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With his free-agency market still open, Jadeveon Clowney may find himself in Tennessee or back in Seattle during this offseason. Clowney’s Asking Price Clowney was drafted back in 2014 by the Houston Texans during as the first overall pick. In 2019, Clowney landed with the Seattle Seahawks after being traded …
Read More »NFL Draft: Kiper Locks in his Mock
This year’s NFL Draft, which gets underway on Thursday night, won’t be the same as years prior. There won’t be a stage to walk across and the coveted green room will be virtual — as will the rest of the draft. In wake of the Covid-19 pandemic that continues to …
Read More »Billy Donovan on possible NBA return and UF naming court after him
Oklahoma City Thunder Head Coach Billy Donovan joined Sports Scene with Steve Russell on Tuesday to discuss a potential NBA return and his reaction to UF renaming its basketball court after him. Gators court named after Donovan At Florida, Donovan led the Gators to a 467-186 record with six SEC …
Read More »How the Miami Dolphins are Positioned to Control the 2020 NFL Draft.
The Miami Dolphins own three first-round picks in this year’s annual league draft, including five of the first 56 picks. The leadership of owner Stephen Ross and General Manager Chris Grier put the team in position to build a lasting winner with one keyword in mind: patience. On December 31, …
Read More »NFL Commissioner Goodell speaks ahead of NFL Draft
With the coronavirus pandemic, the NFL Draft is moving to a completely virtual format. While uncertainties regarding logistics remain, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is confident that the draft will go on without any hiccups. Goodell recognizes that for all teams, the NFL Draft is where they find their next Hall …
Read More »Coach Newbauer talks Gator women’s hoops new players and season
The Gators women’s basketball team finished there season dead even with a record of 15-15. In conference play, however, they over 6-10. In this third season with Florida, Cam Newbauer and his team have improved every season. Now during the stay-at-home orders, coach and the team reflect on the season …
Read More »Former Gainesville, NFL Running Back Portis Wants Fraud Case Moved
Former Gainesville High School football star and two-time Pro Bowler Clinton Portis is demanding home field for a fraud case he is involved in. Closer to Home Portis is accused of submitting fraudlent claims to the Gene Upshaw NFL Player Health Reimbursement Account Plan. Established in 2008, this plan was …
Read More »Jordan Love hopes to be called in first round of NFL Draft
He’s not receiving the attention of Tua Tagovailoa and Joe Burrow, but Utah State gunslinger Jordan Love has the tools to be a quality quarterback in the NFL. During his collegiate career, Love threw for 8,600 yards, 60 passing touchdowns and 29 interceptions. He was most productive during his sophomore …
Read More »Rules are Rules: Changes coming to NCAA football
Despite the 2020 college football season being up in the air, certain rules will change for the upcoming season. Monday, The NCAA Football Rules Committee announced various changes will be coming. Some of the rule changes are not game-changers for most, though. For example, now, only two players can share …
Read More »XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck sues McMahon after league declares bankruptcy
Former XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck is suing Vince McMahon. The lawsuit claims wrongful termination of Luck’s contract. On April 9, McMahon’s Alpha Entertainment, which owns the XFL, fired Luck. Four days later, the XFL declared bankruptcy after having to suspend operations due to the coronavirus pandemic. The league had played …
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