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Florida Soccer Laces Up Boxing Gloves in Practice

Wednesday October 21, 2026

Early Wednesday morning, Florida soccer strapped on gloves along with its cleats and prepared to practice its swings. Coming off a rollercoaster month, Florida soccer needed a change of pace. So its …

Can Florida’s Passing Game Have a Bounce-Back Saturday?

Friday October 9, 2026

Florida quarterback Aaron Philo looks to bounce back when he faces a statistically subpar South Carolina pass defense Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. In No. 16 Florida’s (4-1, 2-1 SEC) loss …

How Gainesville’s ‘Everything School’ Built an Athletic Powerhouse

Thursday October 8, 2026

As you drive down NW 39th Avenue in Gainesville, you’ll find a school where the competitiveness in multiple sports never rests. As you sit or chat on campus with Athletic Director Billy Pankey, …

Florida Men’s Basketball Adds Two Four-Star Bigs to 2027 Class

Wednesday October 7, 2026

All Todd Golden needed was eight days to lock down size, rim protection, versatility and the long-term identity of Florida’s frontcourt. In rapid succession, Golden and the Gators secured verbal …

Eastside Football Can’t Stop Bradford

Saturday October 3, 2026

A standoff set the tone for a physical, spiteful and unsportsmanlike calls on a muggy Friday night at Citizens Field. The high school football teams stood 10 toes down on their respective corners …

Buie Makes Journey from Eastside Student to its Athletic Director

Thursday October 1, 2026

Young Donald Buie III grew up just minutes from Citizens Field, eagerly watching Eastside football and listening to the band on Friday nights. He dreamed of one day dressing out in the same orange …

Tim Tebow’s ‘Promise’ Echoes as No. 21 Florida Flips Script on No. 4 Ole Miss

Sunday September 27, 2026

In 2008, the unranked Ole Miss Rebels trotted into Gainesville as the ultimate underdog, facing reigning Heisman Trophy winner quarterback Tim Tebow and a national championship-winning coaching …

How “Dave’s Freshly Used” Channels Florida History Through Sportswear

Saturday September 26, 2026

Every home game in The Swamp, the car is loaded. Inside: a polo shirt, the same design that Steve Spurrier donned on the sidelines 30 years ago, but it’s good as new. Thousands of dollars in items …

Gainesville Quarterback Club Provides Gators Support System

Thursday September 24, 2026

From the good times under Ray Graves, Steve Spurrier and Urban Meyer through some of the struggles since, the Gainesville Quarterback Club members have been there cheering for the Florida Gators. …

Florida Gators Giving Back to Community

Wednesday September 23, 2026

“I can hold my breath for three minutes,” one young girl told Florida swimmer Lainy Kruger. Not much later, the two locked into a quiet competition to see who could last longer. According to the …