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Four Cents: Jaguars just aren’t getting any better, time for a fresh start
Read full article: Four Cents: Jaguars just aren’t getting any better, time for a fresh startAnother one. I don’t even know where to start. Jacksonville’s 28-23 loss to the Eagles on Sunday was just all over the place. The Eagles made some absolutely wild plays and ultimately the Jags came up one play short in this one. News4JAX sports anchor Jamal St. Cyr's Four Cents from the loss.
Photo gallery: Jaguars battle but come up short against Eagles in Philly
Read full article: Photo gallery: Jaguars battle but come up short against Eagles in PhillyThe Jaguars dropped a 28-23 game to the Eagles on the road in Philadelphia on Sunday. The loss sank the Jaguars to 2-7. News4JAX photographer George Varkanis captured the game in this photo gallery.
News4JAGs picks: Tough task ahead for banged up Jaguars in Philly
Read full article: News4JAGs picks: Tough task ahead for banged up Jaguars in PhillyJaguars season is back and our News4JAX sports staff is back with its predictions as well. Each week, we’ll unveil our predictions for the week’s game. Jacksonville (2-6) has been all over the place and travels to Philadelphia (5-2) on Sunday at 4:05 p.m. for what feels like a must-win game for the franchise.
High school football ‘24: Can Nease, Oakleaf pull upsets in Week 5 picks?
Read full article: High school football ‘24: Can Nease, Oakleaf pull upsets in Week 5 picks?High school football season is back. That means our football predictions are back, too.News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will reveal his picks for the week each Thursday. All game times are Friday at 7 p.m. unless indicated.
Eagles singer Don Henley sues for return of handwritten ‘Hotel California’ lyrics
Read full article: Eagles singer Don Henley sues for return of handwritten ‘Hotel California’ lyricsEagles singer Don Henley has filed a lawsuit seeking the return of his handwritten song notes and lyrics from the band’s hit “Hotel California” album.
Eagles turning Las Vegas Sphere into ‘Hotel California’ with 4-weekend residency
Read full article: Eagles turning Las Vegas Sphere into ‘Hotel California’ with 4-weekend residencyThe Las Vegas Sphere will be giving southern California vibes later this year when the Eagles take over the iconic venue for a four-weekend residency that starts on Friday, Sept. 20.
News4JAX Super 6 softball: West Nassau back in rankings as top teams hold steady
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 softball: West Nassau back in rankings as top teams hold steadyThe News4JAX Super 6 high school softball rankings will be published Thursday’s during the regular season. Records are through April 10.
News4JAX Super 6 girls lacrosse: Ponte Vedra jumps to No. 2 as season winds down
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 girls lacrosse: Ponte Vedra jumps to No. 2 as season winds downThe News4JAX girls lacrosse Super 6 will be published Monday through the end of the regular season. Records are through April 7 games.
News4JAX Super 6 girls lacrosse: Bartram Trail back up to No. 1 after Episcopal loss
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 girls lacrosse: Bartram Trail back up to No. 1 after Episcopal lossThe News4JAX girls lacrosse Super 6 will be published Monday through the end of the regular season. Records are through March 31 games.
News4JAX Super 6 softball: Baldwin cemented in top spot, Oakleaf moves up in rankings
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 softball: Baldwin cemented in top spot, Oakleaf moves up in rankingsThe News4JAX Super 6 high school softball rankings will be published Thursday’s during the regular season. Records are through March 27.
News4JAX Super 6 girls lacrosse: Bolles makes move into rankings after Rivalry on the River
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 girls lacrosse: Bolles makes move into rankings after Rivalry on the RiverThe News4JAX girls lacrosse Super 6 will be published Monday through the end of the regular season. Records are through March 24 games.
News4JAX Super 6 boys lacrosse: Area’s best stay put after light week on the field
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 boys lacrosse: Area’s best stay put after light week on the fieldThe News4JAX boys lacrosse Super 6 rankings will be published Tuesday’s during the regular season. Records are through March 18 games.
News4JAX Super 6 girls lacrosse: Top teams stay put after Spring Break lull
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 girls lacrosse: Top teams stay put after Spring Break lullThe News4JAX girls lacrosse Super 6 will be published Monday through the end of the regular season. Records are through March 17 games.
