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Florida quarterback Emory Jones (5) runs with the ball as South Carolina linebacker Brad Johnson, left, reaches for him during Saturday's game in Columbia, S.C. (SEAN RAYFORD/Associated Press)

Florida quarterback Emory Jones (5) runs with the ball as South Carolina linebacker Brad Johnson, left, reaches for him during Saturday's game in Columbia, S.C. (SEAN RAYFORD/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Gators drop third straight in South Carolina rout

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, November 6, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C.— When Shane Beamer accepted the South Carolina job last December, he recalled his days as Steve Spurrier's assistant and the big wins and raucous atmosphere when the Gamecocks were rolling.
North Carolina State quarterback Devin Leary looks for a receiver during Saturday's game against Florida State in Tallahassee. (MARK WALLHEISER/Associated Press)

North Carolina State quarterback Devin Leary looks for a receiver during Saturday's game against Florida State in Tallahassee. (MARK WALLHEISER/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Leary tosses four TDs as N.C. State defeats Florida State

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, November 6, 2021
TALLAHASSEE — Dave Doeren can smile with pride, enjoying a season in which North Carolina State defeated Clemson and Florida State for the first time since he arrived in Raleigh, N.C., in 2013.
Suwannee receiver Jay Smith is tackled by a host of Florida High defenders on Friday night. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee receiver Jay Smith is tackled by a host of Florida High defenders on Friday night. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Florida High delivers knockout blow to Suwannee's season

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, November 5, 2021
TALLAHASSEE – Suwannee dreary season came to a conclusion under fittingly dismal conditions Friday night. Playing through a steady rain storm in the windy mid-40s at Mike Hickman Field, the Bulldogs fell 35-8 to host Florida High. It ended the Bulldogs’ season at 3-7.
Suwannee's boys cross country team placed eighth at the Region 1-2A Meet on Friday to qualify for state. (COURTESY)

Suwannee's boys cross country team placed eighth at the Region 1-2A Meet on Friday to qualify for state. (COURTESY)

PREP ROUNDUP: Suwannee boys headed to state for first time in program history

NEWS STAFF
Friday, November 5, 2021
Suwannee’s boys cross country team made history Friday morning. The Bulldogs placed eighth at the Region 1-2A Meet at New World Golf in Jacksonville to qualify for state for the first time as a team in program history. Jesse Cushman helped lead them there, placing a team-best 26th in 17:35.
Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson, right, is grabbed by his jersey by Seattle Seahawks free safety Quandre Diggs on Oct. 31 in Seattle. (STEPHEN BRASHEAR/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson, right, is grabbed by his jersey by Seattle Seahawks free safety Quandre Diggs on Oct. 31 in Seattle. (STEPHEN BRASHEAR/Associated Press)

NFL: Robinson questionable vs. Bills with bruised heel

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, November 5, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson is questionable for Sunday's game against Buffalo because of a foot injury. Robinson bruised his right heel in last week's lopsided loss at Seattle. He sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday but was cleared to do some work Friday.
Buffalo Bills quarterback celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins at Highmark Stadium on Oct. 31 in Orchard Park, N.Y. (JOSHUA BESSEX/Getty Images/TNS)

Buffalo Bills quarterback celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins at Highmark Stadium on Oct. 31 in Orchard Park, N.Y. (JOSHUA BESSEX/Getty Images/TNS)

NFL: Rebuilt Bills return to Jacksonville as Super Bowl contender

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, November 5, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — Buffalo’s previous trip to Jacksonville ended nearly two decades of futility. The Bills were in the playoffs for the first time since 1999 when they lost to the Jaguars in a wild-card game four years ago.
Florida Gateway College forward Omari Jordan yells in celebration after guard Antonio Card (4) scores against Pasco-Hernando-State College on March 4. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Florida Gateway College forward Omari Jordan yells in celebration after guard Antonio Card (4) scores against Pasco-Hernando-State College on March 4. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

FGC BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Timberwolves return with a vengeance in Region 8

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, November 4, 2021
A Region 8 3-peat was the goal a season ago, and Florida Gateway College looked to be on the verge of accomplishing it. Three straight wins over Pasco-Hernando State College had the conference championship game on the Timberwolves’ home floor.
Fort White running back Maliki Clark stiff arms an Interlachen defender on Oct. 29. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White running back Maliki Clark stiff arms an Interlachen defender on Oct. 29. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

FRIDAY NIGHT PREVIEW: Fort White could clinch playoff berth against multifaceted Bradford

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Thursday, November 4, 2021
FORT WHITE — Clayton Philpot stood over the ball at Fort White’s walkthrough on Thursday. He waited for the offense to break its huddle and line up. Then he doused the ball with a water bottle, causing a few drops and bobbles when the next plays were run.