The Florida men’s basketball team opens its season with an exhibition game tonight against Nebraska-Kearney.  The Gators are coming off back to back Elite 8 appearances and a 26-11 record last season.  Kenny Boynton, Scottie Wilbekin, Mike Rosario, Erik Murphy, and Patric Young will get the start for Florida.  Gator head coach Billy Donovan says …

There will be plenty of football to go around today, plus some baseball news and more in our Thursday Sports News And Notes… ** Lots of football today, starting with local high school football as Buchholz hosts Ocala West Port tonight at Citizen’s Field.   If BHS wins, it wraps up …

The Florida soccer team advances in the SEC Tournament after beating Ole Miss 2-1 on Wednesday in Orange Beach, Alabama. Florida moves on to play Missouri Friday; the Tigers beat Kentucky to advance. Senior Erika Tymrak hit a late free kick to give Florida the win.   The Gators got their …

An NFL trade involving Jacksonville, a contract extension for a big time college basketball coach and options picked up and left out in baseball in our Sports News And Notes… ** The Jacksonville Jaguars have traded wide receiver Mike Thomas to the Detroit Lions for a future draft pick.   After …

The 2012-2013 NBA season is now underway after season opening games were played on Tuesday. Defending champion Miami got off to a good start, beating the Boston Celtics 120-107 despite losing LeBron James late in the game due to leg cramps.   Guard Dwayne Wade scores 29 and James 26 to …