The high school flag football brackets are set and 15 local teams are headed to the state playoffs.

Charges have been dropped against two Rhode Island men in connection with the death of a fan following an altercation at a New England Patriots game in 2023.

Patriots receiver DeMario Douglas, a St. Augustine native and former star at both Menendez and Mandarin high schools, shocked his mother, Angie Mack, on Saturday morning with the surprise of her life.

New head coach Liam Coen and staff will hit the ground running on April 8, a two-week jump on when teams who don’t have new coaching staffs can start.

Liam Coen met with the media during the NFL league meetings on Monday in Palm Beach and covered the gamut of topics, from free agency to the draft to Trevor Lawrence and Travon Walker as a new regime looks to change Jacksonville’s fortunes. The team can begin its offseason workout program on April 7, two weeks before other NFL teams who didn’t hire new head coaches can begin.

Stanford has hired former NFL head coach Frank Reich as the interim football coach following the firing of Troy Taylor.

Three athletes with area ties have been selected for the United States men’s and women’s national flag football teams.

At a Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Sports Incentive Committee meeting in Orlando, Florida Citrus Sports detailed its proposal to host the Jacksonville Jaguars for the 2027 NFL season at Camping World Stadium.

A judge has entered a not-guilty plea for a former Baltimore Ravens and University of Michigan assistant football coach.

Court records show that Dallas rapper Yella Beezy has been arrested and charged with capital murder in the shooting death of fellow rapper Mo3 on a busy interstate in 2020.

Derrick Gaffney, a Jacksonville native and Raines High School alumnus who played seven seasons in the NFL for the New York Jets, died on Monday. He was 69.

The NFL’s new league year began Wednesday at 4 p.m., and with it, the start of free agency. News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney and sports anchor Jamal St. Cyr give their grades on the class.

Filmmaker Deon Taylor has built a pipeline for pro athletes to transition into a filmmaking post career with the Hidden Empire Sports Collective.

Eddie George was pondering the next steps in his burgeoning career as a college football coach while driving back from the NFL scouting combine.

NFL free agency begins this week and teams can begin negotiating contracts with players starting Monday. Here’s where the Jaguars stand during the initial negotiation period.

Bowling Green hired former NFL running back and Tennessee State coach Eddie George as the Falcons’ head coach.

The Jaguars are releasing Pro Bowl tight end Evan Engram as their makeover under a new regime continues, according to a report from ESPN’s Mike DiRocco.

After originally planning on cutting veteran wide receiver Christian Kirk, the Jacksonville Jaguars are trading him to the Houston Texans for a 2026 seventh round pick, according to NFL Insider Dianna Russini.

Mitch Morse, the Jaguars starting center and former Pro Bowler, announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday after 10 seasons.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have released veteran wide receiver Christian Kirk after he spent the last three seasons with the team, according to NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

MVP was founded in 2015 by Fox Sports NFL Insider Jay Glazer and former Green Beret and Seattle Seahawk Nate Boyer. They wanted to address the challenges that veterans and professional athletes face in transition once the uniform comes of. MVP empowers military, veterans, and professional athletes to thrive when the uniform comes off through fitness, health and mental wellness programs. The Jacksonville chapter hosts the Defender’s Cup Golf Tournament and cocktail party March 12th at Marsh Landing Country Club. Everyone is invited to join and connect. www.vetsandplayers.org

The Jaguars ranked 18th overall out of 32 teams after ranking 5th the previous season in the NFL Players Association's annual survey.

Liam Coen and James Gladstone hit the NFL combine on Tuesday and covered quite a bit of ground on how they plan to rebuild the Jaguars.

James Gladstone was introduced as the new general manager to Jaguars fans on Monday morning, promising collaboration, transparency and success. He comes in high regard as a rising star following nine years in the Rams organization working under Les Snead and Sean McVay.

Former NFL star Clinton Portis has been named DeSean Jackson’s running backs coach and run game coordinator at Delaware State.

With so much talent, Crescent High Senior, Paola Cruz-Ramos, 17, shines on the gridiron as one of eight students nationwide selected to be a finalist for this year’s NFL Latino Youth Honors Award.

Millions of dollars in fake merchandise is found every year

A person familiar with the situation says that Ohio State is hiring former Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia as defensive coordinator.

Donald Trump made history Sunday as the first sitting president to attend the Super Bowl.

Investigators across the U.S. have made a handful of arrests in recent weeks connected to heists involving some of the biggest names in sports.

Christmas Day marked a milestone in media history, even if it's likely to be surpassed.

The Jaguars continue to fill out Liam Coen’s coaching staff, hiring Grant Udinski as the offensive coordinator late Wednesday night.

