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Florida's Tyree Appleby (22) drives against Vanderbilt's Scotty Pippen Jr. (2) during the SEC Tournament on Thursday in Nashville, Tenn. (MARK HUMPHREY/Associated Press)

Florida's Tyree Appleby (22) drives against Vanderbilt's Scotty Pippen Jr. (2) during the SEC Tournament on Thursday in Nashville, Tenn. (MARK HUMPHREY/Associated Press)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Florida holds off Vandy to advance to SEC quarterfinals

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tre Mann scored 22 points, and Florida held off Vanderbilt 69-63 Thursday to advance to the Southeastern Conference tournament quarterfinals. The fifth-seeded Gators (14-8) snapped a two-game skid coming into the tournament, and they will play No.
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski watches the action during the second half of a game against Louisville in the second round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament on Wednesday in Greensboro, N.C. (GERRY BROOME/Associated Press)

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski watches the action during the second half of a game against Louisville in the second round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament on Wednesday in Greensboro, N.C. (GERRY BROOME/Associated Press)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: FSU advances to ACC semis after Duke's positive covid-19 test

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Duke arrived at the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament hoping to make an unprecedented run to extend its long NCAA Tournament streak.
Columbia’s Nate Walmsley gets set to throw during the shot put at Tuesday’s Santa Fe mini meet. (COURTESY)

Columbia’s Nate Walmsley gets set to throw during the shot put at Tuesday’s Santa Fe mini meet. (COURTESY)

PREP TRACK & FIELD: Nate Walmsley breaks Columbia record in shot put

Nate Walmsley is dreaming big. His goal is to win a state title in the shot put. He might just make it happen too after Tuesday’s performance at the Santa Fe mini meet. Walmsley set a new Columbia record at the event with a toss of 13.26m, breaking the previous program record of 13.
FGC forward D’Andre Jefferson yells in celebration after a dunk against Pasco-Hernando State College on Tuesday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

FGC forward D’Andre Jefferson yells in celebration after a dunk against Pasco-Hernando State College on Tuesday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: FGC tops Pasco-Hernando again to clinch home court for Region 8 championship game

Confidence is high when Florida Gateway College takes the court against Pasco-Hernando State College. The Timberwolves have the Bobcats’ number, and now they’re on the verge of a third straight Region 8 title.
Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Cam Robinson (74) sets up to block against the Chicago Bears on Dec. 27, 2020, in Jacksonville. The Jaguars are planning to use the franchise tag on left tackle Cam Robinson, preventing him from hitting the free-agent market and making him the blindside protector for presumptive No. 1 draft pick Trevor Lawrence. Coach Urban Meyer said Tuesday that “we are headed in that direction.” (AP FILE PHOTO)

Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Cam Robinson (74) sets up to block against the Chicago Bears on Dec. 27, 2020, in Jacksonville. The Jaguars are planning to use the franchise tag on left tackle Cam Robinson, preventing him from hitting the free-agent market and making him the blindside protector for presumptive No. 1 draft pick Trevor Lawrence. Coach Urban Meyer said Tuesday that “we are headed in that direction.” (AP FILE PHOTO)

NFL: Jags tag LT Robinson, charge him with protecting QB Lawrence

The Jacksonville Jaguars used their franchise tag on left tackle Cam Robinson, preventing him from hitting free agency and making him the blindside protector for presumptive No. 1 draft pick Trevor Lawrence.