Teams are scrambling to make moves before Thursday’s trade deadline, and former Florida Gators star Corey Brewer was caught in the middle of it. The Los Angeles Lakers announced a trade with the Houston Rockets that would send veteran guard Lou Williams to the Rockets in exchange for Brewer and an …
Read More »SEC Ahead of Replay Game
The NCAA Football Rules Committee is expected to stick with collaborative replay for the 2017 season. The conferences will not be following the same guidelines this year, but a uniform system could be in the cards for the future. Different Conferences Different Systems The SEC and ACC used replay command centers at …
Read More »UF Selects HOK to Design $60 Million Football Complex
The University of Florida Athletic Association announced that HOK will design a new $60 million football complex. The Facilities The new three-story, 130,000 sq.-ft. project will consolidate Florida football’s operations. In addition, it’ll add a new dining hall for all UF student athletes. The facility will be built adjacent to 2nd …
Read More »Magic Johnson Ready To Rebuild Winning Culture in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss was tired of losing. Stuck in one of the worst stretches in franchise history, Buss spared no expense, firing her brother and executive VP Jim Buss as well as GM Mitch Kupchak on Tuesday. It paved the way for former Laker great Magic Johnson to …
Read More »ESPN’s Sean Farnham a Big Believer in SEC Hoops Teams Heading Into March
A common narrative about the SEC that has existed for a while is that the conference is just Kentucky and everyone else. While Kentucky, Florida, and South Carolina seem like locks for the NCAA Tournament, there is still a belief that the SEC as a whole is a weak conference. …
Read More »Terrence Ross Takes the Court with Magic
Terrence Ross has finally taken the court with the Orlando Magic. After being traded from Toronto, Ross has had to wait until after the NBA All-Star break to participate in any activities with his new team. Ross for Ibaka The Orlando Magic acquired Terrence Ross through a trade with the Toronto …
Read More »SEC Hoops Preview: Tennessee and Vandy Continue In-State Rivalry
The Vanderbilt Commodores go on the road tonight to play the Tennessee Volunteers in another SEC showdown. Tennessee is looking to win at home again after beating Missouri at home 90 to 70 last time out. Vanderbilt is currently on a two game winning streak. Tennessee and Vanderbilt are tied …
Read More »Local Boys Basketball Teams Fall in Regional Semi Finals
Palatka vs. Santa Fe In Tuesday’s matchup for the 2-6A semifinals, Palatka came up victorious against Santa Fe in the waning seconds of the game. Closing out with a buzzer beater, the Panthers overcame a 14 point second half deficit to seal a 58-56 win. Saints junior point guard Trey …
Read More »Several Gainesville Teams Go Down in Regional Playoffs
Many area high school boys basketball teams’ seasons came to an end Tuesday night in the Regional Finals. Dixie County vs. Wildwood Wildwood emerged the victor after beating Dixie County 85-69 on Tuesday. By joining the Wildwood girls and punching their ticket to the state final four, it will be …
Read More »Tampa Bay Lightning Stays Afloat
The Tampa Bay Lightning geared up last night to face the Edmonton Oilers at home. Edmonton came into this game as the second best team in the Pacific Division and the third best team in the western conference. The Lightning had their hands full to say the least. But the …
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