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Gator baseball begins play in the College World Series; NBA Finals now even, Stanley Cup Final even and baseball and soccer and more in our Friday Sports Update…

** The Gator track teams are competing in the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Oregon.   The men’s champion will be crowned today with the women’s competition ending Saturday.

** The Gator baseball team plays in the College World Series in Omaha Saturday night against Miami.   It will be the opening game for both teams.

** The NBA Finals are tied 2-2 after Golden State rips Cleveland 103-82 Thursday night in Cleveland.   Game 5 at Golden State.

** The Stanley Cup Finals are tied 2-2 with Game 5 set for Chicago Saturday as the Black Hawks host Tampa Bay.

** The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team will face Sweden in World Cup play today.

** In baseball, San Diego downs Atlanta 6-4; Miami blanks Colorado 6-0 and Tampa Bay loses 6-2 to the LA Angels.   This weekend, the Rays host the Chicago White Sox, Colorado is at Miami and the Braves are at the New York Mets.

** And a sad note today as former pro wrester Dusty Rhodes has passed away at the age of 69.

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Possible Additions to McElwain’s Recruiting Class Visiting this Weekend

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MLB Preview Tonight

Thursday July 21, 2016

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Braves Begin Series With Rockies

Thursday July 21, 2016

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Marlins To Close Out Series With The Phillies

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Rays Crush Rockies 11-3, Face A’s Next

Thursday July 21, 2016

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Wednesday July 20, 2016

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Big 12 Looks To Expand

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LSU Looks To Capitalize On Its Opportunity

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Muschamp Helps Close Out SEC Media Days 2016

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