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Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos, top left, celebrates his goal against Dallas Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin (35) during the first period of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, in Edmonton, Alberta. (JASON FRANSON/The Canadian Press via AP)

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos, top left, celebrates his goal against Dallas Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin (35) during the first period of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, in Edmonton, Alberta. (JASON FRANSON/The Canadian Press via AP)

NHL: Stamkos scores, leaves as Lightning beat Stars in Game 3 for 2-1 lead

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
EDMONTON, Alberta — As soon as Steven Stamkos scored on his first shot since February, his Tampa Bay Lightning celebrated on the ice and the bench with 211 days of pent up excitement.
Columbia swimmer Kaydence Clark competes in the 100-yard butterfly during Wednesday’s tri-meet against Saint Francis Catholic and Oak Hall. (SHELBY CONKLIN/Special to the Reporter)

Columbia swimmer Kaydence Clark competes in the 100-yard butterfly during Wednesday’s tri-meet against Saint Francis Catholic and Oak Hall. (SHELBY CONKLIN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP SWIMMING: Columbia girls finish second in tri-meet with Saint Francis Catholic, Oak Hall

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Columbia’s girls swim team finished second in a tri-meet on Wednesday at home, defeating Oak Hall 51-41 but falling to Saint Francis Catholic 45-43. Oak Hall’s boys won, defeating Saint Francis Catholic 48-44 and Columbia 54-31. The Tigers lost to Saint Francis 54-31.
Fort White quarterback Tyler Jefferson gets set to take a snap during Wednesday’s practice. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White quarterback Tyler Jefferson gets set to take a snap during Wednesday’s practice. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Jackson tweaking O-line, running game to jump start Fort White’s offense

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
FORT WHITE — Last week’s struggles against Santa Fe begin with Fort White’s offensive line. Quarterback Tyler Jefferson didn’t take many sacks but he took a few hits and the running game never got off the ground, with starter Tavion Taylor managing just 18 yards on nine carries.
Jacksonville Jaguars center Brandon Linder (65) is helped by medial personnel after being injured against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, in Nashville, Tenn. (MARK ZALESKI/AP Photo)

Jacksonville Jaguars center Brandon Linder (65) is helped by medial personnel after being injured against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, in Nashville, Tenn. (MARK ZALESKI/AP Photo)

NFL: Jags without WR Chark, PK Lambo and C Linder vs. Dolphins

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville Jaguars receiver DJ Chark won't play Thursday night against Miami. The team downgraded Chark from questionable to out a little more than six hours before kickoff.
Nick Saban's Alabama squad allowed 18.6 points per game nationally last season, good enough for 13th nationally. But it’s still the most the Tide has given up since 2007, Saban’s first year in Tuscaloosa. (KEVIN C. COX/Getty Images/TNS)

Nick Saban's Alabama squad allowed 18.6 points per game nationally last season, good enough for 13th nationally. But it’s still the most the Tide has given up since 2007, Saban’s first year in Tuscaloosa. (KEVIN C. COX/Getty Images/TNS)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Media picks Alabama to top Florida in SEC championship game

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama is the media favorite to win the Southeastern Conference title while Florida is the pick to win the Eastern Division. Alabama received 77 votes to win the championship game on Dec. 19 in Atlanta, while Georgia and LSU each were picked on seven ballots.
Quarterback facial hair is sure to be front and center when the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-1) host the Miami Dolphins (0-2) on Thursday night. Jacksonville’s Gardner Minshew has a unkept horseshoe mustache that seems to go perfectly with his flowing locks, while Miami’s Ryan Fitzpatrick has a bushy beard that covers much of his face and engulfs his chin strap. (HARRY AARON/Getty Images/TNS)

Quarterback facial hair is sure to be front and center when the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-1) host the Miami Dolphins (0-2) on Thursday night. Jacksonville’s Gardner Minshew has a unkept horseshoe mustache that seems to go perfectly with his flowing locks, while Miami’s Ryan Fitzpatrick has a bushy beard that covers much of his face and engulfs his chin strap. (HARRY AARON/Getty Images/TNS)

NFL: Dolphins-Jaguars features Beard vs. 'Stache, Magic vs. Mania

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — It’s the Beard versus the 'Stache in prime time. Fitzmagic on one sideline, Minshew Mania on the other. Maybe the loser should have to shave. Quarterback facial hair is sure to be front and center when the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-1) host the Miami Dolphins (0-2) on Thursday night.
Columbia swimmer Mackenzie Conklin competes in the 500-yard freestyle during Tuesday’s meet against Suwannee. She won the event. (SHELBY CONKLIN/Special to the Reporter)

Columbia swimmer Mackenzie Conklin competes in the 500-yard freestyle during Tuesday’s meet against Suwannee. She won the event. (SHELBY CONKLIN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Columbia & Suwannee split swim victories in dual meet

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Columbia’s swim teams split their matchups with Suwannee on Tuesday, with the girls winning 76-55 while the boys lost 85-41. Individual winners for the Lady Tigers included Mackeznie Conklin (200 free, 2:27; 500 free, 5:43.80) and Kaydence Clark (200 IM, 2:44.70; 100 butterfly, 1:09.38).
Instead of participating in the first college football game of the season, as Florida did last year, the Gators have been on the sidelines for the first two weekends. (TAMPA BAY TIMES/TNS)

Instead of participating in the first college football game of the season, as Florida did last year, the Gators have been on the sidelines for the first two weekends. (TAMPA BAY TIMES/TNS)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Mullen's Florida staff receives nearly $500K before pandemic

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
GAINESVILLE — Florida coach Dan Mullen didn’t get a raise or an extension after his team’s 11-2 finish last season. His staff got the money. Mullen’s assistants got bumps totaling $490,000, according to contracts released by the school Tuesday.
Florida Gators running back Malik Davis, right, carries the ball up the field against Tennessee last season. (CARMEN MANDATO/Getty Images/TNS)

Florida Gators running back Malik Davis, right, carries the ball up the field against Tennessee last season. (CARMEN MANDATO/Getty Images/TNS)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: SEC to use devices to aid with contact tracing

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
The Southeastern Conference says it is providing its 14 schools wearable technology for football players intended to aid with covid-19 contact tracing. The SafeTags made by Kinexon can be worn like a wristband at team facilities or attached to equipment when used in games or practice.