The Oakland Raiders seem to have found their Achilles’ Heel. Unfortunately for them, that Achilles’ Heel is in their very own division. The team hadn’t lost a game since October 16, winning six straight games. The team they lost to on October 16? Kansas City. We now have back-to-back 10-win seasons for …
Read More »FEATURE: Florida Baseball and Softball Team Up with UF Army ROTC
On Nov.30, both the Gator baseball and softball teams tested their strengths and wits in a Field Leadership Reaction Course. The event is run by the University of Florida Army Reserve Officer Training Corps. The purpose of the training is to evaluate the physical and mental will of the players, see how they react to …
Read More »Lightning, Bishop Fall at Home to Canucks
Last night, the Tampa Bay Lightning hosted the Vancouver Canucks in a Thursday night matchup. It was not a pretty sight in Amalie Arena. Canucks goalie, Ryan Miller, turned the lights out in Tampa as he made 38 saves on 39 shots. His team was able to quickly rally around …
Read More »The MLB Winter Meetings Superlative Awards
The free agent class of 2017 is one of the most barren in recent years. The best starter is a 36 year old who was playing in Independent ball less than two years ago. The best bats were all seeking multi-year deals that would obviously become dead weight in two …
Read More »FEATURE: Kelly Beckham, Gainesville High School Basketball Coach
High school basketball season is officially underway, as Kelly Beckham looks to take his Gainesville High School Hurricanes back to the postseason. Coach Beckham has been the head basketball coach at GHS for seven seasons, and took three of those teams to the Final Four in Lakeland. Beckham won Coach …
Read More »Florida Running Back Jordan Cronkrite Transfers Out
On Thursday, the University of Florida announced that sophomore running back Jordan Cronkrite was granted his release and is expected to transfer from the team. Cronkrite took a backseat this season in the rushing department, becoming the team’s fourth-leading rusher. He recorded 145 yards and one touchdown in only 31 …
Read More »No.23 Florida Women’s Basketball Ready for In-State Showdown with No.7 FSU
Florida is very familiar with Florida State in women’s basketball. The two teams have squared off 72 times, the most the Gators have faced any school. But for the first time in their long history, they face each other as ranked teams. No.23 Florida (6-2) is in Tallahassee to take …
Read More »Thursday Night Football Preview: Raiders and Chiefs Battle for AFC West
The Oakland Raiders will take a trip to Arrowhead Stadium to face the Kansas City Chiefs in front of the whole nation on Thursday Night Football. Best in the (AFC) West Both teams are currently battling for the AFC West crown. Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr says the AFC West is the …
Read More »NBA Recap: Magic Stumble, Fall to Celtics 117-87
Despite playing without star Isaiah Thomas, the Boston Celtics showed offensive prowess over the Orlando Magic and routed the home team by 30 points. Filling In While it’s almost impossible to replace the production of your top scorer, the Celtics that were healthy certainly filled in last night. Guard Avery Bradley …
Read More »Tim Tebow Could Receive Invite to Spring Training
Aspiring major leaguer Tim Tebow received the support of Mets manager Terry Collins and GM Sandy Alderson on Wednesday when the two expressed interest in inviting him to spring training. In the ongoing MLB Winter Meetings, Alderson was adamant that Tebow receive minor league experience next year so that the …
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