The Gator women’s basketball team opens its season tomorrow when they host Fairfield in the O’Dome.  Gator head coach Amanda Butler says the team is anxious to get out on the court. The team returns two starters from last year’s NCAA Tournament team in senior Jennifer George and junior Jaterra Bonds.  …

The Florida men’s basketball team opens the regular season this Friday against Georgetown in the Navy/Marine Corps Classic at Mayport.  The game will take place on the deck of the USS Bataan battleship in Jacksonville and the 10th ranked Gators are preparing for the outdoor elements.  Florida senior guard Kenny Boynton …

This Friday the Florida soccer team will host Florida Gulf Coast in first round action in the NCAA Tournament.   This is the second consecutive year the two teams will meet in the NCAA opening round; last year it was the Eagles’ first time playing in the tournament and the Gators beat them 3-0.  …

The Florida volleyball team (19-4, 13-1 SEC) will hit the road this weekend, making stops at Missouri Friday, and Ole Miss on Sunday. The 16th ranked Gators are coming off a loss against Tennessee at home on Sunday, when the Volunteers handed Florida it’s first conference loss of the season. …

Fired Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino apparently has interest in the vacant Kentucky job; the Jacksonville Jaguars plays tonight as does Florida State in our Thursday Sports News And Notes… ** The father of former Arkansas football coach Bobby Petrino says he would have an interest in the vacant Kentucky coaching …