This Thursday, instead of the typical one game, there will be three. The NFL has been playing football on Turkey Day annually since it’s founding back in 1920 and brings yet another great slate of games this year. So sit back and enjoy time with your family, with hopefully some …
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Florida Football Special Teams Looks to Improve
Spring practice is wrapping up with the Orange and Blue game Friday night and something that has gone somewhat unnoticed is the improvement on special teams. Special teams coordinator Greg Nord is heading into his second season with the Gators after coaching at Western Kentucky in 2014. The main focus …
Read More »Special Teams Help Overcome Miscues in Homecoming Win
It wasn’t the Homecoming rout many had hoped for, but it sure made for a fun one. Jelani Jenkins returned a blocked punt for a touchdown with seconds left on the clock, and the sixth ranked Florida Gators (9-1, 7-1 SEC) came from behind late to beat the University of Louisiana-Lafayette …
Read More »Gator Soccer: Seniors All Smiles On Their Special Day
The No. 12 Florida soccer team (12-3-1, 9-1 SEC) collected two conference victories this weekend over Missouri and Mississippi State. The Gators took down the Tigers on Friday night in a close match by a final score of 2-1. Sunday’s game wasn’t as much of a nail biter as the …
Read More »Shyenne Smith: More Than A Goalie For Newberry Lacrosse
The Newberry High School Panthers’ Shyenne Smith is ranked in the top 25 lacrosse goalies in Florida with a .538 save percentage. That ranking is all that more impressive considering she has only played for two seasons and for her determination to not let autism stop her from striving for …
Read More »Growing Up: The Turnaround of UF Freshman Pitcher Luke McNeillie
Florida baseball coach Kevin O’Sullivan had seen enough. It was a March 6 midweek game against UCF when O’Sullivan stepped out of the home dugout, walked slowly toward the mound and signaled to the bullpen for a pitcher. The Knights had roughed up right-handed starter Luke McNeillie by tagging the …
Read More »Amelia Collins: Buchholz Softball’s Secret Weapon
By Hailey Livesay and Raegan Churi Amelia Collins is a senior captain of the Buchholz Bobcats varsity softball team. Her coaches and teammates attribute her success to her dedication and love of the game, which is palpable when she plays. Battling through multiple injuries, she has overcome many obstacles throughout …
Read More »Reggie Bush Gets Heisman Reinstated
After nearly 14 years, former USC Trojans running back Reggie Bush is getting his Heisman Trophy back. Bush forfeited his trophy almost 14 years ago. The NCAA found out he and his family were receiving benefits while Bush was a student. The discussion surrounding Bush and his Heisman Trophy started …
Read More »Heat Look to Bounce Back in Boston
Following a 114-94 loss to the Celtics in Game 1 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs, the Miami Heat are looking to steal one in Boston for Game 2. Game 1 in the books. Back again on Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/6efpHMTX3X — Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) April 21, 2024 Key Takeaways …
Read More »‘The World’s Tallest Teenager’: 7-foot-7 Rioux Ready to Head to UF
BRADENTON — The IMG Academy national men’s basketball team is running three-on-three drills with a skyscraper. It’s a standard afternoon practice in February, and the squad is playing in its 115,000-square-foot basketball complex. The royal blue, five-pointed logo of the “Ascenders” is illuminated by the overhead lighting that spans four basketball …
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