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Jacksonville’s history complicates Republican convention

By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 21, 2016, file photo, confetti and balloons fall during celebrations after Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's acceptance speech on the final day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. President Donald Trump demanded Monday, May 25, 2020, that North Carolina's Democratic governor sign off “immediately” on allowing the Republican National Convention to move forward in August with full attendance despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Trump's tweets Monday about the RNC, planned for Charlotte, come just two days after the North Carolina recorded its largest daily increase in positive cases yet. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

GOP picks Jacksonville, Florida, for Trump convention speech

By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN and ASHLEY THOMAS - Associated Press

Supporters listen as President Donald Trump smiles during a campaign rally at Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall, Tuesday, July 31, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

RNC: Trump will accept GOP nomination in Jacksonville, Florida

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

This May 10, 2007, photo shows the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. In the fall semester for the 2020-2021 academic year, the USNA has an agreement with neighboring St. John's College to put up some midshipmen in the dormitories on the St. John's campus. St. John's College students will not be on campus in the fall as a measure to prevent coronavirus transmission. (AP Photo/Kathleen Lange) **FILE**

Academy officials: Annapolis grad resigns from alumni association after racist Facebook comments

By Mike Glenn - The Washington Times

This May 10, 2007, photo shows the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. In the fall semester for the 2020-2021 academic year, the USNA has an agreement with neighboring St. John's College to put up some midshipmen in the dormitories on the St. John's campus. St. John's College students will not be on campus in the fall as a measure to prevent coronavirus transmission. (AP Photo/Kathleen Lange) **FILE**

Scott Bethmann, ex-Naval Academy trustee, resigns on racial remarks

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A worker wipes down the octagon between bouts during the UFC 249 mixed martial art event, Saturday, May 9, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) **FILE**

UFC blueprint for sports’ reopening only raises more questions

By Thom Loverro

Fighters battle without fans during a UFC 249 bout Saturday in Jacksonville, Florida. UFC added new protocols to be the first major U.S. sporting event since the shutdown began. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

UFC 249 gives sports-starved fans a welcome reprieve

By Mark Long - Associated Press

A worker sprays sanitizer in the octagon between bouts during a UFC 249 mixed martial arts competition, Saturday, May 9, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) **FILE**

UFC 249 ushers in fan-free, mask-filled era of sports

By Mark Long - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 4, 2018, file photo, Henry Cejudo, left, kicks Demetrious Johnson during their UFC flyweight title mixed martial arts bout at UFC 227 in Los Angeles. Cejudo is scheduled to fight Dominick Cruz at UFC 249 in Jacksonville, Fla., on Saturday, May 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

Blood, sweat and swabs: UFC seeks safe shows in pandemic

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 2, 2019, file photo, Anthony Smith, left, hits Jon Jones in a light heavyweight mixed martial arts title bout at UFC 235 in Las Vegas. The UFC has announced the full fight lineups for its shows scheduled for May 13, 2020, and May 16, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla., as the mixed martial arts promotion moves closer to resuming competition amid the coronavirus pandemic. The nine-bout show on May 13 will be headlined by former light heavyweight title contenders Smith and Glover Teixeira. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

UFC announces matchups for 2 upcoming shows in Jacksonville

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley (44) tackles Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (12) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. The division that led the AFC in sacks in 2019 might be even tougher to block next season. Every team in the AFC South made at least one major move along the defensive front between free agency and the draft. Tennessee signed 2016 NFL sack leader Beasley in free agency. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)

AFC South adds pass-rushing skill to already-loaded division

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Laviska Shenault puts on his new team's cap after being selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 24, 2020. (NFL via AP)

Jaguars put more emphasis on character to improve culture

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2018, file photo, UFC president Dana White speaks at a press conference in New York. The UFC is returning to competition on May 9 with three shows in eight days in Jacksonville, Florida. The mixed martial arts promotion announced its plans Friday, April 24, 2020, to return to action after postponing and canceling several shows due to the coronavirus pandemic. Dana White also plans to hold shows on May 13 and May 16 at the same arena in Florida. Only “essential personnel” will be in the arena, according to White. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

UFC to hold 3 shows without fans in Jacksonville, Florida

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2019, file photo, Colorado wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr., front, outruns Air Force defensive back Zane Lewis to the end zone for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo. The NFL's shutdown because of the coronavirus pandemic is denying teams the opportunity to get face time with draft prospects who have been injured, have checkered pasts or are under the radar. Shenault Jr. looked like a first-round pick after his breakout season in 2018. His health, coupled with his production falling off last year, might keep him on the board longer than he expected. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Jaguars draft Colorado WR Shenault, NT Hamilton on Day 2

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 25, 2018, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marqise Lee (11) leaves the field on a medical cart after he was injured during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars waived oft-injured receiver Marqise Lee on Monday, April 20, 2020, to create nearly $5 million in salary cap space. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Jaguars waive oft-injured receiver Marqise Lee to save $5M

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2019, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) rushes New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during the first half of an NFL football game, in Jacksonville, Fla. Ngakoue made another public plea to be traded, this one on his 25th birthday.Ngakoue said in a Twitter post Tuesday, March 31, 2020,“ why hold a man from taking care of his family. It’s obvious my time is up in my current situation. Let’s both move on.” (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)

Jaguars’ Ngakoue calls owner’s son spoiled in Twitter spat

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

AP source: Jaguars looking to trade RB Leonard Fournette

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

South Carolina's Javon Kinlaw of the South squad runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Jaguars turn to NFL draft to rebuild once-stout defense

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2019, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) rushes New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during the first half of an NFL football game, in Jacksonville, Fla. Ngakoue made another public plea to be traded, this one on his 25th birthday.Ngakoue said in a Twitter post Tuesday, March 31, 2020,“ why hold a man from taking care of his family. It’s obvious my time is up in my current situation. Let’s both move on.” (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)

Jaguars have huge defensive holes to fill in NFL draft

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Jacksonville Jaguars' Calais Campbell raises the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year trophy before the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ** FILE **

Ravens acquire Calais Campbell from Jaguars for fifth-round pick

By Mark Long - Associated Press