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The University of Florida Athletic Association has approved their budget for the 2017-2018 at $218 million on Monday—up $6 million from last financial year.
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Amputee Athlete Hector Picard Goes On 6-State Tour To Inspire Children In Need
Hector Picard, normally known for being the only double-arm amputee to compete in an Iron Man race, is shifting his gears to inspire kids in need.
Read More »Caleb Brantley Gets Battery Complaint Dismissed
The Florida State Attorney’s Office dismissed a battery complaint against Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Caleb Brantley, citing “insufficient evidence to sustain a conviction” as the reason for the dismissal.
Read More »Former Gator Caleb Brantley, Top NFL Prospect, Involved In Altercation
Former Florida Gators defensive tackle Caleb Brantley, a top NFL prospect, was involved in a physical altercation with a woman Wednesday night. Police say the altercation took place at a Gainesville bar and then in the street.
Read More »UF Student To Run In 4th Boston Marathon To Benefit PACE Center
University of Florida doctoral student Anne Elise Creamer is set to run in her fourth Boston Marathon and, through her participation, is raising money for the PACE Center for Girls Alachua, a nonprofit that provides education and counseling for young women and advocates for them.
Read More »Gators Softball Coach Tim Walton Involved In Confrontation With Auburn Player After Loss, Releases Statement
Gators softball coach Tim Walton was involved in a confrontation with an Auburn player during the postgame handshake line Monday night. Walton released a statement Tuesday morning regarding the incident.
Read More »Former Gator Tim Tebow Headed To Class A Team
Former Gator and Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow is set to start his pro-baseball season with the Columbia Fireflies, the Mets' Class A franchise.
Read More »Tim Tebow Boosts Batting Average To .214 With Mets
With two singles Wednesday in the Mets' 6-2 loss to the Marlins, former Gator quarterback Tim Tebow boosted his batting average to .214.
Read More »Gators QB Luke Del Rio To Have Shoulder Surgery
University of Florida quarterback Luke Del Rio is to have surgery on his throwing shoulder today. He had surgery on his other shoulder in January.
Read More »High School Pitchers Still At Overuse Risk, UF Researcher Says
Despite a new FHSAA rule meant to reduce the amount of pitches from high school baseball players, they may still be at risk for overuse injuries because of warm-up or bullpen pitches, new research shows.
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