The Tampa Bay Lightning look to accomplish a feat that has not been done in 40 years. The reigning back-to-back Stanley Cup champions are hoping to three-peat for the first time since the New York Islanders did in the 1980s. The Islanders won four straight Cups in 1980, 1981, 1982, …
Read More »NBA Finals Game 5 Preview – Celtics at Warriors
Although a three time NBA champion and two time MVP, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has yet to win a Finals MVP. This is stunning considering Curry’s lavish success. Even more so for an individual that has transformed the sport in how teams and players operate behind the three-point …
Read More »Gators Baseball Parts Ways With Craig Bell
The Florida Gators Baseball program has parted ways with longtime assistant coach Craig Bell after 15 seasons. The news comes two days following the Gators’ disappointing loss to Oklahoma in the Gainesville Regional championship game. Kevin O'Sullivan is parting ways with Craig Bell, who has been on his staff for …
Read More »Lightning Claw Back to Top Rangers, Keep Series Competitive
When it appeared the Tampa Bay Lightning were on the brink of falling to a 3-0 series deficit in the Eastern Conference Final, the Bolts scored three unanswered goals, defeating the New York Rangers 3-2. Rangers Take Advantage First An action-packed first period went scoreless after a combined 27 shots …
Read More »Lightning And Rangers Start Eastern Conference Finals
In what will be their third straight Eastern Conference Final appearance, the Tampa Bay Lightning will face a familiar foe in the New York Rangers. The Lightning and Rangers previously met in the 2015 Conference Final but will face off once again with a trip to the Stanley Cup Final …
Read More »Rangers Even Up Series with Hurricanes, Oilers Take 3-1 Lead Over Flames
As the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs continued Tuesday, both the New York Rangers and Edmonton Oilers triumphed on home ice. The Rangers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 in Game 4 to even the series 2-2. Out west, the Oilers held off the Calgary Flames 5-3 to take …
Read More »Gators Men’s Basketball Hires Taurean Green
A familiar face will soon take the hardwood floor at the O’Dome, but in a different capacity. On Monday, Gators Men’s Basketball issued a press release announcing the hiring of Taurean Green as the director of player development. https://twitter.com/GatorsMBK/status/1528745774783246336?cxt=HHwWgMCtndeLmbcqAAAA Homecoming for Taurean Taurean Green is a two-time national champion. He …
Read More »Trent Whittemore talks Gators football, coaching adjustments
Gators wide receiver Trent Whittemore sat down with Steve Russell on Sport Scene to discuss the everchanging landscape of college football, along with the team’s transitioning of coaching personnel. Hometown Kid Whittemore did not travel far and wide to reach the swamp grounds of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. A Gainesville …
Read More »Gators Lacrosse Heads to Quarterfinal
The Florida Gators lacrosse team took care of business on Sunday in the NCAA Tournament, soundly defeating No. 17 Jacksonville 15-10. Having won 15 straight games at a record of 17-4, Gators lacrosse has advanced to their seventh NCAA Quarterfinal in the program’s thirteen-year history. The seventh-seeded Gators will take …
Read More »Miami Heat Remain Perfect at Home, Take 3-2 Series Lead Over 76ers
The Miami Heat are now a perfect 6-0 at home in the NBA playoffs, manhandling the Philadelphia 76ers 120-85. Miami is now one win away from a return to the Eastern Conference Finals, in what would be their sixth appearance in the last twelve seasons. Heat Check Jimmy Butler continued …
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