Ten players from the Southeastern Conference were selected in the 2023 NBA Draft Thursday. Additionally, two former Florida players signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. Two Gators Join Lakers Despite not being selected in the draft, former Gators Colin Castelton and Alex Fudge are joining the Lakers, according to ESPN’s …
Read More »Former Gator Tony Joiner Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Second Degree Murder
On June 8, former Gator football safety Tony Joiner pleaded no contest to one count of second-degree murder in the killing of his girlfriend, Heyzel Obando. He was sentenced to 25 years in prison. Obando was found dead Feb. 14, 2016, in her Fort Myers apartment. Additional Details Authorities said …
Read More »Michael Byrne Talks College World Series and Minor League Experience
With Florida advancing to the College World Series Finals, former Gators closer Michael Byrne joined Sport Scene to talk about his experience playing in Omaha and his career in the minors. https://twitter.com/GatorsBB/status/1671626550947594250?s=20 College Experience During his time with the Gators, Bryne carved out a productive role with the team, especially …
Read More »Former Gator Bradley Beal Traded to Phoenix Suns
Former Gator basketball player Bradley Beal was traded to the Phoenix Suns Sunday. Beal committed to the University of Florida as a guard in 2009 and played one season for the Gators in the 2011-12 season. After his only season, Beal declared for the NBA Draft. He was drafted by …
Read More »Update on Colin Castleton’s Basketball Career
Former Gator basketball star Colin Castleton is preparing for the 2023 NBA Draft. Castleton has worked out with numerous NBA teams and participated in pre-draft combines. He joined Sport Scene to discuss his future and what he’s been up to since leaving Florida. He emphasized that he feels great physically. …
Read More »U.S. Open Day 1 Features Low Scores and Broken Records
On Thursday in Los Angeles, California, Day 1 of the U.S. Open Golf Championships took place. Many records were tied and broken following the results of the first round. Top of the Leaderboard Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele finished at the top of the leaderboard with a record-breaking round of …
Read More »Wizards, Former Gator Bradley Beal Working Together in Trade Talks
The Washington Wizards have begun working with three-time NBA All-Star guard Bradley Beal to discuss possible trades this offseason. Report: Washington Wizards expected to eventually enter full rebuild https://t.co/UicJSr9K0X — NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 7, 2023 Beal, one of the most successful Gators of all time, is in the midst of …
Read More »U.S. Open Begins Thursday
The U.S Open starts Thursday where the best golfers around the world head to Los Angeles Country Club. There will be 128 players in the tournament, but there’s have a couple to keep an eye on. The stage is set. #USOpen pic.twitter.com/USur5NxDCW — U.S. Open (@usopengolf) June 14, 2023 Matt …
Read More »NFL Minicamps Start Up
The 2023 NFL offseason workout program has begun with some teams starting their mandatory minicamps on Tuesday. Camps run from June 6-8 and June 13-15. The minicamps are three days and are meant to bring the whole team together before the season starts. Seven teams started their mini camps Tuesday …
Read More »Nuggets Defeat Heat In Game 1 of NBA Finals
Two-time MVP Nikola Jokic was the highlight of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, where the Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat 104-93. Jokic posted a triple-double, and he’s the second player in NBA Finals history to post a triple-double in a Finals debut. Took Game One ⚒#BringItIn x #NBAFinals …
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