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The Louisville Regional of The Basketball Tournament will begin Tuesday. In it, Gataverse, the Florida alumni team, will take on the Maryland alumni Shell Shock. Both teams will be making their TBT debuts. The No. 5 seeded Gataverse team, who is coached by former UF assistant Matt McCall, is hoping …

For the 10th consecutive year, The Basketball Tournament will take center stage in the summer sports world. This year, however, brings something special to Gator fans. For the first time in its history, TBT will have a team full of University of Florida alumni. Gataverse, coached by former director of …

The second day of the Major League Baseball draft was just as exciting as the first. As 244 names were called in rounds three through 10, lifelong dreams became reality. Two former Gators were selected on Monday. This brings the total to five Florida draftees thus far. Day 2 of …

The United States Track and Field Outdoor Championships are set to kick off Thursday in Eugene, Oregon. The four day contest will determine who will compete in the 2023 World Athletic Championships in Budapest, Hungary scheduled for Aug. 19-27. The top three athletes in each event will advance to the …

A former Gator baseball assistant is now coaching his squad in the 2023 NJCAA DII World Series. Head coach Ross Jones has led the St. Johns River State College Vikings to their first World Series in program history. St. Johns River is a junior college located in Palatka, Florida, just …

The foundation of former University of Florida football player Johnny Townsend hosted its second annual spring game tailgate Thursday to raise funds for UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. The event outside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium was organized with the goal of raising $100,000 for a facility renovation at the pediatric …

The University of Florida 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame class was announced on Wednesday. Nine former Gators will be inducted. UF Athletic Hall of Fame is based on three categories: Distinguished Letterwinners, Honorary Letterwinners and Gator Greats. https://twitter.com/FloridaGators/status/1641093729586151424?s=20 Eight Gator Greats UF’s 2023 class will include eight Gator Greats. Kelsey …

Former Gator quarterback Anthony Richardson showed off his athletic prowess Saturday afternoon at the 2023 NFL combine. Record Breaking Day Richardson broke two combine records Saturday. Richardson now holds the records for the highest vertical jump by a quarterback and the farthest broad jump by a quarterback. Richardson’s 40.5-inch vertical …

On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Eagles announced that they had promoted quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson to offensive coordinator. Johnson played a key part in the MVP-level performance of quarterback Jalen Hurts this past season. In his new position, he will take over Steichen’s play calling responsibilities. https://twitter.com/Eagles/status/1630661718249447432?s=20 Johnson at Florida Before …

The 2023 NFL Scouting Combine kicks off Thursday from Lucas Oil Stadium as some of the nation’s top collegiate athletes take one step closer to their NFL dreams. Defensive linemen and linebackers will be the first group to workout with defensive backs and special teamers set to workout tomorrow. Gators …