The final Grand Slam of the year kicks off Monday, as the 2017 US Open takes place in Flushing Meadows, NY. 128 men and 128 women stand ready to duel it out for the final major of the season. Here’s a look ahead to the event and a prediction as …
Read More »Gators Soccer Opens Season with Back to Back Shutouts
The Lady Gators kicked off their season with a 1-0 victory over Florida Atlantic University Friday and followed up that performance with a convincing 5-0 downing of Troy Sunday at James G. Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL. Five different Gators scored in Sunday’s contest, while the defense only allowed one …
Read More »Cavs Flipping Switch to Playoff Mode vs. Pacers
Cleveland’s “Big 3” combined for 89 points as the Cavaliers downed the Indiana Pacers 117-111 Monday night to take a 2-0 series lead. Game Recap The game got off to a sloppy start for the Cavs. The Pacers struggled defending the pick and roll in game one, and came in …
Read More »Heat is on as Miami Pushes for Playoff Spot
The Miami Heat avoided elimination from the NBA Playoffs in a thrilling 124-121 overtime win against the Cleveland Cavaliers Monday night. The playoff picture for the Eastern Conference will come down to the regular season finale as the Pacers, Bulls, and Heat are all vying for the 7 and 8 …
Read More »Maria Torres Leads Gator Golf to Third Place Finish in Clemson Invitational
The Gators’ women’s golf team finished in third place as a team at seven-under (857) in the Clemson Invitational. The Gators stroked an even par (288) in the final round on Sunday to secure a spot on the podium. Florida’s 288 was the second lowest score of the day Sunday. The Reserve …
Read More »Raiders Move to Las Vegas Approved 31-1
The Oakland Raiders are leaving Oakland again, and this time for the bright lights of Las Vegas. The Raiders received 31 of 32 votes from NFL owners to approve the move; only 24 were needed. The one team to vote against the relocation-the Miami Dolphins. Dolphins owner Stephen Ross is …
Read More »Warriors Stymie Westbrook; Sweep Season Series with Thunder
The league-leading Golden State Warriors blew past the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-95 Monday night in a chippy game that was never really competitive. The Warriors were without star forward Kevin Durant as he continues to heal from a sprained MCL and bone bruise suffered on Feb.28, but that did little to …
Read More »2017 NIT: Alabama Basketball vs. Richmond
The Alabama Crimson Tide (19-14) prepare for a first round matchup with the Richmond Spiders (20-12) in the National Invitation Tournament. Tip-off: Tuesday, March 14 9:15 p.m. on ESPN2 Location: Coleman Coliseum Tuscaloosa, Alabama Alabama basketball coach Avery Johnson said this week that he felt like his team played its best …
Read More »Injury Woes: Local College & High School Stars Out Indefinitely
Gainesville the Rock high school star Joel Embiid and Florida Gator star Joakim Noah are both ruled out indefinitely for the remainder of the 2017 NBA season. The Sixers switched Embiid’s status from day-to-day to out indefinitely Monday. This news comes three days after they shut down 2016 No. 1 pick …
Read More »Hurricanes Basketball Gets Big Bubble Win
The Miami Hurricanes stole an overtime victory on the road and stretched the No. 18 Cavaliers’ losing streak to four straight in a 54-48 win at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville. Hurricanes freshmen guard Bruce Brown made a 3-pointer with 23.8 seconds left in overtime to secure the victory. Brown scored …
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