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Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner Jim Phillips speaks during ACC basketball media day on Oct. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP FILE)

Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner Jim Phillips speaks during ACC basketball media day on Oct. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP FILE)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: ACC changing scheduling model in '23 and beyond

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
GREENSBORO, N.C.— The Atlantic Coast Conference is going forward with a plan to change its football scheduling model, with the biggest change being the elimination of divisions.
Columbia cornerback Amare Ferrell reacts after making an interception against Riverside during the Region 1-6A quarterfinals last season. (FILE)

Columbia cornerback Amare Ferrell reacts after making an interception against Riverside during the Region 1-6A quarterfinals last season. (FILE)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia DB Amare Ferrell commits to Indiana

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, June 27, 2022
One official visit was all Amare Ferrell needed to make a college decision. One week after visiting Indiana, the Columbia senior defensive back verbally committed to the Hoosiers on Sunday night.
Columbia's Jaden Robinson makes a tackle against Riverside last season. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia's Jaden Robinson makes a tackle against Riverside last season. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia 4-star prospect Jaden Robinson announces top 4 schools

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, June 27, 2022
Columbia 4-star rated linebacker Jaden Robinson announced his top four schools on Sunday, narrowing down his choices to Maryland, Michigan, Kentucky and South Carolina. Robinson, a senior, has taken official visits so far to Maryland, South Carolina and Kentucky.
The Colorado Avalanche celebrate after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final on Sunday in Tampa. The Avalanche won 2-1 to win their third Stanley Cup. (JOHN BAZEMORE/Associated Press)

The Colorado Avalanche celebrate after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final on Sunday in Tampa. The Avalanche won 2-1 to win their third Stanley Cup. (JOHN BAZEMORE/Associated Press)

NHL: Avalanche dethrone Lightning to win Stanley Cup for 3rd time

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, June 26, 2022
TAMPA — Nathan MacKinnon could not find the words. Gabriel Landeskog cracked a smile and a joke. After years of playoff disappointments, the Colorado Avalanche are back atop hockey’s mountain after dethroning the two-time defending champions.
Fort White’s softball team won its first district and regional titles this season, advancing to the Class 1A state championship game as part of a 16-8 record. (FILE)

Fort White’s softball team won its first district and regional titles this season, advancing to the Class 1A state championship game as part of a 16-8 record. (FILE)

COMMENTARY: Top 10 moments from the 2021-22 school year

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, June 24, 2022
It was a year full of accomplishments for Columbia and Suwannee counties. We had state champions, state medalists, Final Four runs and several district titles. Remember it all? No? That’s what I’m here for. Let’s take a look back at the top 10 moments from the 2021-2022 school year. 10.
Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton smiles from the bench during a a game against Virginia on Feb. 26 in Charlottesville, Va. (AP FILE)

Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton smiles from the bench during a a game against Virginia on Feb. 26 in Charlottesville, Va. (AP FILE)

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Florida St. to host Purdue in ACC/Big 10 Challenge

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, June 24, 2022
Florida State will host Purdue on Nov. 30 in the ACC Big Ten Challenge, the conferences announced Friday. National runner-up North Carolina, a strong contender for the No. 1 spot in the preseason polls with four starters returning, will play at Indiana in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge on Nov. 30.
Notre Dame head coach Link Jarrett (left) celebrates after the team defeated Tennessee in an NCAA super regional game on June 12 in Knoxville, Tenn. (RANDY SARTIN/Associated Press)

Notre Dame head coach Link Jarrett (left) celebrates after the team defeated Tennessee in an NCAA super regional game on June 12 in Knoxville, Tenn. (RANDY SARTIN/Associated Press)

COLLEGE BASEBALL: Seminoles hire away Link Jarrett after Notre Dame's CWS run

NEWS STAFF
Friday, June 24, 2022
TALLAHASSEE — Link Jarrett, who led Notre Dame to the College World Series for the first time in 20 years, is Florida State's new coach. Florida State announced the hiring Friday, three days after the Irish's season ended in the CWS.
Paolo Banchero, right, poses for a photo with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number one pick overall by the Orlando Magic in the NBA draft on Thursday in New York. (JOHN MINCHILLO/Associated Press)

Paolo Banchero, right, poses for a photo with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number one pick overall by the Orlando Magic in the NBA draft on Thursday in New York. (JOHN MINCHILLO/Associated Press)

NBA: Magic take Banchero 1st, Holmgren, Smith follow in draft

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, June 23, 2022
NEW YORK — The question for weeks leading into the NBA draft was whether the first pick would be Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren or Jabari Smith Jr. The answer finally came Thursday night — and even Banchero didn't know it until moments before the announcement of the Orlando Magic's selection.