Basketball

Although the Jimmy Butler and Miami Heat were down by eight by half time for game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, Tuesday night’s game ended in a 118-107 victory for the Heat over the Celtics. Miami Heat are up 1-0 for this best of seven series. ECF Game Won …

The Dallas Mavericks upset the Phoenix Suns in game seven Sunday night. Additionally, Luka Doncic and Spencer Dinwiddie combined for 60 points. The pair are on their way to the team’s first conference finals appearance since 2011. Luka Doncic TORCHED the Suns in the 2nd round 🔥 45 PTS – …

After beating the 76ers in six games, the Miami Heat will face either the Bucks or the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. Heat Catch Fire Early in the Second Half After a very even half resulting in Miami leading by just one point, the Heat erupted in the third …

The University of Florida last won the national title in football in 2007. Gator Collective CEO Eddie Rojas is on a mission to change that through the developing means of Name, Image and Likeness, also known as NIL. The policy, which allows college athletes to profit off their likeness, went …

The Miami Heat are now a perfect 6-0 at home in the NBA playoffs, manhandling the Philadelphia 76ers 120-85. Miami is now one win away from a return to the Eastern Conference Finals, in what would be their sixth appearance in the last twelve seasons. Heat Check Jimmy Butler continued …

The Philadelphia 76ers evened up the series at two apiece against the Miami Heat, Sunday night. The 76ers, led by a vintage James Harden performance, rallied in the closing minutes to extend their lead. Even Battle to Start For the first 19 minutes of the game, neither Miami nor Philadelphia …

What does Scooby-Doo, a wooden chair and Bruce Jenner all have in common? Their names were called during the 1977 NBA draft. As if that weren’t random enough, a pregnant woman was also in the mix. The woman was Lusia “Lucy” Harris, a center out of Delta State. Despite turning …

Buchholz senior Daryus Boyd is a selection for both the 1st All-Area basketball and football teams. The multi-sport star is the only Gainesville athlete to achieve both honors this year. Boyd is also the only Gainesville athlete to ever be named to both 1st All-Area teams for both sports by …

The first round of the NBA Playoffs is heating up and the Eastern Conference had three games Wednesday night. The Celtics take a 2-0 lead over the Nets, the 76ers, move to 3-0 against the Raptors, and the Bulls tied up the series at 1-1 against the Bucks. Celtics vs. …

Hall of Fame coach Jay Wright announced his retirement as head coach of the Villanova Men’s basketball team. After 21 seasons, four Final Four appearances and two national championships, the legendary coach is stepping down. The legacy of Jay Wright Jay Wright was very successful in his time with the …