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Columbia wrestlers Ian McGuigan (left) and Alex McGuigan (right) are pictured with head coach Pete Whittington (middle) after they signed their letters of intent with Lander on Thursday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia wrestlers Ian McGuigan (left) and Alex McGuigan (right) are pictured with head coach Pete Whittington (middle) after they signed their letters of intent with Lander on Thursday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

WRESTLING: McGuigan twins sign with Lander

The McGuigan twins are sticking together. Columbia wrestlers Ian and Alex both inked their letters of intent to wrestle at Lander on Thursday night in the school gym.
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

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

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

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

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

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

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.