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Reece Chasteen is the LCR’s Girls Golfer of the Year. (JEN CHASTEEN/Special to the LCR)

Reece Chasteen is the LCR’s Girls Golfer of the Year. (JEN CHASTEEN/Special to the LCR)

FALL ALL-AREA: Chasteen named LCR's Girls Golfer of the Year

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, January 4, 2021
Reece Chasteen made her senior season a special one at Columbia. Not only did her scores drop drastically, but she helped the Lady Tigers win their first district title since 2014. On top of that, Chasteen and company squeaked through regionals to receive an at-large berth to the state tournament.
The Jacksonville Jaguars fired head coach Doug Marrone on Monday after a 1-15 season. (JAMES GILBERT/Getty Images/TNS)

The Jacksonville Jaguars fired head coach Doug Marrone on Monday after a 1-15 season. (JAMES GILBERT/Getty Images/TNS)

NFL: Jaguars fire Marrone, owner Khan plans to be more involved

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, January 4, 2021
Shad Khan has hired coaches and general managers before. He relied on a search firm the first time. He enlisted help from a consultant the second. He listened to friends, family, colleagues and even competitors along the way.
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone watches during the first half of a game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday in Indianapolis. (AJ MAST/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone watches during the first half of a game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday in Indianapolis. (AJ MAST/Associated Press)

NFL: Marrone bracing for change after Jaguars' 15th straight loss

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, January 3, 2021
When Doug Marrone saw a report about Urban Meyer preparing to become Jacksonville's next coach, he immediately picked up the phone and called Jaguars owner Shad Khan.
Florida coach Dan Mullen, center, watches play against Oklahoma during the first half of the Cotton Bowl on Dec. 30, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (RON JENKINS/Associated Press)

Florida coach Dan Mullen, center, watches play against Oklahoma during the first half of the Cotton Bowl on Dec. 30, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (RON JENKINS/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida fires 2 assistants after defensive fiasco

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, January 1, 2021
GAINESVILLE — Florida coach Dan Mullen wasted little time identifying problem areas following his team's worst defensive season in more than a hundred years. Mullen fired secondary coaches Ron English and Torrian Gray, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) fights off a tackle attempt by Notre Dame linebacker Marist Liufau (35) in the first half of the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1 in Arlington, Texas. (MICHAEL AINSWORTH/Associated Press)

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) fights off a tackle attempt by Notre Dame linebacker Marist Liufau (35) in the first half of the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1 in Arlington, Texas. (MICHAEL AINSWORTH/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: No. 1 Alabama beats No. 4 Notre Dame in Rose Bowl to advance to championship game

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, January 1, 2021
ARLINGTON, Texas — A truly untraditional Rose Bowl setting, a very common result for Alabama in the College Football Playoff. With Heisman Trophy finalists DeVonta Smith and Mac Jones, the top-ranked Crimson Tide rolled into its fifth CFP championship game in six seasons.