With one swing of the bat, Mets first baseman Pete Alonso made history. The 24-year-old rookie set the National League rookie home run record with 40 home runs and counting on Sunday. The previous record holder, Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Cody Bellinger, set the previous mark at 39 home runs …
Read More »McKay, Rays Struggle in Series Opener Against Seattle
The Rays were stunned in the series opener as a rough first couple innings on defense snowballed into a 9-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners. Rookie two-way player, Brendan McKay, struggled again. He gave up seven runs (three earned), walked three, and gave up three hits including two home runs …
Read More »Mullen Knows A Leader When He Sees One
As the Florida Gators prepare to take on the Miami Hurricanes this weekend, practice makes perfect. But, as the team runs the same drills and completes the same plays it has all off-season, Coach Mullen is looking for more. His desire for Gators to step up and be “alpha dogs” …
Read More »Georgia Transfer Brenton Cox Making a Strong First Impression with Gators
It hasn’t even been a week an already Brenton Cox is making a strong first impression. The Georgia transfer stepped on the practice field for the first time on Friday. In just a short time, he has shown his new teammates and coaches the type of difference maker he can …
Read More »College GameDay, SEC Nation Going to Orlando for Florida-Miami
They’re coming to Orlando. ESPN’s college football pregame shows, College GameDay and SEC Nation, will be broadcasting live in Orlando ahead of the Florida Gator football season opener against the Miami Hurricanes. Even though both shows will be in Orlando on Aug. 24, they’ll be worlds apart. Hey Coach, where …
Read More »Florida Gator Quarterbacks Prepare for the Season
With practices for the 2019 Florida Gator football season in full swing, close attention is being paid to the leaders on the field. In the second season under head coach Dan Mullen, the Gator quarterbacks are ready to thrive. The Leader Quarterback coach Brian Johnson explains that successful quarterbacks need …
Read More »St. Francis Head Coach Scott McDaniel Discusses his 2019 Team
The St. Francis Catholic High School head football coach Scott McDaniel joined Sportscene with Steve Russell and talked about key player losses from 2018, players to look out for in 2019 and more. 2018 Season The St. Francis Wolves are coming off a season where they finished 5-6. The Wolves …
Read More »Rays Head West to Start Series with Mariners
The Tampa Bay Rays have hit their stride as the postseason race heats up. Tampa Bay has won four straight series, including winning nine of their last 12 games. They hope to continue this hot streak as they start a six game west coast road trip. Tonight, they open a …
Read More »Jaguars, Dolphins Experience Two Different Preseason Opener Results
It’s the tale of two differing preseason openers for the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Miami Dolphins. For the Jaguars, the much-anticipated debut of new quarterback Nick Foles was put on hold as the Jaguars struggled. For the Dolphins, their quarterback competition took center stage in their preseason opener and Miami …
Read More »NFL Preseason: Two Florida Teams and a Former Gator Makes His Debut
The NFL Preseason games start Thursday night and two Florida teams will be a part of these opening games. Both the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Miami Dolphins will play Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. The Jaguars will be traveling to Maryland to face the Baltimore Ravens while the Dolphins host …
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