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Joel Scott scores 23 as Colorado State routs Virginia 67-42 to cap Day 1 of March Madness
Read full article: Joel Scott scores 23 as Colorado State routs Virginia 67-42 to cap Day 1 of March MadnessJoel Scott had 23 points and 11 rebounds as Colorado State won an NCAA Tournament game for the first time in 11 years, blowing out Virginia 67-42 in the First Four.
Conference title games are old hat for Chiefs and 49ers and new stage for Baltimore and Lions
Read full article: Conference title games are old hat for Chiefs and 49ers and new stage for Baltimore and LionsFor the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers, getting to the conference title game is becoming old hat.
News4JAX boys soccer Super 6: Englewood moves into rankings as district tournaments approach
Read full article: News4JAX boys soccer Super 6: Englewood moves into rankings as district tournaments approachThe News4JAX Super 6 boys soccer rankings will be published every Friday during the regular season — except during Christmas week. Records are through Jan. 18 games.
Purdue back at No. 1 in AP Top 25, Arizona up to No. 2; 'Nova, BYU, Colorado State jump into top 20
Read full article: Purdue back at No. 1 in AP Top 25, Arizona up to No. 2; 'Nova, BYU, Colorado State jump into top 20Purdue is back at No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll after its run to the Maui Invitational title.
High school football playoffs ‘23: Bolles, Mandarin, Trinity lead area Metro regional finalists
Read full article: High school football playoffs ‘23: Bolles, Mandarin, Trinity lead area Metro regional finalistsIt’s the third round of the high school football state playoffs and the area still has three teams standing in the regional finals. Bolles, Mandarin and Trinity Christian are all chasing berths in the state semifinals in the Metro division.
News4JAX Super 10: St. Augustine makes move to top spot after win over Bartram Trail
Read full article: News4JAX Super 10: St. Augustine makes move to top spot after win over Bartram TrailThe News4JAX Super 10 football rankings will be published Tuesday’s during the regular season. All games at 7 p.m. unless indicated.
Bucs beat Panthers 41-17, earn No. 2 playoff seeding in NFC
Read full article: Bucs beat Panthers 41-17, earn No. 2 playoff seeding in NFCTom Brady topped 5,000 yards passing for the second time in his career and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers set a franchise record for regular-season victories with a 41-17 win over the Carolina Panthers.
Four factors: What the Jaguars have to do to beat the Rams on Sunday
Read full article: Four factors: What the Jaguars have to do to beat the Rams on SundayThe Jaguars have already pulled one major upset this season when they beat the Bills. Is another shocker in store? Here’s what Jacksonville needs to do to emerge with its third win of the season.
High school football ‘21: Columbia-Raines headlines Thursday night’s games
Read full article: High school football ‘21: Columbia-Raines headlines Thursday night’s gamesWith the Florida-Georgia game in town this weekend, that means area high school football games are split across two nights this week. A look at four of the top games in town on Thursday night as Week 10 arrives in Florida.
Week 8 high school football picks: Make-or-break district games take center stage
Read full article: Week 8 high school football picks: Make-or-break district games take center stageHigh 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.
Nolley 27 points, Memphis 14 3s over Colorado St in NIT semi
Read full article: Nolley 27 points, Memphis 14 3s over Colorado St in NIT semiOur most complete game all year was today, even though we started off kind of slow, still scored 90 points," Hardaway said. AdDavid Roddy had 18 points and Isaiah Stevens 17 for Colorado State (20-7). We know who we are.”After Roddy started the second half with a 3 to get Colorado State within three points, Memphis responded with a 16-3 run that included seven points from Nolley. “We let their shooters have too many rhythm 3s,” Colorado State coach Niko Medved said. Colorado State plays in the consolation game against Louisiana Tech, which lost 84-62 in the other semifinal game.
Positive virus tests bounce VCU from NCAAs; Oregon advances
Read full article: Positive virus tests bounce VCU from NCAAs; Oregon advancesThe Indiana Farmers Coliseum scoreboard goes dark after a first round NCAA college basketball tournament game between Iowa and Grand Canyon Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Indianapolis. The VCU Oregon game scheduled to be played after the Iowa Grand Canyon game was cancelled after VCU was pulled from the NCAA Tournament because of COVID-19 protocols. The NCAA says the 10th-seeded Rams' first-round game Saturday against Oregon has been declared a no-contest. To get it taken away like this, it’s just a heartbreaking moment in their young lives," VCU coach Mike Rhoades said. There’s no way I can sugarcoat it.”VCU athletic director Ed McLaughlin declined to say which players tested positive, citing privacy concerns.
