The Toronto Raptors most definitely redeemed themselves from a disappointing Game 1 performance. Following D.J. Augustine’s late heroics on that occasion, the Raptors needed a pair of big performances from their star-studded duo. Head coach Nick Nurse received just that from Kawhi Leonard and Kyle Lowry. Leonard netted 37 points …
Read More »Gator Baseball Recap: Florida’s Late Rally Not Enough in Game 2 Against South Carolina
The struggles continue for the Florida Gator (23-14; 5-9 SEC) pitching staff in SEC play as freshman starter Christian Scott (3-2) yielded four home runs as the South Carolina Gamecocks took Game 2 of the series 6-3 at McKethan Stadium on Friday. The visitors were able to manufacture their first …
Read More »Magic Johnson unexpectedly resigns as Lakers’ President of Operations
Earvin “Magic” Johnson just wanted to be “Magic” again. At least, that’s the main reason Johnson cited when he announced his resignation from the L.A. Lakers on Tuesday night. The organization will now begin their hunt for a new president of basketball operations. Johnson’s abrupt announcement came via a press conference he …
Read More »Florida’s five-game win streak ends in 12-4 route at Ole Miss
Florida’s baseball team (21-11, 4-6 SEC) had considerable momentum going into their SEC-road series this weekend at Ole Miss. The Gators were riding their longest win streak of the season (5) coming into Friday. During that span, they captured their first SEC-series win with a sweep of Alabama at home. …
Read More »Gator Softball looks to avoid fourth straight loss as they host Arkansas
Florida’s softball team (29-9; 3-6) is in the midst of their largest losing streak this season. Granted, three consecutive losses against Ole Miss and Florida State isn’t exactly a catastrophe for head coach Tim Walton and his team. However, the Gators are still also searching for their first SEC series …
Read More »Lightning beaten 4-2 by Canadiens with two games remaining until playoffs
Having reached 60 regular-season wins on Monday, there’s not much left to accomplish for the the Tampa Bay Lightning (60-16-4) this regular season. The Bolts became just the third team in NHL history to reach the milestone. However, Jon Cooper’s team suffered a 4-2 road loss to the Montreal Canadiens …
Read More »Gator Baseball Completes Sweep of Alabama With 6-3 win
This weekend was an important SEC series for Florida’s baseball team (20-10). Having opened the season 1-5 in conference play, Florida coach Kevin O’Sullivan said Sunday he recognized the significance of these three games against Alabama. The Gators completed their sweep of the Crimson Tide (20-9; 2-7) by defeating the …
Read More »Gator Softball loses 8-4 to Ole Miss in extras on walk-off grand slam
Florida’s softball team (29-7; 3-5) will now have to wait one more day for the chance to win their first SEC series this season. That accomplishment just barely alluded them on Saturday in Oxford, Mississippi. The Gators fell to Ole Miss 8-4 in extra innings in walk-off fashion. After Florida …
Read More »Heat fall to Magic 104-99 at home on night of Chris Bosh’s jersey retirement
On a night that Chris Bosh’s No. 1 jersey was hung into the rafters of the AmericanAirlines Arena, it was the Orlando Magic that hung a pivotal home loss on the Miami Heat. With eight games remaining in their 2018-2019 regular season, the Heat have once again fallen outside the …
Read More »Gator Baseball Comes From Behind to Beat FSU 4-2
A wild, error filled, seventh inning ended up giving No. 24 Florida’s baseball team its 10th consecutive win over No. 21 Florida State (17-7; 5-4 in ACC) by a score of 4-2 in a game played at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. The Gators (17-10; 1-5 in SEC) were the first …
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