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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell congratulates quarterback Trevor Lawrence on being selected as the first pick in the 2021 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday in Cleveland. (JOHN KUNTZ/cleveland.com)

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell congratulates quarterback Trevor Lawrence on being selected as the first pick in the 2021 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday in Cleveland. (JOHN KUNTZ/cleveland.com)

NFL: Jaguars open Meyer era by drafting Lawrence, Etienne

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, April 29, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars waited more than four months to make the easiest and maybe most significant pick in franchise history. As obvious as it was, fireworks and frivolity followed.
FSU quarterbacks Tate Rodemaker (18) and Gino English (15) watch quarterback McKenzie Milton (10) throw during the FSU Garnet & Gold Spring Game at Doak Campbell Stadium on April 10 in Tallahassee. (STEPHEN M. DOWELL/Orlando Sentinel)

FSU quarterbacks Tate Rodemaker (18) and Gino English (15) watch quarterback McKenzie Milton (10) throw during the FSU Garnet & Gold Spring Game at Doak Campbell Stadium on April 10 in Tallahassee. (STEPHEN M. DOWELL/Orlando Sentinel)

COLLEGE SPORTS: Athletes decry possible delay in compensation law

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, April 29, 2021
TALLAHASSEE — Just when some college athletes in Florida were readying to cash in on their athletic prowess, the state's Legislature has unexpectedly delayed their ability to hire agents and ink endorsement deals.
Fort White quarterback Tyler Jefferson watches practice from the sideline on Wednesday. Jefferson is out for all of spring practice after having knee surgery about six weeks ago. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White quarterback Tyler Jefferson watches practice from the sideline on Wednesday. Jefferson is out for all of spring practice after having knee surgery about six weeks ago. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White QB Tyler Jefferson will miss spring practice after another knee surgery

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
FORT WHITE — Tyler Jefferson missed spring practice prior to his freshman year due to a torn ACL. In 2020, covid-19 prevented him from taking the field. Now, ahead of his junior season, it’s another knee injury that’s sidelined Fort White’s promising young quarterback.
Columbia pitcher Emma Edson fires to first base for an out against Gainesville during the District 3-5A semifinals on Tuesday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia pitcher Emma Edson fires to first base for an out against Gainesville during the District 3-5A semifinals on Tuesday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Gainesville ends Columbia's season in District 3-5A semis

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
ST. AUGUSTINE — It just wasn’t their night.  After a shocking 8-1 win over the night before in the opening round of the postseason, nobody in an all-white Columbia uniform Tuesday night could catch a break.