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The Missouri Tigers (11-3, 1-0) used its home court in a massive victory over the defending national champions, and now No. 22 Florida (9-5, 0-1) finds itself with one additional win than last season. The Gators fell 76-74 to the Tigers after Florida guard Boogie Fland’s last-second 3-pointer effort hit the back of the iron […] The post No. 22 Florida Drops SEC Opener to Missouri in Narrow Road Loss appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

By: Caroline Walsh MIAMI — It was a humid 63.1 degrees Fahrenheit in Miami at puck drop. Yet, an ice rink lay atop the synthetic turf of LoanDepot Park, sun roof open above, and concocted snow trickled down on fans. Yes, you read that right. The NHL brought outdoor hockey to Florida with the 2026 […] The post NHL Winter Classic Visits Miami Atop Wave of Florida Hockey Interest appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

No. 22 Florida closed out non-conference play Monday with its 13th consecutive home victory. The Gators picked up the 94-72 win in their first meeting with the Dartmouth Big Green in program history. Florida’s previous two victories this month came by a combined 71 points. Senior Xaivian Lee entered Monday as the Gators’ leading scorer […] The post Florida Men’s Basketball Cruises to Victory in Final Non-Conference Contest appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

New Florida shortstop Sam Miller got an early taste of what it’s like to play for the Gators. Last season, he was playing in front of a few hundred fans last season every weekend at Columbia University. At Florida, even a fall scrimmage draws that size of crowd. “[There were] probably 100 people there [at […] The post After Taking Leap, Gators’ Miller Ready For Challenge of Playing in SEC appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

During Week 5 of the 1995 NFL season, the Miami Dolphins traveled on the road to face the Cincinnati Bengals at Riverfront Stadium. Down by four points with just over a minute to play, Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino found wide receiver O.J. McDuffie on a back-shoulder route at the left pylon. McDuffie reeled in the […] The post UF Grad Seth Levit Leaves Lasting Impact With Dolphins, Youth appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

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.