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Gator fans watch a 2018 game against Charleston Southern at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville. (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

Gator fans watch a 2018 game against Charleston Southern at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville. (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

COLLEGE SPORTS: UF ends 'gator bait' cheer, cites racism

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, June 18, 2020
The University of Florida is ending its “gator bait” cheer at football games and other sports events because of its racial connotations, the school’s president announced Thursday in a letter making several other similar changes on campus.
Columbia coach Lawrence Davis talks to his athletes during a track & field practice on Feb. 13. (FILE)

Columbia coach Lawrence Davis talks to his athletes during a track & field practice on Feb. 13. (FILE)

PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Davis hired as new coach at Columbia

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
A familiar face is taking over Columbia’s cross country teams. Lawrence Davis has been hired as the new head coach at CHS, a move that was approved by the school board Tuesday night. He replaces Shelli Shoup, who stepped down after last season following bullying accusations.
Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen speaks to the media about the 2019 Orange Bowl during a press conference at the Hard Rock Hotel on Dec. 11, 2019, in Hollywood. (MATIAS J. OCNER/Miami Herald/TNS)

Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen speaks to the media about the 2019 Orange Bowl during a press conference at the Hard Rock Hotel on Dec. 11, 2019, in Hollywood. (MATIAS J. OCNER/Miami Herald/TNS)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Mullen says Gators remain focused on preparing for season opener

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
UF coach Dan Mullen said the Gators expect to open training camp Aug. 7 and kick off the 2020 season on Sept. 5 at home against Eastern Washington. Things certainly could change at a time when nothing is predictable due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Ron DeSantis delivers remarks during a press conference at NBC Sports Grill & Brew at Universal CityWalk on June 3. (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

Gov. Ron DeSantis delivers remarks during a press conference at NBC Sports Grill & Brew at Universal CityWalk on June 3. (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

COLLEGE SPORTS: DeSantis signs bill to allow college athletes to profit off name, image and likeness

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, June 12, 2020
Florida has cleared the way for college athletes in the state to earn money from endorsement deals as soon as next summer. That comes even as some in college sports want to slow things down due to concerns about how athlete compensation will actually work.
Columbia wrestlers Ian McGuigan (left) and Alex McGuigan (right) are pictured with head coach Pete Whittington (middle) after they signed their letters of intent with Lander on Thursday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia wrestlers Ian McGuigan (left) and Alex McGuigan (right) are pictured with head coach Pete Whittington (middle) after they signed their letters of intent with Lander on Thursday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

WRESTLING: McGuigan twins sign with Lander

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, June 11, 2020
The McGuigan twins are sticking together. Columbia wrestlers Ian and Alex both inked their letters of intent to wrestle at Lander on Thursday night in the school gym. The Division II program in Greenwood, S.C.