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Read More »McElwain Gets First Win As Gators Roll Over New Mexico State 61-13
It was a good night for Jim McElwain, winning big in his debut game as head coach for the University of Florida Gators.
Read More »For One Gator Walk-on, Hard Work Pays Off
Case Harrison, who grew up in Gainesville and sold drinks in the Swamp his senior year of high school, is now on the football team and one of a few walk-on scholarship winners.
Read More »Local Youth Sports Programs Offer Affordable Options For Players
The cost of youth sports is skyrocketing, keeping some children from playing. Some non-profit organizations and subsidized programs are applying for grants to sponsor less expensive options and give everyone a chance on the field.
Read More »Photos: Florida Baseball Advances to World Series After Weekend Wins
The Florida Gators baseball team swept the NCAA Super Regional against FSU over the weekend. UF will go on to the College World Series, playing the University of Miami on Saturday.
Read More »Gators Sweep NCAA Baseball Gainesville Regional
The Florida Gators baseball team completed the sweep of the NCAA Gainesville Regional on Sunday. UF will host the winner of the Tallahassee Regional this weekend.
Read More »Gators Introduce Michael White As New Men’s Basketball Coach
Jeremy Foley introduced Michael White as the new head coach of the Gators men's basketball team on Monday. White had been the head coach at Louisiana Tech since 2011.
Read More »Thunder Reach Agreement To Hire Florida’s Donovan
Florida coach Billy Donovan has agreed to become the Oklahoma City Thunder's next coach. Donovan replaces Scott Brooks, who was fired last week.
Read More »UF Gymnastics Coach Rhonda Faehn Resigns
University of Florida gymnastics coach Rhonda Faehn has resigned to take a position with USA Gymnastics.
Read More »UF Club Baseball Hosts Home Run Derby, Alumni Weekend
The University of Florida club baseball team lost to the University of Central Florida Knights during the April 18-19 series in Gainesville, ending the Gators' season. The UF club baseball team kicked off its alumni weekend on April 17, which included a home run derby pitting current players against club alumni.
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