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After acquiring Giancarlo Stanton just a few months back, the pressure was on as fans expected much of him on Opening Day. Being the elite player he is, Stanton didn’t just prove to the fans he’s capable of wearing a Yankee jersey, but to the nation as a whole. Historic …

Former Gator and Baltimore Ravens safety Matt Elam returned to Gainesville on Wednesday, March 28th to attend Florida’s pro day seeking a second chance at his NFL career. An All-American at the University of Florida, Matt Elam was the Baltimore Ravens first round draft pick of the 2013 draft. He …

The Tampa Bay Rays and Miami Marlins got off to slow Opening Day starts. While the Rays would come back in dramatic fashion against the Red Sox, the Marlins didn’t do enough to beat the 2016 World Series champion Cubs. Rays vs. Red Sox The Red Sox were in control …

The 2018 Pepsi Florida Relays are officially underway in Gainesville! Several Olympians, Gator greats and over 250 high schools will showcase their talents at this meet.   Also, seven top 25 collegiate teams in both men’s and women’s competition will be on hand for the event as well. #FLRelays18 is officially …

For the first time in five years, Gainesville High School will have a new football coach. Following a two-year stint as the Hurricanes’ defensive coordinator, Patrick Miller was promoted to head coach. The former University of Florida linebacker succeeds Mark Latsko, who announced his intention to resign at the end …

In its first non-SEC weekend match up in three weeks, the Gator softball team will be taking on Hampton and Jacksonville in two doubleheaders on Friday and Saturday. Florida is entering the weekend with a 28-4 overall record after splitting their doubleheader against FIU on Wednesday. Keys to the Weekend …

First-round draft pick hopeful Taven Bryan has come a long way since his first game at the University of Florida. Bryan attended Pro Day Wednesday and got some special attention from the Dallas Cowboys Defensive Coordinator. So far, things are looking good for Bryan. Who is Taven Bryan? Being compared …

NFL changes helmet contact rule. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell looks to for a way to make the game of football more safe for the players by implementing a rule change that prohibits players from lowering their head to initiate contact. “Our focus is how to take the head out of …

For baseball fans, today is long overdue. Today is Opening Day for the 2018 baseball season. The New York Mets will be hosting the 8th game of the new season against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Mets haven’t really been the same since their World Series loss to the Kansas …

Trinity Catholic’s Jud Fabian, who is a University of Florida commit, got things going at the top of the first inning with a home run to the side, and the Celtics never looked back, defeating the defending 1A state champion Trenton Tigers on their home field 11-5. Both teams entered …