2006 World Series MVP Car awarded to Eckstein Credit: Morgan Moriarty Former University of Florida baseball second baseman and two-time World Series Champion David Eckstein always knew he wanted to be a Gator. His desire to play for Florida was unwavering. “I did get an offer from another school to …

The Florida Gator baseball team will play a weekend home series against the Tennessee Volunteers starting on Friday.  The Gators are 23-19 on the season and 10-8 in SEC play, while the Vols are 17-22 on the season and 5-13 in SEC play. Gator sophomore catcher Taylor Gushue says Tennessee’s record doesn’t mean they won’t be …

The No. 2 Gators softball team (45-5, 14-4 Southeastern Conference) concludes its home slate of games for the regular season when they host No. 23 Georgia (34-16, 11-7 SEC) this weekend. Florida is entering the series after sweeping Longwood. Junior Hannah Rogers tossed a no-hitter in the last game of the …

Two former Florida Gators heard their names called in Radio City Music Hall last night as they were selected in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd was taken with the 23rd pick by the Minnesota Vikings, while safety Matt Elam was selected with the 32nd pick by the defending …

The NFL Draft continues, the NBA playoffs continue and some baseball news in our Friday Sports News and Notes… ** The NFL Draft continues today in New York after completion of the first round on Thursday.   Two Gators, defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd and safety Matt Elam, were taken in the …