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The Orlando City Lions are the defending United Soccer League champions and find themselves in a great position to repeat this season. Despite the fact that the club is only in its third season of existence, the Lions have found consistent success. This is due in part to their premier …

The NBA playoffs continue, a major ruling by the NCAA and Gator softball ending its regular SEC season…all this and more in our Friday Sports News And Notes… ** The SEC and ESPN formally announce the formation of the SEC Network in a 20 year deal.   The new network will …

In a press conference delayed due to the Boston Marathon bombing SEC commissioner Mike Slive finally pulled the cover off of the most thinly veiled secret in college sports. What was once “Project X” is now formally the “SEC ESPN Network” or “SEC Network” for short. Full video of the press conference …

The Florida Gators (25-20, 12-9 SEC) are on the road again as they head to the Bayou to take on Louisiana State University(40-6, 16-5 SEC) in a three game series starting Thursday at 7:30. LSU is No.2 in the SEC with a .307 team batting average and the Gators are …

The Gator baseball team opens a big road series in SEC play, the NBA playoffs continue and not so good news for the “local” MLB teams in our Thursday Sports News and Notes… ** The Gator baseball team opens a crucial three game series with nationally ranked LSU tonight.   UF …

A milestone win for a Braves pitcher, a Jaguar in trouble and a couple of NBA teams on the brink of playoff elimination in our Wednesday Sports News And Notes… ** Atlanta Braves pitcher Tim Hudson gets career win number 200 Tuesday as the Braves knock off Washington 8-1.   The …

A nice honor for a Gator gymnast, more NBA playoffs, the start of the NHL playoffs and more in our Tuesday Sports News And Notes… ** Gator gymnast Bridget Sloan has been honored as this year’s Honda Sports Award recipient for gymnastics, distinguishing her as the nation’s top collegiate female …

A former Gator golfer gets his first PGA win, some NBA teams are eliminated and more in our Monday Sports News and Notes… ** Former Gator golfer Billy Horschel gets his first PGA win as he wins the Zurich Classic after shooting an eight under par 64 in the final …

The NFL Draft continues, the NBA playoffs continue and some baseball news in our Friday Sports News and Notes… ** The NFL Draft continues today in New York after completion of the first round on Thursday.   Two Gators, defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd and safety Matt Elam, were taken in the …

A promotion for a former Gator pitcher, some big league baseball action and an honor for a Florida women’s tennis player…all in our Thursday Sports News And Notes… ** Former Gator pitcher Nick Maronde has been called up to the big leagues by the Los Angeles Angels.  It is the …