Nobody comes for free in NFL free agency that begins Monday
Read full article: Nobody comes for free in NFL free agency that begins MondayRegardless, on Monday, two days before the NFL's 2021 business year begins, the 32 teams and agents for the players will be making deals. “Legal tampering, and tampering is illegal? AdOf course, free agency always is a buyer-beware situation. AdVoila: Lavonte David, a key linebacker, was re-signed, and several other key guys in the title run could be back. “We do have some money from a cap standpoint that we can spend; but again, it’s an interesting year.
Former Bishop Kenny star John Wolford to make 1st NFL start for Rams
Read full article: Former Bishop Kenny star John Wolford to make 1st NFL start for RamsLANDOVER, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 11: John Wolford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams warms up before a game against the Washington Football Team at FedExField on October 11, 2020 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)Former Bishop Kenny star John Wolford is set to make his first NFL start on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. Wolford has never played a snap in the NFL, but his coaches and teammates are confident he can step up. In the final game of his high school career, Wolford rewrote the record books in a 74-73 loss to Clay. Current Bishop Kenny head football Coach Tim Krause was the Crusaders’ offensive coordinator then and said that Wolford just didn’t want to lose.
The Latest: Wentz has early interception against 49ers
Read full article: The Latest: Wentz has early interception against 49ers(AP Photo/Tony Avelar)The Latest on Week 4 in the NFL (all times EDT)___8:35 p.m.Carson Wentz has thrown his NFL-worst seventh interception of the season for the Philadelphia Eagles. ___7:05 p.m.Bills quarterback Josh Allen’s 1-yard sneak that gave Buffalo a 23-16 lead over Las Vegas early in the fourth quarter. ___7:20 p.m.Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is back guiding the Bills offense after injuring his left shoulder late in the first half at Las Vegas. ___6:40 p.m.Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen headed to the locker room after falling on his left wrist. The high-scoring start to the 2020 NFL season continued Sunday with several games featuring lots of points and very little defense.
Mock drafts favor defensive picks for Jaguars
Read full article: Mock drafts favor defensive picks for JaguarsA slew of mock drafts released over the past two days have the Jaguars doubling down on the defensive side of the ball with their two first-round picks. Only ESPN’s Todd McShay, who’s last mock was released more than two weeks ago, has the Jaguars using one of those picks on offense. Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons, Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown, and cornerbacks Kristian Fulton (LSU) and C.J. ILB Isaiah Simmons, Clemson20. OLB Isaiah Simmons, Clemson20.
Jalen Ramsey traded to L.A. Rams
Read full article: Jalen Ramsey traded to L.A. RamsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Jalen Ramsey is no longer a Jaguars player, as he has been traded to the L.A. Rams. The pro corner explained during a recent ESPN interview,that things started to go the wrong way when he says things in the front office changed. That rubbed me the wrong way," Ramsey said. During the Jaguars versus Texans game, Ramsey and coach Doug Marrone had a moment that fans and analysts would talk about for days. ESPN commentators said that if Ramsey felt disrespected they understood why he left.
Jaguars ready to move on after Jalen Ramsey trade
Read full article: Jaguars ready to move on after Jalen Ramsey tradeJACKSONVILLE, FLA - Like everyone else in the city, the Jaguars are ready to move on from Jalen Ramsey. "The Jacksonville Jaguars are doing just fine today. Now its time to turn the attention again to whats most important the Jacksonville Jaguars." I respect everyone thats in that locker room and the way they handle a lot of things, Marrone said of Ramseys final month with the team. "Given the situation with Jalen, we made this decision based on what we thought is in the best interest of the Jacksonville Jaguars, for this season and well into the future.
Jaguars surprise Englewood with updated locker room
Read full article: Jaguars surprise Englewood with updated locker roomFormer Jaguars player and Englewood High graduate Rashean Mathis looks on while Rams players react in the locker room on Tuesday. The Jaguars, along with multiple partners in the area, helped refurbish and update the Englewood locker room.JACKSONVILLE, FLA - Tuesday, the Jaguars had a big surprise for the Englewood High School football team. Former Jaguars player and Englewood alum Rashean Mathis stepped in and worked with the Jaguars to surprise the Rams with their newly renovated locker room. The Jaguars are making sure that all of the Englewood players will be able to attend a game this year. On top of the new locker room, every member of the varsity and junior varsity team is invited to be on the sidelines during the Jaguars game against the Saints.
The 20 most important Jaguars for 2019: No. 2 Leonard Fournette
Read full article: The 20 most important Jaguars for 2019: No. 2 Leonard FournetteAssociated PressJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Over the next 20 days, News4Jax will count down the 20 most important figures to the Jaguars' success in the 2019 season. The Jaguars running back enters 2019 with his future in Jacksonville at a crossroads. If healthy (and thats a big if) it wouldnt be a surprise to see Fournette approach 400 yards receiving in 2019. Jaguars offensive coordinator John DeFilippo on what he expects out of Leonard Fournette: Im going to call it what it is. Leonard Fournette needs to be a big part of this offense.