Sports Headlines from ESPN Gainesville

The NBA trade deadline is Thursday, and what was expected to be a quiet trade season has taken a sharp turn as rumors of superstar deals fly. Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo made it clear he is open to leaving the team, throwing the whole deadline into disarray. The Bucks are not the only team […] The post Superstar Uncertainty Takes Over NBA Trade Deadline appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu was named Naismith Player of the Week on Monday. Chinyelu’s accolade comes off surreal performances against the South Carolina Gamecocks and Alabama Crimson Tide. He had two double-doubles, with 14 points and 11 rebounds in their outing against the Gamecocks and 14 points and 17 rebounds against the Tide. On […] The post Gators’ Rueben Chinyelu Earns Naismith Player of the Week appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

Florida men’s basketball got back to what it does best this weekend in its 100-77 victory over No. 23 Alabama: dominance in the paint and on the glass. The Gators totaled 44 rebounds to the Crimson Tide’s 33 Sunday afternoon, while notching an astounding 72 points in the paint to Alabama’s 26. And at the […] The post Gators’ Alex Condon Named Co-SEC Player of the Week appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

It’s a week of thirds for Santa Fe boys soccer. After winning a third consecutive district title, the Raiders will host a regional quarterfinal match once again. For the third time this season, they will face the Suwannee Bulldogs. The winner of this match will play the winner of No. 2 Wolfson and No. 7 […] The post Santa Fe Boys Soccer Set to Face a Familiar Foe in Regional Quarterfinals appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

Gators gymnastics climbed up the ladder this week, now ranked No. 2 in the Road To Nationals Rankings. Florida, now undefeated, beat Arkansas on Friday in the O’Dome, tying for the third-highest score in the nation, a 198.05. After suffering an achilles injury in 2024 during the U.S Olympic Trials, sophomore Skye Blakely is back […] The post Undefeated Gators Gymnastics Rise to No. 2 appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

The Florida Gators (13-9, 1-6 SEC) traveled to the Music City hoping to bounce back from a tough stretch in conference play, but No. 16 Vanderbilt (19-4, 6-2 SEC) had other plans, rolling to a dominant 82-59 victory on Sunday afternoon. Vanderbilt’s defense held Florida early, though Florida managed to keep the game close through […] The post Florida Women’s Basketball Woes Continue in Loss at Vanderbilt appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

With the 2026 spring season looming, the Florida Gators men’s golf team looks to carry its momentum following two straight tournament victories to end the fall. The Gators open the season ranked No. 5 in the NCAA’s first spring preseason rankings revealed Thursday. Sophomore Zack Swanwick is looking for a second-year leap after an impressive […] The post Zack Swanwick Leads No. 5 Florida Men’s Golf into 2026 Spring Season appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

Florida, No. 10 in Softball America’s preseason poll, hits the diamond Friday for the start of the softball season at the USF-Rawlings Invitational in Tampa. But Florida players are already making waves. Senior catcher Jocelyn Erickson, junior pitcher Keagan Rothrock and sophomore outfielder Taylor Shumaker claimed their spots on the 2026 Preseason All-SEC Team. This same […] The post Florida Softball Ranks High Heading into Season Opener appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

Tampa Bay needed a spark Sunday. In its first home outdoor game, it was in a precarious situation against Atlantic Division rival Boston Bruins by being down 5-2 in the second period. Fans were groaning, asking if they should leave at the next intermission if the score kept. For the ones who stayed, they saw […] The post Lightning Shock Bruins for Comeback Win in an Outdoor Classic appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

No. 18 Florida lost in heartbreaking fashion against arch-rival Florida State, 4-3. The Seminoles jumped out to an early start, grabbing the doubles point and two of the first three singles points. However, the Gators battled back. They took the next two singles matches to even the score at three. Gabor Hornung was the hero […] The post Florida Men’s Tennis Loses Heartbreaker vs. Florida State appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.