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  By Jeff Moeller As most of us know, the Jaguars had a modest free-agency signing period. They did ink cornerback Montaric Brown, linebacker Dennis Gardek, former Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez - who could turn out to be a steal - and tight end Quintin Morris. The Jags also quietly signed Seattle wide receiver Jake Bobo to an offer sheet. Bobo made $3.51 million last season. But are the Jags the favorite in the AFC West?  The Colts brought back quarterback Danile Jones and Alec Pierce, and there’s tak that Russell Wilson will be Jones’ backup. Jones went down with a torn Achilles last year against Jacksonville in a game the Jags were apparently set to lose. Houston has picked up some pieces, and they have strengthened the pocket around controversial quarterback C.J. Stroud. On paper, the early look has the division looming as a tussle among all four teams. The team to watch, though, is the Titans. They could be a true spoiler to the Jags’ upcoming season.  New h...

  Photo by Jim Brady/Florida Sports Wire Third-Round Leaderboard Pos. Player R1 R2 R3 Total 1 Ludvig Åberg 69 63 71 203 (-13) 2 Michael Thorbjornsen 74 65 67 206 (-10) 3 Cameron Young 68 67 72 207 (-9) T4 Six players tied       208 (-8)               Ludvig Åberg (1 st /-13) 26-year-old seeks his third career PGA TOUR victory in his 62 nd  start (2023 RSM Classic, 2025 Genesis Invitational) Third 54-hole lead/co-lead on TOUR (1-for-2); won the 2023 RSM Classic, finished T4 at the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open His three-stroke lead is the largest 54-hole lead at THE PLAYERS Championship since 2018 (Webb Simpson/7 strokes) Matched the most eagles by a player in a single PLAYERS Championship (3), the 18th instance all-time at THE PLAYERS; his second time making three eagles in a PGA TOUR event (previous instance: 2024 PLAYERS Championship) Would become the youngest winner of THE PLAYERS since 2017 at 26 years, 4 months, 15 days (Si W...

FILE PHOTO by Nancy DeLander Beecher  Special to Florida Sports Wire JACKSONVILLE - After trailing by a goal for much of the contest, a late surge by the Florida Everblades produced three third-period goals, including multi-point performances from three players, leading to a 4–2 victory over the Jacksonville Icemen and officially clinching a playoff spot. The Jacksonville Icemen opened the scoring midway through the first period as Trevor Griebel fired a wrist shot from the right circle, notching the Icemen’s first goal of the night and the first professional goal of his career.  Lordanthony Grissom and Adam McMaster picked up the assists on the play. No further scoring followed in the opening frame, leaving the Blades trailing 1–0. Florida recorded six shots on Michael Bullion, while the Icemen put 11 shots on Kyle McClellan, who was making his first start in an Everblades sweater. With the second period nearing a scoreless finish, Oliver Chau got the Blades on the board at 1...

JACKSONVILLE — Sporting Club Jacksonville (Sporting JAX) announced the signing of midfielder Thomas Roberts, who will wear No. 24 for the club. Roberts, 24, brings experience across Major League Soccer, MLS NEXT Pro, European competition, and the USL Championship. A native of Little Rock, Arkansas, Roberts developed in the FC Dallas Academy before signing a Homegrown contract with FC Dallas.  During his professional career, he has also played for North Texas SC, Austria Klagenfurt in the Austrian Bundesliga, Columbus Crew 2, Norwegian side Stabæk, and most recently North Carolina FC. Roberts has also represented the United States at the U-16, U-18, and U-20 national team levels. “I’m excited for the opportunity to join Sporting JAX and be part of building something special in Jacksonville,” said Roberts. “The vision for the club and the energy around soccer here made it an easy decision, and I’m ready to get to work.” “Thomas is a very technical player who sees the game well and br...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Audrey Gogniat defended her air rifle individual title and No. 5 Ole Miss rifle reached the podium of the NCAA Championships for the second time in its history, finishing third overall with a 4738 aggregate on Saturday afternoon at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. The Rebels (10-2, 5-2 PRC) shot a 2382 in air rifle to reach their aggregate. Ole Miss’ third place finish is tied for the best placement at the NCAA Tournament in program history, last time being in the 2020-21 season. First-year head coach Will Shaner capped an impressive inaugural season at the helm by guiding Ole Miss to its historic finish, as well as its first title in the smallbore event on Friday. Gogniat made individual history by shooting her fourth career 600 in air rifle, tying Ole Miss all-timer Lea Horvath for the most by a Rebel in program history. In doing so, she also became the second woman and third ever student-athlete to achieve perfection four times at the NCAA level. She’s gone bac...

Photo by Jim Brady/Florida Sports Wire Second-Round Leaderboard Pos. Player R1 R2 Total 1 Ludvig Åberg 69 63 132 (-12) 2 Xander Schauffele 69 65 134 (-10) 3 Cameron Young 68 67 135 (-9) T4 Corey Conners 69 67 136 (-8) T4 Justin Thomas 68 68 136 (-8)               Ludvig Åberg (1 st /-12) 63 marks the second-lowest 18-hole score in PLAYERS history (lowest: 62, Justin Thomas/2025/R2, Tom Hoge/2023/R3) and his lowest on TOUR since the 2025 Farmers Insurance Open (63/R1) Marks his sixth career 36-hole lead/co-lead on TOUR; 1-for-5 converting to victory (2023 RSM Classic); last to hold the 36-hole lead/co-lead at THE PLAYERS and go on to win: Rory McIlroy/2019 Third player to post 29 on the front nine at TPC Sawgrass (others: Dustin Johnson/2022/R4, Martin Kaymer/2014/R1) Joins Derek Fathauer (2015/R1) as the only players to post 5-under on Nos. 1-4 at TPC Sawgrass Becomes the third player in PLAYERS history to eagle Nos. 2 and 9 in the same round at TPC Sa...