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Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant, speaks with members of the media, before his team's game against the Chicago Bulls, at the United Center on Feb. 21, 2016, in Chicago. (NUCCIO DINUZZO/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant, speaks with members of the media, before his team's game against the Chicago Bulls, at the United Center on Feb. 21, 2016, in Chicago. (NUCCIO DINUZZO/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

NBA: Kobe, Duncan, Garnett headline Basketball Hall of Fame class

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, April 4, 2020
Kobe Bryant’s resume has yet another entry to prove his greatness: He’s now, officially, a Hall of Famer. And he’s got plenty of elite company in the 2020 class, one that may be as glitzy as any. Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash on Jan.
Columbia center Marvin Farmer on his visit to St. Andrews in February. (COURTESY)

Columbia center Marvin Farmer on his visit to St. Andrews in February. (COURTESY)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia center Marvin Farmer commits to St. Andrews

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, April 3, 2020
Marvin Farmer began to think it was a lost cause. National Signing Day came and went in February and Columbia’s starting center still didn’t have a college offer. “I was kind of worried,” Farmer said. “I was like, ‘Dang, I’ve just got to face the fact that I guess it wasn’t meant to be.
Florida team manager Chris Sutherland is shown warming up before a game between Florida team managers and Missouri team managers, the night before an NCAA college basketball game between Florida and Missouri, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. Sutherland waited nearly five years to finally play college basketball. (ALEX DE LA OSA/UAA Communications)

Florida team manager Chris Sutherland is shown warming up before a game between Florida team managers and Missouri team managers, the night before an NCAA college basketball game between Florida and Missouri, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. Sutherland waited nearly five years to finally play college basketball. (ALEX DE LA OSA/UAA Communications)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Florida walk-on Chris Sutherland relishes moment years in making

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, April 3, 2020
GAINESVILLE — Chris Sutherland was sitting near the end of Florida’s bench, sandwiched between teammates, when he heard the chants. They were faint at first, growing louder and clearer by the second. “We want Chris! We want Chris!
Timmy Jernigan (93) celebrates his sack against the New Orleans Saints while playing for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Divisional Playoff Game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on Jan. 13, 2019, in New Orleans. (SEAN GARDNER/Getty Images/TNS)

Timmy Jernigan (93) celebrates his sack against the New Orleans Saints while playing for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Divisional Playoff Game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on Jan. 13, 2019, in New Orleans. (SEAN GARDNER/Getty Images/TNS)

NFL: Former CHS star Timmy Jernigan signs with Texans, reunites with Tunsil

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan has a new home and it’s with a former high school teammate. Jernigan reportedly signed a one-year contract with the Houston Texans on Wednesday, joining offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil in the Lone Star State.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) directs his offense during Super Bowl 54 against San Francisco 49ers on Feb. 2 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (TAMMY LJUNGBLAD/Kansas City Star/TNS)

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) directs his offense during Super Bowl 54 against San Francisco 49ers on Feb. 2 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (TAMMY LJUNGBLAD/Kansas City Star/TNS)

NFL: Owners vote to expand playoffs by two teams

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
The NFL is gearing up for a normal season and playoffs — with two additional wild-card teams in the Super Bowl chase. NFL team owners voted Tuesday to expand the playoffs by one team in each conference for a total of 14 next season as they continue to plan for the 2020 season to begin on time.