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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell looks on before Super Bowl LIV between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers on Feb. 2 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. (MADDIE MEYER/Getty Images/TNS)

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell looks on before Super Bowl LIV between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers on Feb. 2 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. (MADDIE MEYER/Getty Images/TNS)

NFL: Teams given planner for total reopening of facilities

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, June 8, 2020
The NFL and the players’ union sent a planner to the 32 teams Monday outlining procedures for the full reopening of their practice facilities, which were closed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Reche Caldwell celebrates a touchdown against Vanderbilt in 2001. (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

Reche Caldwell celebrates a touchdown against Vanderbilt in 2001. (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

Former Florida Gator, NFL star Reche Caldwell fatally shot

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, June 7, 2020
TAMPA — Former Florida and NFL receiver Reche Caldwell was fatally shot Saturday night in his hometown. Caldwell’s mother, Deborah, did not return phone messages left by The Associated Press on Sunday, but confirmed her son’s death to the Tampa Bay Times.
Columbia soccer player Kirsten Garner recently signed her letter of intent with Keiser University. (COURTESY)

Columbia soccer player Kirsten Garner recently signed her letter of intent with Keiser University. (COURTESY)

GIRLS SOCCER: Columbia forward Kirsten Garner headed to Keiser

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, June 5, 2020
First, she broke the Columbia school record for goals. Now, she’s headed to the next level. Columbia forward Kirsten Garner recently signed her letter of intent to play college soccer for Keiser University in West Palm Beach.
Members of the Jaguars organization, including rookie tight end Tyler Davis (right) stand on the steps of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office during a peaceful protest on Friday. (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

Members of the Jaguars organization, including rookie tight end Tyler Davis (right) stand on the steps of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office during a peaceful protest on Friday. (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

NFL: Jaguars march to sheriff's office in protest against inequality and police brutality

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, June 5, 2020
The Jacksonville Jaguars protested against inequality and police brutality on Friday, marching from their stadium to the steps of the sheriff’s department. “Today we say no more,” wide receiver Chris Conley said.
Columbia track & field athlete Asherah Collins was aiming to repeat as the Class 3A state champion in the triple jump when her senior season was cut short due to covid-19. (FILE)

Columbia track & field athlete Asherah Collins was aiming to repeat as the Class 3A state champion in the triple jump when her senior season was cut short due to covid-19. (FILE)

SENIOR SALUTE: Columbia track & field athlete Asherah Collins

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, June 4, 2020
School: Columbia Sport: Track & Field Events: Triple jump, 100m, 4x100 relay, 4x400 relay Senior Salute: “What I will miss most about track and field is the hype and my team. I loved looking forward to going to practice when the school day ended.
A sign marking the entrance to ESPN's Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World is seen Wednesday, in Kissimmee. (JOHN RAOUX/AP Photo)

A sign marking the entrance to ESPN's Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World is seen Wednesday, in Kissimmee. (JOHN RAOUX/AP Photo)

NBA: Owners approve 22-team season restart plan

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, June 4, 2020
The NBA took a major step toward getting back on the court Thursday, with the league’s Board of Governors approving a 22-team format for restarting the league season next month at the Disney campus near Orlando, Florida.
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: Norvell sorry after star player accused coach of lying

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Florida State’s Mike Norvell apologized Thursday after a star player accused the coach of lying about personally connecting with every football player to discuss the police killing of George Floyd and ensuing protests against racial injustice.
Columbia track & field athlete Tracy White was aiming to make some noise at state when his senior season was cut short due to covid-19. (COURTESY)

Columbia track & field athlete Tracy White was aiming to make some noise at state when his senior season was cut short due to covid-19. (COURTESY)

SENIOR SALUTE: Columbia track & field athlete Tracy White

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
School: Columbia Sport: Track & Field Events: 100m, 200m, 4x100 relay, long jump Senior Salute: “I will miss running with the 4x100 (relay) team (Derek Johnson, Devin Johnson and James Williamson). I loved being the anchor leg. We did not drop the baton or botch our handoffs.
Columbia weightlifter Kylen Callum placed 12th in the 169-pound weight class at the Class 2A state meet as a junior and was looking to win it all as a senior when his senior season was cut short due to covid-19. (FILE)

Columbia weightlifter Kylen Callum placed 12th in the 169-pound weight class at the Class 2A state meet as a junior and was looking to win it all as a senior when his senior season was cut short due to covid-19. (FILE)

SENIOR SALUTE: Columbia weightlifter Kylen Callum

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
School: Columbia Sport: Weightlifting Senior Salute: “I will miss going to state. I was looking forward to going back and winning first place this year.
Columbia weightlifter Marlon Pollock placed sixth in the 199-pound weight class at the Class 2A state meet as a junior and was looking to win it all as a senior when his senior season was cut short due to covid-19. (FILE)

Columbia weightlifter Marlon Pollock placed sixth in the 199-pound weight class at the Class 2A state meet as a junior and was looking to win it all as a senior when his senior season was cut short due to covid-19. (FILE)

SENIOR SALUTE: Columbia weightlifter Marlon Pollock

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, June 1, 2020
School: Columbia Sport: Weightlifting Senior Salute: “I’ll miss traveling, competing and meeting new people. Also on our way to the state meet we would stop in Tallahassee and eat the best steaks. I felt like I had great chance at winning.