As the Florida Gators prepare for the No. 1 team in the country, the Georgia Bulldogs, and the iconic Georgia-Florida game on Saturday, Oct. 29, Gators’ head coach Billy Napier spoke with media on Oct. 24. Napier discussed the Gators’ opportunity to take down the nation’s best college football team, …
Read More »Lightning Face Panthers for First Time this Season
The Tampa Bay Lightning (1-3) square off against the Florida Panthers (3-1) Friday at 7:30 p.m. After getting swept by the Bolts in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs last year, the Panthers and Lightning meet for the first time this season. Tampa Bay lost its previous game …
Read More »Massive Games Around the Country in College Football
As big matchups take place in the SEC this weekend, other pivotal games are taking place around the country that will shape the landscape of college football and the postseason. Penn State, Michigan, TCU and more. No. 10 Penn State v. No. 5 Michigan This game could drastically shape the …
Read More »Jaguars Take on Chargers in Week Three
The Jacksonville Jaguars head to Los Angeles to face the banged-up Chargers on Sunday afternoon. Both teams are 1-1 and are led by young, high-ceiling quarterbacks in Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence and Los Angeles’ Justin Herbert. Lawrence was the first overall pick out of Clemson in the 2021 NFL Draft while …
Read More »Rays Seek Wild Card Spot as Season Winds Down
The Tampa Bay Rays approach the end of their season in the thicket of a tight wild card race. The team currently holds a 4.5 game lead over the Baltimore Orioles in the AL Wild Card standings. The Rays, Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays all currently hold a wild …
Read More »NCAA President Mark Emmert Talks College Athletics
On Friday, NCAA president Mark Emmert joined Sports Scene and provided his insight into the changing realm of college sports. Emmert, who has been the president of the NCAA since 2010, spoke about the prodding issues of current college athletics. On Air Now: @NCAA President Mark Emmert joins @SteveRussell850, in …
Read More »Overcoming Obstacles and Becoming A Division 1 Athlete: The Story of Andrew Tisher
Andrew Tisher was like any other kid. Tisher grew up in Gainesville and spent time doing what most other young kids did—playing flag football, basketball, tee-ball, and soccer. However, he took a particular liking to football and soccer and kept playing throughout his childhood. Tisher started playing tackle football for …
Read More »Gainesville Routes P.K. Yonge in Varsity Baseball
On Tuesday, the Gainesville Hurricanes traveled to P.K. Yonge and defeated the Blue Wave 8-2 in a non-conference varsity baseball game. The Canes came into the game holding a 5-7 record following a victory over Belleview. Prior to Tuesday, the Blue Wave and the Hurricanes met once, with P.K. Yonge …
Read More »Gainesville defeats Eaststide in a Boys’ Tennis Exhibition
On Tuesday, March 29, Gainesville High School beat Eastside High School 4-2 in a boys’ tennis exhibition. The Hurricanes won three of the five singles matches and the sole doubles match. The event was held at the Jonesville Tennis Center. Duffaut Starts Strong Junior Ben Duffaut started off the day …
Read More »Epic Comeback at the Hogtown Preseason Classic between Gainesville and Chiefland
The Gainesville Hurricanes and Chiefland Indians squared off for their first preseason game of the 2022 season on Thursday, Feb. 17. The two teams faced each other in the Hogtown Preseason Classic held at Tiny Talbot Field. Chiefland Starts Strong The Indians got off to a quick start against the …
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