The MLB season is reaching its final home stretch, with each team having about 35-40 games remaining in the season. While teams on the lower ends of the standings use this time to evaluate their young talent, organizations in the playoff hunt are trying to squeeze the best baseball out …
Read More »Former Gator, NFL Tight End Aaron Hernandez Commits Suicide in Prison
Former Gator and Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez committed suicide Wednesday morning
Read More »Russell Westbrook Solidifies MVP Resume with 41st Triple Double of Season
In Tuesday night’s game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Milwaukee Bucks, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook made just four field goals. He also played just 27 minutes, sitting out the fourth quarter. Yet Westbrook still produces his 41st triple double on the year, giving him one in at …
Read More »Whiteside Uses Tip-in at the Buzzer to Propel Heat over Pistons 97-96
The Miami Heat came out on top against the Detroit Piston 97-96 on a last second tip=in from Hassan Whiteside. The Heat have struggled defensively over their previous two games against the Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors. At home against the Raptors, Miami gave up 40 points to All-Star shooting …
Read More »Debate Sparks Between NBA and its Players over Rest Through the Season
Lately, resting players in the NBA has become the subject of debate for prominent NBA figures. With the long NBA season continuing to wind down before the 2017 playoffs, multiple teams with big names are choosing to rest key players in bigger match ups in order to preserve their energy. …
Read More »No. 2 Gators Baseball Win Close One Against UCF Knights 4-3
Nick Horvath and the Florida baseball team showed their versatility and ability to win in different ways Tuesday night in a victory over the UCF Knight 4-3 in Gainesville. Twice, the junior proved his versatility, moving from the outfield into the pitcher’s mound when the team needed it most. Although he …
Read More »Hawthorne Advances to State Playoffs
Going into the Hawthorne Hornets regional final game against the Madison County Cowboys, Hornets head coach Greg Bowie knew his team had to shoot the ball well in order to have success. The Hornets shows that capability, led by junior guard Devin Lawrence, who had a game-high 23 points on …
Read More »How Does the Serge Ibaka Trade Shake Things Up In the NBA Eastern Conference?
Within one day, the dynamics of the Eastern Conference in the NBA might have shifted. First, the Cleveland Cavaliers – heavy favorites to win and make it out of the Eastern Conference playoffs en route to LeBron James’ seventh straight NBA finals appearance – are now facing problematic injuries. Already without guards J.R. Smith and …
Read More »Harden, Rockets blow by Magic 128-104
In the early hours of the 2016-2017 NBA season, newly-adorned Orlando Magic head coach Frank Vogel preached the idea of a new identity for the team. Based on his previous successful campaigns with Indiana, Vogel talked about defense. And then Vogel showcased his love for the principle of hard-nosed defense …
Read More »Historic Night as No. 1, 2 and 4 Teams Lose
With nearly two-thirds of the college schedule completed, strong teams are expected to start show large disparities between themselves and low ranked teams. With that, there is supposed to be some clarity on who the powerhouses are, and who will make it deep into tournament play come March. However, after …
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