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Coach Jim McElwain speaks during a press conference on Aug. 3.

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UF players, coaches face backlash from postponed football game

By IAN COHEN | Oct. 10, 2016

A few seconds earlier, there was a roof.

UF forward Savannah Jordan fights for possession during Florida's 5-2 win against Iowa State on Aug. 19, 2016, at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Led by Jordan and defense, Florida soccer blanks Ole Miss

By Dylan Dixon | Oct. 9, 2016

Savannah Jordan jockeyed for position deep in the penalty box as she watched Samantha Chung blast the ball toward her from about 20 yards away.

Florida's Ronni Williams shoots the ball during UF's 92-69 loss to Kentucky in the SEC Tournament on March 4, 2016, in the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.

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Season-ending loss still fresh for Gators

By Alejandro López | Oct. 9, 2016

For a year that began with so much promise, the 2015-16 season ended on a sour note for the Florida Gators women’s basketball team.

UF's Carli Snyder (left) and Rhamat Alhassan celebrate during Florida's 3-0 win against New Hampshire Dec. 3, 2015, in the O'Connell Center.

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Florida uses physical play to dismantle South Carolina

By Skyler Lebron | Oct. 9, 2016

With the No. 11 Florida volleyball team up 18-12 in the third set and holding a commanding 2-0 lead against Southeastern Conference rival South Carolina, all it needed was sound play to close out the rest of the match.

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Picks Column: Canceled game edition

Oct. 6, 2016

We all know the Florida football game this Saturday was postponed because of Hurricane Matthew.

Savannah Jordan dribbles the ball during Florida's 5-2 win over Iowa State on Aug. 19 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Jordan jolts Florida to third-straight conference win

By Lauren Staff | Oct. 6, 2016

In the 67th minute, senior Brooke Sharp lofted a ball to senior Savannah Jordan in front of Georgia’s box.

Elliott Orkin returns a serve during Florida's 6-1 win over Troy on Jan. 17, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Florida tennis sees success at ITA All-American Championships

By Cassie Amundson | Oct. 6, 2016

When it comes to facing some of the top competition in college tennis, the Gators haven’t wavered from stepping up to the challenge.

Alex Anzalone (34) and CeCe Jefferson (96) motion to the crowd during Florida's 13-6 win over Vanderbilt on Oct. 1 in Nashville. "He doesn't hold anything back," linebacker Jarrad Davis said of Anzalone. "He lets everything go, and that's what we want from our teammates."

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SOMETHING TO PROVE: Alex Anzalone making his time at UF count

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Oct. 6, 2016

Alex Anzalone stands at the 46-yard line during Florida’s season opener against Massachusetts, the first live game he’s played in almost a year.

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UF-LSU FAQ: Five questions you may have

Oct. 6, 2016

Five questions you may have about UF's canceled football game vs. LSU:

UF athletics director Jeremy Foley speaks during new head football coach Jim McElwain's opening press conference on Saturday in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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UF football game with LSU postponed

By Ethan Bauer | Oct. 6, 2016

Florida’s football game against LSU has been postponed.

UF forward/midfielder Melanie Monteagudo dribbles down the field during Florida's 5-2 win against Iowa State on Aug. 19, 2016, at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Gators looking for third-straight SEC win against Georgia

By Lauren Staff | Oct. 5, 2016

With 11 games under their belt, the Gators are finally figuring out how to play as a team.

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Former UF QB under investigation for sexual assault

By IAN COHEN | Oct. 5, 2016

Former Florida quarterback Chris Leak is being investigated for sexual assault, according to a police report.

Alejandro Tosti follows through on a swing at the 2016 SunTrust Gator Invitational at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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Tosti leads men’s golf, women finish in fourth place

By Jake Dreilinger | Oct. 4, 2016

While the rest of the team struggled to get under par, junior Alejandro Tosti cruised through the Nike Golf Collegiate Invitational in Dallas on Tuesday.

Maxx Lipman returns a serve during Florida's 6-1 win over Troy on Jan. 17, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Mixed results for Florida tennis teams

By Cassie Amundson | Oct. 4, 2016

The ITA All-American Championships has been a series of ups and downs for the men’s tennis team.

Miami Heat's Chris Bosh (1) is defended by Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant on Jan. 17, 2016.

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Bosh should retire from basketball

By IAN COHEN | Oct. 4, 2016

Full disclosure: I’m a Miami Heat fan.

Leonard Fournette (7) chats on the field before an NCAA college football game against Missouri in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Oct. 1, 2016.

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Florida defense confident about stopping Fournette

By Ethan Bauer | Oct. 4, 2016

Trent Domingue didn’t bother faking a step forward. As soon as the ball was snapped, he dashed toward the sideline.

Meggie Dougherty Howard dribbles the ball during Florida's 3-2 win over UCF on Sept. 18.

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UF soccer team eager to reach goal

By Dylan Dixon | Oct. 3, 2016

Meggie Dougherty Howard and Gabby Seiler stood in front of their teammates last week and posed two questions.

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Men’s golf in second place, women in fifth in tournament play

By Jake Dreilinger | Oct. 3, 2016

The Florida men’s golf team had a strong second round at the Nike Golf Collegiate Invitational in Dallas, jumping to second place at 8 under par and featuring three golfers within the top-20.

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (86) catches a touchdown pass in front of Cleveland Browns inside linebacker Demario Davis (56) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

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Reed makes history, Neal outshining Hargreaves

By Matt Brannon | Oct. 3, 2016

Week 4 of the NFL season answered three big questions for Gator fans: How good are Washington’s stars? Who is the NFL’s best former Florida defensive player? And which rookie is off to the best start? Find out which Florida alums shined this week — plus who to watch out for — in our fourth regular-season edition of Gators in the NFL.

Jim McElwain looks on during Florida's 29-15 loss to Alabama in the 2015 SEC Championship Game.

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Column: Help wanted: UF still looking for lost offense

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Oct. 3, 2016

Jim McElwain is tired of waiting.