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James McDonald

James McDonald
Sophomore Sports Media Journalism student at the University of Florida. Writer for WRUF98.1. Loves everything to do with sports. Jersey Kid. New Yorker at heart. Aspires to do play-by-play or host his own talk show.

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UFL Returns to Orlando for Round Two in 2026

Tuesday October 7, 2025

Orlando will be one of three new markets getting a UFL team for the 2026 season, the league announced today.  The Orlando Storm, Columbus Aviators and Louisville Kings will debut in spring 2026, …
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Dallas Wilson Set to Make Florida Football Debut Against Texas

Wednesday October 1, 2025

Florida freshman wide receiver Dallas Wilson is scheduled to make his collegiate debut against No. 9 Texas on Saturday. Wilson has been out since suffering a left foot injury in the first week of …
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Baseball America Ranks Brendan Lawson No. 1 2027 Prospect

Tuesday September 23, 2025

Florida baseball infielder Brendan Lawson is the No. 1 prospect in the 2027 MLB Draft, according to Baseball America.  The college baseball outlet also featured the Gators’ Aidan King (No. …
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Banks’ Foot Injury Has Him Back on Florida’s Shelf

Wednesday September 17, 2025

Caleb Banks’ season debut against LSU on Saturday was short-lived when he exited early after reinjuring his left foot. When asked Monday about whether Banks’ recovery would be a longer term, …
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Former Florida Ace Brandon Sproat Shines in MLB Debut

Tuesday September 9, 2025

Former Florida ace Brandon Sproat made his Major League debut on Sunday for the New York Mets on the road against the Cincinnati Reds. The Gators alum shined in his debut, carrying a no-hitter into …
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Gators Aim to Extend Win Streak in Tampa Tilt vs. USF

Tuesday September 2, 2025

The No. 12 Florida Gators (2-1, 0-0 SEC) are set to face the USF Bulls (0-2, 0-0 AAC) at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Yuengling Center in Tampa. The Gators look to avenge last year’s loss at home to the …
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Gators’ Backup Quarterback Role Still Up For Grabs

Tuesday August 26, 2025

Coach Billy Napier named sophomore quarterback DJ Lagway the starter for his Florida Gators on Monday. Napier has yet to name a backup to Lagway, however. “We’ll see, you know? We’ll see. I …
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Superior Pitching Helps Gainesville Top Branford

Friday March 14, 2025

The Gainesville Hurricanes  beat the red-hot Branford 5-2 on Thursday night, ending the Buccaneers’ five-game win streak. Dominant early Sophomore BJ Johnson got the start and retired the …
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GHS Softball Pulls Out Tough Win Against Forest

Wednesday March 12, 2025

The Gainesville ‘Canes beat the Ocala Forest Wildcats 3-1 Tuesday night at Boulware Ballpark. The ‘Canes (4-5) have won four out of their last five and are starting to get back on track …