The second day of the Major League Baseball draft was just as exciting as the first. As 244 names were called in rounds three through 10, lifelong dreams became reality. Two former Gators were selected on Monday. This brings the total to five Florida draftees thus far. Day 2 of …
Read More »Castleton and Fudge Making Strides in NBA Summer League
The odds of becoming an NBA player are slim for many. Let alone the chance to join a team is rare for anyone hoping to keep their pro basketball dreams alive.For former Florida forwards Colin Castleton and Alex Fudge, they’re currently playing for a chance at this in the gambling …
Read More »Current and Former Gators Track Stars Set to Compete at USATF
The United States Track and Field Outdoor Championships are set to kick off Thursday in Eugene, Oregon. The four day contest will determine who will compete in the 2023 World Athletic Championships in Budapest, Hungary scheduled for Aug. 19-27. The top three athletes in each event will advance to the …
Read More »Gators Weekend Recap: Thomas to Paris, Knop promoted and a whole lot of changes for UF
All sports programs at the University of Florida may not be in season, but a few Gators teams still made headlines over the weekend. Whether it was for good, or bad. Thomas is on her way to Paris Not. Done. Yet. 2022 NCAA All-Around Champion and 34-time NCAA All-American Trinity …
Read More »NBA Draft Recap: Multiple SEC Players Selected; Castleton and Fudge Join Lakers
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 …
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