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ESPN's Adam Schefter talks Type 1 Diabetes day and the latest from the Jaguars ahead of NFL Draft
Read full article: ESPN's Adam Schefter talks Type 1 Diabetes day and the latest from the Jaguars ahead of NFL DraftOff the field, ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter advocates for type 1 diabetes screening awareness. Type 1 diabetes day is April 15th. Schefter is working with Sanofi’s Screen for Type 1 movement to spread the word about the importance of early screening. News4JAX spoke to Schefter ahead of T1D day to learn more about Sanofi's initiative as well as get his insight about the Jaguars ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. Schefter spoke about who the team may draft with the fifth overall pick, the team's new front office, and what he thought during the Jaguars dramatic hiring of Liam Coen.
'It's embarrassing': High school coaches take case for better pay to state Capitol
Read full article: 'It's embarrassing': High school coaches take case for better pay to state CapitolHigh school coaches in Florida have pushed for awareness on how poor wages are in the state. This week, the Florida Coaches Coalition headed to the Capitol in Tallahassee to share their message. It's one that resonated with lawmakers. They hope to drum up enough support to help pay the men and women who lead young athletes a fair wage, not the pennies an hour that public school coaches in Florida currently earn.
High school coaches making case for better pay in Florida
Read full article: High school coaches making case for better pay in FloridaCocoa head coach Ryan Schneider, Andrew Ramjit and Rep. Adam Anderson were among some of the coaches and lawmakers in Tallahassee this week pushing to help high school football coaches make more money in the state of Florida.
The Florida Gators final preparations for Saturday's Final Four matchup against Auburn
Read full article: The Florida Gators final preparations for Saturday's Final Four matchup against AuburnThe Florida Gators have arrived in San Antonio and so has the News4JAX Sports team! Tomorrow the Gators take on the Auburn Tigers in the Final Four, but before tipoff, Jamal St. Cyr gave us a preview of the matchup.
The News4JAX weekend team celebrates the start of baseball by singing 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game'
Read full article: The News4JAX weekend team celebrates the start of baseball by singing 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game'The News4JAX weekend team celebrates baseball's opening weekend by singing 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game'
Full interview: Jaguars head coach Liam Coen speaks the NFL league meetings
Read full article: Full interview: Jaguars head coach Liam Coen speaks the NFL league meetingsThe NFL league meetings are this week in Palm Beach and we had a chance to hear from Jaguars head coach Liam Coen on Monday morning. Hear Coen's thoughts on the NFL draft, Trevor Lawrence and more.
News4JAGs: Could Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter wind up with the Jaguars?
Read full article: News4JAGs: Could Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter wind up with the Jaguars?The NFL draft is a month out and the mocks are gaining steam. The current mock cycles have intriguing players falling in the top 10, including Travis Hunter and Abdul Carter. Could either of those players fall to and fit in Jacksonville? Jamal St. Cyr and Justin Barney discuss those possibilities in this episode of News4JAGs.
VIDEO: New director to lead Sporting JAX’s soccer vision
Read full article: VIDEO: New director to lead Sporting JAX’s soccer visionSporting Club Jacksonville, the United Soccer League’s (USL) newest franchise in Northeast Florida, has named Mark Warburton as the club’s first Sporting Director and Head of Soccer.
Women's History Month: Former WNBA president Donna Orender
Read full article: Women's History Month: Former WNBA president Donna OrenderFormer WNBA president Donna Orender has lived in Jacksonville since 1990. She played three seasons in the Women's Pro Basketball League, became a senior executive with the PGA Tour and was named president of the WNBA in 2005.
News4JAGS: What are the Jags biggest needs as the NFL draft approaches?
Read full article: News4JAGS: What are the Jags biggest needs as the NFL draft approaches?The Jaguars added nine players in free agency, shoring up the offensive line and the secondary. So, what are the team's greatest needs now as the NFL draft approaches? Jamal St. Cyr and Justin Barney offer differing viewpoints after free agency and what moves still need to be made.
Memories and a big milestone from 40 years of The Players Championship
Read full article: Memories and a big milestone from 40 years of The Players ChampionshipThis is the 51st year of The Players Championship. There have been so many memorable moments and legendary players over the years and one local journalist, Florida Times-Union golf writer Garry Smits have covered almost all of them.
Hall of Famer Lee Trevino on favorite major, being at TPC Sawgrass and role in 'Happy Gilmore'
Read full article: Hall of Famer Lee Trevino on favorite major, being at TPC Sawgrass and role in 'Happy Gilmore'World Golf Hall of Famer Lee Trevino made a quick appearance at TPC Sawgrass on Friday morning and spent a few minutes with News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney. Trevino, 85, won The Players in 1980 as well as six major championships. While many fans know Trevino for his golf success, newer fans may remember Trevino for his role in the classic film, "Happy Gilmore." Trevino will be back in this summer's "Happy Gilmore 2" and gives some funny details about the Adam Sandler film.
