Former Gator quarterback Chris Leak joined Sportscene with Steve Russell and Shane Matthews on Tuesday. They discussed a multitude of topics. Some of the items discussed included his relationship with Dan Mullen, who was an assistant on the 2006 national championship team, and the state of the Gators heading into …
Read More »Former Gator Pete Alonso Named an MLB All-Star
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has been one of the few bright spots in what has been an underwhelming season for the team so far. In recognition of his strong rookie season, Alonso is heading to the MLB All-Star Game. A Gator in the Majors Alonso is just …
Read More »Former Gator Pete Alonso Coming Through for the Mets
Former Gator Pete Alonso is proving to be extremely valuable, and only getting better, for the New York Mets. In just three months since being called up, the now all-star nominee is doing things for the New York Mets that no one could have imagined. Last Game In the Mets …
Read More »Former Gator Football Player Tony Joiner Charged With Murdering His Wife
Authorities arrested Tony Joiner, former safety for the Florida Football team, on Saturday. They charged him with the second-degree murder of his wife Heyzel Obando. Joiner was a team captain for the team in 2007 and was a key player for the 2006 National Championship team. Joiner played in 47 …
Read More »Gators at the Outdoor Track and Field Championships
The NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships begin today. Florida is heading into competition with a No.2 ranked men’s team, who have 16 entries. The No. 10 ranked Women’s team brings in nine entries. Together Florida has 25 combined entries which are tied for third most. The Florida Track and …
Read More »FEATURE: Alicia Boren’s Impact at UF
Alicia Boren may have finished her last routine ever for the Florida Gators Gymnastics team, but the legacy she leaves behind is impressive. Alicia finished her senior season by earning a share of the National Championship in the NCAA Gymnastics Championships’ floor exercise. By doing so Alicia claimed the 20th …
Read More »FEATURE: The Ultimate Gator Fan Family
This is only transfer-student Luke Costantino’s first year attending the University of Florida, but he’s been a Gator for his entire life. Luke is part of an abnormally large family who all have one thing in common—their fandom for all things Florida sports. I had the chance to sit down …
Read More »FEATURE: Chanelle Hargreaves, Sister of Former Gator Football Star, Makes Her Mark at UF
Spring volleyball has officially ended, and Chanelle Hargreaves is preparing for her off-season and summer training for the official volleyball season to begin at UF in the fall. Chanelle Hargreaves is approaching her last volleyball season with the Gators women’s volleyball team. Hargreaves has been on the team since 2016 …
Read More »Recap: Gator Sports This Past Weekend
There was plenty of Gator sports this past weekend that included title wins, extended winning streaks, as well as conclusions of the regular season. Alicia Boren Concludes Collegiate Career To start with, Florida senior Alicia Boren earned her share of the NCAA Gymnastics Championships’ floor exercise title. Boren was four …
Read More »Gator Softball: Florida swept at home by Alabama for first time since 2011
For the first time since March of 2014, Florida’s softball team (37-12, 9-9 SEC) has been swept by an SEC opponent. The last time that happened was on the road to Tennessee. On this occasion, more than five years later, the Alabama Crimson Tide (45-4, 14-4 SEC) did the trick, …
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