New Orleans artist Tahj Williams used to stitch the Super Bowl logo and theme art in her sewing room, and now her creation is stretched across buildings near the Caesars Superdome.

Jaguars Pro Football Hall of Famer Tony Boselli is heading to the team’s front office as the executive vice president of football operations.

The City of New Orleans says it has spent more than 18 months preparing to host its 11th Super Bowl on Feb. 9.

The Jaguars made the first big hire of Liam Coen’s coaching tenure, tabbing Anthony Campanile for the defensive coordinator late Thursday night.

2025 has been quite the year of change for the Jacksonville Jaguars. On Jan. 6, the team moved on from Doug Pederson as their head coach, and about two weeks later on Jan. 22, they decided to “respectfully separate” from their general manager Trent Baalke.

After a wild week that saw firings, name withdrawals, and hirings, the Jacksonville Jaguars are set to officially introduce Liam Coen as their next head coach.

Workers at a factory in rural Ohio were up all night churning out footballs for this year’s Super Bowl.

The Jaguars potentially capped one of the wildest two days in franchise history, agreeing to make Liam Coen their next head coach, multiple sources reported on Thursday night.

A woman has been indicted in the July 6 car crash that killed Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and two of his former high school teammates.

A woman has testified that Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers grabbed her by the neck and slammed her against the wall after she got a phone call while they were in bed.

North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick and school officials have signed his official employment contract.

Brian Thomas Jr. is a finalist for the rookie of the year and heading to next week’s Pro Bowl in Orlando, the latest accolades for the Jaguars receiver.

On Wednesday, the Jaguars announced that they are moving on from general manager Trent Baalke after a rollercoaster tenure with the team that witnessed the disastrous Urban Meyer era, a shocking playoff berth and win, a season that began promising before falling off the rails, and the most recent debacle in the form of a 4-13 season that will see the team pick within the top five of the NFL Draft for the third time in five seasons.

The Jaguars fired general manager Trent Baalke on Wednesday, a little more than two weeks after they fired head coach Doug Pederson. News4JAX takes a look at some of the top candidates to replace Baalke.

It’s official. Trent Baalke is no longer the general manager of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Four men from Chile have been indicted in a string of burglaries targeting multimillion-dollar homes after being arrested in Ohio earlier this month.

The Jaguars head coaching search entered its second week, and one big name is already off the board.

Arminius Patterson, owner of Audacious by Arminius, is a local designer who styles custom suits for NFL and college athletes.

The Jacksonville Jaguars' search for their next head coach is in full swing, and bettors have begun to release their picks on who the team will ultimately choose to lead the organization.

The Jaguars have completed four interviews for the head coaching vacancy including both Lions coordinators and two more defensive coordinators

Carson Beck is pushing his NFL plans back a year and has committed to play next season at Miami.

In college basketball, the scene of an African-American coach cutting down nets to celebrate a national title is nothing new.

Lawrence and his wife Marissa on Monday announced the birth of their daughter, Shae Lynn Lawrence.

Black Monday in the NFL is officially underway, and the Jacksonville Jaguars are at the center of the annual tradition that sees coaching hot seats turn into vacancies following the regular season’s conclusion.

The Jaguars are in the market for a new head coach in 2025. The team imploded this season, and owner Shad Khan opted to move on from head coach Doug Pederson. Whoever the franchise selects will become the eighth head coach in team history. News4JAX looks at some of the possible replacements for Pederson.

With the regular season in the books, the Jaguars know their opponents for 2025.

Lamar Jackson capped a sensational regular season with a rather ordinary performance.

The Caesars Superdome may be the epicenter for the Super Bowl in New Orleans next month, but Verizon has a game plan to ensure the championship buzz stretches beyond the Big Easy.

As the year comes to a close, News4JAX is looking back on the notable sports stories that occurred in 2024.

Former NFL receiver DeSean Jackson is taking over the football program at Delaware State.

LeBron James and the NBA are going to have make room for the NFL on Christmas.

The holidays are time for handing out presents and making wishes and Jaguars fans could use a little bit of …. holiday cheer right now. That’s what a 3-12 season will do to even the most steeled and weathered Jacksonville fan. So, what better way to offer a present of positivity with four things that the Jaguars and fans could use this holiday season.

Former NFL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater went back to his high school alma mater this season and won a state championship.

Ice Cube could have chased trends to keep up with today's rap sound for his latest release, but instead, he stayed loyal to his signature style since the N.

The injury struggles continue for the beleaguered Jaguars with the team losing tight end Evan Engram to a season-ending shoulder injury.

Anchor Jana Angel wraps up her last River City TEALgate show with a major surprise from the WJXT team and the ROAR of the Jaguars!

River City Plus is a dynamic lifestyle live stream hosted by Rance and Jana, where uncut conversations flow naturally across a wide range of topics. Tune in for authentic, engaging discussions that keep you connected to the pulse of modern life.

