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NCAAW Tourney Preview: Florida Meets Albany In First Round Play

Today when the clock strikes noon Florida will tip-off the first round of the NCAA Tournament against Albany. The Gator women’s basketball team is making a comeback to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2014. Since there’s a first time for everything, these two teams will meet on the hardwood for the …

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NHRA GatorNationals Kicks Off

With the Fan Fest and Media Day behind us, all that’s left is racing. The Sportsman Qualifying for the GatorNationals starting this morning at 8:30 a.m. The real fun starts on Friday, as the Midway opens at 10 a.m. There is Pro Stock, Funny Car, and Top Fuel as the …

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We’re Talking About Practice: The Men Behind the Scenes of Gator Women’s Basketball

Contributing Writer, Alex Maminakis Carlie Needles sizes up Daniel Mumford, preparing to defend him. Needles, a fifth-year Florida Gators guard, turns to an assistant coach, “Is he playing 11 or 15 right now?” she asks, referring to Daniel’s jersey number. The coach replies, “15.” “Lefty,” Needles says to herself, remembering the …

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Magic Fall on Road to Hornets

The Orlando Magic fell to the Charlotte Hornets on the road Wednesday night, 107-99. The Magic got off to a solid start and held a 30-26 lead at the end of the first quarter. But, the Hornets’ offense exploded in the second quarter, outscoring the Magic 35 to 13. Orlando headed into halftime …

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