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SPORTS | COLUMNS

The dance continues: muscle, mental anguish and the American flag

By BILL O'CONNOR | Mar. 24, 2011

“How much will he pay?”

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

With Ohio State looming, Florida looks to play complete game

By JOHN BOOTHE< | Mar. 24, 2011

Don’t call it a setback.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Homecoming trip for Jackson as Gators head to Mississippi State

By THOMAS NASSIFF< | Mar. 24, 2011

When the UF men's tennis team heads to Starkville, Miss., this weekend, it will be a homecoming trip for coach Andy Jackson.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Women's team eager to prove itself

By JOE MORGAN< | Mar. 24, 2011

The Gators have a lot motivating them right now.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Dreaming and Delivering: Parsons fulfills potential, continues to raise expectations

By ADAM BERRY | Mar. 23, 2011

When Chandler Parsons was in first grade, back at Highlands Elementary School, he had to draw a picture showing what he wanted to do when he grew up.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Panteliodis keys Gators’ victory

By TOM GREEN< | Mar. 23, 2011

Alex Panteliodis is starting to return to form.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Pushing Through: Injuries take physical, mental toll on gymnasts

By ALLISON BANKO | Mar. 23, 2011

From the moment their tiny toes first peeled from the gym’s worn, leather mats, their clocks began to tick.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Gators roll despite poor second half

By JOHN BOOTHE< | Mar. 23, 2011

Rarely does a 10-goal lead and a running clock after halftime translate into a lukewarm victory.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

UF excited to continue WNIT run

By MATT WATTS< | Mar. 23, 2011

Programs like Florida don’t aspire to simply make the postseason; they want to win NCAA titles. A trip to the Women’s National Invitation Tournament is merely a consolation prize.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Gators men prepare for NCAA Championships

By MELISSA PENDER< | Mar. 23, 2011

After a disappointing second-place finish in the Southeastern Conference Championships, Florida is eager to take on the nation at the NCAA 2011 Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships.

BYU guard Jimmer Fredette, left, will lead the Cougars into tonight’s Sweet 16 showdown against Florida in New Orleans. Fredette leads the nation in scoring with 28.8 points per game.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators look to stop elite scorer Fredette

By GREG LUCA< | Mar. 23, 2011

The Gators have faced dynamic scorers throughout the season, but none of them compare to what they will see tonight.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Tyus stepping up intensity in final Tournament run

By GREG LUCA | Mar. 22, 2011

After an up-and-down season, Alex Tyus is focused on ending his career in style.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

UF’s rout unimportant in big picture

Mar. 22, 2011

The Gators baseball team might have used up all of their runs for the week.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Debose seeking consistency in ‘11

By ADAM BERRY | Mar. 22, 2011

Will Muschamp isn’t a fan of the word “potential.”

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Gators throttle Eagles

By JESSE SIMONTON | Mar. 22, 2011

It was a game of batting practice for the top-ranked Gators.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Fairfield’s height presents unique challenge for UF

By JOHN BOOTHE< | Mar. 22, 2011

Although Fairfield isn’t the most highly touted team on Florida’s schedule, tonight’s matchup against the unranked Stags will still be the Gators’ tallest test.