Reports that Florida has hired a new assistant coach; the Atlanta Braves stay hot and Gator softball faces a familiar foe, all in our Wednesday Sports News and Notes… ** Gator football coach Will Muschamp has hired Texas El Paso defensive coordinator Jeff Choate to a position on the Gator staff. He …
Read More »Rattled by bombings, country rallies around Boston
The country is still in shock today after the tragic bombings at the Boston Marathon on Monday. The impact reached far, and for many, the tragic events hit close to home. Orlando Magic general manager Rob Hennigan, a Worcester Massachusetts native, has been to the event dozens of times and said …
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A Gator is drafted in basketball, baseball news, and the Miami Heat win again… all in our Tuesday Sports News and Notes… ** Florida women’s basketball saw its lone senior, post player Jennifer Georgie, drafted in the third round of the WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever. ** The Tampa …
Read More »Breaking News: Two explosions at Boston Marathon
Two explosions rocked the finish line at the Boston Marathon on Monday. At this time, two people are dead and at least 107 are injured in the aftermath of the explosions, according to Boston police. The marathon was stopped so authorities could investigate the area. A loud explosion occurred on the north side of Boylston Street, about three hours …
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Another college hoops player leaves early for the NBA, Gator softball takes a road series and the NBA regular season is winding down in our Monday Sports News And Notes… ** Michigan guard Trey Burke will leave school early for the NBA. He leaves after two seasons at Michigan. ** …
Read More »Jackie Robinson: Remembering a Legend
Jackie Robinson is remembered as one of the most legendary figures in the history of baseball. Not only was he a phenomenal player, but Robinson is known for the courageous strides he made for Civil Rights. ESPN Radio 850/900’s Chris Kirschner goes deeper into what made Robinson so unbelievably great; both as a player …
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A Gator football coach resigns, a nice honor for a Santa Fe College basketball player and more in our Thursday Sports News and Notes… ** University of Florida defensive line coach Bryant Young has resigned. In a statement released late Wednesday, Young said he wanted to spend more time with …
Read More »Tuesday Sports News and Notes…
A women’s champion will be crowned tonight in college basketball, Gator baseball is back in action, a former Gator has a new NFL team and more in our Tuesday Sports News and Notes…. ** The NCAA champion in women’s basketball will be crowned tonight when Louisville faces Connecticut. The Louisville men’s …
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The championship games are set for college basketball, another historic night in pro wrestling, Jimmie Johnson gets a NASCAR win and more in our Monday Sports News And Notes… ** The national title games are now set for men’s and women’s college basketball. Tonight in men’s competition, Louisville faces Michigan …
Read More »Steve Russell Meets with Former Gators at FanFest
Steve Russell host of ESPN850’s Sports Scene met with some former Gator Players at Fan Fest. Hear Steve catch up with Fred Taylor, Mike Peterson, Will White & more!
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