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Joshua Whritenour pictures himself stepping up to the mound for the first time in his collegiate career. The UF freshman relief pitcher Is filled with a sense of calm. He’ll look down at his feet, take a deep breath and throw a pitch he’s been working toward for more than a year. For Whritenour, the […] The post Gators Reliever Whritenour Eager For 2026 Debut After ‘Longest Break’ appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

,With the NCAA Transfer Portal opening on Jan. 2, more news is emerging from the Florida football program this week regarding players making decisions about whether to stay or leave the program ahead of the Jon Sumrall era, which is soon to begin. The floodgates opened Monday when quarterback DJ Lagway announced his intentions to […] The post Transfer Portal Tracker: Graham Staying, Baugh Weighing Options and More appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

With the NCAA transfer portal set to open on Jan. 2, members of the Florida football team are deciding whether to stay or go ahead of the New Year’s deadline. While some early shockwaves were sent a week ago when wide receiver Muizz Tounkara entered on Nov. 29 and defensive lineman Tarvorise Brown declared on […] The post Gators Transfer Portal Tracker: DJ Lagway Leads Lengthy List appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

Gators quarterback DJ Lagway announced via social media Monday that he intends to enter the transfer portal when it opens on Jan. 2 – marking the end of his time here at Florida. Lagway is looking for a fresh start somewhere else following a tumultuous 4-8 season, according to ESPN College Football Insider Pete Thamel. […] The post Florida QB DJ Lagway Announces Transfer Portal Decision appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

SUNRISE, Fla. — No. 18 Florida returned to the win column for the first time in two weeks Saturday. The Gators (6-4) bounced back from Tuesday’s loss against No. 5 UConn with a 80-70 victory over George Washington (8-4) in their 24th Orange Bowl Classic appearance at Amerant Bank Arena. Xaivian Lee broke out in […] The post Xaivian Lee Leads Way as Gators Rebound in Orange Bowl Classic appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

The No. 18 Florida Gators traveled to New York on Tuesday for the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden for the first time in seven years and returned home with their fourth loss of the season, falling to No. 5 UConn, 77-73. UConn (9-1) got its revenge after Florida (5-4) sent the Huskies home […] The post Florida Men’s Basketball Drops Second Straight, Lose to No. 5 UConn appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

Eight eggs mixed with mozzarella, with six mango cups on the side. This wasn’t a meal for a family — it was breakfast for one. For Eastside quarterback Nelson Tambling, the calories are just a piece of what fueled his routine as he confronted Bushnell’s South Sumter (6-5) for a playoff rematch. After a 42-15 […] The post Conquering Himself: Inside Nelson Tambling’s Routine in His Final Season at Eastside appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

Many things are to blame for the disappointing start to the season for the previously top-three Gators. On Tuesday, Florida almost got a signature win against Duke, but an awful first-half performance that featured only 24 points was too much to overcome. It’s easy to point blame toward the backcourt, which undoubtedly has gotten worse […] The post Gators Basketball Continues Struggle Against Skilled Bigs appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

Eastside linebacker Demarco Daniels became the first in Eastside’s 2026 class to make his future destination official. Daniels, in a media center full of friends, family and staff, signed his National Letter of Intent on Wednesday to play at the University of Delaware. Even with offers from schools like the University of Florida and James […] The post Area Roundup: Eastside Linebacker DeMarco Daniels Signs With Delaware appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

The NFL season is coming down to the wire and each Florida squad faces unique circumstances. The Miami Dolphins find themselves “in the hunt” for the playoffs for seemingly the fifth consecutive year. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jacksonville Jaguars are each trying to hang on to their respective divisional leads. WRUF.com NFL beat writers […] The post NFL Florida Trio Take on Division Rivals in Week 14 appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.