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AConfederate flag flies in the infield before a NASCAR Xfinity auto race at Darlington Raceway on Sept. 5, 2015, in Darlington, S.C. (TERRY RENNA/AP File photo)

AConfederate flag flies in the infield before a NASCAR Xfinity auto race at Darlington Raceway on Sept. 5, 2015, in Darlington, S.C. (TERRY RENNA/AP File photo)

AUTO RACING: NASCAR bans Confederate flag from its races and properties

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
For more than 70 years, the Confederate flag was a familiar sight at NASCAR races. Through the civil rights era right on through the season opener at Daytona in February, the flag dotted infield campsites and was waved in grandstands by fans young and old.
Columbia softball player Lucy Giebeig on one of her visits to Flagler College. (COURTESY)

Columbia softball player Lucy Giebeig on one of her visits to Flagler College. (COURTESY)

PREP SOFTBALL: Lucy Giebeig ready to suit up at Flagler

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, June 8, 2020
Covid-19 stripped away Lucy Giebeig’s final high school season. But her softball career isn’t over just yet. Giebeig is headed to the next level to play softball at Flagler College, a Division II school in St. Augustine.
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.