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The Otis Hawkins Center on University of Florida's main campus on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The center provides academic and career support to student-athletes.

SPORTS

U.S. District Court greenlights $2.8 billion NIL settlement

By Charlie Jones | June 7

For the first time in NCAA history, athletes will be directly paid by his or her's respective schools.

Gators sophomore baseball player Ashton Wilson, 30, huddles with the team during the UF vs. Mississippi State on March 31, 2024.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida baseball acquires former UCF pitcher in transfer portal

By Adrian Carmona | June 6

The Gators baseball team made its third move in the transfer portal Friday and acquire a former pitcher from UCF.

Adam Steinberg jogs on the court during the Gators' practice on Friday, August 25, 2023 at Linder Stadium at Ring Tennis Complex in Gainesville, Florida.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Florida men’s tennis signs two players for 2025-2026 season

By Curan Ahern | June 3

Florida men's tennis beefed up its roster during the offseason and added two players via the transfer portal for the 2025-26 season.

Clark Hamilton (21) plays against Navy on Wednesday, March 12th, 2025.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Florida lacrosse caps off season with second consecutive Final Four run

By Nicole Lopez | June 3

In the 2025 season, Florida lacrosse made its second consecutive Final Four appearance and finished with a 20-4 record.

People walk in and out of James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center at the University of Florida on Friday, May 16, 2025.

SPORTS

An NIL framework could be on the way. What does it mean for UF?

By Ava DiCecca | June 3

The NCAA has been searching for a framework to regulate NIL since June 2021. A possible foundation is near, but no change will be without implications, especially for top athletic programs like the University of Florida.

Alyssa Banales leaps during the long jump at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field East Regionals on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. / UAA Communications photo by Jordan Perez

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Jumps squad shines at East Regional as Florida secures 19 entries for nationals

By Paul Hof-Mahoney | June 2

Nearly two dozen Gator athletes punched their ticket to Eugene, Oregon, with the chance to compete in NCAA Nationals.

Florida's Kevin O'Sullivan yells at an umpire during the Gators' loss to South Alabama June 5, 2021. Florida fell to Tennessee on Friday night, losing 9-2.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Stricklin, O’Sullivan address pregame outburst in public statement

By Luke Adragna | June 2

Florida head coach Kevin O'Sullivan issued an apology alongside athletic director Scott Stricklin after O'Sullivan was caught yelling at officials pregame.

Jac Caglianone rounds the bases during Florida's 10-0 win against Vanderbilt Friday, May 12, 2023.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Former Florida star Jac Caglianone called up to MLB

By Max Bernstein | June 2

Former Florida baseball player Jac Caglianone is being called up to the bigs after spending less than a year in the Kansas City Royals' farm system.

Florida pitcher Matthew Jenkins (37) pitches as the Florida Gators face the Dayton Flyers at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida walks the plank, postseason hopes end against East Carolina

By Curan Ahern | June 2

Florida baseball's season came to an end after failing to make it out of the Regional round for the first time since 2022.

Florida baseball head coach Kevin O'Sullivan talks to his team during a mound visit in the Gators' loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks on Friday, April 12, 2024.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida baseball season comes to an end against East Carolina in NCAA Regional

By Adrian Carmona | June 1

The Florida Gators baseball team lost to the ECU Pirates, ending its season in the Conway Regional.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Florida Men's Golf Concludes Season at the Semifinals

By Brooke Bastedo | June 1

Traveling to the west coast for the NCAA Golf National Championships could have posed many problems for the Florida men’s and women’s golf teams. It is typical for teams to struggle when traveling long distances, especially across time zones.

Ben Shelton celebrates during a match against TCU March 17.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Former Florida men’s tennis athlete’s French Open run ends after loss to No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz

By Jeffrey Serber | June 1

Former Gator Ben Shelton fell short in his Round of 16 men’s singles match against No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz at the 2025 French Open.

Florida Gators outfielder/infielder Ashton Wilson (30) dives past second base while stealing in a baseball game against the Air Force Academy in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 15, 2025.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida baseball cruises to victory over Fairfield in Conway Regional

By Curan Ahern | May 31

Florida baseball moved to 7-0 in regional elimination games under head coach Kevin O'Sullivan in a blowout against the Stags

The Gators huddle before the fifth game of the NCAA Women’s College World Series vs. the Tennessee Lady Volunteers on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Florida's WCWS run is short lived after loss to the Vols

By Casey Godwin | May 30

The Gators' Women's College World Series run lasted just two games in Oklahoma City after suffering losses to the Texas Longhorns and Tennessee Volunteers.

Florida’s Ben Shelton prepares to hit a ball against Auburn on Feb. 21, 2021. Shelton helped his team reach the Sweet 16 in a Saturday victory over Miami.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Former Florida men’s tennis star reaches the round of 16 in singles at the French Open

By Jeffrey Serber | May 30

Former UF tennis star Ben Shelton cruised to a straight-sets victory Friday to advance to the fourth round of the 2025 French Open.

Florida Gators infielder Landon Stripling (13) during an at bat in a baseball game against the Missouri Tigers on Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

East Carolina routs Florida in Conway Regional

By Curan Ahern | May 30

In the opening game of the NCAA Baseball Tournament Conway Regional, East Carolina defeated Florida for the first time in school history.

Florida Gators outfielder Kendra Falby (27) climbs the wall during the first game of the NCAA Women’s College World Series vs. the Texas Longhorns on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Florida gets shut out in Game 1 of Women’s College World Series

By Luke Adragna | May 29

The Gators softball team is one game away from elimination after losing Game 1 of the Women's College World Series against the Texas Longhorns.

Malcolm Clemons jumps during the SEC Outdoor Championship on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Shively Track & Field Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. / UAA Communications photo by Trenton Bardi.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

An Olympic-sized rebound: Malcolm Clemons seeks long jump national title

By Paul Hof-Mahoney | May 27

Florida senior and U.S. Olympian Malcolm Clemons’ indoor season was derailed by injury, but now fully recovered, he’s ready for his final collegiate postseason.

Florida Gators forward/center Alex Condon (21) celebrates with the fans after a win in a basketball game against the Auburn Tigers in the Final Four round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas.

SPORTS | BASKETBALL

Alex Condon withdraws from NBA Draft, will return to Florida

By Max Bernstein | May 27

Florida Gators forward Alex Condon withdrew his name from the NBA Draft and will return to Florida for the 2025-26 season.

Shelton extended his win streak and shut down Wedenmann’s career-long 23 match win streak Sunday. Photo from UF-Auburn game Feb. 21.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Former Gators participate in the opening rounds of the French Open

By Jeffrey Serber | May 27

Former Gators tennis players Ben Shelton and McCarty Kessler competed in the first round of the French Open over the weekend.