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Indianapolis Colts receiver Alec Pierce makes a touchdown reception against Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Shaquill Griffin during Sunday's game in Indianapolis. (MICHAEL CONROY/Associated Press)

Indianapolis Colts receiver Alec Pierce makes a touchdown reception against Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Shaquill Griffin during Sunday's game in Indianapolis. (MICHAEL CONROY/Associated Press)

NFL: Defensive breakdowns prove costly in Jags' loss at Indy

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, October 16, 2022
INDIANAPOLIS — Jacksonville's defense struggled to keep up with the Indianapolis Colts and a suddenly spry 37-year-old Matt Ryan on Sunday. It proved costly.
Indianapolis Colts receiver Alec Pierce scores a touchdown ahead of Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Shaquill Griffin during Sunday’s game in Indianapolis. (AJ MAST/Associated Press)

Indianapolis Colts receiver Alec Pierce scores a touchdown ahead of Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Shaquill Griffin during Sunday’s game in Indianapolis. (AJ MAST/Associated Press)

NFL: Colts beat Jags in final minute on Ryan-Pierce hookup

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, October 16, 2022
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich trusted Matt Ryan to make the right calls Sunday. In the waning moments, the 15-year veteran delivered again.
Clemson receiver Joseph Ngata runs after a catch as Florida State defensive back Jammie Robinson tries to grab him during Saturday’s game in Tallahassee. (PHIL SEARS/Associated Press)

Clemson receiver Joseph Ngata runs after a catch as Florida State defensive back Jammie Robinson tries to grab him during Saturday’s game in Tallahassee. (PHIL SEARS/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: No. 4 Clemson beats Florida State for 7th straight time

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, October 15, 2022
TALLAHASSEE — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said he could remember losing games to Florida State. However, it has now been seven years of dominance over the Tigers’ conference rival. DJ Uiagalelei threw for 203 yards and three touchdowns and No.
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels slips by Florida linebacker Brenton Cox Jr. for a 9-yard touchdown run during Saturday’s game in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels slips by Florida linebacker Brenton Cox Jr. for a 9-yard touchdown run during Saturday’s game in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Daniels' big day helps LSU top Florida for 4th straight year

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, October 15, 2022
GAINESVILLE — Jayden Daniels may have run out of touchdown celebrations on Saturday night. After outrunning Brenton Cox to the end zone for his final one of the night, Daniels stopped and stared into the stands with the football under his left arm and his right hand on his hip.
Suwannee head coach Kyler Hall laughs with offensive lineman Taylon Jones (left) and offensive lineman Andrew Harrell (right) after the team gave Hall a cooler bath following the Bulldogs’ 36-7 win over Madison County on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee head coach Kyler Hall laughs with offensive lineman Taylon Jones (left) and offensive lineman Andrew Harrell (right) after the team gave Hall a cooler bath following the Bulldogs’ 36-7 win over Madison County on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee snaps 22-game skid to Madison County

JAMIE WACHTER
Saturday, October 15, 2022
LIVE OAK — The streak is over. For the first time since 1995, Suwannee beat Madison County and the Bulldogs didn’t just beat the Cowboys at Langford Stadium on Friday night, they whipped them in all three phases to the tune of a 36-7 rout in front of a packed Homecoming crowd.
Fort White running back Najeeb Smith rushes up the field against Dixie County on Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White running back Najeeb Smith rushes up the field against Dixie County on Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White holds off Dixie County's comeback

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Saturday, October 15, 2022
CROSS CITY— Winning pretty isn’t a requirement. That’s good news for Fort White this week. The Indians (4-3) outlasted Dixie County during the Bears’ homecoming game in a 21-13 defensive slugfest that initially looked to be an easy Fort White win.
Mark Whitener, driver of the No. 5 car above, will compete at the 27th annual Powell Family Memorial next week. (COURTESY)

Mark Whitener, driver of the No. 5 car above, will compete at the 27th annual Powell Family Memorial next week. (COURTESY)

AUTO RACING: 27th annual Powell Family Memorial a week away

TONY BRITT
Friday, October 14, 2022
A bevy of some of the best dirt track drivers from across the Southeast will be heading to Columbia County looking to cash in a $27,000 top prize next weekend. The 27th annual Powell Family Memorial will take place Oct. 20 through Oct.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. catches the ball between Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) and linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) last Sunday in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. catches the ball between Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) and linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) last Sunday in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

NFL: Jaguars prepare for high-stakes AFC South rematch with Colts

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, October 14, 2022
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich understands the ramifications of Sunday's high-stakes bout. With the Jacksonville Jaguars taking Round 1 of this biannual rivalry, Indy needs to settle the score for a legitimate shot at the larger prize — its first AFC South title since 2014.