The Orlando Magic beat the Minnesota Timberwolves Tuesday night, 96-93, to improve their record to 10-8 and mark their first four-game win streak since December 19, 2012. Though its early in the season, both teams are currently locked in a struggle for that much-sought 8th seed. The Magic’s record barely …
Read More »Philadelphia 76ers end losing streak
The last time the Philadelphia 76ers won was March 25 at Denver, making it 28 losses in a row, until last night. The Sixers ended their record setting losing streak by upsetting the Los Angeles Lakers 103-91. With the Sixers starting off the season 0-18, they are now tied with the 2009-10 New Jersey Nets for the worst start to a season in …
Read More »Gator Football Hopes To Thrive As Underdogs
It’s been six years since the Gators have had the opportunity to play in a game where they could be crowned SEC football champions. In 2009, Florida was the top team in the country, and their opponent was the second ranked Alabama Crimson Tide. Alabama, the underdog in that game, was led …
Read More »Latest College Football Playoff Ranking
No change came to the top five of the College Football Playoff rankings this week since none of the teams lost during “Rivalry Week.” Clemson remains the top team in the nation followed by Alabama, Oklahoma and Iowa. Michigan State sits at number five, making conference championship games a must win for any of these …
Read More »Florida Panthers Skate Past St. Louis Blues
The Florida Panthers are on a three game win streak after defeating the St. Louis Blues 3-1 last night. Derek MacKenzie scored two goals in one game for the second time in his NHL career, and the first time since March 12, 2011. MacKenzie scored his first goal just 13 seconds …
Read More »Florida Men’s Hoops Dominates Richmond, 76-56
In the fifth all-time meeting between Florida and Richmond, it was the Gators who came out victorious, winning 76-56 on Tuesday night. John Egbunu led all scorers in the game with 17 points on 77.8% shooting, and a personal game high 14 rebounds. An 8-0 run to start the game …
Read More »Gator Women’s Hoops Slides Past South Alabama
The Florida women’s basketball team found their chomp late in the game to defeat South Alabama 72-60 Tuesday night in Mobile, Alabama. The opening tip was won by the Gators, but after that, it was very noticeable that Florida was competing in its third straight road game and South Alabama looked fearless. Florida, who …
Read More »Worst and First: 76ers and Warriors
The 1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers are known historically as the NBA’s worst team, with an overall record of 9-73. Today’s 76ers are currently dead last in the NBA, after losing the first 18 games of the season. If you include the 10 straight defeats that closed out 2014, Philadelphia has now surpassed …
Read More »Mark Richt fired as UGA Head Coach
Mark Richt has been fired after serving as the University of Georgia head football Coach for 15 years. UGA athletic director Greg McGarity says that the decision to let Richt go came after UGA’s win against rival Georgia Tech last Saturday. The Bulldogs beat the Yellow Jackets 13-7, finishing their …
Read More »Dolphins Fire OC Bill Lazor
The Miami Dolphins fired offensive coordinator Bill Lazor Monday after the Dolphins’ loss to the New York Jets. The Dolphins offense was scoreless until late in the third quarter on Sunday and posted only 12 rushing yards against the Jets. The Dolphins announced that Phil McGeoghan will coach the wide receivers …
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