Running in the distance medley relay (DMR) requires the poise of four athletes to run nearly 2.5 miles.
When Bridget Sloan finished her floor routine Friday night, the crowd of more than 10,000 fans who gathered to see Florida (3-0, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) compete against Georgia (2-3, 1-1 SEC) erupted.
With the collegiate swimming and diving regular season nearing a close, the college careers for captains senior Elizabeth Beisel and redshirt senior Sebastien Rousseau are coming to an end as well. Saturday’s dual meet against Auburn will mark the final home meet for the two Olympians along with five other seniors on the women’s side and six more for the men.
Although No. 6 Florida has moved away from being a traditional three-point shooting team this season, it needed to return to its old ways during Thursday night’s 68-62 win over Alabama.
Rebounding the ball was not an issue on Thursday night for the Gators, but rebounding from their current losing streak is.
For the first time in 2014, the Gators will have home-floor advantage.
Research shows that listeners are more likely to stay tuned in if they hear familiar songs, and radio stations are responding with less variety than ever, The Wall Street Journal reported.
In relays, the anchor position is given to the fastest or most experienced competitor on a team.
Gator basketball fans looking for a shot to support their team can do more than cheer at Saturday’s Tennessee game.
The Hippodrome State Theatre will be introducing its new digital projector to the public this weekend with a special screening of a classic film.
Had Scott Patrick Harmon been wearing a seatbelt as he drove down Interstate 75, he might have gotten away with carrying the 37 pounds of marijuana police said he had in his car.
The No. 2 Florida women’s tennis team begins its season as hosts of the ITA Kickoff opening rounds this Saturday at the Ring Tennis Complex.
About two weeks after gun advocacy group Florida Carry filed a lawsuit against the university to remove its ban on firearms in residence halls, UF has not been served court papers.
Coming off a 5-2 victory against UNF, coach Bryan Shelton and the Gators look to improve to 2-0 as they take on UNC-Wilmington on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the ITA Kickoff at the Ring Tennis Complex.
President Barack Obama announced plans on Wednesday for a task force to protect college students from sexual assault.
The Norman Education Library has shortened its weekend hours during the Spring semester. The library that once remained open until 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday now closes at 5 p.m.
Surgeons at North Florida Regional Medical Center can now perform surgeries using a highly precise robotic arm.
Lighting up may be worse than ever for smokers’ health.
Quiz. The four-letter word alone is enough to fill a classroom with panic. But flash “quiz” across the screen anytime I’m on the Internet, and my eyes light up.
Another arctic week in Gainesville has come and gone, and our resolves are being tested. The initial thrill of finally getting the chance to break out those dusty boots and moth-eaten gloves has worn off, and now we’d give anything to return to frat tanks and flip-flops. Our tropical temperaments simply aren’t suited for 30-degree nights. And remember: It’s not too late to get a flu shot from the Student Health Care Center. Seriously! It takes, like, five minutes, and the nurses are very nice.
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