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Florida Gateway College runner Merlin Leal (left) runs alongside a Pasco-Hernando State College runner during the Alligator Lake Invitational on Friday. (COURTESY)

Florida Gateway College runner Merlin Leal (left) runs alongside a Pasco-Hernando State College runner during the Alligator Lake Invitational on Friday. (COURTESY)

WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY: Leal leads FGC at Alligator Lake Invitational

NEWS STAFF
Monday, September 21, 2020
Florida Gateway College competed Friday at the Alligator Lake Invitational.  The top finisher for the Timberwolves was Merlin Leal, a Suwanne grad, with a personal-best time of 24:20 to finish 21st overall. FGC’s Savana Thomas also placed 27th (25:14.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark (17) signals a first down after a reception against Tennessee Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) on Sunday, in Nashville, Tenn. (MARK ZALESKI/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark (17) signals a first down after a reception against Tennessee Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) on Sunday, in Nashville, Tenn. (MARK ZALESKI/Associated Press)

ANALYSIS: High-scoring Jaguars are efficient, creative, entertaining

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, September 21, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — It’s been a while since anyone could honestly say this about the Jacksonville Jaguars: They’re fun to watch on offense.
Bryson DeChambeau kisses the championship trophy in celebration after winning the 120th U.S. Open Championship on Sunday at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, NY. (GREGORY SHAMUS/Getty Images/TNS)

Bryson DeChambeau kisses the championship trophy in celebration after winning the 120th U.S. Open Championship on Sunday at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, NY. (GREGORY SHAMUS/Getty Images/TNS)

PRO GOLF: Bryson DeChambeau blasts way to U.S. Open title

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, September 20, 2020
MAMARONECK, N.Y. — What was supposed to be a typical U.S. Open produced a most unconventional champion. Bryson DeChambeau was not the least bit concerned by the narrow fairways or the ankle-deep rough that shape Winged Foot into historically the toughest of all U.S. Opens.
The Jacksonville Jaguars line up against the Tennessee Titans during the first half on Sunday at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. (FREDERICK BREEDON/Getty Images/TNS)

The Jacksonville Jaguars line up against the Tennessee Titans during the first half on Sunday at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. (FREDERICK BREEDON/Getty Images/TNS)

NFL: Gostkowski kicks 49-yarder to lift Titans over Jaguars

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, September 20, 2020
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans know good teams win ugly games, and being 2-0 for the first time in 12 years has a way of making any victory look much prettier.
Miami Hurricanes running back Jaylan Knighton runs for a touchdown in the third quarter against Louisville at Cardinal Stadium Saturday night, in Louisville, Ky. Miami won, 47-34. (ANDY LYONS/Getty Images/TNS)

Miami Hurricanes running back Jaylan Knighton runs for a touchdown in the third quarter against Louisville at Cardinal Stadium Saturday night, in Louisville, Ky. Miami won, 47-34. (ANDY LYONS/Getty Images/TNS)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: No. 12 Miami rises in AP Top 25; Marshall jumps into rankings

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, September 20, 2020
A week before Big Ten teams become eligible again for The Associated Press college football poll, No. 25 Marshall is ranked for the first time since 2014 and Miami jumped to No. 12 after a conference road victory. Clemson remained a nearly unanimous No.
Dallas Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin (35) makes a save against the Tampa Bay Lightning's Blake Coleman (20) during the third period in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place on Saturday, in Edmonton, Canada. The Stars won, 4-1. (BRUCE BENNETT/Getty Images/TNS)

Dallas Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin (35) makes a save against the Tampa Bay Lightning's Blake Coleman (20) during the third period in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place on Saturday, in Edmonton, Canada. The Stars won, 4-1. (BRUCE BENNETT/Getty Images/TNS)

NHL: Stars hammer Tampa to open Stanley Cup Final

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, September 19, 2020
EDMONTON, Alberta — Dallas Stars players on the bench yelled at their teammates, “Hit ’em!” They did, over and over, the body checks and the shouts easily heard throughout an arena left empty because of the pandemic for this most unusual Stanley Cup Final.
Florida State head football coach Mike Norvell speaks during his introductory news conference in Tallahassee. (MATT BAKER/Tampa Bay Times/TNS)

Florida State head football coach Mike Norvell speaks during his introductory news conference in Tallahassee. (MATT BAKER/Tampa Bay Times/TNS)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: FSU coach Norvell tests positive for coronavirus, will miss Miami game

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, September 19, 2020
Florida State coach Mike Norvell has tested positive for covid-19 and will not coach the Seminoles in-person this week as they prepare for Miami. Norvell released a statement Saturday saying he tested positive a day earlier but is feeling fine.
Fort White quarterback Tyler Jefferson hands the ball off to running back Tavion Taylor on Friday night. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

Fort White quarterback Tyler Jefferson hands the ball off to running back Tavion Taylor on Friday night. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Penalties, poor execution haunt Indians in season-opening loss to Raiders

JORDAN KROEGER
Saturday, September 19, 2020
ALACHUA — One team had two games under its belt. The other didn’t, and it showed on Friday night. While Fort White struggled to sustain drives, Santa Fe finally found the win column behind quarterback Landon Rogers.
Suwannee running back Malachi Graham tries to pull away from a Madison County defender Friday night at Langford Stadium. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee running back Malachi Graham tries to pull away from a Madison County defender Friday night at Langford Stadium. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Several Bulldogs blunders lead to Cowboys’ victory

MIKE JONES
Saturday, September 19, 2020
LIVE OAK — Mental mistakes and physical miscues have cost Suwannee recently against Madison County. It was more of the same Friday night at Paul Langford Stadium.