No team was brighter than the Tampa Bay Rays to start the season. They were one of the best stories in baseball. In the second week of May, they boasted the league’s best record, 23-12. Then, the Rays suffered a skid. During this skid, the New York Yankees would surpass …
Read More »Alonso Plays to Survive, Wins 2019 Derby Title
Cleveland’s Progressive Field welcomed 36,119 fans to witness nearly three hours of nonstop slugging in what might be the greatest power display in the event’s history. The field of eight power hitters drove a total of 312 home runs out of the park during Monday evening’s showing; making for a …
Read More »Grant Holloway Wins SEC Male Athlete of the Year
It seems as if all Florida Gator track and field star Grant Holloway does is win. Holloway is known as one of the top collegiate athletes in the country. As a result, he was recognized by the Southeastern Conference athletic directors for his many achievements. Holloway is this year’s SEC …
Read More »Former Gator Pete Alonso Named an MLB All-Star
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has been one of the few bright spots in what has been an underwhelming season for the team so far. In recognition of his strong rookie season, Alonso is heading to the MLB All-Star Game. A Gator in the Majors Alonso is just …
Read More »Durant and Irving Team Up in Brooklyn Headlines NBA Free Agency Day 1
The highly-anticipated NBA Free Agency period didn’t disappoint. Several big-name players are on the move. Many faces going to new places. With 40 percent of the league’s players hitting the open market, a ton of movement was a given. Joining Forces Many believed Celtics guard Kyrie Irving and Warriors forward …
Read More »Chuck Jeroloman Hired As Assistant UF Baseball Coach
Chuck Jeroloman Joins UF Baseball Staff Head Coach of the UF Baseball team Kevin O’Sullivan stated Wednesday that former USF Assistant Coach Chuck Jeroloman is joining the staff. Jeroloman was the lead assistant coach for the USF Bulls the previous two seasons. Jeroloman is an established coach in college baseball …
Read More »Florida Gators Selected in the 2019 MLB Draft
The 2019 MLB draft started on Monday, June 3rd and it came to a close on Wednesday, June 5th. It consisted of 40 rounds in which 1,217 players in total from both college and high school got selected by major league teams. That's a wrap for the 2019 #MLBDraft! Congrats …
Read More »NCAA Pushes Back 3-point Line for Its 2019/20 Basketball Season
College courts around the U.S. will be given makeovers ahead of the NCAA 2019/20 season. The 3-point line will be amplified from its current 20 feet, 9 inches to the official International distance, 22 feet, 1 3/4 inches. NCAA New Regulations This 16 3/4-inch change is not the only modification …
Read More »Gators at the Outdoor Track and Field Championships
The NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships begin today. Florida is heading into competition with a No.2 ranked men’s team, who have 16 entries. The No. 10 ranked Women’s team brings in nine entries. Together Florida has 25 combined entries which are tied for third most. The Florida Track and …
Read More »Gator Baseball Season Ends with two Losses to Dallas Baptist
The Gator’s up and down season came to a close in the Lubbock Regional over the weekend. Finishing the season at 34-26 overall, their final game against Dallas Baptist came down to the final out with the tying run on third. Florida would not get the chance to tie the …
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