Gator fans celebrated after star defensive back Marco Wilson announced he was returning for the 2020 season. The versatile DB has his eyes on the prize as he prepares for his presumable last college season before entering the 2021 NFL Draft. But Wilson is not only focused on boosting his …
Read More »MLB trade deadline: Clevinger to Padres dominates headlines
Despite the shortened season, MLB retained some normalcy on Monday. The league’s Aug. 31 trade deadline came and went at 4 p.m. Eastern as per usual. Due to the unprecedented circumstances surrounding it, the deadline could have been a quiet one. However, several teams made noise with some splashy deals. …
Read More »Coach John Thompson Dies at Age 78
On Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, Legendary Georgetown men’s basketball coach, John Thompson, died at the age of 78. Thompson is the first African American coach to win an NCAA championship. Today, we mourn the loss of inspirational leader and legendary coach John R. Thompson Jr. (1941 – 2020), whose contributions …
Read More »The Heat Take Game 1 Vs. Bucks In NBA Playoffs
After sweeping the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the playoffs, the Miami Heat take down the top seeded Milwaukee Bucks 115-104 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. WON OH SERIES LEAD. pic.twitter.com/PjbTRldDKp — Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) September 1, 2020 Heat Go Down Early Miami took the …
Read More »Hedman Sends Bruins Home, Lightning Advance In NHL Playoffs
Victor Hedman received a pass from Brayden Point, evaded a defender and then guided the puck past Boston Bruins netminder Jaroslav Halak with 5:50 left in the second overtime. Pat Maroon emphatically shot his fist into the air. The Tampa Bay Lightning eliminated the Bruins in five games with Monday’s …
Read More »Jacksonville Jaguars waive running back Leonard Fournette
Thank you, Jacksonville 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/LcckBRao4k — 7⃣ Leonard Fournette (@_fournette) August 31, 2020 The former 4th overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft was waived by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday. The Jaguars did all they could to trade RB Leonard Fournette during the spring and summer, but couldn’t get …
Read More »Gators volleyball season to resume after SEC announcement
There will be Florida Gators volleyball this fall. However, schedules will look a little bit different due to the COVID-19 pandemic that continues to grip the U.S. In a press release from the SEC, the conference announced that teams will play against four opponents twice, for a total of eight …
Read More »UF President Fuchs Talks Gator Athletics and First Day of Classes
University of Florida President Kent Fuchs joined Steve Russell on the Sport Scene to discuss Gator athletics and the start of an unconventional school year. He prompts students to wear masks and follow safety precautions on campus. Fuchs expects the number of COVID-19 cases to jump with the start of …
Read More »Mizzou Football: Gabe DeArmond’s 2020 Season Outlook
Mizzou Season Preview After finishing the 2019 season with a 6-6 record (3-5 SEC), the Missouri Tigers look to compete for one of the top spots in the SEC East. However, with a rough schedule ahead of them, the odds are not in their favor. Gabe DeArmond from Power Mizzou …
Read More »Gardner Minshew Prepares for his Sophomore Season as the Jacksonville Jaguars’ Starting Quarterback
Early Career The Jacksonville Jaguars prepare for their season opener against the division-rival Indianapolis Colts in two weeks. Meanwhile, Gardner Minshew looks to build upon his rookie season. The 2019 sixth-round draft pick out of Washington State has been an underdog his entire career. After going a combined 3-14 in …
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