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Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 McDonald's Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series FanShield 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 07, in Avondale, Arizona. (CHRISTIAN PETERSEN/Getty Images/TNS)

Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 McDonald's Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series FanShield 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 07, in Avondale, Arizona. (CHRISTIAN PETERSEN/Getty Images/TNS)

AUTO RACING: Larson fired after sponsors drop NASCAR driver over slur

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As sponsor after sponsor dropped Kyle Larson after he used a racial slur during a live-streamed virtual race, his NASCAR team owner was backed into a corner.
Reece Chasteen won a district title & set personal-bests at state, where she tied for ninth. (JEN CHASTEEN/Special to the Reporter)

Reece Chasteen won a district title & set personal-bests at state, where she tied for ninth. (JEN CHASTEEN/Special to the Reporter)

WINTER ALL-AREA: Chasteen repeats as LCR's Girls Weightlifter of the Year

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, April 13, 2020
Reece Chasteen felt pretty good halfway through the Class 2A state meet. The junior had just benched 200 pounds and she sat in fifth place in the 199-pound weight class. Her eyes were on a top-six finish to land on the medal stand.
NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (42) addresses the media during NASCAR Media Day at the Daytona 500 Club. (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (42) addresses the media during NASCAR Media Day at the Daytona 500 Club. (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

AUTO RACING: NASCAR’s Larson suspended for racial slur in virtual race

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, April 13, 2020
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kyle Larson was suspended indefinitely by NASCAR and without pay by Chip Ganassi Racing on Monday for using a racial slur on a live stream during a virtual race. The star driver said there was “no excuse” for his comment.
LEFT: Columbia shooting guard Kenney Gaines gets set to shoot a free throw against Daytona Beach Mainland in the Region 1-6A finals on Feb. 28. RIGHT: Columbia point guard Darrien Jones pulls up for a jumper against Daytona Beach Mainland in the Region 1-6A finals on Feb. 28. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

LEFT: Columbia shooting guard Kenney Gaines gets set to shoot a free throw against Daytona Beach Mainland in the Region 1-6A finals on Feb. 28. RIGHT: Columbia point guard Darrien Jones pulls up for a jumper against Daytona Beach Mainland in the Region 1-6A finals on Feb. 28. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

COMMENTARY: More colleges should be offering CHS backcourt duo of Gaines & Jones

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, April 10, 2020
Kenney Gaines and Darrien Jones should have more college offers. It’s as simple as that. Wake up coaches, these kids can ball. Stop overlooking them.
Columbia defensive back Shyheim Brown returns a kickoff against Oakleaf last season. (FILE)

Columbia defensive back Shyheim Brown returns a kickoff against Oakleaf last season. (FILE)

PREP FOOTBALL: Brown, Williams each pick up two more college offers

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Columbia defensive back Shyheim Brown and receiver Jaden Williams both received more college offers on Thursday. The 2021 prospects each picked up an offer from Georgia Southern, while Brown also got the call from Buffalo and Williams was offered by Missouri State.
Nebraska Cornhuskers receiver Mike Williams escapes a tackle from Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Evan Worthington while defensive back Ronnie Blackmon attempts to make a tackle at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 8, 2018, in Lincoln, Neb. (MICHAEL SPOMER/Cal Sport Media via AP)

Nebraska Cornhuskers receiver Mike Williams escapes a tackle from Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Evan Worthington while defensive back Ronnie Blackmon attempts to make a tackle at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 8, 2018, in Lincoln, Neb. (MICHAEL SPOMER/Cal Sport Media via AP)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Drafted or undrafted, CHS alum Mike Williams hoping for a chance to make an NFL roster

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
The past two seasons didn’t go as planned for Mike Williams. The receiver played out of position at Nebraska and his numbers suffered. So did his NFL draft stock. “It affected it tremendously,” Williams said.
Columbia’s Kenney Gaines (4) goes up for a basket against Dillard in the Class 6A semifinals at The RP Funding Center on March 5, 2020. (MICHAEL WILSON/Special to the Reporter)

Columbia’s Kenney Gaines (4) goes up for a basket against Dillard in the Class 6A semifinals at The RP Funding Center on March 5, 2020. (MICHAEL WILSON/Special to the Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Gaines' senior season capped off with tourney accolades

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Kenney Gaines helped lead Columbia to the Class 6A Final Four this season and his performance against Dillard in the state semifinals has garnered recognition around the state.
Laremy Tunsil played offensive tackle for Columbia from 2009-2012. (FILE)

Laremy Tunsil played offensive tackle for Columbia from 2009-2012. (FILE)

PREP FOOTBALL: Tunsil named to MaxPreps All-Decade Team

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
He was once the player of the year in the state of Florida. On Tuesday, he was recognized as one of the best in the past decade. Former Columbia star and current Houston Texans left tackle Laremy Tunsil was named to the MaxPreps All-Decade Team on Tuesday.