A new season, but a similar cast of characters awaits Mike White in his second season as Florida’s head coach. The Gators lose Dorian Finney-Smith this year, but add explosive shooter, Canyon Barry, a transfer from the College of Charleston, Jalen Hudson, a transfer from Virginia Tech, Keith Stone, who …
Read More »ALDS Preview: Rangers Host Blue Jays
Game one of the ALDS, best of five series, between the Texas Rangers and the Toronto Blue Jays will start Thursday at 4:30 p.m. from Global Life Park in Arlington, Texas. The Blue Jays won their wild card game versus the Baltimore Orioles on October 4, 5-2 to make it to …
Read More »TNF: Arizona vs. San Francisco
The Thursday Night Football matchup will take place in Levi’s Stadium as the San Francisco 49ers host the Arizona Cardinals. Both teams go into the game with a 1-3 record and struggles of their own. The Cards Arizona is coming off a rough couple of weeks, losing to both the Buffalo Bills …
Read More »ALDS Preview: Boston Red Sox vs. Cleveland Indians
The American League Division Series begins tonight when the Boston Red Sox (93-69) travel to take on the Cleveland Indians (94-67). In his last playoff run of his career, David Ortiz and the Red Sox will be facing a team managed by Terry Francona. Francona managed Red Sox in their 2004 and 2007 championship seasons. Despite winning …
Read More »Giants Defeat Mets 3-0 in NL Wild Card Game
The San Francisco Giants are moving on to the National League Division Series after a 3-0 victory over the New York Mets Wednesday night in the National League Wild Card game. The game featured a pitching duel between Giants starter Madison Bumgarner and the Mets’ Noah Syndergaard. Both starters did not allow …
Read More »Gator Soccer Game Time Changed For Thursday
With Hurricane Matthew approaching, the Gator soccer game has been pushed up to 4 p.m. The Gators are facing Georgia in Gainesville at James G. Pressly Stadium. Florida Notes Florida (8-3, 3-2 SEC) is coming off of a 3-0 road win against LSU. In their last two games, the Gators have …
Read More »McElwain on Injuries and Keeping Sight of What’s Important
The Gator football team will not only have to conquer LSU this weekend but Hurricane Matthew as it hurls its way towards Florida, leaving Saturday’s game up in the air. But whether it’s a storm or an opponent, Gator football coach Jim McElwain is focusing on what the team can control—preparation. …
Read More »Gators Look to Improve Punt Returns Under Coach Nord
What once used to be one of Florida’s biggest strengths is now something that greatly needs improvement. The Gator football team has struggled in punt return performances and special teams in general. Antonio Callaway had a breakout season last year fielding punts; he tied a single-season record as a freshman with two …
Read More »Local High School Football Schedule Changes Due To Hurricane
There have already been several time and date changes to local area High School football games due to Hurricane Matthew. The revised schedule is as follows: Fort White/Hilliard– Wednesday 7 p.m. at Fort White Eastside/Lake Weir– Saturday 5 p.m. at EHS Field (EHS Homecoming) Buchholz/GHS– Thursday 7:30 p.m. at Citizens Field Hawthorne/Union County– Thursday 6 …
Read More »National League Wild Card Game
The National League Wild Card Game means forgetting about all the work that both teams have accomplished over the season and focusing on winning one game. It’s win or go home. The game will feature the San Francisco Giants and the New York Mets who will play at Citi Field in …
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