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MARK LONG

MARK LONG

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Jaguars GM Trent Baalke is out, clearing a path for Shad Khan to make another run at Liam Coen

General manager Trent Baalke is out in Jacksonville after the Jaguars failed to land second interviews with three of their top coaching candidates

Jaguars GM Trent Baalke is out, clearing a path for Shad Khan to make another run at Liam Coen
Sports|US

Bucs OC Liam Coen withdraws from consideration for Jaguars' coaching job, AP source says

Tampa Bay offensive coordinator Liam Coen is no longer a candidate to be Jacksonville’s next head coach

Bucs OC Liam Coen withdraws from consideration for Jaguars' coaching job, AP source says
Entertainment|Sports|US

'Maniacal approach' led Urban Meyer to success, fatigue and the College Football Hall of Fame

When former Florida and Ohio State coach Urban Meyer reflects on his career, he remembers the losses as much as the wins

'Maniacal approach' led Urban Meyer to success, fatigue and the College Football Hall of Fame
Sports

Head-and-neck restraints and soft walls top list of NASCAR's biggest safety improvements

Chris Buescher caught a glimpse of a mangled car in the infield grass at Daytona International Speedway. He didn’t think much about it at first. Then, as he circled the track under caution, he saw a slow-motion replay of the crash on a giant video board. It was close friend Ryan Preece’s No. 41 Ford. Buescher refused to watch anymore. “It’s a dangerous sport. We know that getting in,” Buescher said. “Sometimes you push it a little too far to the back of our minds.” Preece provided everyone a stark reminder when his car lifted

Head-and-neck restraints and soft walls top list of NASCAR's biggest safety improvements
Sports

Jordan Travis accounts for 5 TDs and No. 8 Florida State thumps No. 5 LSU 45-24 in marquee matchup

Jordan Travis accounted for five touchdowns, including three to Michigan State transfer Keon Coleman, and No. 8 Florida State throttled fifth-ranked LSU 45-24 on Sunday night in the most anticipated matchup of college football’s opening weekend. The Seminoles extended their winning streak to seven and established themselves as an early season favorite to make the College Football Playoff. They won this one primarily on fourth down. FSU stopped the Tigers twice on fourth down in the first half, including once at the goal line, and scored the go-ahead touchdown one play after Travis connected with Lawrence

Jordan Travis accounts for 5 TDs and No. 8 Florida State thumps No. 5 LSU 45-24 in marquee matchup
Sports

Jaguars' Calvin Ridley insists he won't be rusty after nearly 2 years away from NFL

Calvin Ridley gets triggered by one word these days: rusty. Don’t ask him about it. Certainly don’t call him it. Probably best to just avoid the five-letter adjective in Jacksonville’s locker room. “I’m not rusty,” he quips. “I’ve never been rusty and I’m not going to be rusty.” One of the NFL’s best receivers before he broke his foot in 2021 and then was banished for a year for gambling on games, Ridley has been even better than expected since being reinstated by the league and joining the Jaguars in March. And he could be Trevor

Jaguars' Calvin Ridley insists he won't be rusty after nearly 2 years away from NFL
News|Sports

Jaguars coach Doug Pederson seeking 1st win against mentor and close friend Andy Reid

Doug Pederson has known Andy Reid for nearly 30 years

Jaguars coach Doug Pederson seeking 1st win against mentor and close friend Andy Reid
Sports

Florida upsets No. 11 Tennessee 29-16 for the Gators' 10th straight victory at home in the series

Trevor Etienne ran for a career-high 172 yards and a touchdown, Montrell Johnson scored twice and Florida upset No. 11 Tennessee 29-16 on Saturday night to extend the Volunteers’ losing streak in Gainesville to 10

Florida upsets No. 11 Tennessee 29-16 for the Gators' 10th straight victory at home in the series
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Chiefs overcome mistakes to beat Jaguars 17-9, Kansas City's 3rd win vs. Jacksonville in 10 months

Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes, including one to returning star Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs overcame three early turnovers to beat Jacksonville 17-9 for their third victory against the Jaguars in 10 months

Chiefs overcome mistakes to beat Jaguars 17-9, Kansas City's 3rd win vs. Jacksonville in 10 months
Sports

Beck, Edwards account for 2 TDs each and No. 1 Georgia thumps Florida 43-20 in 'Cocktail Party'

Carson Beck threw two touchdown passes in his hometown, Daijun Edwards ran for two scores and No. 1 Georgia dominated Florida 43-20 to extend its winning streak to 25

Beck, Edwards account for 2 TDs each and No. 1 Georgia thumps Florida 43-20 in 'Cocktail Party'
Sports

No. 4 Florida State beats Miami 27-20 to win its 16th straight and remain on track for CFP

Trey Benson ran for two touchdowns, Keon Coleman hauled in a score and No. 4 Florida State held off rival Miami 27-20 on Saturday to maintain its hold on a College Football Playoff berth