Charges are dropped midtrial in 'Hotel California' lyrics case. Don Henley plans to fight on
Read full article: Charges are dropped midtrial in 'Hotel California' lyrics case. Don Henley plans to fight onA prosecution centered on the ownership of a cache of hand-drafted lyrics to Eagles hits like “Hotel California” was highly unusual from the start, but its end is even more unexpected.
An emotional Jason Kelce announces his retirement from the NFL after 13 seasons
Read full article: An emotional Jason Kelce announces his retirement from the NFL after 13 seasonsPhiladelphia Eagles star center Jason Kelce, announced his retirement Monday, closing the book on a career that took him to two Super Bowls with one win.
In court, Don Henley recounts the making of the Eagles' megahit 'Hotel California'
Read full article: In court, Don Henley recounts the making of the Eagles' megahit 'Hotel California'Don Henley has examined handwritten drafts of lyrics to Eagles hits at a trial concerning his decade-long effort to reclaim the pages.
News4JAX Super 6 girls lacrosse: Back-to-back state champ Bartram Trail opens at No. 1
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 girls lacrosse: Back-to-back state champ Bartram Trail opens at No. 1The News4JAX girls lacrosse Super 6 will be published Monday through the end of the regular season. Records are through Feb. 25 games.
Unpublished Eagles book dished on the band's 1980 breakup, manager says at trial over lyrics pages
Read full article: Unpublished Eagles book dished on the band's 1980 breakup, manager says at trial over lyrics pagesThe Eagles' longtime manager says a never-published biography of the Eagles delved deeply into the superstar classic rock band's 1980 breakup.
News4JAX girls basketball Super 6: Beachside, NFEI move up in final rankings
Read full article: News4JAX girls basketball Super 6: Beachside, NFEI move up in final rankingsThe News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 29.
Tony Shalhoub returns as everyone's favorite obsessive-compulsive sleuth in 'Mr. Monk's Last Case'
Read full article: Tony Shalhoub returns as everyone's favorite obsessive-compulsive sleuth in 'Mr. Monk's Last Case'Fourteen years ago, Tony Shalhoub said goodbye to one of his most beloved creations — the obsessive-compulsive private detective Adrian Monk.
6th Annual Fortegra High School 9:12 Basketball Invitational
Read full article: 6th Annual Fortegra High School 9:12 Basketball InvitationalWill Providence add another Fortegra Invitational basketball championship to its resume? The Stallions, ranked No. 6 in the News4JAX Super 6, have never lost a game in the tournament and have won three of the five championships. Can the Stallions (4-3) add a fourth when they clash with No. 3 Episcopal (7-0) in the championship game on Saturday night?
News4JAX Super 6 boys basketball: Ponte Vedra moves up as Fortegra tourney looms
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 boys basketball: Ponte Vedra moves up as Fortegra tourney loomsThe News4JAX Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 4,
At FGCU, there are no guards, no forwards and no centers. Only shooters.
Read full article: At FGCU, there are no guards, no forwards and no centers. Only shooters.Florida Gulf Coast's women's basketball team this season has 16 players on the roster and they're all listed as having the same position.
Judge blocks 2 provisions in North Carolina's new abortion law; 12-week near-ban remains in place
Read full article: Judge blocks 2 provisions in North Carolina's new abortion law; 12-week near-ban remains in placeA federal judge blocked two portions of North Carolina’s new abortion law from taking effect while a lawsuit continues.
No. 3 Florida State survives late Boston College rally to win 31-29
Read full article: No. 3 Florida State survives late Boston College rally to win 31-29DJ Lundy intercepted a pass to set up his own 1-yard touchdown run as No. 3 Florida State scored four unanswered touchdowns to build a 21-point lead and survive a late Boston College charge to win 31-29.
News4JAX Super 6 softball: University Christian jumps to top spot after big week
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 softball: University Christian jumps to top spot after big weekThe News4JAX Super 6 softball rankings will be published each Thursday through the end of the regular season. Results are through April 26 games.
