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Florida State Seminoles cheerleaders during the season opener against Boise State last season at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee. (MONICA HERNDON/Tampa Bay Times)

Florida State Seminoles cheerleaders during the season opener against Boise State last season at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee. (MONICA HERNDON/Tampa Bay Times)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: New FSU schedule released by ACC

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, August 6, 2020
The ACC announced the updated football schedules for 2020 season on Thursday. Florida State will open the season with consecutive home games against Georgia Tech on Sept. 12 and Samford on Sept. 19, which will serve as the team’s one non-conference opponent under the revised schedule.
A Connecticut football helmet rests on the sideline during an NCAA college football game on Sept. 7, 2019, in East Hartford, Conn. UConn has canceled its 2020-2021 football season, becoming the first FBS program to suspend football because of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP FILE PHOTO)

A Connecticut football helmet rests on the sideline during an NCAA college football game on Sept. 7, 2019, in East Hartford, Conn. UConn has canceled its 2020-2021 football season, becoming the first FBS program to suspend football because of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP FILE PHOTO)

CORONAVIRUS: Signs ominous and hopeful as college sports hang in balance

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
The announcements came within 40 minutes of each other Wednesday morning, one bleak, the other providing a glimmer of hope for a college football season that is looking iffy at best right now.
Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen leads his team out onto the field prior to a game last season. (ALLEN EYESTONE/The Palm Beach Post)

Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen leads his team out onto the field prior to a game last season. (ALLEN EYESTONE/The Palm Beach Post)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: SEC announces new preseason practice schedule

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
The Southeastern Conference announced Wednesday adjusted dates for preseason football activities for schools with the first allowable practice now scheduled for Aug. 17.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew looks on after defeating the Indianapolis Colts in a game at TIAA Bank Field on Dec. 29, 2019 in Jacksonville. Minshew was placed on the team’s reserve/covid-19 list Sunday. (JAMES GILBERT/Getty Images/TNS)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew looks on after defeating the Indianapolis Colts in a game at TIAA Bank Field on Dec. 29, 2019 in Jacksonville. Minshew was placed on the team’s reserve/covid-19 list Sunday. (JAMES GILBERT/Getty Images/TNS)

NFL: Jaguars QB Minshew returns from brief, 'brutal' quarantine

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — Quarterback Gardner Minshew was ready for Jacksonville’s “first day of school.” “Had my outfit picked out and everything,” he quipped.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) throws a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter of a game against the Indianapolis Colts on Dec. 29, 2019 in Jacksonville. Jaguars won 38-20. (GARY LLOYD MCCULLOUGH/TNS)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) throws a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter of a game against the Indianapolis Colts on Dec. 29, 2019 in Jacksonville. Jaguars won 38-20. (GARY LLOYD MCCULLOUGH/TNS)

NFL: Jags' Minshew, 4 teammates on covid-19 list

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, August 2, 2020
The Jacksonville Jaguars have placed starting quarterback Gardner Minshew and four teammates, including two of his roommates, on the covid-19 list. Running back Ryquell Armstead, tight end Charles Jones, receiver Michael Walker and safety Andrew Wingard also were placed on the list Sunday.
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Lerentee McCray (55) celebrates a second zero-yard punt return by Seattle during the first half of a game at EverBank Field oN Dec. 10, 2017, in Jacksonville. (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Lerentee McCray (55) celebrates a second zero-yard punt return by Seattle during the first half of a game at EverBank Field oN Dec. 10, 2017, in Jacksonville. (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

NFL: Lerentee McCray becomes second Jaguars player to opt out of 2020 season

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, August 1, 2020
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end/special teams standout Lerentee McCray has opted out of the 2020 season because of the coronavirus pandemic. McCray is entering his seventh NFL season, the last three with Jacksonville. He also played with Denver and Buffalo.
Columbia midfielder Ember Russell-Martinez is headed to play collegiately at Bethel University. (COURTESY)

Columbia midfielder Ember Russell-Martinez is headed to play collegiately at Bethel University. (COURTESY)

GIRLS SOCCER: Russell-Martinez to continue career in college at Bethel

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, July 31, 2020
A long career in travel soccer and a stellar career at Columbia has prepared Ember Russell-Martinez for the next level. Russell-Martinez recently signed her letter of intent to play at Bethel University in McKenzie, Tenn.
Al Woods signed a one-year deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars in March. (TNS FILE)

Al Woods signed a one-year deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars in March. (TNS FILE)

NFL: Jaguars DT Al Woods opts out of season

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, July 31, 2020
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Al Woods, who has played for five teams during his 10-year NFL career, is opting out of the 2020 season. The 33-year-old Woods signed a one-year, $2.75 million deal with Jacksonville in free agency. He played for Seattle in 2019.