The dream of two brothers growing up playing the same sport seems destined once they hit the college level. Both committing to the same school, having one follow after the other. Maybe even lucky enough to hit back-to-back home runs in the same inning. That’s what it was like for …
Read More »MLB Spring Training Facilities Utilized by Local Communities
Between the months of February and March every year, MLB teams in the Grapefruit league will travel down to Florida to participate in Spring Training. Teams will typically have their own facilities, or share ownership of one with another team, to utilize during this time. These facilities are well developed …
Read More »Former Gator Alex Faedo Aims to Stay Healthy for a Full Season
Detroit Tigers pitcher Alex Faedo has one goal for this upcoming season: stay healthy. Faedo, a former Florida pitcher and member of the 2017 National Championship team, has yet to complete a full season in the Majors after a series of injuries derailed his 2020, 2021 and 2022 seasons. Faedo …
Read More »Herm Edwards Talks NFL: Free Agency, Bucs QB Situation and More
Ten-year NFL veteran cornerback, former head coach and current analyst Herm Edwards joined Sport Scene Wednesday to talk recent news surrounding the NFL. Free Agency With the 2023 NFL draft just a month away, free agency is a crucial period for organizations around the league. Teams will either retain or …
Read More »Ja Morant Set to Return From Suspension
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is returning to action after serving an eight-game suspension with no pay. The suspension was enforced by the NBA in response to Morant flashing a gun on his Instagram Live while attending a nightclub. Morant spent some time in a counseling program in Florida to reportedly …
Read More »Gator Softball Set to Face Stetson
No. 8 Florida softball (22-5) travels to Stetson (17-12) Wednesday night for a midweek affair. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. Florida holds an overall record of 18-2 against Stetson. https://twitter.com/GatorsSB/status/1638535473420181512?s=20 Florida’s Last Game The Gators enter Wednesday’s game after taking two out of three games against the Missouri …
Read More »Jacob Stallings Excited to Catch Strong Marlins Rotation
Last season, Sandy Alcantara became the first Miami Marlins pitcher to win the CY Young Award. Posting a 14-9 record, Alcantara recorded a 2.28 ERA with 207 strikeouts in 228.2 innings pitched. And behind the plate during every start was catcher Jacob Stallings. Entering his eighth year in the league, …
Read More »Rick Pitino Hired As St. John’s Next Head Coach
Rick Pitino, 70, is headed back to New York after agreeing to a 6-year contract to be St. John’s next head men’s basketball coach. Pitino’s Hall-of-Fame Resume Pitino has played integral roles as the head coach of several organizations throughout his career. His coaching journey trails back to 1974, where …
Read More »Magic Pick Up Bounce-Back Win
The Orlando Magic (30-43) were able to pick up a hard-fought win Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards (32-40). This victory comes off the heels of a loss the Magic suffered at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers (35-37) Sunday. This game was the first of a three-game homestand …
Read More »Two Gators Gymnasts Claim SEC Honors
Gators gymnastics stars Trinity Thomas and Kayla DiCello have added another SEC Honor to their collections. Thomas was named the 2023 SEC Gymnast of the Year, while DiCello took the 2023 SEC Freshman of the Year. DiCello was also named to the SEC All-Freshman Team. The Unstoppable Trinity Thomas https://twitter.com/GatorsGym/status/1638558241058684930 …
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