What Made Bill Russell? Bill Russell, American Professional Basketball Player and NBA Legend was the second overall pick in the 1956 NBA draft. He competed as a center for the Boston Celtics until 1969, eventually being inducted into the hall of fame in 1975. Yesterday, on July 31 2022, Bill …
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Gators at World Track and Field Championships
The Gators found great success this weekend at the 2022 World Track and Field Championships. This weekend saw four current and former gators medal with three of them being gold. Sustained Success This year’s Gators track and field team has been nothing short of historical, with the Mens and Womens …
Read More »Mike Leach Speaks on Mississippi State Football
Mississippi State head football coach, Mike Leach, spoke at the 2022 SEC Media Days on Tuesday. His Bulldogs went a mediocre 7-6 in 2021 and he is looking for his team to improve this season. Leach is going into his third year as the head coach in Starkville and with …
Read More »Alonso Looks to Three-“Pete” as Home Run Derby Champ
The 2022 Major League Baseball Home Run Derby is Monday night at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Former Gator Pete Alonso looks to win his third straight title. The back-to-back defending derby champ will be going up against some tough competition. Alonso looks to become the first player to win …
Read More »Gators Softball Contributing to World Games
The World Games in softball kicked off from Birmingham, Alabama last week and the Florida Gators have had quite the impact on the softball team. Gator head coach Tim Walton was selected as an assistant coach, and is joined by current and former Gator players Charla Echols, Amanda Lorenz, and …
Read More »2022 Wimbledon Wrapped Up
2022 Wimbledon Tournament Summary As of Sunday, this year’s Wimbledon Games have concluded. Matches began in London on June 27th. All four Championship titles were announced July 10th. Both the men’s and women’s singles have thirty-two seeds, leaving all doubles’ teams with sixteen seeds. The first place seed for the …
Read More »Trinity Thomas Returns for Redemption in 2023
Trinity Thomas has put an end to the speculation and confirmed her return to the Florida gymnastics program for her fifth year of eligibility at the Collegiate Women’s Sports Awards. The 2022 NCAA all-around champion advanced to the final three for the Honda Cup in contention for Collegiate Woman Athlete …
Read More »Ole Miss is Announced 2022 Men’s College World Series Champions
Twice is the Charm for Mississippi The state of Mississippi slept soundly last night as they brought home another ring from the Men’s College World Series. After Mississippi State secured the championship in 2021, Ole Miss decided just one wasn’t enough for their home state, bringing home the title and …
Read More »Wise Guys: Sports Betting and the Mafia
The Sicilian-American Mafia is known by many names. The mob. Good fellas. Wise guys. Ace pickers in sports betting also go by many names. Sharps. Professional handicappers. Wise guys. This shared pseudonym is more than just a coincidence. The Mafia has had its black hand in the pot since the …
Read More »Accolades flowing for Florida Track & Field
Both the men’s and women’s track and field teams at the University of Florida finished their respective seasons with ample hardware. Several Gators have become more decorated by the day. Been there. Done that. Did it again. Head coach Mike Holloway, who coaches both teams, has raked in numerous accolades …
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