The Washington Nationals and the Cincinnati Reds are the first to clinch playoff spots in Major League Baseball after posting wins Thursday. The Reds beat Chicago 5-3 even with manager Dusty Baker in the hospital undergoing tests.   Johnny Cueto wins his 18th game for the Reds and the team now …

A local high school football game takes place tonight, more discussion about college football postseason and more in our Thursday Sports News And Notes… ** The Eastside Rams will host Dunellon tonight in high school football at Citizens Field; the Rams come off a tough loss to Orlando Jones in …

The Atlanta Braves got another strong start from Kris Medlen as Atlanta downs Miami 3-0 on Wednesday.   Medlen pitched eight innings and improves his record to 9-1. In other National League games, Cincinnati’s magic number to clinch the NL Central is three after the Reds edge Chicago 6-5.   San Francisco’s …

A Gator men’s basketball commitment is no longer that; an icon of the NFL passes away and more in today’s Sports News And Notes… ** Several media outlets are reporting today that Gator men’s basketball verbal commitment Schuyler Rimmer will reopen his recruitment.   The 6’9″ power forward had given his …

The Baltimore Orioles move into a first place tie with the New York Yankees in the American League East after outlasting the Seattle Mariners 4-2 in 18 innings Tuesday night.   The Yankees were rained out. Tampa Bay continues to fold down the stretch; the Rays lose 7-5 to Boston to …

The 14th ranked Gator football team prepares for another SEC opponent this week when the Kentucky Wildcats come to Gainesville. Kentucky comes off an overtime home loss to Western Kentucky and stands 1-2 on the season.   While Florida is 3-0, the Gators hope to avoid a letdown after tough road …

University of Florida quarterback Jeff Driskel is the SEC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance last Saturday against Tennessee.   Driskel threw for 219 yards and ran for 81 more in a Gator win over Volunteers. Now for our Tuesday Sports News And Notes… ** Peyton Manning throws three …

The Atlanta Braves pull to within five games of idle Washington in the National League East with a 7-5 win over the Miami Marlins Monday night.   Martin Prado had four hits and Tim Hudson wins his 15th game for Atlanta. In other NL games, San Francisco nips Colorado 2-1; Pittsburgh …

Both the Gator volleyball and soccer teams come away with wins after action on Sunday in the SEC. Volleyball sweeps Kentucky to move to 2-0 in the SEC and to 8-2 overall.   Chloe Mann led the way for Florida with 12 kills.   The Gators have a home match next with …

The Florida football team moves up to 14th in both major college football polls this week after beating Tennessee last Saturday. Alabama, LSU, Oregon, and FSU are the top four teams in both polls.   In the USA Today Coaches Poll, Oklahoma is fifth, followed by Georgia, West Virginia, South Carolina, …