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Serena Williams holds her trophy after defeating her sister Venus during the women's singles final at the Australian Open on Jan. 28, 2017, in Melbourne, Australia. (AP FILE)

Serena Williams holds her trophy after defeating her sister Venus during the women's singles final at the Australian Open on Jan. 28, 2017, in Melbourne, Australia. (AP FILE)

PRO TENNIS: Serena Williams says 'countdown has begun' to retirement

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Saying “the countdown has begun,” 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams announced Tuesday she is ready to step away from tennis so she can turn her focus to having another child and her business interests, presaging the end of a career that transcended sports.
Columbia's Jaylen Cooper takes a handoff up the field during Monday's practice. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia's Jaylen Cooper takes a handoff up the field during Monday's practice. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Jaylen Cooper brings 'electric' talent to both sides of ball for Columbia

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, August 8, 2022
Jaylen Cooper has made it hard for Columbia head coach Demetric Jackson to keep him off the field. On both sides of the ball. He’s too “electric,” as quarterback Tyler Jefferson puts it. Cooper impressed Jackson and his staff during spring practice and that’s continued into fall camp.
Former NFL player Tony Boselli speaks during his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday in Canton, Ohio. (DAVID RICHARD/Associated Press)

Former NFL player Tony Boselli speaks during his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday in Canton, Ohio. (DAVID RICHARD/Associated Press)

NFL: Tony Boselli becomes 1st Jaguars player in Hall of Fame

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, August 6, 2022
CANTON, Ohio — Tony Boselli looked out at all the teal-colored jerseys in the crowd and screamed: “Duuuuval!” Finally, the Jacksonville Jaguars have a player in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Branford quarterback Cohen David drops back to throw a pass during Friday’s practice. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Branford quarterback Cohen David drops back to throw a pass during Friday’s practice. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: CHS transfer David, Sikes battling to be Branford's QB

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, August 5, 2022
BRANFORD – On paper, it looks clear cut. A senior quarterback transfers in from a larger school (Columbia) to a smaller school (Branford) and a starting job would seemingly come with it. Not so fast says BHS coach Tim Clark.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marvin Hall runs after a catch with Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (48) defending during the Hall of Fame game on Thursday in Canton, Ohio. (DAVID RICHARD/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marvin Hall runs after a catch with Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (48) defending during the Hall of Fame game on Thursday in Canton, Ohio. (DAVID RICHARD/Associated Press)

NFL: Raiders rout Jaguars in Hall of Fame game

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, August 4, 2022
CANTON, Ohio — The Las Vegas Raiders gave coach Josh McDaniels a successful homecoming in his debut on their sideline.
Columbia quarterback Tyler Jefferson throws a pass during Tuesday’s practice. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia quarterback Tyler Jefferson throws a pass during Tuesday’s practice. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Additions of Jefferson, Frier raise expectations at Columbia

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Tyler Jefferson called it a blessing to have a receiver like Camdon Frier. Frier said the same about his new quarterback. The Tigers are blessed to have them both. Expectations are through the roof at Columbia thanks to the two key transfers picked up this summer.
Fort White head coach Lee Dorsett speaks to his team following Wednesday’s practice. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White head coach Lee Dorsett speaks to his team following Wednesday’s practice. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Dorsett’s coaching style could pay dividends at Fort White

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Thursday, August 4, 2022
FORT WHITE — Lee Dorsett has been around the block more than a few times. His stint as an assistant coach at Columbia from 1996-2002 helped his roots grow in the county before taking on similar roles at Coffee and Fitzgerald High Schools in Georgia.
Suwannee quarterback Bronsen Tillotson sets to throw a pass during Thursday’s practice. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee quarterback Bronsen Tillotson sets to throw a pass during Thursday’s practice. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Tillotson as the ‘guy’ paying off for Suwannee

JAMIE WACHTER
Thursday, August 4, 2022
LIVE OAK — After a season of splitting time at quarterback, this year there is no doubt: these are Bronsen Tillotson’s Suwannee Bulldogs. Tillotson was named the starter moving forward after Suwannee’s 3-7 finish last year.