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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew looks on after defeating the Indianapolis Colts in a game at TIAA Bank Field on Dec. 29, 2019 in Jacksonville. Minshew was placed on the team’s reserve/covid-19 list Sunday. (JAMES GILBERT/Getty Images/TNS)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew looks on after defeating the Indianapolis Colts in a game at TIAA Bank Field on Dec. 29, 2019 in Jacksonville. Minshew was placed on the team’s reserve/covid-19 list Sunday. (JAMES GILBERT/Getty Images/TNS)

NFL: Jaguars QB Minshew returns from brief, 'brutal' quarantine

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Tuesday, August 4, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — Quarterback Gardner Minshew was ready for Jacksonville’s “first day of school.” “Had my outfit picked out and everything,” he quipped.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) throws a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter of a game against the Indianapolis Colts on Dec. 29, 2019 in Jacksonville. Jaguars won 38-20. (GARY LLOYD MCCULLOUGH/TNS)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) throws a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter of a game against the Indianapolis Colts on Dec. 29, 2019 in Jacksonville. Jaguars won 38-20. (GARY LLOYD MCCULLOUGH/TNS)

NFL: Jags' Minshew, 4 teammates on covid-19 list

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Sunday, August 2, 2020
The Jacksonville Jaguars have placed starting quarterback Gardner Minshew and four teammates, including two of his roommates, on the covid-19 list. Running back Ryquell Armstead, tight end Charles Jones, receiver Michael Walker and safety Andrew Wingard also were placed on the list Sunday.
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Lerentee McCray (55) celebrates a second zero-yard punt return by Seattle during the first half of a game at EverBank Field oN Dec. 10, 2017, in Jacksonville. (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Lerentee McCray (55) celebrates a second zero-yard punt return by Seattle during the first half of a game at EverBank Field oN Dec. 10, 2017, in Jacksonville. (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

NFL: Lerentee McCray becomes second Jaguars player to opt out of 2020 season

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Saturday, August 1, 2020
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end/special teams standout Lerentee McCray has opted out of the 2020 season because of the coronavirus pandemic. McCray is entering his seventh NFL season, the last three with Jacksonville. He also played with Denver and Buffalo.
Columbia midfielder Ember Russell-Martinez is headed to play collegiately at Bethel University. (COURTESY)

Columbia midfielder Ember Russell-Martinez is headed to play collegiately at Bethel University. (COURTESY)

GIRLS SOCCER: Russell-Martinez to continue career in college at Bethel

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, July 31, 2020
A long career in travel soccer and a stellar career at Columbia has prepared Ember Russell-Martinez for the next level. Russell-Martinez recently signed her letter of intent to play at Bethel University in McKenzie, Tenn.
Al Woods signed a one-year deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars in March. (TNS FILE)

Al Woods signed a one-year deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars in March. (TNS FILE)

NFL: Jaguars DT Al Woods opts out of season

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Friday, July 31, 2020
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Al Woods, who has played for five teams during his 10-year NFL career, is opting out of the 2020 season. The 33-year-old Woods signed a one-year, $2.75 million deal with Jacksonville in free agency. He played for Seattle in 2019.
FGC guard Diamond Smith scores a layup against Pasco-Hernando on Jan. 11. (FILE)

FGC guard Diamond Smith scores a layup against Pasco-Hernando on Jan. 11. (FILE)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: FGC guard Diamond Smith commits to Miles College

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Florida Gateway College’s basketball program has only been back for two seasons but its already sent two guards off to continue their careers. Diamond Smith became the third on Thursday. Smith verbally committed to Miles College, a Division II school and HBCU in Fairfield, Ala.
Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) throws a pass over Florida State linebacker Kalen DeLoach (20) during the first half of last year's game in Gainesville. (AP FILE PHOTO))

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) throws a pass over Florida State linebacker Kalen DeLoach (20) during the first half of last year's game in Gainesville. (AP FILE PHOTO))

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: No UF-FSU game in 2020 as SEC goes to conference-only schedule

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Thursday, July 30, 2020
The powerhouse Southeastern Conference reconfigured its schedule Thursday to include only league games in 2020, a pandemic-forced decision that pushes major college football closer to a siloed regular season in which none of the power conferences cross paths.
Columbia running back Jailen Brown rushes up the field as defensive back Dante Brown gives chase during a practice last August. (FILE)

Columbia running back Jailen Brown rushes up the field as defensive back Dante Brown gives chase during a practice last August. (FILE)

CORONAVIRUS: Three plans on the table to start fall sports

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Three plans are on the table from the Florida High School Athletic Association to start fall sports, which is currently postponed until at least Aug. 24 due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to an FHSAA document, the first option has the season set to begin Aug. 24.
Florida State head football coach Mike Norvell speaks during his introductory news conference in December, in Tallahassee. (MATT BAKER/Tampa Bay Times/TNS)

Florida State head football coach Mike Norvell speaks during his introductory news conference in December, in Tallahassee. (MATT BAKER/Tampa Bay Times/TNS)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: ACC schedule includes Notre Dame, 10 conference games

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020
The Atlantic Coast Conference reworked its football schedule Wednesday to allow each team to play 11 games and to incorporate Notre Dame, which is giving up its cherished independence in a year turned upside down by the coronavirus pandemic.