The University of Florida athletics program has finished third in the 2016-2017 Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup standings. This after the Gators brought home three national titles during the collegiate season. The three championships came from the men’s outdoor track and field, baseball and women’s tennis teams. All-Around Excellence The third-place …
Read More »Miami, Tampa Bay and Atlanta Braves All End Series With Losses
The Miami Marlins, Tampa Bay Rays and Atlanta Braves are stinging from defeat. After three rough outings last night, we take a look at these games and what comes next for these teams. Atlanta Braves Firstly, the Braves would walk into Petco Park with one thing in mind; taking the …
Read More »NBA Free Agency Preview
The NBA off-season is always a frenzy, especially when it comes to free agency. Free agents are often the key to teams winning championships. Look no further than Kevin Durant. The Golden State Warriors blew a 3-1 lead and as a result, recruited Durant to help them reach the mountaintop …
Read More »Tim Tebow Homers In First Day With St. Lucie Mets
Former Gator great and current MLB hopeful Tim Tebow wowed the fans during his debut with the St. Lucie Mets on Tuesday and Wednesday night. Recap During his first day with the Double-A team, Tebow blasted a two-run shot. It came in his first at-bat of the back-end of a …
Read More »Orlando City Waves Contract of Midfielder Matias Perez Garcia
Orlando City announced that they will not renew Matias Perez Garcia’s contract ahead of their Friday night fixture against Real Salt Lake. UPDATE: Orlando City SC Waives Midfielder Matías Pérez García. Details | https://t.co/7F36sdNwI0 pic.twitter.com/oaDOHGTWyH — Orlando City SC (@OrlandoCitySC) June 28, 2017 Filling the Void In the absence of …
Read More »End of an Era for the LA Clippers
Earlier today, sources told ESPN that the Los Angeles Clippers came to an agreement to trade All-Star point guard Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets. Chris Paul's trade to the Rockets has everyone talking. https://t.co/DiuiUCZeeL — ESPN (@espn) June 28, 2017 Chris Paul came to the Clippers back in 2011 after playing for …
Read More »Rays Hope to Continue Winning in Pittsburgh
On Tuesday night, the Rays took down the Pirates 4-2 in an extra-inning game at PNC Park. Tampa Bay is three games back from Boston for first in the AL East. Blake Snell (0-4, 4.71 ERA) rejoins the Ray’s pitching staff after a seven game stint in Triple-A to work …
Read More »A Look Back on Gator Baseball’s Historic Season and A Look Toward Next Season
On Tuesday night, the Gator baseball team lived out their dream scenario in Omaha — a dogpile, celebratory hats and t-shirts, and the hoisting of a championship trophy. It was official: After a 6-1 victory over LSU, Florida won their first College World Series title in school history. Looking Back …
Read More »Gators Capture First College World Series Title in School History
History. Made. The Florida Gator baseball team captures its first College World Series title in school history Tuesday night after defeating LSU 6-1 in Game 2 of the finals. The Florida Gators are the Kings of College Baseball! 👑 pic.twitter.com/kSoJVbCQDM — NCAA Baseball (@NCAACWS) June 28, 2017 “You never know how …
Read More »Florida and LSU Fans Bringing SEC Buzz to Omaha, College World Series
While these two SEC rivals duke it out on the field in the College World Series, the fans of these two powerhouse programs have brought some of that southern energy with them to Omaha. LSU fans have dominated the scene since the weekend, but a number of Gator supporters have …
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