The University of Miami (UM) has fired its Athletic Director Blake James. The school stated James’ departure was a mutual agreement to part ways and that the program’s national search for a replacement would start immediately. James’ firing came two days following the Miami football loss to rival Florida State …
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NCAA Unveils Drastic Draft Constitution Reconstructing
The NCAA announced they are set for significant change, allowing all three divisions to administer themselves, according to ESPN on Monday. The nation’s most significant and most influential governing body sent out a draft of an 18 1/2 page constitution. This was cut down from 43 pages in the last …
Read More »Keyontae Johnson Looks at Options
Is playing his senior year worth $5 million to Keyontae Johnson? Keyontae Johnson, senior forward for the University of Florida, has the option between a $5 million insurance payout and his senior year of collegiate basketball. Prior to last season Johnson took out a $5 million insurance policy that went …
Read More »Carli Lloyd’s time with U.S. Women’s Soccer is over
Women’s Soccer star Carli Lloyd’s time playing for the United States Women’s National Team has come to an end. The New Jersey native announced her retirement on Aug. 16 at the age of 39. Lloyd’s reasoning was she felt like she gave the sport “her all,” she said. Lloyd’s last …
Read More »Four-Star Recruit Commits to Florida
Gators men’s head basketball coach Mike White gets a boost in the 2022 recruiting class as four-star recruit Jalen Reed commits to Florida. This commitment lands another highly sought-after recruit in the 2022 class for the Gators. White and his staff weren’t the only program interested in the 6-foot-10, 220-lb …
Read More »UF Freshman Leanne Wong shines in the World Gymnastic Championship
University of Florida freshman Leanne Wong leads all competitors in the all-arounder qualification subdivisions at the Artistic World Gymnastics Championships in Kitakyushu, Japan. Leanne Wong finished with a score of 55.748 leading by .049 points over fellow USA gymnast Kayla DiCello. Leanne Wong 🇺🇸 led the first day of women's …
Read More »Jeremy Crawshaw: Aussie Winger to UF Kicker
Florida punter Jeremy Crawshaw surprised fans with his quick sprint to convert a fake punt against Vanderbilt on Saturday. But to the former rugby player from Emu Plains, Australia, his dash was no shock. Crawshaw, 20, arrived in Gainesville at 18. He’s now a redshirt freshman who made the SEC …
Read More »Andrew DeClercq joins UF Athletic Hall of Fame
The 2020 UF Athletic Hall of Fame had nine recent inductees. Nine former #Gators were announced as members of the 2020 #UF Athletic Hall of Fame class today. Notable selections include Billy Donovan, Brandon Spikes and Tim Tebow. Details via @JosephAHastings: ➡️ https://t.co/pnmiG0GfKT pic.twitter.com/G9DigXvbI6 — Gators Territory (@GatorsTerritory) April 27, …
Read More »Buchholz, Chiefland, P.K. Yonge host Friday High School Football Games
As the high school football season enters the meat of the schedule, there are plenty of marquee matchups each week. The highlights for the week include home games for Buchholz, Chiefland and P.K. Yonge. Buchholz welcomes Leon to Gainesville The Buchholz Bobcats were on a roll to start the season, …
Read More »No decision made on college football playoff expansion
After announcing in June plans to expand the College Football Playoff to 12 teams, the College Football Playoff board of managers have not reached a decision regarding the proposed expansion plan. Last week, the CFP board of managers, which is made up of 11 university presidents and chancellors, planned to …
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