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Buffalo Bills' Jacob Hollister celebrates his touchdown catch with Gabriel Davis during a preseason game against the Chicago Bears on Aug. 21 in Chicago. (NAM Y. HUH/Associated Press)

Buffalo Bills' Jacob Hollister celebrates his touchdown catch with Gabriel Davis during a preseason game against the Chicago Bears on Aug. 21 in Chicago. (NAM Y. HUH/Associated Press)

NFL: Jaguars sign former Bills, Seahawks TE Jacob Hollister

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, September 3, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars signed tight end Jacob Hollister on Friday, three days after Buffalo surprisingly released the fifth-year pro.
Columbia middle blocker Brandi Oliver sends a shot over the net against Fort White on Thursday night. Oliver finished with a team-high seven kills. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia middle blocker Brandi Oliver sends a shot over the net against Fort White on Thursday night. Oliver finished with a team-high seven kills. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Oliver, Thomson set the tone as Columbia sweeps Fort White

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Thursday, September 2, 2021
FORT WHITE — Brandi Oliver couldn’t miss. Not that there was a lot of pressure on the Columbia middle blocker or that she couldn’t afford to miss. But she seemed, at times, physically incapable of driving a ball out of bounds.
Columbia linebacker Tyrell Peterson wraps up American Heritage-Delray receiver Brandyn Butler with help from teammates on Aug. 27. (JEN CHASTEEN/Special to the Reporter)

Columbia linebacker Tyrell Peterson wraps up American Heritage-Delray receiver Brandyn Butler with help from teammates on Aug. 27. (JEN CHASTEEN/Special to the Reporter)

FRIDAY NIGHT PREVIEW: Key to beating Bolles begins with Columbia stopping RB Kade Frew

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Bolles running back Kade Frew rushed for 172 yards and four touchdowns last week. And he did it on just 10 carries and in just one half. If Columbia plans to win tonight, the game plan starts with stopping number eight. The Tigers (1-0) and the Bulldogs (1-0) meet in Lake City at 7:30 p.m.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) congratulates wide receiver Tavon Austin (34) after a reception for a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during a NFL preseason football game on Aug. 14 in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) congratulates wide receiver Tavon Austin (34) after a reception for a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during a NFL preseason football game on Aug. 14 in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK)

NFL: Jaguars place WR Tavon Austin on short-term injured reserve

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, September 2, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars placed receiver Tavon Austin on injured reserve Thursday, two days after coach Urban Meyer said he was good to go for the season opener. Austin injured his left quadriceps in practice last Friday and missed the team's preseason finale at Dallas.
Florida defensive coordinator Todd Grantham works with some of the defense during practice on March 16, 2018, in Gainesville. The 13th-ranked Gators get a chance to show how much they’ve improved. Florida opens the season Saturday night against Florida Atlantic. (BRAD MCCLENNY/Ocala Star-Banner via AP File)

Florida defensive coordinator Todd Grantham works with some of the defense during practice on March 16, 2018, in Gainesville. The 13th-ranked Gators get a chance to show how much they’ve improved. Florida opens the season Saturday night against Florida Atlantic. (BRAD MCCLENNY/Ocala Star-Banner via AP File)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: No. 13 Florida counting on improved defense in opener vs. FAU

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, September 2, 2021
GAINESVILLE — Florida’s defense was historically bad last season, so dreadful at times that fans were clamoring to fire everyone. The Gators allowed 30.8 points a game, the school’s most in more than a hundred years, and were equally ineffective against the run and the pass.
Suwannee receiver Garrison Beach pulls in a touchdown catch against Dixie County on Aug. 27. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporte)

Suwannee receiver Garrison Beach pulls in a touchdown catch against Dixie County on Aug. 27. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporte)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee will host Westside after cancellation by Santa Fe

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
LIVE OAK — The Suwannee Bulldogs had a little extra pep in their step as they took the practice field Wednesday. A day after finding out their home opener for Friday was off due to covid-19, the Bulldogs had found a new team willing to travel to Langford Stadium.
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tyron Johnson, center, is brought down by Seattle Seahawks' Marquise Blair, Damarious Randall and Ugo Amadi, from left, during a preseason game on Aug. 28 in Seattle. (JOHN FROSCHAUER/Associated Press)

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tyron Johnson, center, is brought down by Seattle Seahawks' Marquise Blair, Damarious Randall and Ugo Amadi, from left, during a preseason game on Aug. 28 in Seattle. (JOHN FROSCHAUER/Associated Press)

NFL: Jaguars claim WR Johnson off waivers from Chargers, add 13

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville claimed receiver Tyron Johnson off waivers from the Los Angeles Chargers on Wednesday, the only move the Jaguars made despite having first dibs on every player waived in final roster cuts.