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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew, right, is brought down by a group of Los Angeles Chargers defenders during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Jaguars still struggling as Chargers QB Herbert shines in first career win.

John Watson, Sports Editor | Oct 26, 2020

Featured Image: Kyusung Gong | AP When I moved to Jacksonville after the Jaguar’s 2017 AFC championship team season, I had high expectations for the team after they had accomplished so much in that...

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ASUN gives all its student-athletes Election Day off from sport-related activities

Sarah Joram | Oct 26, 2020

Thousands of college student-athletes will have no excuse for not voting Nov. 3 – they have officially received the day off from all sport-related activities. The University of North Florida is joining...

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Report: Ospreys MBB heading north to NC State to play in multi-team event in late November

John Watson, Sports Editor | Oct 23, 2020

It looks like the Birds of Trey will be heading north this winter as reports have come in of UNF’s involvement in a multi-team event hosted by NC State. According to a tweet posted by CBS Sports college...

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Ospreys MBB set to face SEC powerhouse in December

Ospreys MBB set to face SEC powerhouse in December

Riley Platt, Sports Writer | Oct 22, 2020

With COVID-19 flipping the sports world upside down, not much is known coming into the upcoming college basketball season. One prime example are non-conference schedules, which have produced a logistical...

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The Walk-Ons talk the World Series, Jaguars football and Atlanta sadness

The Walk-Ons talk the World Series, Jaguars football and Atlanta sadness

John Watson, Sports Editor | Oct 20, 2020

In this week’s episode of The Walk-Ons, the crew talks about their world series, the Jaguars being a not-so-good team and the legend of Randy Arozarena. Full Episode: https://youtu.be/6dIWW3WXKq0 __ For...

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Consistently inconsistent Jaguars lose fifth straight in 34-16 loss to Detroit

Consistently inconsistent Jaguars lose fifth straight in 34-16 loss to Detroit

John Watson, Sports Editor | Oct 18, 2020

Five straight losses and five straight games of giving up 30 or more points. Disappointment has once again plagued the Jaguars as they search for answers following a 34-16 loss to the Detroit Lions earlier...

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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) walks off the field after failing to make a first down against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Jaguars lose yet again, but what’s new?

John Watson, Sports Editor | Oct 12, 2020

Every week, Jaguars fans are hopeful to go to sleep on Sunday night with a win under their belt and a smile on their face. However, the Jacksonville Jaguars continue to disappoint, and this week’s 30-14...

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Tampa Bay Rays' Michael Brosseau, right, celebrates with Yandy Diaz after hitting a solo home run during the eighth inning in Game 5 of a baseball American League Division Series against the New York Yankees, Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

The Tampa Bay Rays are playing in the ALCS, but how did they beat the Yankees?

Riley Platt, Sports Reporter | Oct 12, 2020

Despite being the number one seed in the American League, the Tampa Bay Rays entered their American League Division Series matchup with the New York Yankees with a major David and Goliath notion surrounding...

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Video: Construction of UNF's competition swimming complex

Video: Construction of UNF’s competition swimming complex

John Watson, Sports Editor | Oct 9, 2020

Featured Image: Erika Romanczuk After nearly eight years of waiting patiently, Osprey swimmers will finally get a chance to compete on campus once again as construction finishes on their new Olympic...

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Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) leaps over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Chris Claybrooks (27) for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

Jaguars defense continues to struggle in loss to Bengals

John Watson, Sports Editor | Oct 5, 2020

As 60 minutes of regulation time expired at Paul Brown field in Cincinnati, one team was finally headed in the right direction and the other was baffled after losing three straight games. Ever since week...

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Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson, center, looks for a way to get past Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Elandon Roberts, left, and outside linebacker Jerome Baker (55) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

The Jaguars are coming off of a rough home loss to the Dolphins, but can they bounce back with a win in Cincinnati on Sunday?

Riley Platt, Sports Reporter | Oct 2, 2020

Featured Image: Stephen B. Morton | AP The forecast surrounding the Jacksonville Jaguars coming into 2020 was foggy to say the least. After getting rid of key players like Yannick Ngakoue, Ronnie Harrison...

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Walk-Ons talk postseason baseball, LeBron James and the Falcons

Walk-Ons talk postseason baseball, LeBron James and the Falcons

John Watson, Sports Editor | Oct 1, 2020

In this week’s episode of the walk-ons, the crew talks about the start of the MLB postseason, the NBA finals and what the heck is going on with the Falcons. Check out this week’s episode to see whats...

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