The Gator women’s basketball team dropped its second game of the season Thursday night at home against rival Florida State, 76-68. The Seminoles move to 4-0 on the season and Florida to 3-2. Despite holding a 50-5 home record against nonconference teams under head coach Amanda Butler, FSU has won seven …

Every member of the Florida women’s golf team hails from a different corner of the globe. The team’s lone member from the United States, Katie Mitchell, joked this year she’ll become fluent in six languages after hearing them regularly between team members. But clashing cultures haven’t stopped the team’s cohesion. …

Florida defensive coordinator DJ Durkin said he sees a glimmer of promise on a Gators team that has skidded to a four-game losing streak. The defense, he said, has had its moments. What it needs now is consistency. “I feel at times we’ve been a great defense,” Durkin said.  “But …

David Ortiz is a big guy, but last night, his trademark smile was even bigger. The Red Sox designated hitter was named the World Series MVP after Boston claimed the World Series title in a 6-1 win at Fenway Park over the St. Louis Cardinals. “We had a tough time …