Local high school boys basketball teams advance to the regional semifinals. Tonight, the Eastside Rams will host the Palatka Panthers and the Gainesville Hurricanes will travel to face the Columbia Tigers. All games have tip-off set for 7 p.m. Rapid Rams https://twitter.com/RowdyEHSRams/status/1100420320207486976 Last time out, the Rams trounced the Clay …
Read More »Chris Silva leads the Gamecocks against the Red Hot Rebels
The South Carolina Gamecocks (13-12, 8-4 SEC) will host the Ole Miss Rebels (18-7, 8-4 SEC) in the two team’s only meeting during the regular season. The Gamecocks are now 9-1 when scoring at least 80 points this season after defeating Texas A&M, 84-77, on Saturday. Carolina continues to dominate …
Read More »No. 5 Kentucky Prepares for Tough Week in Rupp Arena starting with LSU
The No. 5 Kentucky Wildcats will put their perfect home-game record to the test this week. The Wildcats will host two elite opponents: No. 19 LSU and No. 1 Tennessee. When you look at the schedule and see our upcoming games. pic.twitter.com/NToJATXDRt — Kentucky Men’s Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) February 11, 2019 …
Read More »Former Gator David Eckstein Gets a New Job With His Brother
Former Gator and major league infielder David Eckstein will be in the front office for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Eckstein will serve as a special assistant for baseball operations for the organization. For Eckstein, this job has sentimental value because he gets to work with his brother, Rick, who is a …
Read More »No. 22 Mississippi State and Alabama Battle to go 4-3 in SEC Play
The No.22 Mississippi State Bulldogs will face another Alabama team this week, this time in Tuscaloosa to face the Crimson Tide. Alabama and Mississippi State are .500 in conference play, so both teams are hungry for a win. The Bulldogs are looking to continue their momentum after defeating the no. 16 …
Read More »Baseball Hall of Fame to be Announced on Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET.
It is the dead of winter, but baseball is about to bring some warmth revealing its next class of Hall of Famers as fans eagerly await for spring training. While the votes of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America were submitted at the end of 2018, the inductees will be …
Read More »No. 12 Kentucky Prepares to take on Georgia in Athens
With the Kentucky Wildcats jumping from No. 18 to No. 12 in the most recent Associated Press Poll, there is a lot of pressure on the Wildcats as they face the Georgia Bulldogs on Tuesday. The Wildcats are 2-1 in SEC play while the Bulldogs are the reverse, 1-2, after …
Read More »Miami Heat Cruise Past the Boston Celtics, 115-99
The Miami Heat had their 400th consecutive home sell out, and Heat fans roared with excitement as their team defeated the Boston Celtics 115-99 last night. Thursday night’s win snapped Miami’s two-game losing streak and they now have an overall record of 20-20. https://twitter.com/MiamiHEAT/status/1083553776882106368 Boston unable to stop Miami Thursday’s loss …
Read More »Florida Gymnastics Heads into Friday’s Meet with Confidence
It’s confidence and teamwork that will drive the preseason No. 3 Florida Gators gymnastics team to success this season. The Gators open the 2019 season versus the No.11 Missouri Tigers in Gainesville on Friday. Teammates are ecstatic to showcase the hard work they have put in during the offseason. “I’m …
Read More »Florida Women’s Basketball: Family makes Gainesville feel like home.
The life of a college athlete is undeniably challenging. Players sacrifice their free time, social life and many traditional college experiences to dedicate themselves to their team and sport. Athletes may leave their hometown to play at the collegiate level, some even their home state. But, few leave their home …
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