NEWS
Falcons select Kyle Pitts with the No. 4 overall pick
By Michael Hull | Apr. 29, 2021Florida star Kyle Pitts becomes the highest-selected tight end since Vernon Davis in 2006.
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BASEBALL
After 8 wins in 9 games, Gators set to host No. 2 Commodores
By Ryan Haley | Apr. 29, 2021Florida baseball rode a hot hand the past three weeks, 8-1 in their previous nine games, but Vanderbilt offers Jack Leiter, Kumar Rocker and a challenge the Gators haven’t seen so far in 2021.
SPORTS
Florida lawmakers attempt to delay NIL bill
By Michael Hull | Apr. 29, 2021The rider to a charter school bill would push the start of the NIL bill to July of 2022.
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FOOTBALL
The 2021 alligatorSports Mock Draft
By Alligator Staff report | Apr. 29, 2021With the NFL Draft starting Thursday night, writers for the sports staff took turns making picks for each team in the first round.
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GYMNASTICS
Skaggs returns for fifth year
By Zachary Huber | Apr. 29, 2021Senior Megan Skaggs announced her return to Florida for a fifth year of eligibility. She highlights Florida gymnastics' impressive roster and bolsters chances for a fourth National Championship.
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OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE
Gators lacrosse closes out regular season with 11th straight win
By Karina Wilson | Apr. 28, 2021No. 8 Florida lacrosse defended the ‘Diz one last time in a 17-2 thrashing of Liberty to end the 2021 regular season.
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FEATURES
Why so serious?: How Kadarius Toney and Yung Joka coexist
By Payton Titus | Apr. 28, 2021Off the field, though, Toney is a poet and a musician. As “Yung Joka,” his rap alias, he allows his creativity and emotions to run as wild and free as he does between the endzones. While questions circulate around his loyalty to the game, it’s clear Toney’s football fidelity is undeniable.
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OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE
Florida to close out regular season against Liberty
By Karina Wilson | Apr. 28, 2021The No. 8 Gators, eager for their 11th straight win, close out regular-season play versus the Flames.
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SOFTBALL
Gators snatch early lead, hold on late to knock off Gamecocks and win series
By Noah Ram | Apr. 26, 2021Natalie Lugo authored another masterpiece Sunday as the Gators took the series over South Carolina.
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BASEBALL
Gators split Sunday doubleheader to clinch first SEC road series win
By Griffin Foll | Apr. 26, 2021After Saturday’s contest was postponed, No. 15 Florida split its Sunday doubleheader at Auburn to clinch its fourth conference series win this season.
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OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE
Gators sweep Monarchs to stay perfect in conference
By Karina Wilson | Apr. 26, 2021The Monarchs tested No. 10 Florida early, but the Gators emerged victorious in a commanding 17-4 win.
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SOFTBALL
Gators take down Gamecocks in comeback win
By Faith Buckley | Apr. 26, 2021The Gators softball team enjoyed a 6-0 win over South Carolina Saturday.
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EDITORIALS
#SaveStudentNewsrooms: We can’t do this without you
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Apr. 25, 2021When you support The Alligator –– or any student newsroom –– you’re not just sponsoring the paper. You’re sponsoring the next generation of journalists.
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COLUMNS
The case for improving COVID-19 racial health disparities
Apr. 25, 2021One of the most startling—yet frequently ignored—dilemmas throughout the COVID-19 vaccine distribution in the US has been the dramatic disparities in vaccination allocation that disproportionately affected minority and low-income groups.
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BASEBALL
Ninth-inning Halter RBI triple lifts Gators to seventh-straight victory
By Griffin Foll | Apr. 24, 2021No. 15 Florida scored two runs in the top of the ninth inning Friday in Auburn to break a 2-2 tie and capture the series opener.
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SOFTBALL
Stellar Gamecock pitching produces shocking upset for Florida
By Noah Ram | Apr. 24, 2021Florida’s senior weekend got off to a rough start Friday night as South Carolina dumbfounded the Gators 2-1.
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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
Gators fall in the SEC final
By Jesse Richardson | Apr. 23, 2021The No. 1 Gators fell short in the SEC Finals after No. 3 Tennessee nearly blew a 3-0 lead.
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OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE
Florida lacrosse tops Old Dominion
By Karina Wilson | Apr. 23, 2021The No. 10 Gators outplayed the Old Dominion Monarchs in a 17-6 victory to remain undefeated in the AAC.
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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
Florida skates by Texas A&M and advances to SEC Final
By Jesse Richardson | Apr. 23, 2021The Gators sneaked past the Aggies to advance in the SEC tournament. They will match up against Tennessee in the final round.
