A relatively light day at the Summer Olympics Tuesday but there will be some good things to watch on Wednesday. On Tuesday, Usain Bolt qualified for the 200 meter final; he has already won the 100 meters championship.   The U.S. women’s basketball team made it to the semifinals after blowing …

The 2012 Summer Olympic Games continue today with track and field, volleyball and gymnastics the highlights.   The U.S. men’s basketball team also plays its final group stage game against Argentina. On Sunday, Serena and Venus Williams team to win a gold medal and the U.S. women’s basketball team ripped China …

University of Florida men’s basketball coach Billy Donovan has led the United States 18 and under team to a gold medal after beating host Brazil 81-56 yesterday.  The U.S. team won all five of its games to win the FIBA Americas 18 And Under world championship. In other sports news… …

The University of Florida and USA Basketball announced today that men’s basketball head coach Billy Donovan will lead Team USA at the 2012 FIBA Americas Under-18 Championships. Team USA is the reigning champion from the 2010 tournament, beating Brazil 81-78 in the championship game on a last second three pointer by Baylor swingman Quincy Miller.  In …

Former Florida basketball player Dwayne Schintzius died of complications from leukemia on Sunday afternoon. He was 43 years old. Schintzius played center for the Gators from 1987-90, before leaving the team for personal reasons during his senior season. In his time on the court, the 7’2″ big man helped lead …

Finally a win for Tiger Woods in a PGA golf tournament; Tony Stewart wins again in our Monday Sports News And Notes… ** Tiger Woods is a winner on the PGA Tour for the first time in 30 months as he wins the Bay Hill Classic in Orlando.   He shoots …

While most Gator fans are still focused on Gator basketball and their runs in the NCAA Tournament, the 2012 version of the Gator football team was on display earlier this week as the team started spring practices. Looking to rebound after a disappointing 7-6 season that was plagued by injuries, the Gators …

A new quarterback for the Denver Broncos, and where will the old one go?   That little question heads up our Tuesday Sports News And Notes… ** Several media outlets are now reporting free agent quarterback Peyton Manning has asked his agent to complete a deal with the Denver Broncos.   If …

The Florida women’s basketball team has advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament after beating Ohio State 70-65 Sunday. Florida led by double digits early but most of the game went back and forth but the Gators always maintained a lead.   However, Ohio State at one point closed to …

The Florida men’s basketball team makes their fifteenth NCAA tournament appearance today as they take on Virginia at 2:10 p.m. Gator head coach Billy Donovan sports a 25-9 record in the tournament including both national championships in 2006 and 2007. Virginia, on the other hand, is making their sixteenth tournament …