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Don Gaffney made history by becoming the University of Florida’s first African American quarterback.  All Gaffney wanted to do was play quarterback at the University of Florida.  The 19-year-old college sophomore wish became a reality on Nov.  3, 1973, after former head coach Doug Dickey returned to his Alma Mater …

To celebrate International Education Week, WRUF is publishing profiles of UF student-athletes all week. Alida van Daalen arrived at the University of Florida in January 2023, ready for a new chapter of her life. Within the next six months, she became an SEC champion, earned multiple awards and etched her …

Postseason play is officially underway in women’s college soccer as the 2023 NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Championship bracket was announced Monday. Although the Gators soccer team didn’t make the cut for postseason play, eight SEC teams qualified for the tournament. The SEC has the second most behind the Big …

Despite scoring 36 points on Saturday, the Gators fell short in overtime against the Razorbacks. Following the Gators’ stunning loss to Arkansas, Florida is in danger of finishing under .500 for the third straight year. The 5-4 Gators need a win to become bowl eligible and two wins to guarantee …

Florida cornerback Devin Moore spoke to the media Monday after the Gators overtime loss at home against Arkansas. Addressing the Season To Date Early in the year, Moore gave Florida its first turnover of the season with his first-career interception against Tennessee. He picked off Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton and …

With MLB free agency officially beginning Nov. 6, two division rivals wasted no time hiring new managers. The Chicago Cubs made a shocking move Monday in hiring former Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell. Around the same time, it was also announced the New York Mets would be hiring former New …

Former Gators baseball outfielder Jacob Young was drafted by the Washington Nationals in 2021 and was called up to the majors in August. Young discussed his experiences in the MLB so far on Sports Scene. https://twitter.com/Nationals/status/1695501793478762750 From High-A to the Major Leagues The news about Young’s promotion to the majors …

The Florida Gators men’s basketball team opened up their season Monday night at home against Loyola Maryland. Coming off of a season where Florida had a losing record (16-17), expectations are high for second-year head coach Todd Golden. The Gators did not disappoint, blowing out Loyola Maryland 93-73. W in …

The P.K. Yonge girls soccer team continued its domination over district rival Newberry at home in the season opener Monday. For the seventh consecutive season, the Blue Wave routed the Panthers 8-0.  P.K. Yonge used the mercy-rule decision to take the Class 3A District 4 lead by wasting no time …