The Florida swimming and diving program has signed nine student-athletes to its 2025 recruiting class. The group includes five swimmers for the women’s team, two for the men’s team and two divers. Five standout swimmers will join the women’s team: Lilla Bognar, Lynsey Bowen, Zuri Ferguson, Grace Rabb and Sylvia …
Read More »Unfinished Business: Buchholz Dominates Regular Season, Sets Sight On Championship Run
The Buchholz Bobcats didn’t just play through the 2025 high school baseball season, they stormed it. With a 26–1 record, they turned the regular season into a statement. From opening day in February to the final regular-season pitch in April, Buchholz dominated not only Gainesville and the state, but made …
Read More »Gator Boys In NBA Playoffs
The NBA playoffs began Saturday for the final sequence of the 2025 season. As the best 16 teams in the league face off against one another, there are several former Gator players making an influence. Gators in the Playoffs Al Horford, an NBA veteran and Florida Gators legend plays for …
Read More »How Florida Will Replace Kentucky-Bound Aberdeen
Denzel Aberdeen had the keys to the Florida Men’s Basketball back court. Now he will lead the Kentucky Wildcats, Joseph Tipton of On3 reported this afternoon. NEWS: Florida transfer guard Denzel Aberdeen has committed to Kentucky, source tells @On3sports. https://t.co/mSgJyZqHUY pic.twitter.com/2E8X1AeW7O — Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) April 21, 2025 In a …
Read More »Lightning Prepare for Playoffs Against Panthers
The Tampa Bay Lightning are set to compete against the defending champion Florida Panthers in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The playoffs start off with game one tomorrow in Tampa, with the two rivals battling at Amalie Arena. The puck drops at 8:30 p.m. This will be …
Read More »Rays Struggle Against Yankees
The Tampa Bay Rays took on the New York Yankees in a four-game series this past weekend. The Yankees won three out of the four games in the series. The Rays record stands at 9-14 after the series. What Went Wrong The Rays offense struggled mightily against the Yankees pitchers. …
Read More »Trio Of Gainesville Teams Still Alive In Baseball Playoffs
Late April means it’s crunch time for high school baseball, and three Gainesville teams are ready for the bright lights and big moments. Buchholz, Oak Hall and Saint Francis commence play in the regional quarterfinals this week. The Eagles and Wolves will square off in the Class 1A bracket after …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: Yes, Florida Men’s Basketball Did Win National Championship
The Back Nine comes at you after another perfect weekend in Gainesville. Remember this when it’s July and you can cook bacon on the roof of your car. 10. In the last few days I have had multiple people say this to me, “I wake up every morning and wonder …
Read More »Celtics Take Over Game One Against Magic
The reigning champion and No. 2 team in the Eastern Conference Boston Celtics defeated the Orlando Magic 103-86 in game one of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Orlando landed a spot in the playoffs after beating Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks in the first game of the …
Read More »The New Faces of Gators Women’s Basketball
As the 2024-2025 season ends, the Gators women’s basketball team is already preparing for the year ahead. Although notable faces like Ra Shaya Kyle have left the program, five new ones are making their names known: Sarah Deng, Knisha Godfrey, Emilija Dakic, Caterina Piatti and Nyadieng “Nidi” Yiech. Sarah Deng Sarah …
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