Laura Rutledge, host of NFL Live and SEC Nation, joined Sport Scene Thursday to discuss the NFL Playoffs, NIL, the transfer portal, conference realignment and the state of Gators athletics. Rutledge’s Stance on the NFL Playoffs Rutledge discussed the Philadelphia Eagles wild-card exit and how Eagles coach Nick Sirianni needs …
Read More »Ben Shelton Headed to the Third Round of the Australian Open
The No. 16 men’s tennis player, Ben Shelton, will take on No. 19 Adrian Mannarino in the third round of the Australian Open at 10:30 p.m. Round One Shelton defeated Roberto Bautista Agut in the first round of the Australian Open winning 6-2, 7-6 (7-2), 7-5. Shelton dominated behind the service …
Read More »Sean Strickland Defends the 185-Pound Belt Against Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 297
Following his unanimous decision victory over Israel Adesanya, Sean Strickland makes his first title defense at the 185-pound division against Dricus “Stillknocks” DuPlessis. And New… On Sept. 9, Sean Strickland shocked the world. Israel Adesanya, the former UFC middleweight champion, was an unsolvable puzzle for those outside of Alex Pereira …
Read More »Magic Runs Out as Dejounte Murray Nails Buzzer-Beater
The Orlando Magic fell to the Atlanta Hawks 106-104 on Wednesday after Dejounte Murray hit a game winning buzzer-beater. The Magic have now dropped four of their last five games. The Magic take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday at home. https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1747817022103195774 Dejounte Murray Calls Game Paolo Banchero ended his …
Read More »Florida Softball Ranked No. 20 in Preseason Poll
Perennial college power Florida will open the season ranked No. 20, according to the D1 Softball preseason rankings released Tuesday. The team ended the 2023 season with a 38-22 record and finished No. 24 overall. There are six SEC teams listed above Florida in the poll, including No. 3 Tennessee …
Read More »What’s Next For The Philadelphia Eagles?
Just one year removed from a Super Bowl appearance, is the Philadelphia Eagles franchise crumbling? What was once a promising football team, led by a red-hot new coach, a young, star-filled offense, and one of the better defenses in the league, has seemingly deteriorated right in front of the nation’s …
Read More »Gators Rank No. 2 In 2024 D1Baseball Preseason Top 25
After finishing as the national runner-up last season, Florida will open its 2024 campaign as the No. 2 team in the nation, according to D1Baseball. The reigning SEC-Champion Gators are one of eight SEC teams represented in the rankings. Florida’s Biggest Strength Aaron Fitt, managing editor and writer for D1Baseball, …
Read More »Alabama Thumps Missouri to Remain Unbeaten in SEC Play
The Missouri Tigers and Alabama Crimson Tide squared off in SEC basketball play on Tuesday night. The Crimson Tide, led by Rylan Griffen and Aaron Estrada, outscored the Tigers by 16 in the second half to win, 93-75. Mizzou’s Struggles The Tigers had a promising start to the season, starting …
Read More »Another Road Loss For Gators’ Men’s Basketball
The Florida Gators men’s basketball team’s road woes continued Tuesday night in chilly Knoxville, Tenn., after an 85-66 loss to the No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers. The Gators (11-6, 1-3 SEC) dropped to 0-3 on the road this season, the seventh consecutive loss to the Volunteers (13-4, 3-1) away from home. …
Read More »Tuesday Evening Hoops: Florida Takes On No. 6 Tennessee
The Florida Gators hit the road to take on the Tennessee Volunteers for Tuesday night hoops. https://twitter.com/GatorsMBK/status/1747244066725679586 Preview The Gators currently sit at 11-5 on the season, 1-2 in conference play, and are looking for their first SEC win. Despite being 0-2 record on the road, Florida will enter Tuesday …
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