Sports Headlines from ESPN Gainesville

From No. 78 to No. 10 in four weeks. Seven personal bests. Two records broken. A 68-spot rise for Florida men’s track and field. The jump appeared in the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association’s Week 4 rankings released Tuesday, with the men at a season-high No. 10 and the women at […] The post Florida Track & Field Climbs to No. 10 and No. 14 After Coast-to-Coast, Three-Meet Weekend appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

No. 12 Florida baseball swept its first midweek series of the season Wednesday by defeating the Stetson Hatters 9-3. Stetson (0-5) opened the first inning strong at Condron Family Ballpark in becoming the only team this season to hold Florida (4-1) scoreless in the opening frame. However, the shutout was short-lived. Gators outfielder Blake Cyr […] The post Gators Baseball Pounces on Stetson Errors to Sweep Series appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

It was a tug of war in the regular-season softball opener Tuesday between city rivals Gainesville High and Buchholz. The host Hurricanes fell to the Bobcats 5-4. The teams made it interesting by playing almost an entire second game that finally came to a close in the 10th inning. Gainesville High was in the driver’s […] The post Gainesville High Softball Suffers Tough Loss to Open Season appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

After winning the 49th Gators Invitational against a stacked field that included the two most recent national championship programs, the Florida men’s golf team climbed to No. 3 in the official NCAA Rankings. The Gators finished the weekend at Mark Bostick Golf Course 27-under with a 14-shot victory over No. 2 Auburn and 25 shots […] The post Florida Men’s Golf Rise to No. 3 After Fourth Straight Win appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

The Florida Gators’ defense will look different this season as new linebackers coach Greg Gasparato begins adding his own wrinkles to defensive coordinator Brad White’s scheme, with a focus on getting the team’s best players on the field in as many ways as possible. Last season, the Gators ranked third-worst in the SEC, allowing over […] The post Florida Defense Embraces 4-2-5 Overhaul Ahead of 2026 appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

No. 4 Florida showed the power of its bats Wednesday as the Gators (14-0) blew past the University of North Florida Ospreys 10-0 in five innings. The Ospreys (11-3) could not handle the powerful Gators offense as four of Florida’s batters combined for five home runs at UNF Softball Complex. Captain Ava Brown (4-0) started […] The post Home Run Barrage Propels No. 4 Florida Softball Past UNF appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

Gators lacrosse defeated Scotland’s national team in Wednesday’s exhibition game, 19-8. While the game may not have affected Florida’s standing, it showcased the team’s burgeoning young talent. Gators coach Amanda O’Leary enjoyed the fun experience of playing an international team and shared excitement for the opportunity it presented to the underclassmen. “For those who haven’t […] The post Florida Lacrosse Dominates Scotland in Exhibition Rout appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

The Gators opened the 2026 SEC Swimming and Diving Championships off strong. Competing on boards on Monday, freshman Jesus Agundez Mora stood out with a top-five finish in his SEC debut. Florida men’s divers Agundez Mora, junior Conor Gesing and sophomore Jesus Gonzalez all scored in one-meter dives. Mora’s fifth-place finish awarded the team 25 […] The post Florida Swim and Dive Posts Record Showing at SEC Championships appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

Gators fans will now get the chance to play as their favorite team in NBA 2K26. On Wednesday, 2K officially announced that Florida Gators basketball will be a playable addition to the game in its upcoming season. The Season 5 update, which is slated to be released Friday, will add 16 different playable collegiate teams. […] The post Florida Men’s Basketball to be Added to NBA 2K26 appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

Florida lacrosse returns home on Wednesday for an exhibition matchup against the Scotland National Team. The game offers the Gators an opportunity to regroup and refine their game after an even start to the season. Florida (1-1) opened the year with a loss to Michigan but responded with a statement win on the road against […] The post Florida Lacrosse Hosts Scotland in Midweek Exhibition appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.