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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).
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Allen is questionable for Sunday's game against the Houston Texans. (SAM GREENWOOD/Getty Images/TNS)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Allen is questionable for Sunday's game against the Houston Texans. (SAM GREENWOOD/Getty Images/TNS)

NFL: Jaguars could be without 3 defensive starters at Texans

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, October 9, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars could be without three defensive starters at Houston on Sunday. Coach Doug Marrone listed defensive end Josh Allen (knee), linebacker Myles Jack (ankle) and rookie cornerback CJ Henderson (shoulder) as questionable against the Texans.
Columbia's boys golf team is pictured after winning the Ann and John Ives Alachua County Championship on Thursday. (COURTESY)

Columbia's boys golf team is pictured after winning the Ann and John Ives Alachua County Championship on Thursday. (COURTESY)

PREP ROUNDUP: Columbia boys win Alachua County Championship, girls place third at Jill Darr Invitational

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Columbia defeated Buchholz in a four-man, one-hole playoff to win the Ann and John Ives Alachua County Championship on Thursday after the teams finished tied with scores of 311. Leading the way for the Tigers was Ty Folsom, who shot a 72 to take medalist honors.
Suwannee linebacker Blaine Howard tries to tackle Buchholz receiver Creed Whittemore last Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee linebacker Blaine Howard tries to tackle Buchholz receiver Creed Whittemore last Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

FRIDAY NIGHT PREVIEW: Suwannee looks to regain defensive bite against Palatka

JAMIE WACHTER
Thursday, October 8, 2020
LIVE OAK — The Suwannee Bulldogs showed plenty of bite defensively early this season. Last week, though, the Buchholz Bobcats weren’t afraid of the Bulldogs’ bark, running around and through Suwannee for 306 yards rushing and 413 yards total.
Branford running back Bodhi White takes a carry up the field against Lafayette last Friday. (BRIAN LEWIS/Special to the Reporter)

Branford running back Bodhi White takes a carry up the field against Lafayette last Friday. (BRIAN LEWIS/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Branford-Hilliard canceled by covid issue

JAMIE WACHTER
Thursday, October 8, 2020
BRANFORD — The Branford Buccaneers' focus shifted away from football and onto player and student safety Thursday afternoon. The school announced the cancellation of Friday's home game against Hilliard after discussions with the Suwannee County Health Department.