Las Vegas police say they found Raiders football player Charles Snowden passed out behind the wheel of a Jeep Cherokee atop a retaining wall before his arrest on a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence of alcohol.

New North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick said he had long been interested in coaching in the college ranks.

North Carolina and Bill Belichick have agreed to a five-year deal for the six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach to become the Tar Heels’ next football coach.

Former New England Patriots coach and six-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick says he had “a couple of good conversations” with North Carolina Chancellor Lee Roberts amid his discussions about the Tar Heels’ head-coaching job.

North Carolina has interviewed former New England Patriots coach and six-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick for its head coaching position.

The NFL and the NFL players association are upholding Houston linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair’s three-game suspension without pay for repeated violations of player safety rules.

Texas A&M signed the nation’s top-ranked class three years ago believing it had built a potential national title contender.

Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans took issue with how linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has been treated in the aftermath of his violent hit on quarterback Trevor Lawrence, saying that Jacksonville players “overreacted” to the play on Sunday.

Dr. David Mendoza, a neurologist with HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, reviewed footage of Trevor Lawrence's injury. While not directly involved in Lawrence’s treatment, he shared insights about the potential impacts of such an injury.

Trevor Lawrence thanked the community for their support after a concussion forced him out of action Sunday during the game against the Houston Texans.

The hit that knocked Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence from Sunday’s game against the Texans drew quite the reaction from across social media.

When the Jaguars take the field Sunday against the Texans they'll do so with new gear. If you take a look at their cleats each one will be different, unique to themselves and the causes they are choosing to represent as part of the NFL's ninth annual 'My Cause My Cleats' initiative. Long snapper Ross Matiscik is choosing to represent the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund.

Lake-effect snow blanketed swaths of the U.S. as Thanksgiving travelers journeyed home this holiday weekend, with more snow expected to fall over the Great Lakes region through the week.

Across the country this Thanksgiving weekend, thousands of football players will be taking the field. But as they strap on their helmets, concerns continue to grow about concussions and brain health.

Traffic citations issued to Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill after a September altercation with police have been dismissed after the charging officers didn’t attend a court hearing.

Doug Pederson was brought to Jacksonville after the team's expectations were all but gone. Now, expectations are expected to cost Pederson his job after the team entered the 2024 NFL season by spending the most money of any NFL organization on free agency.

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson aren’t the only ones who have high stakes when they meet in the boxing ring on Friday night.

Law enforcement reports show the homes of Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce were broken into last month.

Former NFL head coach Jack Del Rio has stepped down from his role on Wisconsin’s coaching staff after he was arrested near campus for operating a vehicle while intoxicated last week.

Trevor Lawrence may not play on Sunday and faces an uncertain path for the remainder of the season as he continues to get treatment for a shoulder injury, according to a report from the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

After 42 seasons, Bob Costas is retiring from baseball play-by-play.

Microsoft on Wednesday reported its quarterly sales grew 16% to $65.6 billion as the company sought to assure investors its huge spending on artificial intelligence is paying off.

Donald Trump has campaigned with NFL legend Brett Favre at a rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

According to a report from the NFL Network, Jacksonville are trading left tackle Cam Robinson to the Vikings on Tuesday night, clearing the way for Walker Little to take over that spot as the team begins to think about the future in the face of a massively disappointing season.

The Jaguars are beaten up, reeling and fading fast. Can Doug Pederson and Jacksonville dial up its magic from two years ago or are things too far gone to fix?

In four of the Jaguars losses this season, the team was just a few plays away from victory but in each game, was not able to come out on top.

Both collegiate and alumni members of the Zeta Tau Alpha worked to hand out nearly 10,000 pink ribbons with hopes of bringing awareness to early detection of breast cancer.

Jaguars defensive tackle Tyler Lacy says his mother is his hero, mostly because of her resilience while battling breast cancer when Lacy was a kid.

Through seven weeks of the 2024 NFL season, the new name and new contract seem to have created a new player. And in terms of production on the field, the new Josh-Hines Allen hasn’t been nearly as good as the old one.

Aya Kusumoto, a talented screenprint artist, was selected for Week 8 of the 2024 DUUUVAL Designs initiative for her unique ability to blend various styles. Her poster, inspired by the NFL's Crucial Catch campaign, captures the unity and strength of Jacksonville Jaguars players in the fight against cancer. Kusumoto’s composition highlights intricate details while symbolizing the collective effort needed to "Intercept Cancer."

On Monday, NFL Insider Tom Pelissero announced that the Jags and Eagles will be moved to 4:05 p.m. and will be replaced on Sunday Night Football by the matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and the Minnesota Vikings.