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Florida’s Natalie Lugo (10) celebrates after the final out against Oregon State in the Women’s College World Series on Thursday in Oklahoma City. (ALONZO ADAMS/Associated Press)

Florida’s Natalie Lugo (10) celebrates after the final out against Oregon State in the Women’s College World Series on Thursday in Oklahoma City. (ALONZO ADAMS/Associated Press)

COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Lugo, Lindsey lead Florida past Oregon State in WCWS opener

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, June 2, 2022
OKLAHOMA CITY — Natalie Lugo pitched six innings of scoreless relief and Cheyenne Lindsey went 3 for 3 to help 14th-seeded Florida beat Oregon State 7-1 on Thursday night in the Women's College World Series opener for both teams.
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman K'Lavon Chaisson performs a drill during Tuesday's practice in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman K'Lavon Chaisson performs a drill during Tuesday's practice in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

NFL: Drafting Walker at No. 1 'lit a fire under' Jags' Chaisson

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, June 2, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — K’Lavon Chaisson has two sacks in two seasons while playing in two schemes for two defensive coordinators. It’s far from ideal, and the 20th overall pick in the 2020 draft acknowledges as much. Chaisson might even be considered one of the many faces of Jacksonville's failures.
Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson looks for a receiver against Florida State on Nov. 27, 2021, in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson looks for a receiver against Florida State on Nov. 27, 2021, in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: SEC weighs expanding conference schedule, eliminating divisions

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
DESTIN — The Southeastern Conference’s slogan, “It just means more,” could soon refer to the number of football games the league schedules. SEC coaches and athletic directors have been meeting this week at a resort on the Gulf Coast of Florida.
Boston Celtics center Al Horford kisses the NBA Eastern Conference trophy after defeating the Miami Heat in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals on Sunday in Miami. (WILFREDO LEE/Associated Press)

Boston Celtics center Al Horford kisses the NBA Eastern Conference trophy after defeating the Miami Heat in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals on Sunday in Miami. (WILFREDO LEE/Associated Press)

NBA: Horford's wait is over, former Gator gets Finals shot with Celtics

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
MIAMI — The game was over. So, finally, was Al Horford’s journey. He grabbed what would be the final rebound of the Eastern Conference finals, threw the ball skyward, sprinted to join his teammates in celebration and then dropped to his knees to slap the floor. His time has come.
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.