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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) throws a pass against the Detroit Lions at TIAA Bank Field on Sunday in Jacksonville. (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) throws a pass against the Detroit Lions at TIAA Bank Field on Sunday in Jacksonville. (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

ANALYSIS: Jaguars go cross-country to face QB they should have drafted

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Monday, October 19, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars will travel cross-country this week and get a close-up look at the quarterback they could have — probably should have — drafted in April.
Merlin Leal (second place), Savana Thomas (third) and Amber Hollingsworth (fifth) all placed in the top five at the Tallahassee Community College Open on Saturday. Pictured are Leal (from left), FGC coach April Morse, Thomas and Hollingsworth. (COURTESY)

Merlin Leal (second place), Savana Thomas (third) and Amber Hollingsworth (fifth) all placed in the top five at the Tallahassee Community College Open on Saturday. Pictured are Leal (from left), FGC coach April Morse, Thomas and Hollingsworth. (COURTESY)

WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY: FGC places three runners in top 5 at TCC Open

NEWS STAFF
Monday, October 19, 2020
Tallahassee Community College hosted a quad cross country meet on Saturday morning at the Apalachee Parkway and all three runners from Florida Gateway College placed in the top five. Merlin Leal finished second with a time of 23:49, 53 seconds behind winner Eva Mustian who was an unattached runner.
Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger (35) hit the go-ahead home run in the seventh inning in game seven of the NLCS against the Atlanta Barves at Globe Life Field on Sunday. (ROBERT GAUTHIER/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger (35) hit the go-ahead home run in the seventh inning in game seven of the NLCS against the Atlanta Barves at Globe Life Field on Sunday. (ROBERT GAUTHIER/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

MLB: Bellinger HR sends Dodgers to 3rd World Series in 4 years and a date with the Rays

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Monday, October 19, 2020
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated as Cody Bellinger’s drive soared deep into the Texas night. Bellinger flung his bat off to the side and strutted up the first-base line. All the way to the World Series.
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) leaps over Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Myles Jack (44) and defensive tackle Taven Bryan (90) for a touchdown on Sunday i Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) leaps over Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Myles Jack (44) and defensive tackle Taven Bryan (90) for a touchdown on Sunday i Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

NFL: Jaguars' D reaches new low with another 30-point day

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Sunday, October 18, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars have a new benchmark for bad defense. The Jaguars allowed at least 30 points for a franchise-record fifth consecutive game in a 34-16 loss to Detroit on Sunday. They also gave up more than 400 yards for the fourth time in six games this season.
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) leaps over Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Myles Jack (44) and defensive tackle Taven Bryan (90) for a touchdown on Sunday in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) leaps over Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Myles Jack (44) and defensive tackle Taven Bryan (90) for a touchdown on Sunday in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

NFL: Jaguars get pounded by Lions, lose fifth straight

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Sunday, October 18, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — An elusive touchdown pass, a breakout performance, a defensive rebound and a reprieve for the head coach. This was a victory the Detroit Lions probably needed more than they would admit. It might even serve as a turning point for the season.
Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) pass down field against Texas A&M on Oct. 10 in College Station, Texas. (SAM CRAFT/Associated Press)

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) pass down field against Texas A&M on Oct. 10 in College Station, Texas. (SAM CRAFT/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida stays No. 10, Clemson remains overwhelming No. 1 over Alabama in AP Top 25

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Sunday, October 18, 2020
Florida remained No, 10 while Clemson easily held off Alabama on Sunday to retain the No. 1 spot in The Associated Press college football poll, extending its longest run atop the poll to seven weeks. The Crimson Tide ran away from Georgia on Saturday night to make the case to be No.
Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Randy Arozarena celebrates his MVP award following their victory against the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series on Saturday in San Diego. The Rays defeated the Astros 4-2 to win the series 4-3 games. (JAE C. HONG/Associated Press)

Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Randy Arozarena celebrates his MVP award following their victory against the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series on Saturday in San Diego. The Rays defeated the Astros 4-2 to win the series 4-3 games. (JAE C. HONG/Associated Press)

MLB: Rays top Astros in Game 7 of ALCS to reach World Series

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Saturday, October 17, 2020
SAN DIEGO — By now, every baseball fan has heard of remarkable rookie Randy Arozarena. They're fast becoming familiar with his World Series-bound Tampa Bay teammates, too.
Florida head coach Dan Mullen, left, talks with wide receivers Kadarius Toney (1) and Jacob Copeland (15) during a timeout in a game against South Carolina on Oct. 3 in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/AP Pool Photo)

Florida head coach Dan Mullen, left, talks with wide receivers Kadarius Toney (1) and Jacob Copeland (15) during a timeout in a game against South Carolina on Oct. 3 in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/AP Pool Photo)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida's Mullen joins players in testing positive for virus

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Saturday, October 17, 2020
GAINESVILLE — Florida coach Dan Mullen, who last week wanted 90,000 fans packed inside the stadium amid a pandemic, says he has tested positive for covid-19. Mullen made the announcement Saturday on Twitter, saying his initial positive result was confirmed by a second test.
Fans walk through a parking lot with cones to social distance the cars before a game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Indianapolis Colts on Sept. 13 in Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Jaguars are the latest NFL team dealing with a positive COVID-19 test. The Jaguars released a statement Saturday, Oct. 17, saying a practice squad player was confirmed as testing positive for the coronavirus a day earlier. (AP FILE PHOTO)

Fans walk through a parking lot with cones to social distance the cars before a game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Indianapolis Colts on Sept. 13 in Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Jaguars are the latest NFL team dealing with a positive COVID-19 test. The Jaguars released a statement Saturday, Oct. 17, saying a practice squad player was confirmed as testing positive for the coronavirus a day earlier. (AP FILE PHOTO)

NFL: Jaguars close facility due to positive test, game vs. Lions still on for Sunday

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Saturday, October 17, 2020
Elsewhere, the Jacksonville Jaguars said Saturday that a practice squad player tested positive for the coronavirus. The initial result was confirmed by a second test Friday evening.