The Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit the Detroit Lions Sunday for a spot in the NFC Championship. The Buccaneers, who won the NFC South for a third consecutive year, are seeking their fifth appearance in the NFC Championship in franchise history. Meanwhile, the Lions, who won the NFC North for the …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s High Five: UF Athletic Director Facing Blame Game
OK, the High Five is back after taking some time off during football season (and Grading the Gators) and another couple of weeks for the holidays (and Gaining The Weight). We will start out with the five reasons Florida’s schedule is so difficult in 2024. Most consider it the toughest …
Read More »Laura Rutledge: Saban’s Retirement Having Impact On College Football
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 …
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