santa Anita Park this racing season. I spoke with protestors about why they've gathered outside the race track for weeks to push for the abolishment of horse racing. Read about it here in my first story for @YahooSports .
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This has been one of the most challenging, special and motivating experiences of my life. Thank you, @sandyrosenbush , @ScandalB4God and @nabjprez2011 for your mentorship and bringing us 14 young journalists together. I can’t wait to use everything I’ve learned. @SJI_Update
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I spent Friday in Long Beach at the XFL’s Los Angeles showcase. Around 100 players were invited to try out for a spot in the league, which kicks off next year. Here’s my story on what’s in store for the XFL and how it’s giving players hope.
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2 years
I wrote about the skillful Pirates outfielder Roberto Clemente and what he means to Latinos as we approach the 50th anniversary of his death. Appreciate his son Luis Clemente for taking time to talk about his legacy.
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‘They take it personally.’ How the Miami Hurricanes’ offensive line is figuring things out
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Huge win for Florida upsetting No. 13 LSU on the road. KeVaughn Allen with 21 points to help his team get the 82-77 victory in overtime. #Gators have Missouri at home on Saturday.
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2 years
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa led all NFL players in Pro Bowl fan voting with 306,861 votes. WR Tyreek Hill was second with 293,679. The Dolphins were third in overall team votes.
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Clippers reveal Kawhi and PG13 mural after introductory press conference
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Here it is. My last byline for @alligatorSports . Thank you for the memories and the laughs. Thank you for showing me I belong in sports journalism.
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"Know that you’re good at what you do. Whatever that is. You have what it takes. Stop letting your thoughts control you." @alanisthames has been the voice of reason on the alligatorSports staff since she joined the paper. Read her goodbye column here:
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CeCe Jefferson’s second 40 attempt.
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Alanis Thames
3 years
The documentary that comes out one day about what Deion is doing at Jackson State is going to be incredible. Big time Georgia flip last year and now the No. 1 recruit.
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6 years
BREAKING: Dan Mullen has named Feleipe Franks the #Gators starting QB @alligatorSports
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Four-star CB Chris Steele commits to Florida.
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1 year
Hundreds gathered outside the Marlins' ballpark Sunday to protest the Cuban baseball team paying the U.S. in the WBC semis. It's the first time the Cuban team has played in Miami, a landing spot for many who fled Cuba.
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Alanis Thames
5 years
Good luck to my @alligatorSports fam covering the game tonight!! I’m gonna miss being on the beat this season but I know @Kkylewood @samcampisano @dyrudolph and @TylerNettuno will do a FANTASTIC job covering the Gators.
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2 years
So many factors drive the style choices womens basketball players are making on and off the court — money, self expression, etc. @remytumin and I asked some of them about it for @nytimes :
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Thank you @UFJouDept for this award. Grateful for all of my J School professors and peers 💙
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UF CJC Journalism Department
4 years
SPJ Award: Alanis Thames @alanisthames Excellent as a sports writer, Alanis was also one of the few students to speak at the #UndefeatedUFTownHall event last fall.
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Draft day! The Pistons will pick first in tonight’s NBA draft for the first time in a *very* long time. @Jpdabrams and I spoke to some people around the organization about what this means for the franchise.
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Tyreek Hill on his TD celebration today — “I know the NFL is gonna fine me, but it’s worth it… Every time I step on the field I try to make it memorable” Said he doesn’t care too much about losing money bc of fines.
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Alanis Thames
6 years
This commercial was more entertaining than the game
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The all-time greatest, most competitive NFL players gathered for the #NFL100 gala. What could possibly go wrong?
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6 years
Here at Neyland Stadium with the @alligatorSports crew for #Gators vs Vols kicking off soon! Follow @mstinejr @MorganMcMuffin and myself for coverage of tonight’s game.
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3 years
. @SJI_Update is everywhere!!!
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Alanis Thames
5 years
One more emotional tweet because I’m gonna miss these two so much. @DreilingerJake and @mstinejr it’s been a great run being an editor with you guys. Thanks for making my last semester at the Alligator memorable :,)
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“Why is it my job to educate you?” - @jemelehill on the Intersection of Racism and Sports panel #NABJ18
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Hey check out my feature for @alligatorSports on UF sprinter Kunle Fasasi!
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. @GatorsTF sprinter Kunle Fasasi idolized an American hurdler while growing up 6,000 miles away. Now, Fasasi's living his dream. From @alanisthames :
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1 year
literally best ending we could have asked for here
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5 years
S/O @YahooSports . Couldn’t have thought of a better way to spend my summer.
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3 years
Raymond James Stadium ☀️
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Happy Juneteenth. I wrote about Rickwood Field, the historic ballpark where Willie Mays got his start. A place that's a time capsule of both opportunity and oppression. “It was a place where horror was allowed to take a pause for nine innings”
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Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert receives the Good Guy award for professionalism with the media this season.
