Sports Headlines from ESPN Gainesville

The Florida volleyball team will sport a different look in tonight’s match against Oklahoma. The Gators will wear their black jerseys with fans encouraged to wear black for Wednesday’s Blackout Match at the O’Connell Center. The 7 p.m. match is one of positioning in the SEC standings. A win would allow Oklahoma (12-6, 4-4 SEC) […] The post Florida Volleyball Welcomes Oklahoma To Gainesville appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

Four seasons into a project started by soccer coach Samantha Bohon in 2022, Florida has weathered the storm to get to where it is now, on the cusp of competing for an SEC championship. The forecast is simple – after four matches impacted by lightning delays and seven matches played in the rain, Florida needs […] The post Florida Soccer One Large Step Away From Postseason Berth appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

The show goes on for the Florida Gators and the No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs. After this week’s open date, the teams will meet Nov. 1 for their rivalry game in Jacksonville. That didn’t stop Georgia coach Kirby Smart from reminiscing about former Florida coach Billy Napier, who was fired Sunday. “I have a lot of […] The post Georgia’s Kirby Smart ‘Not Worried’ About New-Look Gators appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

Despite a rocky start filled with speed bumps, the Florida volleyball team is firmly back on track. The first season of the Ryan Theis era has certainly been entertaining, with a fair share of ups and downs. After a blistering 5-2 start through nearly the first quarter of the season, the Gators looked like the […] The post Florida Volleyball Digs In: Inside Gators’ Midseason Turnaround appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

The Florida Gators men’s golf team rolled to victory at the Williams Cup, finishing 15-under to claim the title by a full 12 shots. Junior Luke Poulter and sophomore Zack Swanwick finished tied for third Tuesday at Eagle Point Golf Club, rounding out Florida’s dominant showing. Through 54 holes, Florida was one of the two […] The post Gators Golf Stays Hot: Men Take Title, Women Close Behind appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

The Ol’ Ball Coach appeared on “The Tailgate with Jeff Cordozo and Pat Dooley” Monday to discuss the recent firing of Florida football head coach, Billy Napier, and he said it wasn’t a shock when he first heard the news “Coaches are as good as their record. Unfortunately, Billy’s record wasn’t all that good in […] The post Steve Spurrier Reacts to Billy Napier Firing appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

Florida men’s basketball brings a dynamic to the court the program hasn’t seen since 1989: brothers. AJ Brown and Isaiah Brown started playing one-on-one in their driveway ever since they could remember. Now, they will compete for the same role for the defending national champions. This season is not the first time the brothers will […] The post Backyard to Big Stage: Brown Brothers Continue to Compete appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

The Back Nine comes at you after a bizarre weekend that included the End of an Error. (Sorry, I couldn’t resist.) 10. My first reaction to Billy Napier getting fired Sunday was not what I expected it to be. It made me sad. Sad that a good man could not figure it out. Sad that […] The post Dooley’s Back Nine: Not Sure There is Slam-Dunk Hire for Florida Football appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

The NBA is back. With the season tipping off, many former Florida stars will grace NBA courts this year, including a trio from last year’s national championship team. From faces who donned the orange and blue more than 20 years ago to some wearing the threads last season, there are many Gators in the league. […] The post Gators in the NBA: Previewing the 2025-26 Season appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

Former Florida coach Billy Napier joined a list Sunday that has continued to grow. Napier is the ninth head coach fired this college football season. It was an underwhelming four years for the Gators and Napier ended with a 22-23 record. With so many opportunities available right now, here’s a look at the top-five destinations […] The post Where Does Florida Rank for Head Coach Hires appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.