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Leah Pruett is stepping away from NHRA to focus on having a second child with Tony Stewart
Married NHRA drivers Leah Pruett, left, and Tony Stewart chat pre-race at New England Dragway in Epping, NH, Sunday, June 7, 2026, for the NHRA New England Nationals. (Marc Gewertz/NHRA via AP) Marc Gewertz/NHRA via AP NHRA driver Tony Schumacher gets ready for qualifying at the Nevada Nationals, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at The Strip at Las Vegas Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Keselowski's broken leg was so painful that he thought a hacksaw would feel better
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Lying on the ground with a broken right leg, NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski was in so much pain that he briefly contemplated taking a Civil War approach to his injury. kAm“(92E H2D 8@:?8 E9C@F89 >J >:?5 H2D =:<6[ ’~9 >J v@5] %9:?< 23@FE E96 D@=5:6CD :? E96 r:G:= (2C[VQ z6D6=@HD<: D2:5 5FC:?8 s2JE@?2 d__ >65:2 52J (65?6D52J] Q%96J ;FDE H@F=5 4FE E96:C =68 @77 C:89E 96C6] p?5 x F?56CDE@@5 H9J E96J H@F=5 5@ :E 3642FD6 :E 9FCE D@ 325] xE H2D 3J 72C E96 H@CDE A2:?
Jaguars' Lawrence believes head-first dives are safer than sliding for NFL QBs
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Trevor Lawrence ran more than usual against Kansas City — 10 times total. And he never slid. In fact, the Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback has gone feet first to the ground just once all season, and that was to avoid going out of bounds in the waning minutes at San Francisco in Week 4. Lawrence's aversion to sliding is intentional. He said Wednesday he believes head-first dives are safer even though the NFL provides extra protection for sliding quarterbacks.
Revamped Florida State is 'desperate to win' and eager to climb back into ACC contention
Coming off the program’s worst season in 50 years, Florida State could have used a soft opening. Instead, the Seminoles will host college football’s premier powerhouse, eighth-ranked Alabama, while showcasing a $265 million stadium renovation, a revamped offense and a retooled defense. It’s a daunting task, no doubt. But it’s also an unbelievable opportunity for FSU and coach Mike Norvell to kickstart the team’s climb from the bottom of the Atlantic Coast Conference standings.
Florida QB DJ Lagway resumes throwing after resting sore shoulder during spring practice
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida quarterback DJ Lagway has resumed throwing after resting his ailing right shoulder throughout spring practice. Lagway posted two short videos on social media Monday of him making throws at CORTX Sports Performance in Ponde Vedra Beach, a training center near Jacksonville that has worked with current NFL quarterbacks Brock Purdy, Anthony Richardson, Jordan Travis and Gardner Minshew.
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Jaguars are interviewing Bucs OC Liam Coen for their head coaching job after all, AP source says
JACKSONVILLE. Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars are interviewing Tampa Bay offensive coordinator Liam Coen for their head coaching job after all, the latest turn in a covert operation that included owner Shad Khan moving on from general manager Trent Baalke and Coen reversing course with the Buccaneers. And the Jags could make Coen their coach soon, according to a person familiar with the search. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because neither side has confirmed the ongoing meeting.
Let's draft two! Jaguars double up on LSU stars by selecting WR Thomas Jr. and DT Smith early
You have permission to edit this article. Close Jacksonville Jaguars first-round draft pick wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. answers questions during an NFL football press conference, Friday, April 26, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville Jaguars first-round draft pick wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. poses while holding a jersey during an NFL football press conference, Friday, April 26, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Jaguars to sign WR Gabe Davis, S Darnell Savage and KR Devin Duvernay, AP source says
The Jacksonville Jaguars found a potential replacement for Calvin Ridley in free agency. The Jaguars and former Buffalo receiver Gabe Davis agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract during the NFL's legal tampering period Monday, according to a person familiar with negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal can't be announced until the new league year begins Wednesday. Davis could earn up to $50 million with incentives, the person said.
Panthers owner David Tepper tosses drink into visiting stands late in 26-0 loss to Jaguars
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — 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 on Sunday. Tepper’s reaction came after rookie Bryce Young was intercepted with less than 3 minutes to play. It was unclear whether Tepper was reacting to something said to him or the latest miscue for the team with the NFL’s worst record.
Ex-Jaguars financial manager accused of stealing more than $22 million, according to court filing
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — 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. Amit Patel, who worked for the Jaguars for five years starting in 2018, is charged with one count of wire fraud and one count of illegal monetary transaction in documents filed in U.S. District Court in Jacksonville.
No. 4 Florida State heads to ACC title game looking to add to 'Sod Cemetery' and 'finish for 13'
Kneeling in the south end zone at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Florida State running back Trey Benson tried to cut out a chunk of grass with scissors. It wasn’t working on the orange-painted turf, so teammate Jared Verse stepped in to help. Together, and despite a police officer trying to dissuade them from finishing the task, they found success with their bare hands. They ripped out a keepsake destined for the program’s famed “Sod Cemetery” in Tallahassee.
Hagan takes Tony Stewart to winner’s circle in NHRA opener
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Tony Stewart ended up in the NHRA winner’s circle to start 2023 — as a team owner. Stewart red-lighted in the second round of eliminations in the Top Alcohol class Saturday, but the three-time NASCAR champion finished drag racing’s season opener with Matt Hagan, one of his drivers at Tony Stewart Racing, winning the Funny Car finale at the Gatornationals on Sunday.
John Force starts 47th NHRA season after inking three-year extension
Mark Long Associated Press GAINESVILLE, Fla. — “Big Daddy” Don Garlits tried to get John Force into the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame years ago. Several times, actually. Force declined every invitation. “I kept telling him, ‘There’s other guys that need to go in, and I’ll be around awhile, I hope,’” Force said.
Stewart follows heart, begins full-time drag-racing career
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Tony Stewart usually lets guys with families hit the runway first following NASCAR races. The Hall of Fame driver who's now a team owner and part-time television commentator figures it helps them get home and see their kids before bedtime. It's a noble gesture, for sure - one he dumped on the tarmac this week. "I'm getting to the airport first and getting out of there," Stewart said. "I got bigger fish to fry." More accurate: a new career path to start.
Stewart follows heart, begins full-time drag-racing career
By MARK LONG - AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Tony Stewart usually lets guys with families hit the runway first following NASCAR races. The Hall of Fame driver who's now a team owner and part-time television commentator figures it helps them get home and see their kids before bedtime. It's a noble gesture, for sure - one he dumped on the tarmac this week. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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