News4JAX Super 6 softball: Providence moves up after beating No. 1 Episcopal
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 softball: Providence moves up after beating No. 1 EpiscopalThe News4JAX Super 6 softball rankings will be published each Thursday through the end of the regular season. Results are through April 19 games.
News4JAX Super 6 softball: Surging Episcopal moves up to No. 1 spot in rankings
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 softball: Surging Episcopal moves up to No. 1 spot in rankingsThe News4JAX Super 6 softball rankings will be published each Thursday through the end of the regular season. Results are through April 12 games.
News4JAX Super 6 softball: Creekside moves up, Clay moves in to rankings
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 softball: Creekside moves up, Clay moves in to rankingsThe News4JAX Super 6 softball rankings will be published each Thursday through the end of the regular season. Results are through April 5 games.
News4JAX Super 6 softball: No moving Baldwin, Episcopal; Creekside moves into rankings
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 softball: No moving Baldwin, Episcopal; Creekside moves into rankingsThe News4JAX Super 6 softball rankings will be published each Thursday through the end of the regular season. Results are through March 22 games.
News4JAX Super 6 girls lacrosse: Bolles, St. Augustine move up in rankings
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 girls lacrosse: Bolles, St. Augustine move up in rankingsThe News4JAX girls lacrosse Super 6 will be published Monday through the end of the regular season with the exception of March 13. Records are through March 5 games.
News4JAX boys basketball Super 6: Top teams stay put as district tourneys arrive
Read full article: News4JAX boys basketball Super 6: Top teams stay put as district tourneys arriveThe News4JAX Super 6 boys basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday during the regular season. Records are through Feb. 7.
Jacksonville veteran, diehard Eagles fan surprised with tickets to Super Bowl
Read full article: Jacksonville veteran, diehard Eagles fan surprised with tickets to Super BowlA diehard Philadelphia Eagles fan and Army veteran from Jacksonville got the surprise of a lifetime on Monday when she was gifted two tickets to Super Bowl LVII.
NC Central beats Jackson State in Deion Sanders' final game
Read full article: NC Central beats Jackson State in Deion Sanders' final gameQuarterback Davius Richard ran for 97 yards and two touchdowns, including a 1-yard scoring plunge in overtime, and North Carolina Central beat Jackson State 41-34 in the Celebration Bowl.
US announces new military aid, drones for Ukraine
Read full article: US announces new military aid, drones for UkraineThe U.S. says it will give Ukraine 15 Scan Eagle surveillance drones, 40 mine-resistant vehicles, 2,000 anti-armor rounds and howitzer weapons to help Ukrainian forces regain territory and mount a counter-offensive against Russian invaders.
3 charged in scheme to sell stolen 'Hotel California' lyrics
Read full article: 3 charged in scheme to sell stolen 'Hotel California' lyricsA rock memorabilia dealer and two other men are charged with scheming to sell allegedly ill-gotten, handwritten lyrics to “Hotel California” and other hits by the Eagles.
US to host men's and women's Rugby World Cups for first time
Read full article: US to host men's and women's Rugby World Cups for first timeThe United States will stage a Rugby World Cup for the first time after being voted as the host of the men’s tournament in 2031 and the women’s tournament two years later.
Boys basketball state semifinals: NFEI back in Lakeland in search of 1st title
Read full article: Boys basketball state semifinals: NFEI back in Lakeland in search of 1st titleThe boys basketball state semifinals begin this week in Lakeland and four teams from the area are headed down there. A glance at North Florida Educational Institute, which plays in the Class 2A final four on Tuesday.
Game of the week: Resar, Newsome shine as Bishop Kenny clocks Episcopal
Read full article: Game of the week: Resar, Newsome shine as Bishop Kenny clocks EpiscopalBK started the game at Episcopal with a monumental eight-minute-plus scoring drive and then rode an opportunistic and aggressive defense to a 35-14 victory Friday night in the News4Jax Game of the Week.
Week 10 high school football picks: Plenty of big games on 2 nights as season winds down
Read full article: Week 10 high school football picks: Plenty of big games on 2 nights as season winds downHigh school football season is back, and with it, our weekly predictions on games in the area. News4Jax sports editor Justin Barney reveals his weekly high school football picks every week. Teams play on Thursday and Friday night this week so the predictions are published a day earlier than usual.
