The Florida Gator men’s basketball team received an invitation to the Phil Knight Invitational (PK80) celebrating the Nike co-founder’s 80th birthday during Thanksgiving weekend in November 2017. The first-year tournament hosts 16 powerhouse teams in Portland, Oregon in two separate eight-team events. Each team plays three games and one winner …
Read More »SEC Preview: Ole Miss Tries For Third Straight Win Against Alabama
Since the start of 2014, Alabama football owns a nearly spotless 26-3 record. But of those three blemishes, Ole Miss proudly claims two. On Saturday, the Rebels try for their third win against the Tide in as many years when they open their SEC slate. Ole Miss going for 3 vs Alabama Saban …
Read More »Florida Unveils $107 Million Athletic Renovation Proposal
If you think the addition of a new football practice facility or the renovation of the Stephen C. O’Connell Center is something to marvel at, the University Athletic Association says you haven’t seen anything yet. On Friday, the UAA presented its Board of Directors with a massive $107 million proposal …
Read More »Florida Offensive Line Thriving In Young Season
Last season, injuries forced Florida to stick inexperienced players in the offensive line and often times the team suffered. The team allowed a whopping 46 sacks and with such a porous O-line, the running game was ineffective, averaging a paltry 126 rushing yards per game, 112th overall in FBS. This season, …
Read More »Tennessee Ready for Virginia Tech in Historic Venue
If you ask Tennessee Head Coach Butch Jones, everything that could go wrong in week one, did. The Vols added to the struggles of the SEC in the first week when they narrowly escaped with a 20-13 overtime win against the Sun Belt Conference’s Appalachian State. Tennessee took a hit in the AP …
Read More »NFL Opening Weekend Key Games
Week one of the NFL is looming and there are no shortage of big games this weekend. Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers (Sept.8 at 8:30 p.m. ET) The 2016 season kicks off with a Super Bowl 50 rematch and there are big changes on each side. Most notably, future Hall …
Read More »Week One College Football Key Games
College football is only getting started but there are no shortage of important games in the very first week. #3 Oklahoma at #15 Houston (Saturday, Sept.3 at 12 p.m.) One of only four games this week where two top 25 teams square off, Oklahoma is looking to build upon a …
Read More »Tennessee Ready To Meet High Expectations In Season Opener
Tennessee football coach Butch Jones is well aware of the expectations heaped on his team this season. But being picked to win the SEC East for the first time in a decade isn’t fazing him or his squad — in fact, he says they’re ready to shoulder the burden. The …
Read More »Orlando City Looks to Rebound Against New York City FC
The type of victories Orlando City have to be content with are not the ones they want. On Wednesday, the Lions (5-7-13, 28 points) suffered a 2-1 loss at home to Toronto FC (12-7-7, 43 points) in a match where the deciding goal didn’t come until the 86th minute. The Lions, …
Read More »2016 NFL Draft Preview
The 2016 NFL Draft begins Thursday and with it brings another weekend where all teams and its fanbases await the chance at drafting the next big superstar. No draft conversation can begin without touching upon the first two picks of the NFL draft, held by the Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia Eagles respectively. Each …
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