The San Francisco Giants are moving on to the National League Division Series after a 3-0 victory over the New York Mets Wednesday night in the National League Wild Card game. The game featured a pitching duel between Giants starter Madison Bumgarner and the Mets’ Noah Syndergaard. Both starters did not allow …
Read More »Gator Soccer Game Time Changed For Thursday
With Hurricane Matthew approaching, the Gator soccer game has been pushed up to 4 p.m. The Gators are facing Georgia in Gainesville at James G. Pressly Stadium. Florida Notes Florida (8-3, 3-2 SEC) is coming off of a 3-0 road win against LSU. In their last two games, the Gators have …
Read More »McElwain on Injuries and Keeping Sight of What’s Important
The Gator football team will not only have to conquer LSU this weekend but Hurricane Matthew as it hurls its way towards Florida, leaving Saturday’s game up in the air. But whether it’s a storm or an opponent, Gator football coach Jim McElwain is focusing on what the team can control—preparation. …
Read More »Gators Look to Improve Punt Returns Under Coach Nord
What once used to be one of Florida’s biggest strengths is now something that greatly needs improvement. The Gator football team has struggled in punt return performances and special teams in general. Antonio Callaway had a breakout season last year fielding punts; he tied a single-season record as a freshman with two …
Read More »Local High School Football Schedule Changes Due To Hurricane
There have already been several time and date changes to local area High School football games due to Hurricane Matthew. The revised schedule is as follows: Fort White/Hilliard– Wednesday 7 p.m. at Fort White Eastside/Lake Weir– Saturday 5 p.m. at EHS Field (EHS Homecoming) Buchholz/GHS– Thursday 7:30 p.m. at Citizens Field Hawthorne/Union County– Thursday 6 …
Read More »National League Wild Card Game
The National League Wild Card Game means forgetting about all the work that both teams have accomplished over the season and focusing on winning one game. It’s win or go home. The game will feature the San Francisco Giants and the New York Mets who will play at Citi Field in …
Read More »Blue Jays Beat Orioles With Walk-Off Homer in AL Wild Card Game
The Toronto Blue Jays advanced to the American League Division Series with a 5-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles Tuesday night. The two teams were neck and neck, but a walk-off home run ended it all. The Jays opened scoring in the AL Wild Card matchup at Rogers Centre with a …
Read More »Winston’s Turnovers Problematic for Tampa Bay
Each time Jameis Winston throws the ball, the fans of the Tampa Bay Bucs seem to grow more and more uneasy. While Winston has certainly done some good things, he has also hurt Tampa Bay so far this season with turnovers. With Sunday’s loss to the Broncos, the Bucs have fallen to 1-3 …
Read More »Family, Friends, Golfers, Gather to Honor Arnold Palmer
Few have brought more to a given sport than golfing legend Arnold Palmer. On Tuesday, friends, loved ones and contemporaries alike, gathered at the Saint Vincent Basilica in Latrobe, Pennsylvania to honor the life a golfing titan. Not that one would need a reminder to cherish their memories of Palmer — but …
Read More »American League Wild Card Preview
Tonight the Baltimore Orioles will take on the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Wild Card Game. These two teams named their starters for this game on Monday, with right-hander Chris Tillman going for the Orioles against Marcus Stroman of the Blue Jays. The winner of this game will advance to …
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