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Gainesville Regional: Dalton powers Florida past Columbia

Sophomore right fielder Wil Dalton said he spent the week leading up to Florida’s regional opener Friday against Columbia sticking with an approach and being mature about it. “Getting back to being who...

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Singer, Gators squeak by Jacksonville

Florida junior Brady Singer played the role of ace close to perfection Saturday night. And junior righty Michael Byrne kept his cool in the late innings. Singer and Byrne combined to make three solo...

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Three Gators could go in first round of MLB draft

Part of the success of Florida baseball under the Kevin O’Sullivan era has been the ability to identify and develop talent. That talent will be on display during Monday night’s Major League Baseball...

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Florida-FAU to play winner-take-all at regional

Florida Atlantic forced a seventh and deciding regional game at the Gainesville Regional with a 7-4 win over Florida on Monday at McKethan Stadium. First pitch for the game is scheduled for 9:45 p.m....

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Girand powers Gators to regional-clinching win over FAU

Junior catcher Jonah Girand spent a year at Santa Fe College in Gainesville and a year at Seminole State College in Sanford before enrolling at Florida. Girand even took a year off from baseball and...

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Early starts for Florida-Auburn Super Regional

Times have been set for this weekend’s best-of-three Super Regional series between Florida and Auburn at McKethan Stadium. The No. 1 national  seeed Gators (45-18) will host the Tigers on Saturday and...

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Super match-up: Aces of college baseball

On Saturday at the NCAA Gainesville Super Regional at McKethan Stadium, there will be another mound match-up of two first-round selections from this week’s Major League Baseball draft: Auburn junior...

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A call to arms: Gators getting rotation in order for final run

The storyline of the best-of-three NCAA Super Regional series between Florida and Auburn at McKethan Stadium centers around Saturday’s match-up between aces Brady Singer and Casey Mize. But for overall...

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Gainesville Super Regional: Singer pitches Florida to win over Auburn

Florida junior righty Brady Singer felt a twinge in his hamstring after fielding a ground ball in the first inning against Auburn. A quick visit from Florida coach Kevin O’Sullivan and the training...

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Gainesville Super Regional Game 2: Auburn evens series

Nothing has come easy for No. 1 national seed Florida over the past two postseasons. For the fifth time during that span, Florida faces an elimination game after suffering a 3-2, walk-off loss to...

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Langworthy’s homer off glove lifts Florida back to Omaha

Florida sophomore left fielder Austin Langworthy is developing a knack for coming up with big hits in big spots. None was bigger than Monday night for Langworthy, a Williston native who grew up...

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Podcast: Preview of Gators’ first game in CWS

Florida baseball writer Kevin Brockway, of the Gainesville Sun, and Texas Tech baseball beat writer Carlos Silva Jr.  chat about the Red Raiders-Gators matchup in the College World Series on Sunday....

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College World Series on Byrne notice

Florida baseball coach Kevin O’Sullivan often refers to soft-spoken junior closer Michael Byrne, as “a starting pitcher who happens to be getting the last three outs of the game.” To get Florida to...

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Video: College World Series Breakdown

Kevin Brockway talks about the UF baseball team and its upcoming game with Texas Tech in the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. The post Video: College World Series Breakdown appeared first on...

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Liput a leadoff catalyst for Gators entering CWS

Florida junior shortstop Deacon Liput took in the blue skies and green grass during Friday’s open workout at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb., before the start of the College World Series. Liput’s...

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Singer gets call for Gators in CWS opener

Florida coach Kevin O’Sullivan has leaned on junior righty ace Brady Singer in big moments throughout the 2018 season. So it’s no surprise that  Singer get the call to start UF’s College World Series...

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Staying power? Gators facing elimination at College World Series

Getting to Omaha wasn’t easy for the 2018 Florida baseball team. Staying there will be even harder. Defending national champion Florida put itself in a bind following its 6-3 loss to Texas Tech late...

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Gators to tip off season at Florida State

Florida will get a tough test from an in-state rival to start the 2018-19 men’s basketball season. The Gators will open the season at Nov. 6 at Florida State, adding to the list of power five...

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Former Florida standouts Koulechov, Chiozza pursuing pro dreams

There are different paths to make it on an NBA roster, many options to play professional basketball. Former Florida forward Egor Koulechov and point guard Chris Chiozza are longshots to get picked in...

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Gators get rematch with Texas Tech at CWS

With its season still on the line, Florida will get a second chance to knock off Texas Tech at the College World Series. The Gators (48-20) are hoping for a different result when they face the Red...

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Chiozza joining Wizards summer league team

Former Florida point guard Chris Chiozza has accepted a NBA summer league invite with the Washington Wizards. Chiozza, UF’s all-time leader in assists with 571, will be reunited with former Gator...

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UF Roundup: Holloway returning to Gators next season

Florida sophomore track standout Grant Holloway announced this week that he intends to return for his junior season. Holloway wrote an open letter to Gator fans through UF’s athletic website explaining...

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After CWS exit, Florida goal to replace core, sustain success

Florida’s fourth straight College World Series appearance ended short of the ultimate goal, repeating as national champions. The Gators still accomplished plenty during the 2018 season. Florida won an...

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Koulechov accepts T’wolves summer league invite

Former Florida forward Egor Koulechov has accepted a NBA summer league invite with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 6-foot-5 Koulechov was second on the Gators in scoring (13.8 ppg) and led UF in...

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Daily Football Fix: 5 QBs to watch this fall

Finding the right quarterback is essential in college football. It’s a vexing task. Florida took a chance in the grad transfer market last season with former Notre Dame signal-caller Malik Zaire and it...

