Denver Broncos’ outside linebacker and former Florida Gator alum Lerentee McCray was honored and recognized at the Marion County Commission as not just a Super Bowl Champion, but a local football star. Lerentee was born and raised in Ocala, Fla. Lerentee attended Dunnellon High school, where he was coached by …
Read More »Golden State Warriors lose to Minnesota
The Golden State Warriors are hoping for a record setting season, but took an embarrassing loss at home Tuesday night. The Warriors were upset by the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-117 in overtime. Golden State was up 86-78 in the final period but the Timberwolves rallied to send the game into overtime where Andrew Wiggins scored nine points for Minnesota …
Read More »2016 Masters: Lead Up to Tee Off
Events for the past three days have all been leading up to this years 80th edition of the Masters that will take place this Thursday, April 7 at Augusta National. This tournament is a week long celebration full of tradition and anticipation as the most elite golfers are looking to don the …
Read More »New Rule, Strong Pitching Lead to Rays First Win
When second baseman Logan Forsythe’s throw skipped past first baseman Steve Pearce’s glove on an attempted double play, things seemed to be going south for the Rays. With the bases loaded, it seemed like Toronto had scored two runs to take a 4-3 lead in the ninth inning. One review …
Read More »UConn Defeats Syracuse 82-51, Continues to Make History
Few collegiate athletes are lucky enough to call themselves champions at least once in their collegiate career. Fewer are lucky enough to call themselves champions twice during their collegiate careers. Even less can call themselves champions four times in their college careers. Then there are UConn women’s basketball players Breanna Stewart, …
Read More »Dragic Leads Heat to Easy Win Over Pistons
The Miami Heat (45-32) gained playoff ground after their home win over the Detroit Pistons (41-37) Tuesday night. Miami did not give Detroit much of a chance throughout the game, blitzing the Pistons 107-89 and assuring itself a fifth place spot in the Eastern Conference race. Detroit started the match up with the lead …
Read More »Moss Grabs First Career Win in Gators 7-2 Win Over Jacksonville
Freshman lefty Scott Moss gets his first career win as a Gator as the Florida baseball team extends its home winning streak to 28 straight games with a 7-2 win over Jacksonville University on Tuesday night in Gainesville. The Gators are now on a five game winning streak and stand 28-3 …
Read More »2016 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
Shaquille O’Neal, Allen Iverson, and Yao Ming were among the names inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Monday. The most notable 2016 Hall of Fame inductees perhaps are O’Neal and Iverson. O’Neal spent 19 years in the NBA, playing for six different teams. One of the most commanding centers in NBA history, O’Neal …
Read More »Gators’ Robinson Declares for NBA Draft
Florida Gators sophomore forward Devin Robinson is declaring for the NBA Draft, according to a post on his Instagram from Monday. However, this isn’t necessarily the end of Robinson’s time in the orange and blue. New NCAA rules allow players to declare for the draft and participate in the NBA …
Read More »McElwain Not Impressed by Quarterbacks; Spring Game Approaching Fast
The Orange and Blue Debut is days away. Just like last year, there is no clear front runner in the quarterback competition. Luke Del Rio has taken the most snaps with the first team offense in front of Austin Appleby, Feleipe Franks, and Kyle Trask, but, head coach Jim McElwain …
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