Week 4 high school football picks: 10 area teams remain unbeaten as district play begins
Read full article: Week 4 high school football picks: 10 area teams remain unbeaten as district play beginsHigh school football season is back, and with it, our weekly predictions on games in the area. News4Jax sports editor Justin Barney reveals his weekly high school football picks every Thursday. All games Friday at 7 p.m. unless indicated
Episcopal can’t find offense in softball state semifinal loss
Read full article: Episcopal can’t find offense in softball state semifinal lossOne of the best softball seasons in Episcopal history ended in tough fashion, a 4-0 loss to Windermere Prep in the Class 3A state semifinals on Wednesday afternoon in Clermont.
Episcopal lays the foundation brick by brick in road to softball state semifinals
Read full article: Episcopal lays the foundation brick by brick in road to softball state semifinalsNearly two dozen bricks later, the Eagles (23-5) have paved their way to the Class 3A state semifinals where they face Windermere Prep (24-1) on Wednesday at noon in Clermont.
The Latest: Michigan-Illinois men's hoops postponed
Read full article: The Latest: Michigan-Illinois men's hoops postponedThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___Michigan’s men’s basketball game Thursday against Illinois has been postponed. That came after several positive tests for a new COVID-19 variant that transmits at a higher rate. Michigan said it expects to resume the men’s basketball season Feb. 14 at Wisconsin. ___The Boston College women’s basketball team is going back into a COVID shutdown for the second time in a month. The Atlantic Coast Conference postponed BC’s next two games after a positive test and contact tracing within the program.
Lee, Bolles surge into Fortegra hoops title game
Read full article: Lee, Bolles surge into Fortegra hoops title gameNEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. – It’s Bolles and Lee for Fortegra High School 9:12 Invitational basketball tournament championship. The Generals (5-0) will face Bolles (6-0) in Saturday’s championship game, with Lee knocking off Episcopal 72-56 and Bolles edging West Nassau 72-68. The win sends Lee into Saturday’s championship against either Bolles or West Nassau. Bolles 72, West Nassau 68Bobby Crouch had a tournament-high 32 points and the Bulldogs held off a fast-charging Warriors squad to reach the Saturday championship game. Bartram Trail 52, Atlantic Coast 38Bartram Trail used a burst right before the break to top a cold-shooting Atlantic Coast team in the opening game of the Fortegra High School 9:12 Invitational basketball tournament on Friday.
News4Jax boys basketball Super 6: Bolles, Episcopal move in to rankings
Read full article: News4Jax boys basketball Super 6: Bolles, Episcopal move in to rankingsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The News4Jax Super 6 boys basketball rankings will be published each Thursday during the regular season. (NR) Episcopal (4-1, Class 3A)Notable wins: Bishop Kenny, Fernandina Beach, Fletcher. Eagles get the nod here over Kenny, Paxon, Palatka and Providence. Dropped out: Bishop Kenny (3-2, Class 4A); Paxon (3-2, Class 5A). Others: Impact Christian (2-1, Class 2A); Nease (4-1, Class 7A); Orange Park (4-1, Class 5A); Palatka (4-0, Class 4A); Parker (3-0, Class 5A); Paxon (3-2, Class 5A); Ponte Vedra (6-0, Class 5A); Providence (3-1, Class 3A); Seacoast Christian (5-1, Class 2A); West Nassau (3-3, Class 4A); Westside (2-3, Class 5A).
Week 10 high school picks: Can Oakleaf get by Clay in county showdown?
Read full article: Week 10 high school picks: Can Oakleaf get by Clay in county showdown?PlayoffsRegion 1-5A, Play-in game, Round 1: Westside (4-3) at Yulee (2-6), 7:30 p.m.: Wolverines get on the board in the playoff opener. Region 1-5A, Play-in game, Round 1: White (4-4) at Bishop Kenny (1-6): The second meeting of the season between these two. N4J pick: Oakleaf 27, Clay 20. Region 1-2A, Play-in game, Round 1: Quincy Munroe (8-0) at University Christian (3-4), 7:30 p.m.: Do not be fooled by the records. Region 4-1A, Play-in game, Round 1: Bronson (5-4) at Crescent City (0-7), 7:30 p.m.: Raiders finish the season winless.