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Former UF standout Brewer welcomes returning to OKC

Corey Brewer found comfort being reunited in the NBA with his former Florida coach, Billy Donovan, in Oklahoma City. So much so that Brewer wouldn’t mind re-signing with the Thunder for this upcoming...

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Daily Football Fix: Memories from the mic

After spending eight years as Florida’s sideline reporter for radio broadcasts, former UF running back Brady Ackerman has decided to return to coaching. Ackerman accepted an offensive analyst position...

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Former UF catcher dies in Guatemala

Former Florida catcher Todd Johannes, known as a hard worker and good teammate, died two weeks ago of natural causes in Guatemala at 41 years old. Johannes played at Florida from 1996-99 under former...

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May making moves at FAU

Former Florida assistant coach Dusty May learned he had plenty to sell when he took over as Florida Atlantic’s head basketball coach last March. Granted, FAU’s basketball history has produced just one...

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Daily Football Fix: The best DBs from DBU

Florida has earned the name DBU for a reason. Since 2000, the Gators have sent 22 defensive backs to the NFL, with several going on to long, productive careers. Here’s a look at the five best defensive...

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A look at UF’s top 2019 recruiting targets

It’s never too early to discuss recruiting. Especially when it comes to Florida basketball. Florida coach Mike White and his staff brought in a breakthrough class in 2018, which included his first...

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Chiozza, Robinson shine for Washington Wizards

Former Gators Chris Chiozza and Devin Robinson are back playing together in summer league for the Washington Wizards. And in the words of Peaches and Herb, reunited never felt so good. Robinson had a...

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The first DB of DBU

The former All-American was at the bar at Ironwood Golf Course, spinning stories. Nearing 70, former Florida standout Steve Tannen can weave stories ranging from blocking a punt in the Gator Bowl to...

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UF to honor memorable teams

Florida is going to honor its 2008 national championship team during the Oct. 6 game against LSU in The Swamp. More than 100 members of that team are being invited back to Florida to celebrate the...

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Robinson, Chiozza finish strong in NBA Summer League

Playing on the Washington Wizards summer league squad worked out well for both former Florida forward Devin Robinson and former Gator point guard Chris Chiozza. The 6-foot-9 Robinson was among the top...

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Daily Football Fix: Would Harvin make a good coach?

There are no statues honoring him outside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium yet, but an argument can be made for Percy Harvin as the greatest football player in Florida history. Harvin was the offensive...

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Updated: Tebow having hand surgery, likely out for year

[Updated: 4:21 p.m. 7-23-18] Not even Tim Tebow can escape bad luck when it comes to player injuries within the New York Mets organization. The 30-year-old former Florida Heisman Trophy winning...

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Florida opens with Oklahoma in Battle 4 Atlantis

Florida will meet an old friend to open the 2018 Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament in the Bahamas. The Gators will begin the first of three games against Oklahoma on Nov. 21. Tip time is noon and the game...

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Former Gator walk-on Fricke finds new competitive outlet

Hudson Fricke spent three seasons a walk-on for the Florida men’s basketball program, playing sparingly from 2007-10 while pushing teammates in practices. Fast-forward eight years and Fricke has found...

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Newcomer Pinkins top paid UF assistant basketball coach

Florida associate coach Al Pinkins is set to make $315,000 for the 2018-19 season, while Florida assistant coaches Darris Nichols and Jordan Mincy both received significant raises as well. Pinkins,...

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UF police release video showing football players with fake guns

The University of Florida Police Department has released cellphone video following the alleged confrontation involving University of Florida football players and 21-year old Devante Zachery. The video...

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Daily Football Fix: An opposing coach’s take on Florida

Each year, as part of its college football preview, Athlon magazine gets SEC coaches to talk anonymously about teams they will face during the 2018 season. Here’s what an opposing coach had to say...

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Third and Grantham

New Florida defensive coordinator Todd Grantham said the elements are in place for the Gators to get opponents off the field on third down this season. “You’re good on third down when you have guys...

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Athletic D-lineman Slaton sets sights on UF sack record

Listed at 6-foot-4 and 349 pounds, Florida sophomore defensive lineman Tedarrell “T.J.” Slaton can dunk a basketball. Slaton also used to be able to do a standing backflip. “Not now,” Slaton said. “I...

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Upgrading The Swamp: More food, fun, Wi-Fi

Florida fans will notice subtle changes inside The Swamp when the Gators open their season Saturday night against Charleston Southern. The biggest difference will be directly outside Ben Hill Griffin,...

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Tebow believes in college football

Tim Tebow said he still believes in the power of good in college football despite its scandalous offseason. Tebow was in Gainesville for a Food4Kids charity event on Thursday. The former Florida...

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Tebow still inspires UF fans

Nine years after throwing his last pass in a Florida football uniform, 10 years after leading the Gators to a national championship and 11 years after winning a Heisman Trophy, Tim Tebow still...

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Former UF star works to empower athletes

Haley Lorenzen was dependable and consistent in her four-year basketball career at the University of Florida, scoring 1,214 points and grabbing 730 rebounds from 2014-18. Now, as a UF graduate student...

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Gators participate in Tebow Foundation’s ‘Night to Shine’

ALACHUA — It was a night of dancing and singing and hugs, glamorous gowns on the red carpet and photos with football players. This year’s Night to Shine, an annual prom for people with special needs...

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Gators in NBA: Horford working to add league title to accomplishments

INDIANAPOLIS — Al Horford sat at his locker shortly after the Boston Celtics swept the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. His feet were in a tub of cold water. Ice bags were on both knees. More than 12 years...

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