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Alex Condon has Florida closing in on a No. 1 seed

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — It wasn’t long ago that Alex Condon was a point guard. Although he was admittedly “pretty uncoordinated” as a teenager playing low-level basketball in Australia, Condon quickly learned how to handle the rock. And he’s maintained those skills while growing ...

Shane Lowry likes it tough and builds two-shot lead at Bay Hill

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Shane Lowry loves the grind of a strong test and it’s showing at Bay Hill. He had six birdies Friday in slightly tamer conditions for a 5-under 67, giving him a two-shot lead going into the weekend at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. It wasn’t as cold as the day ...

Legge’s long journey leads to NASCAR debut

AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Katherine Legge has raced in just about every series possible during her 25-year journey in professional motorsports, ranging from dirt tracks to IndyCar. Even so, she doesn’t mind admitting to being nervous about potentially rubbing fenders with the likes of Joey ...

Smith, ESPN agree to five-year, $100-million extension

NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen A. Smith will not be leaving ESPN’s airwaves anytime soon. ESPN announced on Friday that it has agreed to a five-year extension with Smith after nearly a year of negotiations. ESPN did not announce financial terms but a person with knowledge of the agreement told ...

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BRIDGEPORT MASONIC Blue Lodge 181 is having its annual fish fry starting on Ash Wednesday, March 5, and every Friday through Lent, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Canadian white fish, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, french fries and onion rings will be served at the lodge at 502 S. Lincoln St., ...