Even in a slow sports time there is a lot to talk about today in our Wednesday Sports Update… ** The American League beats the National League 5-3 in the All-Star Game on Tuesday night. Yankee shortstop Derek Jeter gets a rousing sendoff in his final All-Star Game appearance and …
Read More »SEC Football Media Days; First Day Recap
SEC Football Media Days has officially taken over Hoover, Alabama. On Monday, Auburn, Florida, and Vanderbilt all took turns on the podium speaking about their programs. SEC Commissioner Mike Slive began the proceedings with some opening remarks on what he hopes the new NCAA model will look like. “We have …
Read More »More Open UF Football Practices, HR Derby, MLB All Star Game In Sports Update
You’ll get a chance to see more Gator football practices, Major League Baseball has a repeat winner in the Home Run Derby, the All Star Game plays tonight and more in our Tuesday Sports Update… ** The University Athletic Association announced that eight practices will be open to the public …
Read More »SEC Football Media Days, MLB Reaches All Star Break, NBA News, World Cup In Sports Update
SEC Football Media Days starts today, big league baseball reaches the All-Star break and some NBA news in our Monday Sports Update… ** The annual SEC Football Media Days begins today in Birmingham, Alabama and runs through Thursday. Gator football coach Will Muschamp and three players will speak today along …
Read More »LeBron James To Return To Cleveland
After seemingly endless days of speculation, discussion and talk, LeBron James has finally decided where he will next play basketball in the NBA. In a letter published on SI.Com today, the free agent says he is returning “home” to play basketball for the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team he began his …
Read More »World Cup, Baseball, SEC Football In Sports Update
The World Cup finishes up, Major League Baseball goes to its All-Star break and SEC football isn’t too far away in our Friday Sports Update… ** The World Cup ends this weekend with the third place game on Saturday and the final between Germany and Argentina on Sunday. ESPN 850 …
Read More »World Cup Final Set; SEC Network News, Former Gator Gets Offer Sheet In Sports Update
The World Cup final is set, some baseball results and some NBA news too in our Thursday Sports Update… ** The World Cup final is now set after Argentina beat Netherlands 4-2 in penalty kicks yesterday; Argentina faces Germany on Sunday for the World Cup title. ** Good news for …
Read More »World Cup Stunner, LeBron’s Meeting In Sports Update
The World Cup, NBA, Major League Baseball and more in our Wednesday Sports Update… ** A World Cup stunner in the semi-finals as Germany hammers host country Brazil 7-1. The other semi-final is today when Netherlands plays Argentina and you can hear the match live on ESPN 850 WRUF starting …
Read More »Wilbekin proving himself in NBA Summer League
Despite going undrafted in the 2014 NBA draft, former Gator point guard Scottie Wilbekin is showcasing his skills in the NBA Summer League in Orlando. Wilbekin is playing with the Memphis Grizzlies summer league squad. Notable teammates of Wilbekin include UCLA Bruin product Jordan Adams and former Tennessee Volunteer Jarnell …
Read More »World Cup Semifinals, Baseball, Hoops In Sports Update
A lot of different things in the sports world to talk about today in our Tuesday Sports Update… ** The World Cup semifinals begin today as Brazil faces Germany; ESPN 850 WRUF has live coverage starting at 3:30pm. Tomorrow, Netherlands and Argentina square off and we’ll have live coverage of …
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