Former Gators

The foundation of former University of Florida football player Johnny Townsend hosted its second annual spring game tailgate Thursday to raise funds for UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. The event outside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium was organized with the goal of raising $100,000 for a facility renovation at the pediatric …

After weeks of spring practice, the Gators’ annual spring game, the Orange & Blue Game, has finally arrived. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium will be packed with students, fans and media hoping to get their first look at the 2023 team. In particular, the game will provide a glance at the …

After spending the 2022 season at Florida Atlantic University, Billy Gonzales is back on the field for 2023 for his third stint as the Gators’ wide receiver coach and is excited about his new receiver room. Speaking to the media after practice on Saturday, Gonzales made it clear that returning …

Former Florida Gator basketball player and Miami Heat veteran, Udonis Haslem has announced his retirement after 20 seasons with the Miami Heat. During his last game on Sunday against the Orlando Magic, Haslem secured 24 points, the most he’s scored since 2009. 24 Pts, 53% from the field, 3 threes. …

Gator guard Nina Rickards announced on Tuesday that she planned on entering the transfer portal. Rickards played four seasons at the University of Florida, finishing her senior season averaging 12.1 points and 4.9 rebounds per game. Reflecting On Her Time as a Gator Rickards started playing at UF in the …

Shemar James is poised to be a star in his second season with the Gators. The young linebacker spoke after practice Tuesday about his growth, the new look linebacking corps and his outlook on next season. A “Whole Different Player” James said that he “became a whole different player” over …

Despite a 123-105 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, the Chicago Bulls (38-41) clinched a spot in the NBA’s play-in tournament on Tuesday night. The Orlando Magic’s 117-113 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers eliminated them from the playoffs and sealed a play-in seed for Chicago. The Bulls are officially in the …

The Florida sunshine showed its might Tuesday as the Gators concluded their 12th spring football practice. Florida is nearing the final stretch of spring camp as the heat was imminent at Sanders Practice Fields. Players quenched their thirst continuously as they completed drills during media viewing period. Head coach Billy …

Gervon Dexter Sr. has improved his draft stock immensely following an impressive performance at Florida’s 2023 Pro Day. Draft Day Projection The defensive lineman had a successful NFL Combine four weeks earlier, racing his 6-foot-6, 310-pound body to a stunning 4.88 in the 40. Dexter’s draft stock has increased from …

Former Florida defensive tackle Zach Carter will enter the second season on his four-year rookie contract with the Cincinnati Bengals this fall. Cincinnati selected Carter with the 95th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. The Tampa native started nine games last season and appeared in every Bengals’ contest including …