MLB Commissioner Robert Manfred denied Pete Rose’s petition to be reinstated into the Major Leagues, likely ending Rose’s hopes of inclusion in the Hall of Fame. Rose was permanently banned from the MLB in 1989 after then-Commissioner Bart Giamatti determined Rose had bet on baseball games while a manager for the …
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While kicker is not usually the position of emphasis when it comes to recruiting, Jim McElwain hopes he found the guy to own the job at Florida. Eddy Pineiro, the nation’s number 1 kicking prospect in the nation, committed to the Gators on Tuesday night and plans to enroll early. …
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Bowl season is underway and Jim McElwain’s Florida Gators are looking forward to their New Year’s Day Citrus Bowl match up with Jim Harbaugh’s Michigan Wolverines. Being that the match up is a little more than two weeks away, McElwain provided some updates surrounding his team. McElwain announced December 18th will be …
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Earlier this year, instant replay was proposed for the NCAA Tournament in the sport of volleyball. Florida volleyball coach Mary Wise recognized that this change was necessary for the future of the sport, but voiced her opinion that only certain schools could actually implement the necessary technology in time for this year’s tournament. Following …
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Sunday was a very exciting day for the Jacksonville Jaguars (5-8) as they dominated AFC South rival Indianapolis Colts (6-7) in a 51 to 16 victory. This win was the largest in franchise history for a regular-season game. For quarterback Blake Bortles and wide receiver Allen Hurns, the game resulted in a career high for …
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New York City is known as the city that never sleeps. For the Orlando Magic, the Barclays Center in Brooklyn was known as the arena they could never win in. Until last night. The Magic put on a defensive clinic against the Brooklyn Nets en route to their 105-82 victory. …
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The Miami Dolphins (5-8) watched their playoff hopes permanently fade away after losing to the New York Giants (6-7) on Monday night, 31-24, at Sun Life Stadium. The Fins were able to get off to a hot start by scoring 17 points in the first half, with 14 of those points …
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A total of six Gator football players have been named to the 2015 All SEC Team by the Associated Press. Three Gators receive first team honors in defensive backs Jalen Tabor and Vernon Hargreaves III and defensive tackle Jon Bullard. Punter Johnny Townsend, tight end Jake McGee and linebacker Antonio Morrison are named to the …
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The picture for the NFL playoffs became a little clearer after Week 14. The Carolina Panthers (13-0) are already in, having clinched the NFC South division title with their Week 13 victory over the Saints. Yesterday’s blowout victory over the Falcons ensured a first round bye for the team. Looking …
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Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred informed the career hits leader Pete Rose that his permanent ban from baseball will stay in place. Rose’s plea for reinstatement was rejected citing his continued gambling and evidence that he bet on games while playing for the Cincinnati Reds. Rose was initially banned …
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