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It’s not every day that an individual gets to chat with an MLB player about college sports. Mallex Smith of the Tampa Bay Rays would open up about not just the mentality of the team heading into 2018, but how he is also a fan of the Florida Gators. Chattin’ …

Sullivan Barrera, one of the many Cuban boxers who has defected from the island is liked by many for his aggressive boxing style, one that not many from his country have. Cuban Action In the recent month, the Cuban boxing style has been criticized, for being—too technical. It may seem …

“The best ability is availability.” This is the mentality Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier has going into the 2018 season. After missing time the last two seasons due to injury, Kiermaier is focusing on being able to stay on the field and contribute to his team for all 162 games. Kiermaier …

The Tim Tebow Foundation held its 8th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic over the weekend. The 2-day event was held at the TPC Sawgrass Country Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Friday night kicked things off with a Celebrity Gala, before the Golf Classic on Saturday. The Celebrity Weekend is the foundation’s largest fundraiser …

The No. 2 Florida Gators (19-1) wins 4-0 against the No. 8/9 Baylor Bears (9-2) in the last game of the Judi Garman Classic Saturday. Florida starting pitcher Kelly Barnhill returned to the mound and delivered six innings without giving up a hit. Aleshia Ocasio would replace her in the …

The energy and confidence the Gators came into this game with is something that has been lacking throughout the season. This was undeniable after the Gators took an 80-67 win against the Kentucky Wildcats in Gainesville Saturday. Head Coach Mike White said yesterday, “Kentucky is coming in six weeks older, …

The Gators improved to 11-1 behind another solid outing from Saturday starter Jackson Kowar(3-0). The win is Florida’s fourth in a row and second shutout of the week. Pitching Sets the Pace Kowar had to battle through control issues throughout the evening. He issued four walks and only 55 percent …

It’s been 16 years since the Choctawhatchee Indians boy’s basketball team advanced this far in the playoffs. After trailing the Gainesville Hurricanes for most of the game, the Indians found their rhythm and never looked back, stunning the Gainesville crowd by advancing to their first state semifinal appearance since 2002. …

The Florida Gators are looking for their first regular season sweep of the Kentucky Wildcats since the 2013-2014 season. That year, Florida took down Kentucky three times over the course of 29 days en route to a Final Four appearance. UF has swept UK just five times (1967, 1988, 2006, …

The Gators improved to 10-1 behind a career night from outfielder Wil Dalton. He homered in the first, fifth and eighth innings. Dalton is the first Florida player to hit three home runs in a game since JJ Schwarz hit four against Stetson in 2015. Dalton’s Big Night After the …