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Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone checks on an injured player on the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buccaneers at TIAA Bank Field, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019 in Jacksonville. (GARY LLOYD MCCULLOUGH/TNS)

Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone checks on an injured player on the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buccaneers at TIAA Bank Field, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019 in Jacksonville. (GARY LLOYD MCCULLOUGH/TNS)

NFL: Jaguars put more emphasis on character to improve culture in draft

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, April 25, 2020
Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell says it often: They’re not all going to be choirboys. It’s his way of justifying having players on the roster with questionable character, a few guys who create highlights and headaches. Cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Linebacker Telvin Smith.
Columbia jumper Asherah Collins celebrates on the podium with her gold medal after winning the Class 3A state title in the triple jump last May at Hodges Stadium at UNF. (FILE)

Columbia jumper Asherah Collins celebrates on the podium with her gold medal after winning the Class 3A state title in the triple jump last May at Hodges Stadium at UNF. (FILE)

TRACK & FIELD: Collins won't get to defend state title in triple jump thanks to covid-19

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, April 24, 2020
With a gold medal dangling around her neck, Asherah Collins raised her fist in the air in celebration as she stood tall on the podium. It was May 4, 2019 and Collins had just won the state title in the triple jump.
Laviska Shenault Jr. of the Colorado Buffaloes carries the ball against the Washington Huskies in the first quarter at Folsom Field on Nov. 23, 2019 in Boulder, Colorado. (MATTHEW STOCKMAN/Getty Images/TNS)

Laviska Shenault Jr. of the Colorado Buffaloes carries the ball against the Washington Huskies in the first quarter at Folsom Field on Nov. 23, 2019 in Boulder, Colorado. (MATTHEW STOCKMAN/Getty Images/TNS)

NFL: Jaguars draft Colorado WR Shenault, Ohio State NT Hamilton on Day 2

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, April 24, 2020
Colorado receiver Laviska Shenault compares himself to NFL stars Larry Fitzgerald, Julio Jones and Jarvis Landry. He believes he has Fitzgerald's business-like approach, Jones' do-everything ability and Landry’s on-field attitude.
Houston Texans left tackle Laremy Tunsil (78) celebrates his team’s touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs on Jan. 12 in Kansas City, Mo. (REED HOFFMANN/Associated Press)

Houston Texans left tackle Laremy Tunsil (78) celebrates his team’s touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs on Jan. 12 in Kansas City, Mo. (REED HOFFMANN/Associated Press)

NFL: Former CHS star Laremy Tunsil agrees to 3-year extension with Texans worth $22 million annually

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, April 24, 2020
The Houston Texans have signed left tackle Laremy Tunsil to a three-year, $66 million extension. Tunsil had one year left on his contract that will pay him $10.35 million this season.
Columbia guard guard Kneney flies toward the basketball to score against Chiles during the Region 1-6A quarterfinals on Feb. 20. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia guard guard Kneney flies toward the basketball to score against Chiles during the Region 1-6A quarterfinals on Feb. 20. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Gaines selected to all-state second team for Class 6A

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, April 24, 2020
Columbia shooting guard Kenney Gaines was selected to the Florida Association of Basketball Coaches (FABC) and Source Hoops all-state second team for Class 6A on Thursday night. Gaines helped lead the Tigers to a 28-3 record this season and their first trip to the state Final Four since 1968.
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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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.