Florida State started spring practice Wednesday in preparation for the 2016 season. After finishing last year with a record of 10-3 (6-2 ACC), the Seminoles are looking to get back into championship form. With some notable players leaving the team, FSU will use these practices to see who will be ready to step …
Read More »Gator Football Defense Looks to Exceed Expectations
The Gators football team is back in action after their first full practice in pads on Wednesday. According to Florida’s defensive coordinator Geoff Collins, the veterans have stepped up to help the rookies learn the defense and expectations. The defense has been getting reps in different positions this spring. Collins …
Read More »March Madness Rundown for St. Patrick’s Day
It’s that time of year we have all been waiting for and yet no matter how much we try to prepare our brackets, we should expect the unexpected. The NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament tips off today, with a full slate of 16 games, beginning around noon. Here is a breakdown …
Read More »NCAA Tournament Preview: Kentucky vs. Stony Brook
The Kentucky Wildcats (26-8) will take on the Stony Brook Seawolves (26-6) in a first round matchup of the NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats were tabbed the No. 4 seed in the East region for the fourth time in program history. Kentucky is coming off a thrilling 82-77 overtime victory in the Southeastern Conference title game against …
Read More »Arnold Palmer Invitational Underway
The Arnold Palmer Invitational tournament first round began Thursday as the two-time defending champion and former Gator Matt Every is looking to three-peat at Bay Hill. Every will have stiff competition as the field for the tournament is loaded with some heavy hitters. Notable names in the field this week from the …
Read More »NHRA GatorNationals Kicks Off
With the Fan Fest and Media Day behind us, all that’s left is racing. The Sportsman Qualifying for the GatorNationals starting this morning at 8:30 a.m. The real fun starts on Friday, as the Midway opens at 10 a.m. There is Pro Stock, Funny Car, and Top Fuel as the …
Read More »First Four Recap: Holy Cross, Michigan Advance
The First Four of the 2016 NCAA Tournament concluded on Wednesday with Holy Cross and Michigan both earning wins. Both teams will now play Friday night in the first round of the tournament. Holy Cross defeated the Southern University Jaguars, 59-55, to earn the school’s first NCAA Tournament victory since 1953. Holy Cross …
Read More »We’re Talking About Practice: The Men Behind the Scenes of Gator Women’s Basketball
Contributing Writer, Alex Maminakis Carlie Needles sizes up Daniel Mumford, preparing to defend him. Needles, a fifth-year Florida Gators guard, turns to an assistant coach, “Is he playing 11 or 15 right now?” she asks, referring to Daniel’s jersey number. The coach replies, “15.” “Lefty,” Needles says to herself, remembering the …
Read More »Magic Fall on Road to Hornets
The Orlando Magic fell to the Charlotte Hornets on the road Wednesday night, 107-99. The Magic got off to a solid start and held a 30-26 lead at the end of the first quarter. But, the Hornets’ offense exploded in the second quarter, outscoring the Magic 35 to 13. Orlando headed into halftime …
Read More »Gator Softball Bounces Back Following First Loss of Season, Defeats Winthrop 7-0
The Gator softball team took the field on Wednesday for the first time since losing their first game of the season on Monday against Auburn. Luckily for the Gators, Wednesday’s result was much better as they defeated Winthrop 7-0 in Gainesville. The Gators got off to a fast start in the first inning. Freshman …
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