The Tennessee Volunteers (1-1) host the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (0-2) at 12 p.m. on Saturday. The Vols lost a close 41-34 contest to Pitt in week 2, so they’ll hope to get back in the win column this weekend. Tennessee starting quarterback Joe Milton III left the game in …
Read More »MLB Inducts 2020 Hall of Fame Class Featuring Derek Jeter
Major League Baseball inducted Derek Jeter, Larry Walker, Ted Simmons and Marvin Miller into the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown on Wednesday. The much-anticipated ceremony took place 13 months later than expected after the COVID-19 pandemic delayed festivities. Fans turned out for Derek Jeter in mass numbers, though, as Yankees …
Read More »Tennessee Hosts Bowling Green for SEC Opener
The Tennessee Volunteers kick off the SEC college football season with a matchup against Bowling Green Thursday night. The game ushers in a new era for Tennessee football, as it marks Josh Heupel’s first game as head coach. The Vols finished their 2020 season with a 3-7 record and a …
Read More »Top Five Former Gators Players in the MLB
With the end of the MLB season on the horizon, now is a good time to start reflecting on what players and teams have had a successful 2021 campaign. Several former Gators players have been difference-makers for their teams, but these five, in particular, have shown the brightest. 1. Pete …
Read More »FEATURE: Santa Fe Raiders Baseball Powers Through Adversity
As Travis Yeckring tosses pitches to his players during practice, there’s a light-hearted energy about him. He yells, “What are you doing swinging at that?” now and then, but the tone of the comment is purely instructional and relational. Any unknowing fan walking by would think Yeckring has been the …
Read More »Gators Defeat FGCU in Tight Road Contest
The Florida Gators softball team (32-6) staved off the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (21-16) in a 3-0 win on Wednesday night. Cheyenne Lindsey’s two-run home run in the first inning proved to be the difference, and Natalie Lugo earned her 11th win in the victory. Sarah Lawton took the loss …
Read More »No. 3 Gators Softball Concludes Road Stint at FGCU
The Florida Gators softball team (32-6) takes on Florida Gulf Coast (21-15) on Wednesday at 5 p.m. The No. 3 Gators just concluded a weekend series win in Tuscaloosa over the former No. 3 Crimson Tide. The non-conference matchup falls between Gators’ series against Alabama and an upcoming series against …
Read More »Gator Softball Falls Short of Sweep at No. 3 Alabama
The fifth ranked Gator softball team (32-6, 12-3) came into Sunday’s game at number three Alabama (33-7, 12-6) looking for a series sweep on the road, but the Crimson Tide took game three with a 4-2 victory to ward that off. https://twitter.com/UA_Athletics/status/1383873817982894091 Bama’s ace, Montana Fouts, bounced back from her …
Read More »Gators Take Game 1 Against No. 3 Alabama in Shutout
The No. 5 Florida Gators softball team (31-5) won 2-0 over the No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide (32-6) in Tuscaloosa on Friday night. Elizabeth Hightower earned her 14th win in a complete-game shutout, limiting the Tide to three hits. The performance marked Hightower’s fourth complete-game shutout in SEC action, as …
Read More »Lakers’ Anthony Davis Cleared for Practice
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis has been cleared for full on-court activity and will return to practice. Head coach Frank Vogel announced Davis’ return before his team’s game against the Boston Celtics on Thursday. Anthony Davis has been cleared for full on-court activity. “Good news,” said Vogel. — Mike …
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