Alabama showdown in Week 3 headlines Gators football schedule
A general view of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium during the third quarter of the Towson Tigers against the Florida Gators on Sept. 28, 2019 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ Florida announced its football schedule on Wednesday, headlined by home games with Alabama and Florida State. The Gators open with a pair of nonconference opponents in Florida Atlantic and then on the road at South Florida before welcoming reigning national champion Alabama to Gainesville on Sept. 18. In addition to Alabama and rival Florida State, Florida will host Tennessee, Vanderbilt and Samford at home. Due to COVID-19, SEC teams played a conference-only schedule in 2020.
Jaguars owner Shad Khan invests in Black News Channel
Now Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan is diversifying his business portfolio by investing in a 24/7 cable news network. The network has already reached affiliate distribution agreements with existing cable behemoths, including Charter Communications and Comcast. "Mr. Khan is a very successful and influential businessman, and we are honored to have him as a partner in the network," Watts said. He also has a stake in All Elite Wrestling, an upstart professional wrestling promotion founded by his son, Tony. Editor's note: The headline in a previous version of this story incorrectly identified the television network.
'Banged up' Jalen Ramsey misses practice with back injury
James Gilbert/Getty ImagesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Jalen Ramsey did not practice Wednesday because of a back injury after missing Monday's practice due to illness amid ongoing trade speculation. Ramsey was listed on the team's pre-practice injury report Wednesday with a back injury. It is the latest instance of curious timing since Ramsey asked the Jaguars for a trade following a Week 2 loss to Houston. As the practice week ramps up in Jacksonville, #Jaguars Pro Bowl CB Jalen Ramsey is expected to be at the facility today, source said. However, hes a little banged up, as hes been receiving treatment for issues related to his lower back and hamstrings.
Report: Jalen Ramsey calls out sick, may miss practice all week
James Gilbert/Getty ImagesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Jaguars were without Jalen Ramsey at Monday's practice after the star cornerback called out sick. "Due to being sick, Jaguars' CB Jalen Ramsey will not practice today, nor maybe this week at all, per sources," Schefter wrote in a series of tweets posted Monday morning. Due to being sick, Jaguars' CB Jalen Ramsey will not practice today, nor maybe this week at all, per sources. "Guys get sick and miss practice just like anybody else," he said. But maybe he's actually sick today.
4 position battles to watch for in Jaguars vs. Falcons
(Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jaguars host the Atlanta Falcons Thursday night in the final preseason game of the year for both teams. Don't expect to see the starters and many key backups play as the final roster cuts are due by 4 p.m. Saturday. A big performance in the final preseason game could mean the difference between a roster spot and a practice squad invitation for any of the trio. Don't be surprised to see the Jaguars do some free agent shopping at this position after the final cuts are released. A big return or two could change his resume for the final roster.