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Florida baseball Flocoach Kevin O’Sullivan and athletic director issued an apology following O’Sullivan’s expletive-filled rant towards site representatives present before the Gators matchup against East Carolina at the NCAA Regionals on Sunday in Conway. “Prior to yesterday’s NCAA tournament game vs. East Carolina, I let my emotions get the best …

As Todd Golden walked into the UF Women’s Club on Thursday morning donning gray camo Jordan shorts, Nike sneakers and an Air Jordan T-shirt, it was hard to guess where he’d been only 19 hours earlier. The too-cool-for-school look contrasted with the suit and tie he wore to the White …

Florida men’s basketball coach Todd Golden has agreed on a contract extension through March 31, 2031, Gators athletic director Scott Stricklin announced Tuesday. Golden’s contract now runs for the next six years and totals $40.5 million. The deal raises his annual salary to $6 million about a month after he …

“The Wise Years” are over. After more than three decades as Florida volleyball coach  Mary Wise stepped down last week. UF’s athletic director Scott Stricklin now faces the daunting task — a challenge made even greater by his mixed track record in coach hirings. Dominating Legacy When Wise arrived in …

The Florida Gators football team is coming off a 49-17 blowout loss to then-No. 5 Texas last Saturday in Austin. Longhorn quarterbacks, redshirt junior Quinn Ewers and freshman Arch Manning, were able to manage 352 passing yards and 210 rushing yards against the Gators defense. Florida was unable to hold …

Florida football coach Billy Napier said on Monday that he expects the injury-riddled Gators to be healthier for Saturday’s home game against the No. 21 LSU Tigers. The Gators (4-5, 2-4 SEC) are coming off a 49-17 loss to No. 5 Texas in Austin on Saturday. Florida trailed 42-0 two …

“Billy Napier will continue as coach of the Florida Gators,” Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin announced Thursday. A message from Scott Stricklin pic.twitter.com/NpLD6ktrHj — Florida Gators (@FloridaGators) November 7, 2024 Defensive Improvements Since First Bye Week Although the Gators have seemingly been underwhelming, they have experienced a notable defensive resurgence …

”After 23 years it’s just time I think,” Florida women’s tennis coach Roland Thornqvist told WRUF’s Steve Russell after announcing earlier Monday his retirement with four national championships and 11 SEC regular season titles at the helm. ”Like (former UF basketball coach) Billy Donovan said, ‘you know when it’s time’ and …

On the strength of 11 teams placing in the top five in their respective sports, Florida finished fourth in the 2023-24 LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup standings, the National Association of College Directors of Athletics announced Wednesday. Gators earns 4th in the Nation 🐊 🔸 Florida is the only program to finish …

OK, the High Five is back after taking some time off during football season (and Grading the Gators) and another couple of weeks for the holidays (and Gaining The Weight). We will start out with the five reasons Florida’s schedule is so difficult in 2024. Most consider it the toughest …