No. 4 Florida State beats Miami 27-20 to win its 16th straight and remain on track for CFP
Sports|US

49ers dominate Jaguars 34-3 to end a 3-game skid and look like Super Bowl contenders again

Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes, including a 66-yarder to George Kittle, and the San Francisco 49ers seemingly fixed all their woes with a cross-country trip and a 34-3 drubbing of Jacksonville that ended a three-game skid

49ers dominate Jaguars 34-3 to end a 3-game skid and look like Super Bowl contenders again
News|Sports|US

Florida coach Billy Napier fires two assistants to begin defensive overhaul, AP source says

Florida coach Billy Napier began a much-needed defensive makeover by firing two assistants

Florida coach Billy Napier fires two assistants to begin defensive overhaul, AP source says
Sports

No. 4 Florida State heads to ACC title game looking to add to 'Sod Cemetery' and 'finish for 13'

Nearly a year after several key players opted to stay in school and chase championships, No. 4 Florida State is on the verge of another one

No. 4 Florida State heads to ACC title game looking to add to 'Sod Cemetery' and 'finish for 13'
Sports

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence sprains right ankle in 34-31 overtime loss to Bengals on MNF

The Jacksonville Jaguars might have to play without quarterback Trevor Lawrence for the first time since drafting him

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence sprains right ankle in 34-31 overtime loss to Bengals on MNF
Sports

Jake Browning steals spotlight as Bengals stun Jaguars 34-31 in OT. Trevor Lawrence injures ankle

Jake Browning threw for 354 yards and a touchdown in his second career start, and the Cincinnati Bengals stunned the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-31 in overtime

Jake Browning steals spotlight as Bengals stun Jaguars 34-31 in OT. Trevor Lawrence injures ankle
Business|Crime|Sports

Ex-Jaguars financial manager accused of stealing more than $22 million, according to court filing

A former financial manager for the Jacksonville Jaguars has been accused of stealing more than $22 million from the franchise through its virtual credit card program between 2019 and 2023, according to a seven-page court filing

Ex-Jaguars financial manager accused of stealing more than $22 million, according to court filing
Business|Crime|Finance|Sports|US

Jags employee charged with stealing $22M gambled away 99% of funds, plans guilty plea, lawyer says

A former Jacksonville Jaguars financial manager accused of stealing more than $22 million from the franchise has a gambling addiction and plans to plead guilty to resolve federal charges filed against him

Jags employee charged with stealing $22M gambled away 99% of funds, plans guilty plea, lawyer says
Sports

Ravens beat mistake-prone Jaguars 23-7 for 4th consecutive victory and clinch AFC playoff spot

Lamar Jackson threw a touchdown pass and made the play of night when he avoided a sack and threw to Isaiah Likely near the goal line, and the Baltimore Ravens clinched a postseason berth with a 23-7 victory at Jacksonville

Ravens beat mistake-prone Jaguars 23-7 for 4th consecutive victory and clinch AFC playoff spot
Health|News|Sports

Jags QB Trevor Lawrence practices with hopes of clearing concussion protocol and playing at Bucs

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is practicing despite remaining in the NFL’s concussion protocol

Jags QB Trevor Lawrence practices with hopes of clearing concussion protocol and playing at Bucs
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Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence clears NFL concussion protocol and is expected to start vs the Bucs

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence has cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol and will travel with the team to Tampa Bay

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence clears NFL concussion protocol and is expected to start vs the Bucs
News|Sports

Mafah runs for 4 TDs, Clemson rallies to beat Kentucky 38-35 in a wild Gator Bowl

Phil Mafah ran for four touchdowns, including a 3-yarder with 17 seconds to play, and Clemson beat Kentucky 38-35 in a wild Gator Bowl to finish the year on a five-game winning streak

Mafah runs for 4 TDs, Clemson rallies to beat Kentucky 38-35 in a wild Gator Bowl
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Jaguars rule out QB Trevor Lawrence with sprained throwing shoulder, ending his starts streak

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence will miss the first game of his professional career because of a sprained throwing shoulder

Jaguars rule out QB Trevor Lawrence with sprained throwing shoulder, ending his starts streak
Sports

Panthers owner David Tepper tosses drink into visiting stands late in 26-0 loss to Jaguars

Panthers owner David Tepper threw the contents of a drink into the visiting crowd near the end of Carolina’s 26-0 loss at Jacksonville

Panthers owner David Tepper tosses drink into visiting stands late in 26-0 loss to Jaguars
Sports

Jaguars QB Lawrence taking 'cautious and aggressive' approach to returning from sprained shoulder

Trevor Lawrence is trying to be cautious and aggressive with his sprained throwing shoulder

Jaguars QB Lawrence taking 'cautious and aggressive' approach to returning from sprained shoulder

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