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Alabama head coach Nick Saban (left) yells to the sideline during a scrimmage, on April 16 in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher (right) reacts to an official's call during a game against Mississippi on Nov. 13, 2021, in Oxford, Miss. (AP FILE)

Alabama head coach Nick Saban (left) yells to the sideline during a scrimmage, on April 16 in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher (right) reacts to an official's call during a game against Mississippi on Nov. 13, 2021, in Oxford, Miss. (AP FILE)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Saban-Jimbo feud front and center at beginning of SEC spring meetings

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
DESTIN — Alabama coach Nick Saban tried to put an end to his feud with Texas A&M’s Jimbo Fisher on Tuesday as Southeastern Conference leaders gathered for spring meetings at a resort on the Florida Gulf Coast.
The Florida Gators defeated Virginia Tech 12-0 on Sunday to punch their ticket to the Women’s College World Series for the 11th time in program history. (HANNAH WHITE/UAA Communications)

The Florida Gators defeated Virginia Tech 12-0 on Sunday to punch their ticket to the Women’s College World Series for the 11th time in program history. (HANNAH WHITE/UAA Communications)

COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Gators returning to Women's College World Series

NEWS STAFF
Monday, May 30, 2022
OKLAHOMA CITY — Florida was the only member of the often-dominant Southeastern Conference to qualify for the Women's College World Series, routing No. 3 Virginia Tech 12-0 in Game 3 of their Super Regional on Sunday.
Fort White’s Maddy Keen celebrates on first base after hitting a single against Jay during the Class 1A state championship game at Legends Way Ballfields on Wednesday in Clermont. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White’s Maddy Keen celebrates on first base after hitting a single against Jay during the Class 1A state championship game at Legends Way Ballfields on Wednesday in Clermont. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

COMMENTARY: Fort White’s seniors bring perspective to the state of softball

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Thursday, May 26, 2022
When Gracie Clemons hit the last pitch her team will see for the next several months, the scream of aluminum bashing cork ripped through the air in Clermont so loud the folks back home in Columbia County probably mistook it for thunder. Time stood still in that fraction of a second.
Fort White outfielder Gracie Clemons (left) reacts next to pitcher Kadence Compton after making the final out of the Class 1A state championship against Jay at Legend Way Ballfields on Wednesday in Clermont. The Royals won 6-5, holding on after the Indians loaded the bases with two outs in the seventh inning. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White outfielder Gracie Clemons (left) reacts next to pitcher Kadence Compton after making the final out of the Class 1A state championship against Jay at Legend Way Ballfields on Wednesday in Clermont. The Royals won 6-5, holding on after the Indians loaded the bases with two outs in the seventh inning. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Fort White’s comeback falls short against Jay in Class 1A championship

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
CLERMONT — If Ella Nelson stood a few feet further to either side, Fort White and Jay might still be playing. Royals relief pitcher Alayna Lowery was already reeling. She inherited a three-run lead just one inning earlier.
Fort White pitcher Kadence Compton celebrates after hitting a home run against Dixie County in the Class 1A state semifinals at Legends Way Ballfields on Tuesday in Clermont. (WILL TURNER/Special to the Reporter)

Fort White pitcher Kadence Compton celebrates after hitting a home run against Dixie County in the Class 1A state semifinals at Legends Way Ballfields on Tuesday in Clermont. (WILL TURNER/Special to the Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Fort White holds on to beat Dixie County in Class 1A state semis

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
CLERMONT — Kadence Compton is used to 0-2 counts in the circle. The freshman pitcher for Fort White is usually a strikeout machine, having posted 14 in the Indians’ 4-0 win over Union County in the regional finals.
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne practices a punt return drill during practice on Monday in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne practices a punt return drill during practice on Monday in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

NFL: Jags RB Etienne returns after foot injury derails rookie year

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — Travis Etienne had several regrets about having to sit out his rookie season. He longed for the camaraderie, the competition and the chance to play in the NFL, his main goal since he was a kid growing up in Jennings, Louisiana. There was one bright spot, though.