Malcolm Jenkins says therapy helps him cope with stress
Read full article: Malcolm Jenkins says therapy helps him cope with stressMalcolm Jenkins is passionate about many subjects, including mental health awareness. Going to weekly therapy helps him cope with stress and he wants young men to know it’s not a weakness. Jenkins, a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Saints and Eagles, spent time Tuesday with students in New Orleans talking about the importance of mental health and psychological effects of racism. “We’re using the film `Black Boys' to really create some more dialogue among Black boys and be able to create spaces where they can feel comfortable in their own skin,” Jenkins said. In the third quarter of that game, Jenkins wasn’t on the field for a third-and-1 play that the Chargers converted.
Week 6 high school football picks: Bartram, Fleming among county showdown winners
Read full article: Week 6 high school football picks: Bartram, Fleming among county showdown winnersN4J pick: Providence 33, St. Joseph 13. N4J pick: Baker County 33, Parker 12. N4J pick: Kenny 34, Orange Park 14. N4J pick: Trinity Christian 16, Snyder 14. N4J pick: Trinity 30, Mandarin 14.
Episcopal soars into second round of state playoffs
Read full article: Episcopal soars into second round of state playoffsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Episcopal players went through the handshake line all business Friday night, congratulating their opponent on a tough game. The Episcopal defense forced five turnovers, with interceptions by Jasey, Jack Bogan and Kaiman Clark, who had two picks. It was like a weight lifted off my shoulders, said Elksnis, who will head to Penn State to play tight end. But Baldwins first three possessions of the second half were a pair of three-and-outs and a turnover on downs. At the same time, the Eagles first drive of the second half ended with Elksnis second contested catch in the end zone.
Interim coach, Florida St. aim to turn things around at BC
Read full article: Interim coach, Florida St. aim to turn things around at BCBOSTON - Six wins wasn't going to be good enough for Florida State. Athletic director David Coburn said it would cost Florida State about $18 million to buy out Taggart. We are Florida State. LEAVITT ELEVATEDFormer South Florida coach Jim Leavitt was promoted from defensive analyst to assistant coach after Taggart's dismissal opened a role for an on-field assistant role. Florida State: FCA Alabama State (4-4) and then No.
Teal the Podcast | The price of the preseason
Read full article: Teal the Podcast | The price of the preseasonJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Once again, the Jaguars lost in the preseason with more than two dozen players held out of Thursday night's game against the Eagles. Cole Pepper and Mark Brunell discuss the good and the bad from the game and what needs to happen next for the Jaguars as they prepare for the third preseason game of the year, Thursday in Miami. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Mark Brunell: There's risk in both playing and sitting starters in preseason
Read full article: Mark Brunell: There's risk in both playing and sitting starters in preseasonJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Watching preseason games without the starters is painful. Its bad enough to have to endure watching one preseason game a year without them. SLIDESHOW: 2019 Jags preseason opener in photosIf the offensive starters dont play in preseason and they cant move the ball in the first few weeks, it could get ugly. Also, if the defensive starters dont play and cant stop anybody early on, it gets ugly. He was 19 of 29 passing for 202 yards, much improved from the first preseason game.
Four takeaways from Jaguars preseason loss to the Eagles
Read full article: Four takeaways from Jaguars preseason loss to the EaglesGeorge VarkanisJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - One week after sitting 32 players in a shutout loss in the preseason opener, Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone opted to sit 27 players Thursday night, with only five players listed as starters seeing action. Here are my four biggest takeaways from Thursday night's game, a 24-10 loss to the Eagles:1. Offensive line Watching the first half, when the Jaguars had three offensive starters in the game (tight end James O'Shaughnessy, guard A.J. He was also blown off the ball on the first play of the game, a 16-yard run by the Eagles. Bryan earned praise from Marrone last week, but he hasn't made an impact in the preseason games so far.