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Suwannee quarterback Maci Campbell throws a pass against Bradford on March 15. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee quarterback Maci Campbell throws a pass against Bradford on March 15. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

FLAG FOOTBALL: Suwannee’s Maci Campbell named to all-state third team in Class 1A

JAMIE WACHTER
Thursday, June 17, 2021
LIVE OAK — Completing its first full season, the Suwannee’s flag football program has already produced its first all-state performer. The Florida Athletic Coaches Association flag football all-state teams were released Thursday and SHS sophomore Maci Campbell was named to the Class 1A third team.
Fort White quarterback Tyler Jefferson throws a pass against Branford during last season’s Region 3-1A quarterfinals. Jefferson transferred to Hawthorne following spring practice for his junior season. (FILE)

Fort White quarterback Tyler Jefferson throws a pass against Branford during last season’s Region 3-1A quarterfinals. Jefferson transferred to Hawthorne following spring practice for his junior season. (FILE)

PREP FOOTBALL: QB Tyler Jefferson transfers to Hawthorne from Fort White

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, June 14, 2021
FORT WHITE — Tyler Jefferson has transferred to Hawthorne, leaving behind a big hole in Fort White’s offense. Jefferson, a rising junior, was the Indians’ starting quarterback for 14 games across his freshman and sophomore seasons.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence takes a break during practice Monday in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence takes a break during practice Monday in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

NFL: Jags taking 'cautious' approach with Lawrence's hamstring

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, June 14, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars expect quarterback Trevor Lawrence to be fully cleared to practice by training camp next month. Lawrence was a limited participant as the Jaguars opened a two-day, mandatory minicamp Monday that signals the end of their offseason program.
Florida Gators Athletic Director Scott Stricklin speaks during an introductory press conference for football head coach Dan Mullen at the Bill Heavener football complex on Nov. 27, 2017, in Gainesville. Florida’s athletic department had a $54.5 million shortfall during the 2020-21 fiscal year because of the coronavirus pandemic, significant financial losses the Gators were able to weather with a supplement from the Southeastern Conference and a sizable reserve. (ROB FOLDY /Getty Images/TNS)

Florida Gators Athletic Director Scott Stricklin speaks during an introductory press conference for football head coach Dan Mullen at the Bill Heavener football complex on Nov. 27, 2017, in Gainesville. Florida’s athletic department had a $54.5 million shortfall during the 2020-21 fiscal year because of the coronavirus pandemic, significant financial losses the Gators were able to weather with a supplement from the Southeastern Conference and a sizable reserve. (ROB FOLDY /Getty Images/TNS)

COLLEGE ATHLETICS: Florida recovering from $54.5M shortfall amid pandemic

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, June 11, 2021
 ​​​​GAINESVILLE — Florida’s athletic department had a $54.5 million shortfall during the 2020-21 fiscal year because of the coronavirus pandemic, significant financial losses the Gators were able to weather with a supplement from the Southeastern Conference and a sizable reserve.
Florida State players Kaia LoPreste (from left), Cassidy Davis, Anna Shelnutt, Emma Wilson and Danielle Watson watch as Oklahoma players accept awards after they defeated Florida State in the final game of the Women's College World Series championship series Thursday in Oklahoma City. (SUE OGROCKI/Associated Press)

Florida State players Kaia LoPreste (from left), Cassidy Davis, Anna Shelnutt, Emma Wilson and Danielle Watson watch as Oklahoma players accept awards after they defeated Florida State in the final game of the Women's College World Series championship series Thursday in Oklahoma City. (SUE OGROCKI/Associated Press)

COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Florida State comes up one win shy as Oklahoma wins fifth title

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, June 10, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY — Giselle Juarez re-emerged as the star pitcher Oklahoma needed to complement its high-powered offense, and now the Sooners are national champions again.
Alabama celebrates after defeating Ohio State 52-24 in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium on Jan. 11 in Miami Gardens. (MIKE EHRMANN/Getty Images/TNS)

Alabama celebrates after defeating Ohio State 52-24 in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium on Jan. 11 in Miami Gardens. (MIKE EHRMANN/Getty Images/TNS)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Playoff considering expansion to 12 teams

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, June 10, 2021
There was a time not so long ago, 2012 to be exact, when the big news in college football was conference commissioners simply using the word playoff when talking about the future of the sports’ postseason format.