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Missouri running back Tyler Badie scores a touchdown against Florida during overtime of Saturday’s game in Columbia, Mo. (L.G. PATTERSON/Associated Press)

Missouri running back Tyler Badie scores a touchdown against Florida during overtime of Saturday’s game in Columbia, Mo. (L.G. PATTERSON/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Missouri beats Florida on 2-point conversion in OT

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, November 20, 2021
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri quarterback Connor Bazelak heard boos from the home fans as he trotted to the sideline after fruitless drives Saturday. It was nothing but cheers after he lofted a 2-point conversion pass to Daniel Parker Jr. to lift the Tigers to a 24-23 overtime victory over Florida.
Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis looks to pass during Saturday's game against Boston College in Boston. (MARY SCHWALM/Associated Press)

Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis looks to pass during Saturday's game against Boston College in Boston. (MARY SCHWALM/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Travis throws for 3 TDs, Florida State holds off BC

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, November 20, 2021
BOSTON — Florida State’s extra work this week figuring out how to pressure Boston College quarterback Phil Jurkovec paid off right to the end. Now, the Seminoles have a shot to keep their own season going a little extra, too.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jamal Agnew (39) collides with Indianapolis Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez (8) at Lucas Oil Stadium on Nov. 14 in Indianapolis. (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jamal Agnew (39) collides with Indianapolis Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez (8) at Lucas Oil Stadium on Nov. 14 in Indianapolis. (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

NFL: Jaguars try to end 13-game skid vs. NFC when they host 49ers

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, November 19, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville has extended and ended several losing streaks this season. This one remains: The Jaguars (2-7) have dropped 13 consecutive games against the NFC, a three-year-plus skid that includes losses to teams from every division in the other conference.
Columbia head coach Steve Faulkner (second from right) and his two sons, Jordan (left) and Tyler (right) are pictured with Ernie Johnson on Wednesday. Johnson made a surprise visit to the school after hearing of Faulkner’s battle with throat cancer. (COURTESY)

Columbia head coach Steve Faulkner (second from right) and his two sons, Jordan (left) and Tyler (right) are pictured with Ernie Johnson on Wednesday. Johnson made a surprise visit to the school after hearing of Faulkner’s battle with throat cancer. (COURTESY)

BOYS BASKETBALL: TNT’s Ernie Johnson surprises CHS coach Steve Faulkner after cancer battle

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Losing a child is unimaginable for any parent. For Ernie Johnson, best known as the host of NBA on TNT, it became very real two weeks ago.
Fort White guard Jacovya Major shoots over Branford guard Jayden Bates on Thursday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White guard Jacovya Major shoots over Branford guard Jayden Bates on Thursday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Major, Gall lead Fort White past Branford for district win

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Thursday, November 18, 2021
FORT WHITE — Jacovya Major finished Thursday’s game the way she started it: Picking the pockets of Branford ball handlers. Major poked away a pair of steals before making the opening bucket in Thursday night’s 39-25 win over the District 6-1A rival Buccaneers.
Florida Gateway College women’s cross country placed 11th at the NJCAA Division II National Championships on Saturday. Pictured is the team from left: Kyla Desmartin, Merlin Leal, Savana Thomas, Ariel Anderson, Kayla Desmartin and Fallon Flynn. (COURTESY)

Florida Gateway College women’s cross country placed 11th at the NJCAA Division II National Championships on Saturday. Pictured is the team from left: Kyla Desmartin, Merlin Leal, Savana Thomas, Ariel Anderson, Kayla Desmartin and Fallon Flynn. (COURTESY)

COLLEGE CROSS COUNTRY: FGC places 11th at NJCAA Division II National Championships

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Florida Gateway College placed 11th at the NJCAA Division II National Championships on Saturday with a team average of 21:31. Forty-nine teams from across the country were represented at the competition in Richmond, VA, with 26 sending full teams for scoring.