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The Masters: Gator view

By Bobby Scheppske on April 11th, 2013

The PGA’s first major tournament tees off as the 2013 Masters golf tournament is underway at Augusta, Ga.  The 77th Annual tournament at the famed Augusta National Golf Club has many different headlines, but for Gator fans, the biggest may be … Continue reading

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Gators fall in WNIT semifinals

By Bobby Scheppske on April 4th, 2013

The Gator women’s basketball team was defeated by Drexel University Wednesday night 67-57 in the semi-finals of the WNIT. The Dragons dominated in most facets of the game as they shot 49 percent from the field, went 8-for-18 from three … Continue reading

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Heat streak ends at 27

By Bobby Scheppske on March 28th, 2013

The Miami Heat lost for the first time in two months last night as the Chicago Bulls defeated the Heat 101-97. The Heat were on a 27-game win streak, which was the second longest in NBA history behind the 1971-72 … Continue reading

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Heat look to extend streak against Magic tonight

By Bobby Scheppske on March 25th, 2013

The Miami Heat are in Orlando tonight to face off against the Magic for the final time this season. The Heat struggled in their last game against the Magic as they needed a LeBron James game winner in the last three … Continue reading

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Heat Continue Hot Streak

By Bobby Scheppske on March 21st, 2013

The Miami Heat completed a 27-point comeback last night to beat the depleted Cleveland Cavaliers 98-95. The Heat were led by LeBron James who notched a triple-double with 25 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists. James believes that as long … Continue reading

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Gators Men’s Hoops Rallies To Beat Alabama At Home

By Bobby Scheppske on March 3rd, 2013

The Florida Gator men’s basketball team (23-5, 13-3 SEC) was able to stay undefeated at home by beating the Alabama Crimson Tide (19-10, 11-5 SEC) Saturday 64-52.  The win clinches a least of share of the SEC regular season title for Florida. The … Continue reading

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Florida Women’s Basketball Preview Against Vanderbilt

By Bobby Scheppske on February 21st, 2013

The Gator women’s basketball team will look to right the ship after dropping its last two Southeastern Conference games. All four of its remaining games are against SEC opponents with its first being against Vanderbilt tonight in the O’Connell Center. … Continue reading

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Gainesville High School Sends Four To Division 1 Schools

By Bobby Scheppske on February 6th, 2013

photo credit: Bobby Scheppske The Gainesville High School auditorium was packed today as four of its star football players signed their letters of intent to play at their prospective schools. Wide receiver Chris Thompson, who signed with the University of Florida, … Continue reading

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Kentucky and South Carolina Play In SEC Men’s Hoops Tuesday Night

By Bobby Scheppske on February 5th, 2013

The Kentucky Wildcats are hosting the South Carolina Gamecocks on Tuesday night in Southeastern Conference men’s basketball. The Wildcats are 4-1 in their past five games, including a big win against Texas A&M 72-68 last Saturday in OT. The victory brings Kentucky’s conference record to … Continue reading

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Gainesville High’s Ralph Webb Commits to Vandy

By Bobby Scheppske on February 4th, 2013

Gainesville High School running back Ralph Webb committed to Vanderbilt this weekend via his Twitter account. The 5-foot-10 RB ran for 2,020 yards this season along with 28 touchdowns. Webb also scored two touchdowns in their loss to Central in … Continue reading

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