Sports

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow appears in The Plains, Ohio, during the NFL draft on Thursday. (NFL)

NFL: For all the changes, draft kind of looked, well, normal

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Friday, April 24, 2020

For all the uniqueness of this NFL draft, including the angst over a potential communications fiasco, things looked and sounded pretty normal Thursday night. Quarterbacks were in demand. Ohio State(the top three picks played there) and the Southeastern Conference (a record 15 picks) dominated.

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, CJ Henderson talks on the phone during the NFL draft on Thursday. The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Henderson in the first round of the NFL draft. (NFL)

NFL: Jaguars fill holes by drafting CB Henderson, DE Chaisso

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thursday, April 23, 2020

The Jacksonville Jaguars used the first round of the NFL draft to land replacements for two of their best — and most disgruntled — defenders. The Jaguars chose speedy Florida cornerback CJ Henderson with the ninth pick and versatile LSU pass-rusher K'Lavon Chaisson with the 20th selection.

MANDI SLOAN/Special to the Reporter Columbia outfielder Hunter Thomas with his father and coach, Brian Thomas. (MANDI SLOAN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP BASEBALL: Thomas family won’t have the Senior Night they’ve waited 18 years for

JORDAN KROEGER

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Thursday night was supposed to be Senior Night for the Columbia baseball team. It’s a night that’s always been special for coach Brian Thomas but this one meant even more. His son, Hunter, was going to be honored alongside four other seniors.

Minnesota Vikings Percy Harvin (12) carries the ball in the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington on Nov. 4, 2012. (CARLO GONZALEZ/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

NFL: Percy Harvin planning comeback after 4-year hiatus

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

GAINESVILLE — Percy Harvin is planning an NFL comeback nearly four years after his last game. The former Florida star and first-round draft pick by Minnesota in 2009 expects to get invited to a training camp this season and show his 32-year-old body still has what it takes to be an elite playmaker.

Columbia third baseman Morgan Hoyle throws to first base to record an out against Chiefland on March 10. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

COMMENTARY: Let's honor the seniors who lost their seasons

JORDAN KROEGER

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

We knew it was coming, even before Gov. Ron DeSantis made his announcement Sunday. In reality, it’s been inevitable for weeks. There was simply no way high school sports could resume this spring.

Alex McGuigan won district & regional titles to return to state. (COURTESY)

WINTER ALL-AREA: McGuigan named LCR's Wrestler of the Year

JORDAN KROEGER

Monday, April 20, 2020

After losing his first match at state, Alex McGuigan battled back. The Columbia senior won his next two matches in the blood round. One more and he was headed to the medal stand. “I was feeling good,” McGuigan said.

Columbia's softball field prior to its game against Madison County on March 12. It was the Lady Tigers' last game this season. (FILE)

PREP SPORTS: FHSAA cancels spring sports season due to covid-19, won't grant extra eligibility

JORDAN KROEGER

Monday, April 20, 2020

Thirty-seven years in the dugout. Columbia baseball coach Brian Thomas has seen a lot in his long career across multiple states, but never anything like this. The harsh reality had been setting in for weeks, that the high school season was probably over.

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marqise Lee (11) catches a pass defended by New Orleans Saints defensive back Patrick Robinson during the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game at TIAA Bank Field on Aug. 9, 2018, in Jacksonville. (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

NFL: Jaguars waive oft-injured receiver Marqise Lee to save $5M

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Monday, April 20, 2020

JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars waived oft-injured receiver Marqise Lee on Monday to create nearly $5 million in salary cap space. The move had been expected for weeks.

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New York Jets at TIAA Bank Field, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019 in Jacksonville. (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

NFL: Ngakoue calls owner's son spoiled in Twitter spat

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Monday, April 20, 2020

JACKSONVILLE — Ding, ding. Disgruntled Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue goaded minority owner Tony Khan into a Twitter exchange Monday in hopes of escalating his public trade demand. It may have backfired.

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (27) runs for a first down during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers at TIAA Bank Field, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 in Jacksonville. (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

NFL: Jaguars looking to trade RB Leonard Fournette

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Monday, April 20, 2020

JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars are ready to move on from running back Leonard Fournette. A person familiar with the decision says the Jaguars are actively looking to trade the fourth overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft.