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Commissioner John Swofford speaks during the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA college football media day on July 17, 2019, in Charlotte, N.C. There are 130 major college football teams, spread across 41 states and competing in 10 conferences, save for a handful of independents. The goal is to have all those teams start the upcoming season at the same time — whether that's around Labor Day as scheduled or later — and play the same number of games. (AP FILE PHOTO)

Commissioner John Swofford speaks during the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA college football media day on July 17, 2019, in Charlotte, N.C. There are 130 major college football teams, spread across 41 states and competing in 10 conferences, save for a handful of independents. The goal is to have all those teams start the upcoming season at the same time — whether that's around Labor Day as scheduled or later — and play the same number of games. (AP FILE PHOTO)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: More than half of ACC schools aim to reopen in fall

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Eight of the 14 football-playing members of the Atlantic Coast Conference are making plans for reopening campuses this fall while four others have publicly said they are exploring scenarios for a return following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.
Columbia softball player Lucy Giebeig was hitting .520 with team-highs of 14 RBIs and four triples, in addition to 10 runs scored, when her senior season was cut short due to covid-19. (JEN CHASTEEN/Special to the Reporter)

Columbia softball player Lucy Giebeig was hitting .520 with team-highs of 14 RBIs and four triples, in addition to 10 runs scored, when her senior season was cut short due to covid-19. (JEN CHASTEEN/Special to the Reporter)

SENIOR SALUTE: Columbia 2B/OF Lucy Giebeig

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
School: Columbia Sport: Softball, 3-year varsity member Position: 2B/OF Senior Salute: “The main thing I will miss most about playing at CHS will be playing with the girls I grew up with, who have become some of my best friends on and off of the field.
Columbia third baseman Morgan Hoyle was hitting .423 with seven RBIs and 15 runs scored when her senior season was cut short due to covid-19. (JEN CHASTEEN/Special to the Reporter)

Columbia third baseman Morgan Hoyle was hitting .423 with seven RBIs and 15 runs scored when her senior season was cut short due to covid-19. (JEN CHASTEEN/Special to the Reporter)

SENIOR SALUTE: Columbia third baseman Morgan Hoyle

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, May 4, 2020
School: Columbia Sport: Softball, 4-year varsity member Position: 3B Senior Salute: “The three things I’ll miss most about playing at CHS are my teammates, my coaches, and the Columbia High School community cheering us on at home games. The love I have for this team this year is irreplaceable.
Jacksonville Jaguars and the Indianapolis Colts play in the NFL International Series at Wembley Stadium on Oct. 2, 2019, in London. (BOB MARTIN/NFL via TNS)

Jacksonville Jaguars and the Indianapolis Colts play in the NFL International Series at Wembley Stadium on Oct. 2, 2019, in London. (BOB MARTIN/NFL via TNS)

NFL: Jaguars won't play overseas, league moving London & Mexico City games back to U.S. stadiums

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Monday, May 4, 2020
The NFL is moving its five games scheduled for London and Mexico City this season back to U.S. stadiums because of the coronavirus pandemic. All five regular-season games will be played at the stadiums of the host teams.
Former Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula, center, waves with former players from the 1972 unbeaten team during a ceremony at a football game against the Baltimore Ravens at Dolphin Stadium on Dec. 16, 2007, in Miami. From L-R: Running back Larry Csonka (39), center Jim Langer (62) and linebacker Nick Buoniconti, right. (LYNNE SLADKY/Associated Press)

Former Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula, center, waves with former players from the 1972 unbeaten team during a ceremony at a football game against the Baltimore Ravens at Dolphin Stadium on Dec. 16, 2007, in Miami. From L-R: Running back Larry Csonka (39), center Jim Langer (62) and linebacker Nick Buoniconti, right. (LYNNE SLADKY/Associated Press)

NFL: Shula, winningest coach in pro football history, dies at 90

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Monday, May 4, 2020
MIAMI — Measuring Don Shula by wins and losses, no NFL coach had a better year. Or career. He looked the part, thanks to a jutting jaw and glare that would intimidate 150-pound sports writers and 300-pound linemen alike.
Columbia first baseman Daylon Lumpkin had his senior season cut short due to covid-19. (MANDI SLOAN/Special to the Reporter)

Columbia first baseman Daylon Lumpkin had his senior season cut short due to covid-19. (MANDI SLOAN/Special to the Reporter)

SENIOR SALUTE: Columbia first baseman Daylon Lumpkin

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, May 1, 2020
Name: Daylon Lumpkin School: Columbia Sport: Baseball, 1-year varsity member Position: First base Senior Salute: “My favorite moment of baseball was making the team, as a senior, after a two-year absence from the game.
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (27) stands for the national anthem before a game against the Tennessee Titans at TIAA Bank Field on Sept. 19, 2019 in Jacksonville. (GARY LLOYD MCCULLOUGH/TNS)

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (27) stands for the national anthem before a game against the Tennessee Titans at TIAA Bank Field on Sept. 19, 2019 in Jacksonville. (GARY LLOYD MCCULLOUGH/TNS)

NFL: Jaguars decline Fournette's 5th-year option, sign veteran RB Chris Thompson

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Friday, May 1, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars have declined to pick up the fifth-year option in running back Leonard Fournette’s rookie contract. The decision Friday was no surprise because the team tried to trade Fournette over the last month.
Cars are lined up in the parking lot outside of Raymond James Stadium for coronavirus testing on March 25, in Tampa. (LUIS SANTANA/Tampa Bay Times/TNS)

Cars are lined up in the parking lot outside of Raymond James Stadium for coronavirus testing on March 25, in Tampa. (LUIS SANTANA/Tampa Bay Times/TNS)

COVID-19: For sports, testing remains a major hurdle

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, May 1, 2020
MIAMI — Politicians, players and owners are trying to figure out a way to get baseball, basketball and hockey going again, not only for economic reasons but as a welcome diversion for a social distancing nation facing uncertain times.