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NFL: Jaguars to sign journeyman QB Mike Glennon as backup

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, May 8, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to terms with journeyman quarterback Mike Glennon, giving them a veteran backup behind Gardner Minshew. Jacksonville also has fourth-year pro Joshua Dobbs and rookie Jake Luton on its roster. Dobbs has never started an NFL game.
Columbia second baseman Cadence Mirra was hitting .304 with six RBIs and two doubles when her senior season was cut short due to covid-19. (JEN CHASTEEN/Special to the Reporter)

Columbia second baseman Cadence Mirra was hitting .304 with six RBIs and two doubles when her senior season was cut short due to covid-19. (JEN CHASTEEN/Special to the Reporter)

SENIOR SALUTE: Columbia second baseman Cadence Mirra

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, May 7, 2020
School: Columbia Sport: Softball, 2-year varsity member Position: 2B Senior Salute: “The thing I will miss the most is the full stands and the girls. I’ll miss raking the field after practice, the drills, 21 outs, the dance sessions in the locker room and the pregame lunches.
FGC volleyball coach Richie Tang (left) and FGC basketball coach Charles Ruise (right). (FILE PHOTOS)

FGC volleyball coach Richie Tang (left) and FGC basketball coach Charles Ruise (right). (FILE PHOTOS)

COLLEGE SPORTS: Covid-19 having an impact on recruiting at FGC

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Covid-19 has thrown college coaches across sports a curveball and it’s no different at Florida Gateway College. Basketball coach Charles Ruise and volleyball coach Richie Tang have had to adjust to the fallout of the disease when it comes to recruiting.
Columbia shortstop Caroline Lewis was hitting a team-best .667 with 11 RBIs, 13 runs scored, four doubles and a triple when her senior season was cut short due to covid-19. (JEN CHASTEEN/Special to the Reporter)

Columbia shortstop Caroline Lewis was hitting a team-best .667 with 11 RBIs, 13 runs scored, four doubles and a triple when her senior season was cut short due to covid-19. (JEN CHASTEEN/Special to the Reporter)

SENIOR SALUTE: Columbia shortstop Caroline Lewis

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
School: Columbia Sport: Softball, 4-year varsity member Position: SS/OF Senior Salute: “The things I will miss most about playing at CHS are my teammates, the energy at home games, my coaches and goofing off. The team we had this year formed such a special bond.
Greg Sankey, commissioner of the Southeastern Conference, talks about the decision to cancel the remaining games in the SEC NCAA college basketball tournament on March 12, in Nashville, Tenn. College sports leaders have repeatedly said there can be no college sports without campuses being open to students. And those decisions will be made with guidance from state and local public health and government officials. (AP FILE PHOTO)

Greg Sankey, commissioner of the Southeastern Conference, talks about the decision to cancel the remaining games in the SEC NCAA college basketball tournament on March 12, in Nashville, Tenn. College sports leaders have repeatedly said there can be no college sports without campuses being open to students. And those decisions will be made with guidance from state and local public health and government officials. (AP FILE PHOTO)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: SEC schools expect campuses to be open in the fall

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
All but one of the 14 schools in the Southeastern Conference have indicated they plan to reopen their campuses for the fall semester, a step widely believed to be needed to resume football and other sports.
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

ASSOCIATED PRESS
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.