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Jacksonville Jaguars' Josh Allen takes down Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers on Sunday in Green Bay, Wis. Roughing the passer was called on the play. (MIKE ROEMER/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars' Josh Allen takes down Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers on Sunday in Green Bay, Wis. Roughing the passer was called on the play. (MIKE ROEMER/Associated Press)

NFL: Jaguars place starting defenders Allen, Hayden, Thomas on IR

JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars placed defensive end Josh Allen (knee), cornerback D.J. Hayden (hamstring) and safety Daniel Thomas (arm) on injured reserve Tuesday. Hayden is ineligible to return this season since he already spent one stint on IR.
Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton listens to a question during a news conference at the NCAA Tournament on March 22, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. The No. 21 Seminoles face a tough challenge to claim the top spot in the ACC. (AP FILE PHOTO)

Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton listens to a question during a news conference at the NCAA Tournament on March 22, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. The No. 21 Seminoles face a tough challenge to claim the top spot in the ACC. (AP FILE PHOTO)

FSU BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Hamilton, Florida State look to contend for ACC title

TALLAHASSEE — Leonard Hamilton is known for taking on a fixer upper, rebuilding programs at Oklahoma State, Miami and now Florida State. He is in his 19th season at Florida State and enjoying sustained excellence.
Columbia running back Jaelin Brown takes a carry up the field against Seabreeze during Friday’s Region 1-6A quarterfinal. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia running back Jaelin Brown takes a carry up the field against Seabreeze during Friday’s Region 1-6A quarterfinal. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

COMMENTARY: 5 takeaways from Columbia’s win over Seabreeze in regional quarterfinals

From 0-5 to one win from a regional final. Columbia is back in the regional semis for the third straight year with a matchup set against Daytona Beach Mainland this Friday in the Jungle. It took a 28-14 win over Seabreeze last week in the Region 1-6A quarterfinals to make it happen.
Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) tires to get past Georgia defensive back Lewis Cine (16) after a reception on Nov. 7 in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) tires to get past Georgia defensive back Lewis Cine (16) after a reception on Nov. 7 in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida getting TE Pitts back after 2-week absence

GAINESVILLE — No. 6 Florida will have standout tight end Kyle Pitts back for Saturday’s game against Kentucky. Pitts missed the last weeks following a vicious hit against Georgia that caused a concussion and did enough damage to his nose that he needed surgery.
Florida State head football coach Mike Norvell speaks at a news conference on  Dec. 8, 2019, in Tallahassee. (AP FILE PHOTO)

Florida State head football coach Mike Norvell speaks at a news conference on Dec. 8, 2019, in Tallahassee. (AP FILE PHOTO)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Norvell says it was the 'right decision' to postpone Clemson game

TALLAHASSEE — Florida State coach Mike Norvell is standing by the decision to postpone the Seminoles game Saturday against No. 4 Clemson after the Tigers reported a positive player test following their arrival on campus, adding that even though he and his team wanted to play there were safety...
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Jake Luton (6) is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Stephon Tuitt (91) during Sunday's game at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. (MATT PENDLETON/TNS)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Jake Luton (6) is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Stephon Tuitt (91) during Sunday's game at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. (MATT PENDLETON/TNS)

ANALYSIS: Jaguars lock up another losing season, their 9th in 10 years

JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars are guaranteed another losing season, their ninth in the past 10 years. The Jaguars (1-9) locked up their latest sub-.500 record with a 27-3 drubbing at the hands of unbeaten Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney yells during the fourth quarter of the team's game against Notre Dame on Nov. 7 in South Bend, Ind. (MATT CASHORE/AP Pool Photo)

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney yells during the fourth quarter of the team's game against Notre Dame on Nov. 7 in South Bend, Ind. (MATT CASHORE/AP Pool Photo)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Swinney calls covid-19 FSU's "excuse to cancel game"

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said his team met the medical standard to play against Florida State and believes the Seminoles called off the game because of reasons other than covid-19.  “This game was not canceled because of covid.