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University of Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin discussed two of the uncertainties surrounding Gators sports: in-person events and the fate of Mike White. In-Person Events In his talk, Stricklin said that the University Athletic Association has been working closely with UF Health for guidance. He said that its suggestions included …

College basketball’s long-standing principles of structure and order have held many of its student-athletes for the most part in one place. This year, with the NCAA opting to consider the 2020-2021 season of competition a wash for eligibility, that order is shaken. An influx of men’s basketball players has already …

Selection Sunday is quickly approaching and college basketball teams around the country are clinching their spot in the tournament. Although brackets remain unfinished, more teams have begun punching their ticket to March Madness. https://twitter.com/marchmadness/status/1369649796915544065?s=20 NCAA Tournament Qualifiers This year 30 teams have earned an automatic bid to the tourney. Moreover, …

Lebron James’ team has beaten Kevin Durant’s in the NBA All-Star Game four years in a row now after last night’s win over Team Durant 170-150. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the festivities have been condensed into a one-night event in Atlanta on Sunday. This event will include …

The Southeastern Conference announced in a press release Wednesday that it would be postponing several games originally scheduled for Feb. 18. Among the postponements are four women’s basketball games and three men’s basketball games. The SEC cited icy weather in the region as the cause for these postponements. Make-up dates …

Despite holding a one-point lead over the Florida Panthers in the Central Division, the Tampa Bay Lightning lost last night’s rubber match against its in-state rival. After splitting a pair of away games in Sunrise, the Bolts returned to Tampa where they fell short to the Panthers, 6-4. Lightning goaltender …

Major League Baseball and the players’ association reached a health and safety protocol agreement Monday to continue seven-inning doubleheaders and runners on second base to start extra innings for the second straight season. Returning Rules Both rules played key roles in the completion of the last year’s unprecedented season. In …

The Gators men’s basketball game against LSU has been postponed with no reschedule date determined. Gators Men’s Basketball (10-5, SEC 6-4) The Florida men’s basketball team was scheduled to travel to Baton Rouge this weekend to take on the LSU Tigers. Due to positive COVID-19 tests, contract tracing and subsequent …

After consulting with both local and national medical professionals, Keyontae Johnson’s family said that Johnson’s collapse on Dec. 12 was not COVID-19 related. The Statement pic.twitter.com/uQzGSIQpHy — Florida Gators Men’s Basketball (@GatorsMBK) February 3, 2021 Johnson’s family released a statement via Gators basketball Twitter Wednesday afternoon updating the public on …

Santa Fe College baseball opens its season on Friday against Hillsborough Community College. Despite the irregularities in sports right now, this start date is normal for a traditional season. Head coach Johnny Wiggs, said that they have made a lot of changes to prepare for the new season. The team …