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Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Cam Robinson is shown during a game against the Denver Broncos on Sept. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville. (AP File)

Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Cam Robinson is shown during a game against the Denver Broncos on Sept. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville. (AP File)

NFL: Jags, LT Robinson agree to 3-year, $54M extension

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars essentially ruled out taking a left tackle with the top pick in the NFL draft by agreeing to terms with veteran Cam Robinson on a three-year extension Wednesday.
Columbia outfielder Kade Jackson slides safely into third base during Monday’s game against St. Augustine. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia outfielder Kade Jackson slides safely into third base during Monday’s game against St. Augustine. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SPORTS: FHSAA releases new rankings to seed next week’s baseball, softball district tournaments

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
There were no surprises at the top of the latest FHSAA rankings released on Tuesday, with Columbia still ranked first in Region 1-5A and Suwannee still No. 1 in Region 1-4A. That means both teams will be the No. 1 seeds in their respective districts for next week’s tournaments.
NCAA President Mark Emmert speaks at a news conference at the Target Center, site of of the women's Final Four, on March 30 in Minneapolis. (ERIC GAY/AP File)

NCAA President Mark Emmert speaks at a news conference at the Target Center, site of of the women's Final Four, on March 30 in Minneapolis. (ERIC GAY/AP File)

COLLEGE ATHLETICS: NCAA President Mark Emmert stepping down no later than 2023

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
INDIANAPOLIS — NCAA President Mark Emmert is stepping down after 12 tumultuous years leading an association that has become increasingly marginalized while college sports has undergone massive changes and been besieged by political and legal attacks.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) throws a pass against the Indianapolis Colts on Jan. 9 in Jacksonville. (AP File)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) throws a pass against the Indianapolis Colts on Jan. 9 in Jacksonville. (AP File)

NFL: Jaguars trying to become 1st team to nail back-to-back top picks

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke turned toward coach Doug Pederson, smiled widely and said, “I’m pretty confident this will be the last time that I’ll be making the first pick.” History indicates he's right.
Columbia guard Isaac Broxey shoots against Buchholz during the District 3-6A quarterfinals on Feb. 8. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia guard Isaac Broxey shoots against Buchholz during the District 3-6A quarterfinals on Feb. 8. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SPORTS: FHSAA approves but won’t require shot clock, OKs new playoff seeding

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, April 25, 2022
The shot clock is coming to high school basketball. Well, sort of. The FHSAA board of directors voted 15-1 on Monday to adopt a 35-second shot clock for both boys and girls basketball with a catch — it’s optional, not required. The option goes into effect for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons.