Tag Archives: Championship

Tonight’s championship game isn’t only important to baseball fans, but also to Gainesville natives, as a F. W. Buchholz high school alumni will be present along with his team. After beating Japan last night 2-1, Team USA  is making their first appearance in the World Baseball Classic Championship Game. The USA …

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss was tired of losing. Stuck in one of the worst stretches in franchise history, Buss spared no expense, firing her brother and executive VP Jim Buss as well as GM Mitch Kupchak on Tuesday. It paved the way for former Laker great Magic Johnson to …

Even though swimming season is almost over, the SEC is hardly ready to dry off. The 2017 SEC Championship features high scores, smashed records, and former Olympians going for college gold. The first three days have concluded and some teams have proven dominant. But, close scores leading into the final …

The Gainesville boys’ basketball team is preparing for the District Championship final against Vanguard. The winner of this game will advance to the Class 7A Regional Quarterfinals. Gainesville currently holds the better record at 24-2 and has home-court advantage, but Vanguard’s 20-6 record and high-point history will create a challenging …

Buchholz boys’ basketball is preparing for the District Championship final at Creekside.  The winner of this game will advance to the Class 8A Regional Quarterfinals and represent District 4. The Bobcats are 11-11 heading into tonight’s game after Tuesday’s 47-37 win against Bartram Trail. Hordowski is aware that his team …

#12 is the G.O.A.T. Let’s start with that. There’s no argument, no debate, no controversy. Tom Brady orchestrated the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history to defeat the Falcons 34-28 in OT. One week ago, I wrote about the legacy that Brady and his coach, Bill Belichick, carved out through their …

The time for debating, What Ifs, and If Onlys ended about a month ago. The college football playoff committee tabbed Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State and Washington in that order to fight for a chance at a championship berth on New Year’s Eve. Each team has a title under its belt, …

“Risky Business”/ Kappa Phi – Instant Classic Ben Hill Griffin Stadium has hosted a number of memorable classics, and Monday night The Swamp added another thriller to its resumé.  Every year, the University of Florida Intramural Flag Football Championships are played in the 91,000+ seat facility.  With eleven various leagues including a …

The Florida Gators cross country team is looking to bounce back this weekend at the NCAA South Regional Championship in Tallahassee. Both the men’s and women’s teams placed eighth in the SEC Championship. However, the last few seasons have shown that the Gators are capable of turning their play around. Women’s …

As the NBA launches a new season Tuesday, the Cleveland Cavaliers will still be celebrating last season’s championship before their first game.  Their new banner will be unveiled and a ring will be placed on their finger, all in front of the New York Knicks’ jealous eyes.  It may be time to …