How the TPC Sawgrass grounds crew prepares for The Players Championship
Read full article: How the TPC Sawgrass grounds crew prepares for The Players ChampionshipBelieve it or not - it takes an entire year for the TPC Sawgrass grounds crew to prepare for The Players Championship. The whole operation is led by director of golf course operations Jeff Plotts. He oversees 85 year-round staff members including 100 additional volunteers from around the world who help out just for tournament week.
An inside look at what it takes to feed PGA Tour golfers at The Players Championship
Read full article: An inside look at what it takes to feed PGA Tour golfers at The Players ChampionshipHave you ever wondered how the PGA Tour players nourish themselves for golf tournaments each weekend? We got an inside look at The Players Championship dining and it’s probably not what you think.
A look at the PGA Tour’s one-of-a-kind Performance Center at TPC Sawgrass
Read full article: A look at the PGA Tour’s one-of-a-kind Performance Center at TPC SawgrassThe biggest question for any professional athlete - how do you gain an advantage? Gone are the days when PGA Tour players can casually train for competition. Now there are analytics and personal trainers - anything to be the best. Golfers have more of a conscious effort towards their physical fitness, which correlates to better performance on the course.
PGA Tour player Billy Horschel surprises veteran, K9s for Warriors service dog at The Players
Read full article: PGA Tour player Billy Horschel surprises veteran, K9s for Warriors service dog at The PlayersLooking out at the17th hole while standing inside a hospitality tent at The Players Championship, 26 year Air Force veteran Joey Pate had his furry best friend, Roscoe standing right beside him. All of a sudden someone joined him. That someone is PGA Tour player and Ponte Vedra Beach resident Billy Horschel, who through his foundation, the Horschel Family Foundation, sponsored Roscoe through the K9s for Warriors training program.
News4JAGs: Is the Jaguars free agency class good or underwhelming?
Read full article: News4JAGs: Is the Jaguars free agency class good or underwhelming?The new NFL league year opened Wednesday at 4 p.m. and the Jaguars unveiled their first free agency class under head coach Liam Coen and general manager James Gladstone. It was a largely anonymous group compared to those in recent seasons, but did the Jaguars accomplish what they needed to do?
What’s your favorite thing to see or do at TPC Sawgrass?
Read full article: What’s your favorite thing to see or do at TPC Sawgrass?There’s no shortage of must-visit spots around THE PLAYERS Championship! 🏌️♂️🌴✨ What’s your favorite thing to see or do at TPC Sawgrass? Drop your top picks in the comments! ⛳👇 #THEPLAYERS #TPCSawgrass
An inside look at feeding PGA Tour golfers at The Players Championship
Read full article: An inside look at feeding PGA Tour golfers at The Players ChampionshipHave you ever wondered how the PGA Tour players nourish themselves for golf tournaments each weekend? We got an inside look at The Players Championship dining and it’s probably not what you think. PGA Tour & TPC golf course properties national culinary director Azhar Mohammad and TPC Sawgrass executive chef Johnattan Hernandez cooked one of the signature dishes on the menu!
A dog on the course? Billy Horschel sponsors K9s for Warriors service dog
Read full article: A dog on the course? Billy Horschel sponsors K9s for Warriors service dogWhile PGA Tour player Billy Horschel was practicing Tuesday at TPC Sawgrass for The Players Championship, the real star on the course was a golden retriever named Nola. Nola is in training with K9s for Warriors, a non-profit organization based in Ponte Vedra Beach which trains dogs to become service animals for veterans.
A taste of the local restaurants offering bites to eat at The Players Championship next week
Read full article: A taste of the local restaurants offering bites to eat at The Players Championship next weekThe Players Championship is next week at TPC Sawgrass. While you're out at the course enjoying the best golf in the world, you may get hungry for a bite to eat. The News4JAX sports team was at the Taste of The Players this evening and sampled a few of the local restaurants that you can enjoy around the course.
The best golfers in the world will travel to Ponte Vedra Beach for The Players Championship
Read full article: The best golfers in the world will travel to Ponte Vedra Beach for The Players ChampionshipThe best golfers in the world will travel to Ponte Vedra Beach for The Players Championship next week
NHRA season begins at the Gatornationals! Funny Car champion Ron Capps previews the race
Read full article: NHRA season begins at the Gatornationals! Funny Car champion Ron Capps previews the raceThe NHRA season begins at the Gatornationals in Gainesville this weekend! Three-time Funny Car champion Ron Capps previews the race with News4JAX motorsports expert Amber Milton. They also talked about his new car look, NHRA rule changes, and what it's like to be a driver and team owner!
Girls high school basketball: Journey to state semis has been a blast for Tocoi Creek
Read full article: Girls high school basketball: Journey to state semis has been a blast for Tocoi CreekThe Tocoi Creek girls basketball team had never reached the playoffs before this year. Now, the Toros will play in the Class 6A state semifinals on Thursday in Lakeland.