Weekly News Roundup: July 25
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The Southeastern Conference Media Days bring an early kickoff to the new college football season. For Gator fans, it puts a spotlight on what has been going on the field and what the future of their beloved program is shaping out to be.
Former UF track star Grant Holloway secured his title as a back-to-back world champion after winning gold in the 110-meter hurdles at the World Track and Field Championships Sunday in Eugene, Oregon.
Florida Gators redshirt sophomore Anthony Richardson announced Sunday he will shorten his standing “AR-15” nickname to “AR.”
Although redshirt sophomore Taylor Roberts hasn’t made a tournament appearance for UF yet, she is already at work.
The Women’s North and South Amateur Championships drew the top amateur women’s golfers from around the country to compete. Big names in women’s golf such as Beth Bauer, Morgan Pressel and Peggy Kirk Bell have all participated in the tournament in their collegiate careers. More names were added to the list, as four Gators participated in this year's 120th championships at the Pinehurst Resort and Country Club in Pinehurst, North Carolina, from July 12-16.
Fifth-year gymnast Nya Reed will return to the Gators and wear the orange and blue leotard for one more year.
Head coach Amanda O’Leary announced Nicole Levy as the newest assistant coach for the Florida lacrosse program Friday.
Florida’s football program gained two commits from the class of 2023 all within one day.
Top football prospect T.J. Searcy announced his commitment to the University of Florida Monday.
Beth Wu was named an assistant coach for the Florida women’s golf team, head coach Emily Glaser announced Tuesday.
The Arnold Palmer Cup, a collegiate golf tournament, bearing the name of one of the greats of the game, invites elite golfers from across the world to face the best in the U.S. since 1997. Despite multiple international athletes representing their country in the Palmer Cup, a Brazilian has never previously participated.
Fitness is one of the many top priorities on UF students’ daily schedule. From the bodybuilders who walk through the weight room door before the crack of dawn to the average fitness enthusiast who hits the treadmill after work, any type of student can be found at the Southwest Recreation Center.
Florida head coach Billy Napier cut three scholarship athletes from the Gators football team, according to recent reports. This came after UF updated its roster online.
Five-star recruit Danielle Ferris committed to the University of Florida Sunday, becoming the first 2024 recruit to join the Gators gymnastics program. Ferris announced her commitment via her Instagram.
Former Randolph College men’s head coach Adam Godwin joined the Gators soccer team as an assistant coach, head coach Samantha Bohon announced Friday.
On the final day of the U.S. Open qualifying stage last week at the Club at Admiral’s Cove in Jupiter, Florida, junior Fred Biondi played the last grueling 36 holes with magic. He managed the pressure, finishing the tournament with 139 strokes (-3).
Boston Celtics forward Al Horford, with 1:16 remaining in the third quarter of game four of the NBA Finals, knocked down a heavily contested three in front of a rowdy home crowd. The shot was reminiscent of clutch moments back in the Stephen O’Connell Center, where Horford played for the Gators 15 years ago.
The annual Southeastern Conference spring meetings in Destin, Florida, took place May 31-June 3, as the conference’s presidents, athletic directors, football coaches and other representatives met to discuss the future of SEC football.