For Gator defensive tackle Caleb Brantley, performing in Pro Day has been a dream of his for a long time. https://twitter.com/RichYungg57/status/846542528082067457 Early Tuesday morning, Brantley tweeted a picture of himself when he was a little boy holding a football. “It just shows you I’ve been working for this my whole …
Read More »RB Mark Thompson Not Traveling with Team to Jacksonville
Gator running back Mark Thompson did not travel with the team to Jacksonville for Saturday’s game against the Georgia Bulldogs after being cited for marijuana possession. Mark Thompson will not be making the trip to Jacksonville due to some choices and decisions he's made. #Gators — Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) October …
Read More »Florida – LSU Game Moved to Baton Rouge on Nov. 19th
According to a release from the SEC, the postponed Florida-LSU football game that was to take place Saturday, Oct. 8 in Gainesville has now been moved to Nov. 19 and will be played at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. The game was postponed Saturday because of Hurricane Matthew. “It was …
Read More »Tim Tebow Hits Home Run in First Instructional League At-Bat
Tim Tebow swung at the first pitch in his first minor-league at-bat and he hit a home run Wednesday. Here's the video of #Tebow's home run. pic.twitter.com/EVId65fT3O — Luis Torres (@ByLuisTorres) September 28, 2016
Read More »Kaepernick National Anthem Actions Spur Reactions From NFL Players, Fans
Colin Kaepernick isn’t standing for the national anthem — but he will be standing his ground. When Kaepernick’s San Francisco 49ers hosted the Green Bay Packers in a preseason game Saturday, he remained seated when the national anthem was played. Kaepernick’s actions started a firestorm of protest, opinion and discussion but …
Read More »Gators Tabor and Lewis Suspended
University of Florida head football coach Jim McElwain announced Wednesday that junior cornerback Jalen Tabor and redshirt sophomore tight end C’yontai Lewis are suspended from practices and team activities immediately and will also miss the first game of the season against UMass on September 3. Florida All-SEC CB Jalen Tabor, …
Read More »Callaway Found Not Responsible in Title IX Hearing
According to a report from the Tampa Bay Times, Gator sophomore receiver Antonio Callaway has been cleared in the Title IX sexual assault investigation. This decision will allow Callaway to remain at school and on the football team. A third-party Title IX hearing officer, Jacksonville attorney Jake Schickel, found Callaway not responsible for conduct …
Read More »UPDATE: Antonio Callaway’s Indefinite Suspension
Florida sophomore WR Antonio Callaway’s indefinite suspension is reportedly related to an accusation of sexual assault. ESPN’s Paula Lavigne and Mark Schlabach report that a woman who accused Callaway and former Florida QB Treon Harris of sexually assaulting her in December is boycotting a Title IX hearing on the matter because Florida appointed …
Read More »We’re Talking About Practice: The Men Behind the Scenes of Gator Women’s Basketball
Contributing Writer, Alex Maminakis Carlie Needles sizes up Daniel Mumford, preparing to defend him. Needles, a fifth-year Florida Gators guard, turns to an assistant coach, “Is he playing 11 or 15 right now?” she asks, referring to Daniel’s jersey number. The coach replies, “15.” “Lefty,” Needles says to herself, remembering the …
Read More »Miami Heat Continue to Stay on Fire
The Miami Heat edged out the Philadelphia 76ers 103-98 in Miami last night. The first half was all Miami. In the first quarter, the Heat were the first to score and ended the first 12 minutes on top, 40-29. Miami was still leading 59-49 at the half, but the Sixers …
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