Former first-round draft pick Bryce Harper says he is comfortable playing in Philadelphia for the Phillies. Exactly two years ago today on March 1, 2019, Harper was signed by the Phillies to a 13-year, $330 million contract. We got him. pic.twitter.com/VdoH54Hg5F — Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) March 2, 2019 Prior to …
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Corey Kluber looks to energize his career with the Yankees after recovering from a shoulder injury last year. Now, it’s a matter of whether he will be able to bounce back into his former athletic shape while working with a new team and coaching staff. The Injury In late July …
Read More »Gator Women’s Basketball Host Kentucky Wildcats In Annual Play4Kay Game
The Florida Gator women’s basketball team (10-8) hosts the number 20 Kentucky Wildcats (14-5) in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center Monday at 7 p.m. It’s Florida’s annual Play4Kay game. The Gators won their last game against the LSU Tigers Thursday night in overtime, 73-66. Florida’s last home game was January …
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The Philadelphia Eagles may be the next team preparing to trade their starting quarterback. With speculation rising as the 2020 NFL season ended, Carson Wentz’s future with the Eagles is questionable. Wentz is next in line Multiple teams have expressed some level of interest in Wentz. ESPN’s Adam Schefter explained …
Read More »Lions Start Rebuilding Period
The Detroit Lions are in a rebuilding mode for the next NFL season after announcing several changes to its team and staff. Lions Adding New Faces The biggest shift for the Lions is the quarterback trade of Matthew Stafford for Jared Goff, announced Saturday. In addition to Goff, the Lions …
Read More »Impact of COVID-19 on Hurricanes Football Program Runs Deep
The Gainesville High School Hurricanes have suffered the effects of COVID-19 more than most high schools. This team was put through not just one, but two quarantines. As a result, Gainesville only had five regular-season games, and their playoff journey is just now beginning. Most teams wouldn’t be in the …
Read More »Union County Defeats Chiefland 42-7 After Strong Third Quarter
Story by Bennett Solomon and Kaitlyn Wadulack The Class 1A Chiefland Indians (1-6) suffered their fourth consecutive defeat after their game against the Class 1A Union County Tigers (5-3). The Indians defense struggled the entire game to contain the Tigers offense, leading the Tigers to a 42-7 victory. Tigers running …
Read More »Wildcats Stay Undefeated After Sweeping the Hurricanes in the Volleyball District Championship Match
The Gainesville Hurricanes (11-7) hosted the Forest Wildcats (14-0) in the Class 6A Girls Volleyball District Championship match. The Hurricanes gave it their all, but the Wildcats offense came out on top, winning the district title. The Journey The energy in the Purple Palace was electrifying before the match began. …
Read More »Trenton Pulls Away in Second Half to Defeat Rival Chiefland 33–15
Story by Bennett Solomon and Kaitlyn Wadulack The Trenton Tigers (2-4) defeated the Chiefland Indians (1-3) in a rivalry conference matchup. Although both teams had a slow start in the first half, the Tiger’s offense came out strong scoring 21 of their 33 points in the second half. Scoreless First …
Read More »Hurricanes Volleyball Sweeps the Bulldogs in a Thrilling Match
The Gainesville Hurricanes start off the week strong with a win against the Bell Bulldogs Monday night. The Hurricanes (11-5) swept the Bulldogs (15-4) in an exciting match that left fans on the edge of their seats. Hurricanes Set the Tone for the Match in the First Set Although the …
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