With the sports world on hold, what are Scott Stricklin and Florida athletics doing? The Florida athletic director joined Sportscene with Steve Russell to provide some updates regarding Florida athletics. Just because there aren’t any sports going on doesn’t mean he takes a break. Stricklin’s work routine: Good morning. Starting …
Read More »13 Years Ago, Gators Went Back-to-Back
13 years ago to the day, Florida was atop the college basketball world again. The Gators beat Ohio State 84-75 in the Georgia Dome, making them back-to-back champions, after winning the tournament in 2006. No team has gone back-to-back since those two Billy Donovan squads led by future pros Al …
Read More »NCAA Extends Dead Period for Recruiting
The NCAA announced today that the dead recruiting period will be extended until May 31. In light of the Coronavirus, the NCAA had initially made the recruiting dead period until April 15th after winter and spring college sports had been suspended. Division I, Division II extends their recruiting dead periods: …
Read More »Saints to Hold NFL Draft Room in Local Brewery
The New Orleans Saints are preparing for the upcoming NFL Draft, in a brewery. During the era of COVID-19, teams are getting creative and Skyping their way through draft preparations. After forcing teams to close all facilities due to the pandemic, Saints coach Sean Payton announced they are heading to …
Read More »Tua Says He’s Ready
The NFL Draft is still expected to commence as planned on April 23. As it approaches, former quarterback star at Alabama Tua Tagovailoa shows off he’s good to go. In an interview with ESPN SportsCenter, Tagovailoa said he was “100 percent right now.” He feels he could play as a …
Read More »Open Championship could be cancelled
The 2020 Open Championship is set to be cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The golf tournament was to be held in July at Royal St. George’s in England. This will be the first time the golf tournament has been cancelled since World War II. The decision comes after Wimbledon …
Read More »Jadeveon Clowney has dropped asking price
With no live sports currently on, NFL free agency continues to provide enough entertainment. As of Wednesday, defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, thought to be the top available guy at his position, has reduced his asking price for team to sign him. Before Wednesday, he was reportedly asking for around $20 …
Read More »Same division, same role, new team for Colt McCoy
A couple of weeks ago, the New York Giants signed Colt McCoy to a one-year deal. In doing so, the team added a key piece to the quarterback room. McCoy is ready to embrace his role as the backup to Daniel Jones. Staying in the NFC East After spending six …
Read More »Cuban Remains Hopeful for Season
COVID-19 continues to surge through the U.S., but Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban remains hopeful for the NBA season and that sports will make a comeback. NBA Closure On March 11, a game between the Utah Jazz and OKC Thunder changed everything for the NBA and sports in the United …
Read More »NBA looking at alternatives as regular season suspension continues
The NBA is weighing in several alternatives after its 2020 regular season was cut short. The growing health concern of COVID-19 resulted in the league pausing its regular-season games. However, the league officials are unsure whether it will be able to resume it’s regular-season as the pandemic continues to spread …
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