Jacksonville

High-octane Chiefs relying on defense to keep them in early season games

The Kansas City Chiefs have been relying on their defense, rather than their high-octane offense, to keep them in games the first two weeks of the season.

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson is seen during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Chiefs trying to avoid 0-2 start at Jags. It would be a rare deficit for defending Super Bowl champ

Rev. Al Sharpton makes a point as he gives the Eulogy during the memorial service for shooting victim Angela Carr, 52, at The Bethel Baptist Church, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. Uber driver Carr was one of three people killed in the racially motivated shooting. (Bob Self/The Florida Times-Union via AP)

Jacksonville begins funerals for Black victims of racist gunman with calls to action, warm memories

Florida shooting victim planned to spend Saturday with his daughter. He was killed before he could.

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Josh Pederson, right, runs through a drill with tight end Samuel Reyes (19) during a practice at the NFL football team's training camp, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

No interviews, please: Jaguars are treating coach Doug Pederson’s son like Tim Tebow

Logan Smothers leads dramatic tying drive, throws OT touchdown, Jacksonville State tops Sam Houston

Logan Smothers led a last-minute touchdown drive with a 2-point conversion and then threw his third touchdown pass in overtime to give Jacksonville State a 35-28 win over Sam Houston.

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Jackson, Smothers lead Jacksonville State to suffocating win over Eastern Michigan

Malik Jackson and quarterback Logan Smothers each eclipsed 100 yards rushing and Jacksonville State beat Eastern Michigan 21-0.

Saturday’s Transactions

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BOSTON RED SOX — Reinstated RHP Kenley Jansen from the Covid-19 related IL. Optioned RHP Zack Weiss to Worcester (IL).

Sunday’s Transactions

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CLEVELAND GUARDIANS — Sent RHP Shane Beiber to Columbus (IL) on a rehab assignment.

Sunday’s Transactions

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BOSTON RED SOX — Reinstated RHP Garrett Whitlock from the bereavement list.

Jared Brown has 2 TDs to help push Coastal Carolina past Jacksonville State 30-16

Jared Brown accounted for a pair of touchdowns in the second half to help Coastal Carolina pull away from Jacksonville State 30-16.

Friday’s Transactions

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BOSTON RED SOX — Sent 3B Pablo Reyes to Worcester (IL) on a rehab assignment.

Jacksonville State and Smothers do just that putting a blanket over E. Tennessee St. in blowout win

Quarterback Logan Smothers accounted for three total touchdowns and Jacksonville State dominated East Tennessee State 49-3.

Today in Sports - Ashley Martin becomes the first woman to play in a Division I football game

Today in Sports, August 30 - Ashley Martin becomes the first woman to play in a Division I football game

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley (0) makes a catch during a passing drill in practice at the NFL football team's training camp, Monday, July 31, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley changes cleats, alleviates toe soreness and practices in full

Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Calvin Ridley switched cleats to alleviate toe soreness. Coach Doug Pederson initially said Ridley would be limited in training camp because of his achy toe.

FILE - This combination of photos shows Vice President Kamala Harris speaking during the Pennsylvania Democratic Party's 3rd Annual Independence Dinner in Philadelphia, Oct. 28, 2022, and Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaking during the Family Leadership Summit, July 14, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, Charlie Neibergall, Files)

It’s Kamala Harris vs. Ron DeSantis in the fight over Florida’s new teachings on slavery

Vice President Kamala Harris is now taking a leading role in the Biden administration’s response to prospective Republican challengers, and her top target as of late has been Florida Gov.

Tuesday’s Transactions

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BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Recalled OF Ryan McKenna from Norfolk (IL). Placed OF Aaron Hicks on the 10-day IL.

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Global Black Economic Forum as part of Essence Fest in New Orleans on Thursday, June 29, 2023. (Chris Granger/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP)

Harris says Florida rules on Black history pushed by DeSantis are ‘propaganda’

Vice President Kamala Harris swiped at new standards for teaching Black history in Florida during a trip to Jacksonville on Friday.

Florida inmate gets 1 year and 3 months in federal prison for threatening to kill judge

A Florida state prison inmate already serving a three-decade sentence will serve an additional one year and three months in federal prison for threatening to kill a federal judge and his family.

