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COLLEGE BASEBALL: Florida collects 18 hits to roll past Mississippi State in SEC Tournament

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

HOOVER, Ala. — Freshman Sterlin Thompson had a two-run double and a solo home run, and No. 6 seed Florida opened the second round of the SEC Tournament on Wednesday with a 13-1 victory over third-seeded Mississippi State in seven innings.

Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) talks with teammates during drills at rookie minicamp. (BOB SELF/Florida Times-Union/TNS)

NFL: Lawrence says Tebow is "a guy you want to be around"

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Trevor Lawrence is excited to have Tim Tebow as a teammate. The Jacksonville Jaguars signed Tebow last week, giving the former Florida star and 2007 Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback an opportunity to revive his pro career as a tight end catching passes from their rookie No. 1 overall pick.

BOYS TENNIS: Moore steps down at Columbia for new house in St. Augustine

JORDAN KROEGER

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

When Tom Moore bought a house in St. Augustine last year, the move became inevitable. After eight seasons, Moore recently resigned as Columbia’s boys tennis coach. He’s now off to St.

COLLEGE BASEBALL: Florida advances past Kentucky in 1st game of SEC Tourney

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021

HOOVER, Ala. — Jacob Young homered, Tommy Mace struck out eight in five innings and No. 6 seed Florida beat 11th-seeded Kentucky 4-1 on Tuesday in the first game of the SEC Tournament. Florida (36-19) snapped a four-game losing streak to advance to play No. 3 seed Mississippi State on Wednesday.

Branford receiver Cade Coker scored a touchdown against Bell during the teams’ spring game Monday night. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Branford routs Bell in spring game

JAMIE WACHTER

Monday, May 24, 2021

BRANFORD — An earlier start to the night sparked Branford to a quick start on the field Monday night. An accident that prevented Hamilton County from taking part in the spring jamboree at Cleve Sikes Field at Buccaneer Stadium caused Branford to take part in the opening kick.

Columbia softball coach Trudy Andrews gives instructions to a batter during a game this past season. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Trudy Andrews resigns at Columbia, will remain volleyball coach

JORDAN KROEGER

Monday, May 24, 2021

Coaching two programs is time consuming, so Trudy Andrews is giving up one job to focus on the other. Andrews has resigned as Columbia’s softball coach after seven seasons but will remain with the school as the volleyball coach, a job she’s held since 2016.

Columbia forward Charleston Ponds signs his letter of intent to play at Davis & Elkins College earlier this month. (COURTESY)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Ponds ready for next step at Davis & Elkins College

JORDAN KROEGER

Monday, May 24, 2021

Charleston Ponds had zero college offers prior to his senior season, but it only made him work harder.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Florida adds Oklahoma State's Erik Pastrana to staff

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Monday, May 24, 2021

GAINESVILLE — Florida coach Mike White added Oklahoma State assistant Erik Pastrana to his staff Monday. Pastrana spent the past two seasons as an assistant who also served as Oklahoma State's recruiting coordinator.

Phil Mickelson celebrates after winning the PGA Championship on the Ocean Course on Sunday in Kiawah Island, S.C. (DAVID J. PHILLIP/Associated Press)

PRO GOLF: Ageless wonder Mickelson wins PGA to be oldest major champ

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Sunday, May 23, 2021

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — The pandemonium closed in around Phil Mickelson as he walked toward the 18th green at Kiawah Island, where thousands upon thousands of euphoric fans wanted a piece of the history he delivered Sunday in the PGA Championship.

Branford's Kyson Johnson throws a pass during a Branford practice. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Branford set for Monday night jamboree vs. Bell & Hamilton County

JAMIE WACHTER

Saturday, May 22, 2021

BRANFORD — Are you ready for some football? For their foray into Monday Night Football, Branford coach Tim Clark is hoping his Buccaneers are plenty rowdy when Hamilton County and Bell visit Cleve Sikes Field at Buccaneer Stadium at 7 p.m. Monday for a spring jamboree.