On Tuesday afternoon, RJ Hampton chose to play overseas and skip college. He was considering Kansas, Texas Tech, and Memphis. Where’s He Going? Hampton signed a contract with the New Zealand Breakers of the Australian National Basketball League. He becomes the first player to willingly skip college for an international pro …
Read More »Will Wade ends silence since his controversial suspension
LSU’s head basketball coach spoke for the first time since his suspension in March. Will Wade provided ample apologies but few answers during Tuesday’s SEC spring meetings. Wade’s suspension Will Wade’s team won the regular season SEC title and advanced to the Sweet Sixteen this past season. Meanwhile, Wade’s name …
Read More »Daniel Jones is Settling in with the New York Giants
Many were surprised with the New York Giants’ No. 6 overall pick Daniel Jones. Even with his comparisons to Eli Manning, the media and fans were not expecting the Giants to draft a quarterback with their first pick in the draft. The Giants overlooked quarterbacks Dwane Haskins and Drew Lock …
Read More »Former Gators Headed to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Part Deux
There has been at least one Florida Gator in each of the last six World Cups. This year there will be four. Three alumnae and one current player all made 2019 World Cup rosters. https://twitter.com/GatorsSoccer/status/1132339294209622016 Canada’s Gator Roster Rising junior Deanne Rose and Adriana Leon will each play for Canada’s …
Read More »MLB Preview: Rays vs Blue Jays, Marlins vs Giants
The Tampa Bay Rays are set to take on the Toronto Blue Jays tonight at 7 p.m tonight. The matchup will be taking place in St. Petersburg, Florida. We will have live coverage of the game at 6:30 pm. Pitching Probables Tampa Bay Rays: Ryne Stanek (0-1, 3.18 ERA, 1.03 …
Read More »SEC Spring Meetings Begin
Spring Meetings Kickoff The first day of the four-day SEC spring conference meetings began Tuesday. Participants in the meetings include team athletic directors, coaches and other university press. The meetings are at the Hilton Sandestin Beach in Destin, Florida. The spring conference meetings are a time to learn more about …
Read More »Ten SEC Baseball Teams Made The NCAA Tournament, Leads Nation
Monday morning left college baseball fans on the edge of their seats as the 64-team line up for the NCAA Baseball Tournament was revealed. Six SEC teams have been selected as regional hosts out of 16 regions. Furthermore, the SEC has a total of 10 teams competing, tying the NCAA …
Read More »Hall of Fame QB Bart Starr Passes Away at 85
Hall of Fame Green Bay Packers quarterback, Bart Starr, passed away on Sunday, May 26. Starr played for the Packers his whole career from 1956-1971. He was part of the iconic Packers teams of the 1960s that was led by legendary coach Vince Lombardi. Starr was MVP for the first …
Read More »Former Gators Headed to this Summer’s 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Two University of Florida alumnae have been included in Jamaica’s final 23-player roster for this summer’s 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France. What’s New? Twenty-two out of the 23 players, including Lauren Silver, were announced by Jamaica’s head coach, Hue Menzies, on May 22 during the team’s visit to South Florida. However, on May 23, Havana Solaun who was not traveling with the team was …
Read More »Bruins Take Aggressive Game One in Stanley Cup Final
The Boston Bruins overcame a slow start Monday night to defeat the St. Louis Blues 4-2 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. A Boston Comeback St. Louis pounced early on a well-rested Boston squad by taking a two-goal lead in 22 minutes. Winger-turned-center Braden Schenn scored halfway through …
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