The NFL has been the No. 1 sports league in the United States for generations. In this generation, the league is expanding its horizons across borders and oceans. The NFL has held games in England since 2007 and upwards of three games abroad each season since 2016, excluding 2020. Aside …
Read More »FEATURE: Oskar Lindholm: Ready since his first time in the pool
To celebrate International Education Week, WRUF is publishing profiles of UF student-athletes all week. From the first time he swam competitively, Oskar Lindholm knew he wanted to come to America to swim in college. Swimming has been the Dane’s passion his whole life. Why America? One of Lindholm’s biggest draws …
Read More »Gators Win In A Thriller Over No. 7 Utah To Start The Billy Napier Era
The Billy Napier Era for the Gators Football team is officially underway. The Gators pulled out a close 29-26 victory over No. 7 Utah. How it happened First Half The Gators started the season by receiving the kickoff and Nay’Quan Wright got the first play of the season. The ball …
Read More »Voice of the Gators Sean Kelley speaks ahead of his first Gator football game
WUFT’s Chris Will spoke with the new voice of the Gators, Sean Kelley ahead of his first Gator football game. Kelley spoke about his excitement to join the existing team of broadcasters at the University of Florida and to see the Gators coming out of the tunnel on Saturday. He …
Read More »Jay Wright retires as Villanova’s head coach, Fordham’s Kyle Neptune to take over
Hall of Fame coach Jay Wright announced his retirement as head coach of the Villanova Men’s basketball team. After 21 seasons, four Final Four appearances and two national championships, the legendary coach is stepping down. The legacy of Jay Wright Jay Wright was very successful in his time with the …
Read More »Champions League semifinals set
After eight hard-fought legs of Champions League soccer and 23 total goals scored, the semifinal matchups are set. Real Madrid vs. Chelsea After the first leg left Chelsea down 3-1, the Blues were in a position to advance to the semifinals when they led 3-0 after Timo Werner‘s goal in …
Read More »Adam Silver talks “stars not participating in a full complement of games” and more
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver spoke at a press conference Wednesday evening about a few issues including the league’s star players not playing in enough games. Silver spoke about this following the two-day meeting of the Board of Governors. Adam Silver: “Stars not participating” It has been a point of discussion …
Read More »Niels Lane talks returning, Coach Golden
Despite not making the NCAA Tournament and having an early exit in the NIT Tournament, Gator basketball player Niels Lane is happy about the improvements he saw in his game and in his teammates. What happened last season? The Gators finished last season with a 20-14 record, 9-9 in the …
Read More »Florida Men’s Swimming and Diving wins event title, second place after Day 1
The NCAA Swimming and Diving Championship is underway and the SEC Champion Florida Gators are off to a flying start. Through the first day of competition, the Gators are second place behind Texas. Florida Men’s Swimming and Diving success The Gators have had plenty of success in the last year, …
Read More »Cheyenne Lindsey, Gators Softball defeats Aggies, score double digits for the sixth time
After splitting the first two games of the weekend series against Texas A&M, Cheyenne Lindsey and the Gator softball team caught fire to win the third game 11-3. That is just the sixth time the Gators have scored in double-digits this season. Cheyenne Lindsey and the Gators pour on runs …
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