JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Fred Taylor will get to pick up his Pro Football Hall of Fame candidacy again. Taylor was one of four ex-Jaguars who were announced as Hall candidates on Wednesday, kicking off the annual debate on whether this will be the year that it happens for the legendary running back. Receiver Jimmy Smith, … Read more
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 high school volleyball rankings will be published each Wednesday during the regular season. Records are through Sept. 17 games. Varsity 4 Super 6 volleyball rankings Rank, school, record, classification 1. (1) Middleburg (11-3, Class 5A) Notable win: Bob Jones (Ala.), Fleming Island, Jackson Academy (Miss.), Ponte … Read more
Quarterback Jalen Milroe and Alabama’s offense have dished out explosive plays and big numbers. The defense has been stingy, and the Crimson Tide deftly handled their first road test. The first few games of Kalen DeBoer’s tenure have gone off well enough to appease even most fans spoiled by 17 years of domination under his … Read more
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Columbus Blue Jackets convened for training camp Wednesday weighed down by the grief of losing star forward Johnny Gaudreau three weeks ago. One of the worst teams in the NHL last season, the Blue Jackets must find a way to move forward with a new general manager and new coach and … Read more
GENEVA – Long-time absentees from top-level European soccer had a good evening against the Champions League regulars in their return to action Wednesday. Sparta Prague, playing on the main stage of the competition for the first time in 19 years, brushed aside Salzburg 3-0 after taking the lead in less than two minutes. Bologna had … Read more
Wake Forest has announced future football games against Oregon State, with the series starting next year to replace a trip to Mississippi after a cancellation that drew the ire of Rebels coach Lane Kiffin. Wake Forest announced the series with the Beavers on Wednesday morning. It has the Demon Deacons going west to visit Corvallis … Read more
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Matthew Tkachuk estimated that he tells a story about Johnny Gaudreau’s exploits, both the on-ice and off-ice variety, to somebody at least once a week. And he’s not going to stop, either. Tkachuk spoke Wednesday about the death of his longtime friend and former teammate, calling Gaudreau “the most offensively talented … Read more
ESPN NBA reporter Adrian Wojnarowski is retiring from broadcasting to return to his alma mater, St. Bonaventure, to take over the newly created position of general manager of the men’s basketball program, the Atlantic 10 school announced Wednesday. Wojnarowski will oversee a wide range of responsibilities while working alongside coach Mark Schmidt and his staff. … Read more
Donna Kelce is the latest family member to make her mark on the world of entertainment, cameoing in two upcoming Hallmark Christmas movies that, naturally, are football-themed. True to form, she won’t be playing favorites between her sons, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and recently retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce. “Holiday Touchdown: … Read more
VIRGINIA WATER – Rory McIlroy believes it will be difficult for Ian Poulter or Lee Westwood to be a future Ryder Cup captain because they no longer have a connection with Europe’s emerging stars after defecting to LIV Golf. Poulter was a stalwart for Europe at Ryder Cups and typically saved his best performances for … Read more