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Mike Rivera throws a ball during Florida's 5-4 win over North Florida on March 9, 2016, at McKethan Stadium.

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Gators narrowly complete sweep of UNF

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Mar. 9, 2016

Third base felt like home for Mike Rivera on Wednesday night.

John Egbunu dunks during Florida's 88-79 loss to Kentucky on March 1, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

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With John Egbunu limited, UF’s chances at tourney are too

By IAN COHEN | Mar. 9, 2016

On Monday, while game-planning for its most important game of the year, Mike White was trying to figure out how Florida — the Southeastern Conference’s 10th-ranked team in points per game — was going to score.

UF linebacker Jarrad Davis tackles Florida State running back Dalvin Cook during Florida's 27-2 loss on Nov. 28, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Florida linebacker Jarrad Davis looking to fill void on defense

By GRAHAM HACK | Mar. 9, 2016

After a disappointing end to his best season in college, linebacker Jarrad Davis had to do his due diligence.

Florida receiver Ahmad Fulwood catches a pass during the first day of Spring practice on March 9, 2016, at the Sanders Practice Field.

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Ahmad Fulwood looking to take on bigger role for UF

By Ethan Bauer | Mar. 9, 2016

When Ahmad Fulwood arrived at Florida in 2013, he brought high expectations with him.

Sam Horsfield lines up a shot to start the third round of the SunTrust Invitational on Feb. 21, 2016, at UF's Mark Bostic Golf Course.

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Gators men's golf finish second in Vegas tourney, Horsfield takes individual title

By Ray Boone | Mar. 9, 2016

The No. 2 Florida men’s golf team came up short during the final round of the Southern Highlands Collegiate in Las Vegas on Wednesday.

Delanie Gourley pitches during Florida's 14-10 loss to LSU on March 14, 2015, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Delanie Gourley throws no-hitter in win for UF softball

By Matt Brannon | Mar. 9, 2016

Behind a no-hitter and three home runs, Florida continued its winning ways on Wednesday night at home.

UF’s Brianna Morgan returns a serve during Florida’s win over USF on Jan. 27, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Florida women’s tennis to face Kentucky

By Jake Dreilinger | Mar. 9, 2016

This weekend will be another test for the Florida women's tennis team as they face two highly-ranked teams at home.

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Counterprotest of pro-life group falls through

By Katelyn Newberg | Mar. 9, 2016

No students protested during Created Equal’s last day on campus Wednesday.

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UF chooses David Parrott as new VP of Student Affairs

By Katelyn Newberg | Mar. 9, 2016

UF has selected a new vice president of Student Affairs.

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UF asked opinions on campus carry

By Meryl Kornfield | Mar. 9, 2016

UF staff, faculty and students are being asked their opinions on guns.

Mark Wagner, an associate professor of foreign language and literature at Louisiana State University, answers a question in the Judaica Suite of the Smathers Library on Wednesday during the Q&A portion of his talk, “Sexual liaisons between Muslims and Jews in 20th century Yemen.” Wagner was one of several scholars invited by the Center for Global Islamic Studies and the Center for Jewish Studies for a conference discussing the history of Muslim-Jewish relationships.

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Scholars discuss Jewish-Muslim history at Smathers event

By Anayansy Hernandez | Mar. 9, 2016

Scholars spoke about the history of Jewish-Muslim relations at UF on Wednesday.

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Gator farmers market expands

By Nealy Kehres | Mar. 9, 2016

The Gator Community Supported Agriculture program can now offer more options for organic, fresh and local produce.

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Migrant farmer activists visit UF, educate students about farm work

By Nicole Dan | Mar. 9, 2016

Students tried to lift a 32-pound bucket on the Plaza of the Americas on Wednesday.

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GNV’s The Repurpose Project turns trash into treasure

By Isa Perez | Mar. 9, 2016

For Rebecca Maguire, being an art student can get pretty expensive, so the UF visual art studies sophomore turns to The Repurpose Project.

Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks during a campaign rally, Tuesday, March 8, 2016, in Miami.

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Large crowd and changed bus routes expected as Bernie Sanders visits UF today

By Caitlin Ostroff | Mar. 9, 2016

Presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., will speak to UF students and Gainesville residents this morning.

JJ Schwarz follows through on a swing during Florida's 4-2 win against Florida Gulf Coast on Feb. 19, 2016, at McKethan Stadium.

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JJ Schwarz, late rally propel Gators past UNF in Jacksonville

By Patrick Pinak | Mar. 8, 2016

JJ Schwarz had already struck out and grounded out twice in his three at-bats prior to the eighth inning.

UF wide receiver Antonio Callaway is tackled by FAU punter Dalton Schomp during a punt return in Florida's 20-14 overtime win against Florida Atlantic on Nov. 21, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Antonio Callaway, Treon Harris suspended heading into spring practice

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Mar. 8, 2016

When the Florida football team opens Spring practice today, it will be doing so without two key playmakers.

Dorian Finney-Smith dribbles the ball during Florida's 88-79 loss to Kentucky on March 1, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

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Dorian Finney-Smith, KeVaughn Allen honored by SEC

By IAN COHEN | Mar. 8, 2016

Two Florida basketball players took home honors from the Southeastern Conference on Tuesday.

UF defensive lineman Jon Bullard (90) goes for a tackle during Florida's 28-27 win against Tennessee on Sept. 26, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Column: Five questions heading into Spring practice

By Luis Torres | Mar. 8, 2016

Jim McElwain’s second Spring season with the Florida football team is starting off with more questions than answers.

Amanda Lorenz bats during Florida's doubleheader sweep of Jacksonville on Feb. 17, 2016, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Amanda Lorenz powering Florida softball as SEC play approaches

By Brian Lee | Mar. 8, 2016

In the top of the fourth inning on Saturday against South Alabama, Amanda Lorenz stepped into the batter’s box facing a full count.