A big trade in the NFL, a celebration of a national championship, NASCAR news and more in our Monday Sports News And Notes… ** The Gator gymnastics team, fresh off its national championship win at the NCAA Championships this past weekend in Los Angeles, will host a National Championship Celebration …
Read More »15 Innings Later, Florida Picks up Second Straight W Against SEC Newcomer Missouri
The Gators baseball team is now on an eight game winning streak after defeating Missouri 4-3, after 15 innings Saturday in Colombia. Florida’s bullpen threw a total of 12.2 scoreless innings in their 15-inning victory over Mizzou. Saturday’s pitching staff included the efforts of Danny Young, Aaron Rhodes, Parker Danciu, Eric …
Read More »Thursday Sports News And Notes…
The NBA regular season is over, the new NFL schedule is set to be released and a big win for Gator softball in our Thursday Sports News And Notes… ** The NBA regular season is now over after action Wednesday night. The playoffs start this weekend with Oklahoma City and …
Read More »Reports: Gator football hires new assistant; Wednesday Sports News and Notes…
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 …
Read More »Tuesday Sports News and Notes…
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 …
Read More »Monday Sports News And Notes…
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 …
Read More »Thursday Sports News and Notes…
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 …
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