Former Gators tennis star Ben Shelton advanced to the Australian Open quarterfinals for the second time in his career Monday after Gaël Monfils was forced to retire mid-match with a back injury. Shelton, who reached also the quarters in Melbourne in 2023, led Monfils 7-6(3), 6-7(3), 7-6(2), 1-0 before the …
Read More »Former Gators Coach Meyer Elected To College Football Hall of Fame
Former Florida football coach Urban Meyer was elected into the College Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday. Time at UF Meyer led the Gators to two national championships in 2006 and 2008 throughout his five-year stay at Florida. During his time in Gainesville, Meyer compiled a 65-15 record, which placed …
Read More »Shelton Advances To Second Round Of Australian Open
Former Florida standout Ben Shelton defeated fellow American Brandon Nakashima in the first round of the Australian Open in straight sets Tuesday. Shelton, the No. 21 seed, advances to round two of the tournament in Melbourne against Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta. https://twitter.com/LiveupdatesUS/status/1879108240245682410 How It Happened Despite winning in three sets, Shelton …
Read More »Invisible Opponent: Former Florida Players Unlock Baseball’s Sixth Tool
In a world where the game of baseball is different form than it once was, one thing will always be uniform: those playing the game are human beings with feelings, motivations, personal goals, physical challenges and more. For players who pursue a career in baseball, the odds are against them …
Read More »Former UF Lineman Turns Beer Passion, Family’s Legacy Into State’s ‘Best Small Brewery’
TAMPA — Jim Barrie gazes at the frames hung on the wall of his brewery, BarrieHaus Beer Co. in Ybor City, pointing to artifacts of his great-great-great grandfather’s brewery and speaking of continuing the family legacy. “It almost feels like destiny, right?” Barrie said. “Beer is in my blood.” The …
Read More »Richardson is Turning New Leaf in Colts Return
The Indianapolis Colts’ decision to put quarterback Anthony Richardson back as the starter for the rest of the season, beginning in Week 11 against the New York Jets, has proven successful with Richardson’s latest performances. The Colts previously switched to veteran quarterback Joe Flacco over the former Gator quarterback. This …
Read More »NFL Week 13: Thanksgiving drama, playoff pushes
After the 13th NFL Sunday of the season, the playoff picture is starting to be painted. The Bills clinched the AFC East and punched their playoff ticket while other divisions are still tightly contested. Nevertheless, these next few weeks will shape the playoffs and the path to the Super Bowl. …
Read More »‘Swarm The Swamp’ If Florida Upsets LSU, Spurrier Tells Fans
Steve Spurrier, the Gator Great who came up with The Swamp as a nickname for Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at the beginning of his coaching tenure at Florida, had another gem Friday. “Swarm The Swamp tomorrow! If Florida wins, hit the field! Respect for LSU and goal posts stay intact. …
Read More »Gator Great Grossman Returns As ‘Mr. Two Bits’
Former University of Florida quarterback Rex Grossman returns to The Swamp on Saturday to be the honorary “Mr. Two Bits” as the Gators (4-5) host the LSU Tigers (6-3) at 3:30 pm. Rise to Fame Grossman did not enter the University of Florida as a starter. In fact, he redshirted …
Read More »Anthony Richardson to Start Week 11 for Colts
After just two weeks under veteran quarterback Joe Flacco, the Indianapolis Colts announced that QB Anthony Richardson will take the helm in Week 11 when they face the New York Jets in MetLife Stadium. “He’s going to start this week,” Colts head coach Shane Steichen said. “He will start the …
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