Sports

When Ruth Alexander first came to the University of Florida in 1969, the “Lady Gator” athletic program did not exist. She had a vision for women’s sports at UF and has recently been nominated by the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame for seeing that vision through. This isn’t the first …

The resignation of UF football coach Urban Meyer was announced Wednesday. And, here’s how WUFT-FM anchors Olivia Link and Katiana Krawchenko reported on that story during our “Front Page” program. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/MEYERLEAVES.mp3]

Perhaps the most iconic figure in University of Florida football this decade, besides Tim Tebow, is head coach Urban Meyer. But after six years, and multiple Championships, Meyer announced that he would be stepping down, much to the shock of the college football world. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT FM’s Jason Hackett …

The Florida Women’s Hall of Fame has named University of Florida legend Ruth Alexander as one of its ten finalists for its 2010-2011 class. WUFT F-M’s Dan Katz spoke with University of Florida Athletic Association historian Norm Carlson about her impact on UF’s women’s sports program. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/Hall of Fame Wrap.mp3]

Several area high school marching bands competed in the State Finals competition this past weekend. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT FM’s Kara Van Hoose tells the story of the Santa Fe High School Raider Regiment and their record-breaking performance. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPmarchingband.mp3]

The University of Florida football team may have played their last game in the Swamp on Saturday versus Appalachian State, but Head Coach Urban Meyer called an audible and had his players line up one more time in Gainesville. In all, Coach Meyer and his players filled over 500 bags for homeless and needy families in Gainesville. In addition to provisions, each bag was topped off with an orange Gator shirt.

The World Series is over. But before you forget about baseball season, WUFT-FM’s Dan Katz reports on a connection between Gainesville and the Giants, even though it’s from many, many years past. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/dk giants wrap.mp3]

Saturdays in the fall around north central Florida revolve in large part around the University of Florida’s football games with rivals from the SEC. Part of that rivalry is also the battle between marching bands. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Katie Gillen reports on one part of the band that gets especially …

When the Gator basketball teams take the court this season, there will be the usual freshmen making their collegiate debut in the orange and blue. Both the mens’ and womens’ rosters feature freshmen from all around the world. WUFT-FM’s Matthew Cretul has more on some “not-so-new” newcomers. You can catch …

Gainesville is a hotbed for women’s volleyball. As Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Katie Gillen reports, the number one ranked University of Florida volleyball program is playing a key role in inspiring more girls to try their hand at serving, setting and spiking. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/volleyballmixdown.mp3]