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Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) tires to get past Georgia defensive back Lewis Cine (16) after a reception on Nov. 7, 2020, in Jacksonville. (AP PFILE PHOTO)

Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) tires to get past Georgia defensive back Lewis Cine (16) after a reception on Nov. 7, 2020, in Jacksonville. (AP PFILE PHOTO)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Pitts puts on show at Florida's pro day for NFL evaluators

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
GAINESVILLE — There was no shortage of Kyle Pitts highlights at Florida’s pro day Wednesday, from his measurables to his moves to even his mindset. It was a refresher course for anyone who watched the versatile tight end play last season.
People view the Supreme Court building from behind security fencing on Capitol Hill on March 21 in Washington after portions of an outer perimeter of fencing were removed overnight to allow public access. A Supreme Court case being argued this week amid March Madness could erode the difference between elite college athletes and professional sports stars. (AP FILE PHOTO)

People view the Supreme Court building from behind security fencing on Capitol Hill on March 21 in Washington after portions of an outer perimeter of fencing were removed overnight to allow public access. A Supreme Court case being argued this week amid March Madness could erode the difference between elite college athletes and professional sports stars. (AP FILE PHOTO)

COLLEGE SPORTS: High court sympathetic to athletes in NCAA dispute

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed sympathetic to college athletes in a dispute with the NCAA over rules limiting their education-related compensation.
Columbia right fielder Caitlyn O’Sullivan slides safely into third base against Bell on Tuesday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia right fielder Caitlyn O’Sullivan slides safely into third base against Bell on Tuesday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Columbia holds on to top Bell, snaps 8-game skid

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
A sign hung in the dugout as a reminder — and for motivation. It read “payback” after Bell beat Columbia 12-7 back on March 6. The Tigers dished it on Tuesday night, then held on for revenge in a 9-8 victory over the Bulldogs to snap an eight-game losing streak.
Suwannee pitcher Hunter Corbin held Lincoln to just two hits Tuesday night at Booster Field. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee pitcher Hunter Corbin held Lincoln to just two hits Tuesday night at Booster Field. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP BASEBALL: Corbin powers Suwannee past Lincoln in run-rule win

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
LIVE OAK — If Hunter Corbin looked like he had a little extra juice Tuesday night, it’s because of a distant memory that pushed him. On May 10 last year, Corbin entered the game in the fifth inning against Lincoln and promptly gave up a hit.
Columbia forward Charleston Ponds rises to the basket to shoot as Santa Fe center Ernest Ross defends during a game on Feb. 4. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia forward Charleston Ponds rises to the basket to shoot as Santa Fe center Ernest Ross defends during a game on Feb. 4. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Columbia sharpshooter Charleston Ponds commits to Davis & Elkins College

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Columbia swingman Charleston Ponds verbally committed to Davis & Elkins on Tuesday. Ponds made his announcement in a quick Twitter post. Davis & Elkins is a Division II school in Elkins, West Virginia, that competes in the Mountain East Conference.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell gestures during the NFL Honors ceremony as part of Super Bowl 55 on Feb. 5 in Tampa. The NFL is increasing the regular season to 17 games, as expected, and reducing the preseason to three games. Team owners on Tuesday approved the 17th game, marking the first time in 43 years the regular season has been increased. (AP FILE PHOTO)

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell gestures during the NFL Honors ceremony as part of Super Bowl 55 on Feb. 5 in Tampa. The NFL is increasing the regular season to 17 games, as expected, and reducing the preseason to three games. Team owners on Tuesday approved the 17th game, marking the first time in 43 years the regular season has been increased. (AP FILE PHOTO)

NFL: Owners approve 17-game regular season, 3 preseason games

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
The NFL is increasing the regular season to 17 games and planning to have full stadiums for those games.  While reducing the preseason to three games the league will be able to generate additional revenue, of course.
Oral Roberts forward DeShang Weaver (14) shoots ahead of Florida forward Omar Payne (5) during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum on March 21 in Indianapolis. (AJ MAST/Associated Press)

Oral Roberts forward DeShang Weaver (14) shoots ahead of Florida forward Omar Payne (5) during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum on March 21 in Indianapolis. (AJ MAST/Associated Press)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Omar Payne joins growing list of players to leave Florida

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
GAINESVILLE — Florida's rebuilding project continues to grow. Forward Omar Payne entered the transfer portal Tuesday and became the fifth player to leave coach Mike White's program since the end of the season.
Suwannee’s Timothy Jolicoeur is the LCR’s Wrestler of the Year. (COURTESY)

Suwannee’s Timothy Jolicoeur is the LCR’s Wrestler of the Year. (COURTESY)

WINTER ALL-AREA: Jolicoeur named LCR's Wrestler of the Year

JAMIE WACHTER
Monday, March 29, 2021
LIVE OAK — Not really interested in the sport, Timothy Jolicoeur expected his wrestling career at Suwannee Middle School to be short. Pushed by his father, Jay, to consider wrestling, Jolicoeur agreed after speaking with the coach to give it a try, but he still had serious reservations.