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Donovan Introduced As New OKC Coach

Former Gator men’s basketball coach Billy Donovan was formally introduced Friday as the new coach of the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder team was on hand for the one hour press conference as were people like Oklahoma State coach Travis Ford and Oklahoma coacn and former Gator coach Lon …

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Gator Baseball Falls At Georgia

The Florida baseball team loses the first game of a three game series at Georgia Friday night by a score of 10-1. Florida is now 33-13 overall anjd 13-9 in the SEC and Georgia improves to 22-23 overall and to 7-14 in league play. Florida took a 1-0 lead in …

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Friday Sports Update (5/1)

Billy Donovan leaves for the NBA, Gator sports, NBA and NHL playoffs, the NFL Draft, baseball results and more in our Friday Sports Update. ** Billy Donovan is no longer the head coach of Florida men’s basketball; he leaves to sign a five year deal to coach the NBA’s Oklahoma …

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First Round Of NFL Draft Over; Two Gators Picked

The first round of the 2015 NFL Draft is over and two Gator players were picked on Thursday night. Defensive end Dante Fowler was the third overall selection and he was taken by Jacksonville.   Later, offensive lineman DJ Humphries was selected 24th by the Arizona Cardinals. FSU quarterback Jameis …

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Donovan Still Mulling Over Choices

Florida men’s basketball coach Billy Donovan is still mulling over his decision; to stay at the University of Florida or continue discussions and possibly take a job offer from the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder. Multiple sources have reported that Donovan could make a decision within the next day or two.   …

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Wednesday Sports Update (4/29)

NBA and NHL playoffs, NFL Draft, MLB results and more in our Wednesday Sports Update… ** Per ESPN, the Oklahoma City Thunder have begun discussions with Florida basketball coach Billy Donovan about their coaching vacancy. ** In the NBA playoffs, Houston moves on to the second round after beating Dallas …

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Tuesday Sports Update (4/28) Another UF Hoops Player Leaves

Another transfer from the Gator men’s basketball program, NBA and NHL playoffs, baseball results and more in our Tuesday Sports Update… ** Redshirt junior guard Eli Carter has announced he is leaving the Gator men’s basketball program and will transfer to another school.   In other Gator hoops news, the team …

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Chris Walker Declares For NBA Draft

University of Florida men’s basketball player Chris Walker is leaving school early to declare for the NBA Draft. “I want to thank the coaching staff, my teammates, and everyone at Florida for my experiences here,” Walker said in a statement.  “I’m excited to continue pursuing my dream of playing professionally.” Walker …

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UF Gymnastics Coach Rhonda Faehn Resigns

University of Florida gymnastics coach Rhonda Faehn has resigned to take a position with USA Gymnastics. According to a news release, Faehn, who has led Florida to three straight national championships, told her team of the decision today.   The 43 year old Faehn will become Senior Vice President of USA …

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