Triple-A International League Glance

All Times EDT
	W	L	Pct.	GB
Norfolk (Baltimore)	41	17	.707	—
St. Paul (Minnesota)	35	24	.593	6½
Memphis (St. Louis)	34	26	.567

Triple-A International League Glance

All Times EDT
	W	L	Pct.	GB
Norfolk (Baltimore)	40	17	.702	—
St. Paul (Minnesota)	34	23	.596	6
Durham (Tampa Bay)	33	26	.559	8
Memphis (St. Louis)	33	26	.559	8
Iowa

Triple-A International League Glance

All Times EDT
	W	L	Pct.	GB
Norfolk (Baltimore)	40	17	.702	—
St. Paul (Minnesota)	34	23	.596	6
Durham (Tampa Bay)	33	26	.559	8
Memphis (St. Louis)	33	26	.559	8
Iowa

ECHL Playoff Glance

All Times EDT

DIVISION FINALS

(Best-of-7)

x-if necessary

NORTH DIVISION

Newfoundland 4, Reading 1

Saturday, May 6: Newfoundland 3, Reading, 0

ECHL Playoff Glance

All Times EDT

DIVISION FINALS

(Best-of-7)

x-if necessary

NORTH DIVISION

Newfoundland 4, Reading 1

Saturday, May 6: Newfoundland 3, Reading, 0

ECHL Playoff Glance

All Times EDT

DIVISION FINALS

(Best-of-7)

x-if necessary

NORTH DIVISION

Newfoundland 4, Reading 1

Saturday, May 6: Newfoundland 3, Reading, 0

Triple-A International League Glance

All Times EDT
	W	L	Pct.	GB
Norfolk (Baltimore)	38	16	.704	—
Iowa (Chicago Cubs)	30	20	.600	6
St. Paul (Minnesota)	30	22	.577	7
Durham (Tampa Bay)	31	23	.574	7
Louisville (Cincinnati)	29	24	.547	8½
Memphis (St. Louis)	29	25	.537	9
Columbus (Clev

Triple-A International League Glance

All Times EDT
	W	L	Pct.	GB
Norfolk (Baltimore)	37	16	.698	—
Iowa (Chicago Cubs)	30	20	.60	5½
St. Paul (Minnesota)	29	22	.569	7
Durham (Tampa Bay)	30	23	.566	7
Louisville (Cincinnati)	28	24	.538	8½
Memphis (St. Louis)	28	25	.528	9
Columbus (Clev

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Brandon McManus (10) works on field goals as Logan Cooke holds during an NFL football practice, Tuesday, May 30, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Former Broncos kicker Brandon McManus hoping for ‘equally great run’ with Jaguars

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Brandon McManus started planning for the next chapter of his NFL career years ago.

ECHL Playoff Glance

All Times EDT

DIVISION FINALS

(Best-of-7)

x-if necessary

NORTH DIVISION

Newfoundland 4, Reading 1

Saturday, May 6: Newfoundland 3, Reading, 0

FILE - The Carnival cruise line ship Carnival Magic sits docked on April, 2020, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. The U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday, May 30, 2023, that it's searching for a man who fell from a cruise ship off the coast of Florida. The 35-year-old was on the Carnival Magic when he fell from the ship about 186 miles east of Jacksonville, Fla., on Monday, May 29. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Coast Guard searching for man who fell from cruise ship off Florida coast

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday that it’s searching for a man who fell from a cruise ship off the coast of Florida.

ECHL Playoff Glance

All Times EDT

DIVISION FINALS

(Best-of-7)

x-if necessary

NORTH DIVISION

Newfoundland 4, Reading 1

Saturday, May 6: Newfoundland 3, Reading, 0

ECHL Playoff Glance

All Times EDT

DIVISION FINALS

(Best-of-7)

x-if necessary

NORTH DIVISION

Newfoundland 4, Reading 1

Saturday, May 6: Newfoundland 3, Reading, 0

ECHL Playoff Glance

All Times EDT

DIVISION FINALS

(Best-of-7)

x-if necessary

NORTH DIVISION

Newfoundland 3, Reading 1

Saturday, May 6: Newfoundland 3, Reading, 0

ECHL Playoff Glance

All Times EDT

DIVISION FINALS

(Best-of-7)

x-if necessary

NORTH DIVISION

Newfoundland 3, Reading 1

Saturday, May 6: Newfoundland 3, Reading, 0