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Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) catches a pass as Texas A&M defensive back Jaylon Jones (17) defends on Saturday in College Station, Texas. SAM CRAFT/Associated Press)

Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) catches a pass as Texas A&M defensive back Jaylon Jones (17) defends on Saturday in College Station, Texas. SAM CRAFT/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida falls to No. 10, LSU drops out of AP Top 25 for first time since 2017

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, October 11, 2020
The Florida Gators dropped six spots in The Associated Press rankings on Sunday, falling from No. 4 to No. 10 following their 41-38 loss at Texas A&M. LSU is out of the poll for the first time since 2017 and is the first defending national champion to drop from the rankings in nine years.  No.
Rafael Nadal holds the trophy as he celebrates winning the final match of the French Open against Novak Djokovic in three sets, 6-0, 6-2, 7-5, at the Roland Garros stadium on Sunday in Paris, France. (ALESSANDRA TARATINO/Associated Press)

Rafael Nadal holds the trophy as he celebrates winning the final match of the French Open against Novak Djokovic in three sets, 6-0, 6-2, 7-5, at the Roland Garros stadium on Sunday in Paris, France. (ALESSANDRA TARATINO/Associated Press)

PRO TENNIS: Lucky 13 in Paris lets Nadal tie Federer with 20 Slam titles

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, October 11, 2020
PARIS — All the years of work, all the many wins, led to this moment, with Rafael Nadal preparing to serve against Novak Djokovic, one point from a 13th French Open championship, one point from a 20th Grand Slam trophy to tie Roger Federer's record for men.
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Allen celebrates a sack on Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick at TIAA Bank Field on Sept. 24 in Jacksonville. (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Allen celebrates a sack on Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick at TIAA Bank Field on Sept. 24 in Jacksonville. (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

NFL: Jaguars rule out top pass rusher Josh Allen at Texans

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, October 10, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars will be without their best pass rusher at Houston on Sunday. Defensive end Josh Allen, who has two of the team's four sacks this season, was downgraded to out and did make the trip Saturday. Allen made the Pro Bowl as a rookie last season.
Florida wide receiver Kadarius Toney (1) is stopped just short of the goal line by Texas A&M defensive back Myles Jones (0) during the second quarter on Saturday in College Station, Texas. (SAM CRAFT/Associated Press)

Florida wide receiver Kadarius Toney (1) is stopped just short of the goal line by Texas A&M defensive back Myles Jones (0) during the second quarter on Saturday in College Station, Texas. (SAM CRAFT/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: No. 21 Texas A&M upsets No. 4 Florida

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, October 10, 2020
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Jimbo Fisher got his first win against a top-five opponent since taking over at Texas A&M. And just like that, he started looking ahead to next weekend. “This game shows you what you’re capable of,” the coach said. “Now I want to see what do you follow up with?
Iga Swiatek kisses the trophy after winning the final match of the French Open against Sofia Kenin in two sets 6-4, 6-1, at the Roland Garros stadium on Saturday in Paris, France. (CHRISTOPHE ENA/Associated Press)

Iga Swiatek kisses the trophy after winning the final match of the French Open against Sofia Kenin in two sets 6-4, 6-1, at the Roland Garros stadium on Saturday in Paris, France. (CHRISTOPHE ENA/Associated Press)

PRO TENNIS: Just 19, ranked 54th, Swiatek wins French Open for 1st Slam

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, October 10, 2020
PARIS — Minutes after suddenly becoming a Grand Slam champion at age 19, while ranked just 54th, Iga Swiatek held a microphone during the French Open trophy presentation and was hesitant for pretty much the only time over the past two weeks.
Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard fouls Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) as he drives to the basket in the first quarter during Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Friday at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista. The Heat won, 111-108, to force a Game 6. (WALLY SKALIJ/Los Angeles Times/TNS

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard fouls Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) as he drives to the basket in the first quarter during Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Friday at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista. The Heat won, 111-108, to force a Game 6. (WALLY SKALIJ/Los Angeles Times/TNS

NBA: Heat force Game 6, top Lakers to stave off elimination

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, October 10, 2020
LAKE BUENA VISTA — Jimmy Butler was slumped over a video board behind the baseline in the final seconds, exhausted, gasping for air. He gave it all. The Miami Heat needed nothing less.
Columbia receiver Tray Tolliver runs it up the field out of the read option against Madison County on Friday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Tray Tolliver runs it up the field out of the read option against Madison County on Friday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia shut out by Madison County, falls to 0-3 for first time since '96

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, October 9, 2020
Columbia coach Brian Allen tried everything Friday night against Madison County to find an offensive spark. He put cornerback Shyheim Brown at quarterback. Receiver Tray Tolliver took some snaps too. Nothing worked. Instead, the Tigers were shut out by the Cowboys 12-0 at home.
Suwannee’s Travis McKinney (left) and Jay Smith stop Palatka quarterback O’marrion Wilson on a run Friday night. (PALATKA DAILY NEWS)

Suwannee’s Travis McKinney (left) and Jay Smith stop Palatka quarterback O’marrion Wilson on a run Friday night. (PALATKA DAILY NEWS)

PREP FOOTBALL: Moore, Suwannee roll past Palatka

NEWS STAFF
Friday, October 9, 2020
PALATKA — By no means is Suwannee quarterback Jacquez Moore a conventional quarterback, one that can drop back in the pocket and seek out his intended receiver with ease. Moore is the “best athlete available,” who has turned into the quarterback coach Kyler Hall has wanted.
Audrey Fender placed third, Mackenzie 10th, Suzannah Raines 16th and Morgan Golden 17th. (SHELBY CONKLIN/Special to the Reporter)

Audrey Fender placed third, Mackenzie 10th, Suzannah Raines 16th and Morgan Golden 17th. (SHELBY CONKLIN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Fender places third to lead Columbia at Buchholz Bobcat Invite

NEWS STAFF
Friday, October 9, 2020
Audrey Fender placed third to lead Columbia’s cross country team at the Buchholz Bobcats Invite on Friday. Fender finished with a time of 21:31.50 and had teammates right behind her. Mackeznie Conklin placed 10th (23:37.90), Suzannah Raines 16th (24:12.50) and Morgan Golden 17th (24:30.90).