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1 year
17 y/o QB Austin Simmons enrolled at Ole Miss after completing high school by his sophomore year. He's on track to earn his bachelors by 19. Here's Simmons' unique journey, and thanks @BozemanFootball and @coach_simmons for sharing his story:
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I’ll be heading back to Miami in a few weeks to start my internship at the @MiamiHerald . I’ve enjoyed working with @alexmenamiami as the Gators’ correspondent and can’t wait to continue working with everyone in the newsroom!
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2 years
Tagovailoa: 36/50, 469 yds, 6 TD, 2 INT Tyreek Hill: 11-190 yds, 2 TD Jaylen Waddle: 11-171 yds, 2 TD Dolphins come back to beat Ravens and move to 2-0
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5 years
Also had a great first week at @YahooSports . Excited about the stories I’m gonna be working on this summer 😌
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2 years
Me every day covering the dolphins
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#Gators football team in the building to accept its @CFAPeachBowl trophy. Quarterback Feleipe Franks and safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson also received their offensive and defensive MVP trophies.
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5 years
After his performance against the Redskins last week, Dolphins running back Mark Walton has earned more touches moving forward. Here’s what his coaches had to say.
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Big Ten Championship. Cold and crowded.
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Mullen on Miss St QB Nick Fitzgerald: "He brings so many different things to the table. He's a veteran guy, he's hard to shake and he's played a lot of football games."
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Didn’t hug a single family member 😂😂😂
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Jaylen Waddle is strictly business 🤣 #NFLDraft
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New #Dolphins WR Odell Beckham Jr.
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UM’s Jimmy Murphy on scoring first career TD: ‘That’s close enough to when your child is born’
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Landed in Detroit for #NABJ18 and at our first session, “Slay that Internahip from Start to Finish”
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DT Nesta Silvera is back for the #Hurricanes and played against Virginia Tech on Saturday. After Tuesday’s practice, he said he still has to work to return to the ‘Miami standard’
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FINAL: 47-21 #Gators Florida’s first road game ends in a victory in Knoxville. First SEC win for the Gators
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Natty on the line. Updates here:
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Tyler Herro said at practice today that he doesn’t know what to expect when he returns to hometown Milwaukee to face the Bucks: ‘They have the MVP, so I don’t think I’m gonna be a big deal to them in Milwaukee.’ The Heat plays the Bucks Saturday.
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Dan Mullen is LIVID after that late flag on third down. UGA got a fresh set of downs and Mullen was hit with an unsportsmanlike conduct.... phew
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Florida's 31-game winning streak against the Wildcats comes to an end. Kentucky gets a big one in the Swamp 27-16.
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Some notes from UM’s blowout win over Bethune-Cookman:
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Incredibly well written piece by @faiello_mari remembering 9/11 and how that day affected the way we view sports.
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18 years ago, we were reminded of how sports can serve as a valuable distraction. From @faiello_mari
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White said he loves the home-and-home series with UConn. The #Gators announced a two-year series with UConn over the next two seasons, starting in Connecticut on Nov. 12 and ending in Gainesville in the 2020-21 season.
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Several Lakers murals have gone viral the last two summers. Last year there was one of LeBron, then AD, and recently, a Kawhi mural was up days before NBA free agency. I spoke with LA artist Gustavo Zermeño Jr. about his viral murals. Read about it here:
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Here at Santa Anita Park where 29 horse deaths have occurred since December. Heather Anahita is an organizer for Horseracing Wrongs and has been leading most of the protests and chants outside the racetrack.
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It has been a long time since Chicago’s pro hoops fans last celebrated a championship, but the Sky have brought championship buzz back to the city. After blowing out Phoenix last night, they’re one win away from a title. From Chicago —
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Miami Hurricanes receiver Brian Hightower announces intention to transfer
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Mike McDaniel said Tua Tagovailoa and Teddy Bridgewater are both still in the concussion protocol. If Bridgewater is not cleared by tomorrow, the Dolphins will elevate Reid Sinnett
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I talked to XFL Los Angeles team president @HeatherBKaratz a few weeks ago about her vision for the new league and for the Los Angeles Wildcats. Here’s the story:
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Miami Hurricanes special teams standout Jimmy Murphy nominated for Burlsworth Trophy
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Mike McDaniel said Skylar Thompson is expected to start Sunday vs. the Vikings.
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Another #Gator heading to @SJI_Update boot camp! Congrats @JSalvadorSports !
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Congratulations to the newest members of our institute. Welcome to the Class of 2020. @NABJSports @AAJAsports @APSE_sportmedia @AWSM_SportMedia @najournalists @NAHJ @NABJ
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☠️☠️☠️
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Asante Samuel Jr. has more catches from Trevor Lawrence than any Jaguars player.
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UF ABJ president @TheShaMor kicking off the #ColoringTheMedia panel!
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Mike McDaniel said the team is "hurting but relieved" to hear that Daewood Davis is conscious and has movement in extremities. Added that it felt inappropriate to finish with the game.
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2 years
Mike Gesicki gotta be stopped man 😂😂
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Enjoyed working on this story with Jeré Longman on how high-profile high school athletes are taking advantage of their name, image and likeness amid the change in NCAA rules. Latest for @NYTSports :
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