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A season full of humongous highs and devastating lows for the Florida women’s basketball team continued in much the same manner Thursday against Arkansas.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

College baseball benefits from MLB eligibility rules

Mar. 3, 2011

Perhaps more than anything, the Gators baseball team is a national championship contender this year because of MLB’s eligibility rules.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

UF focused amid distractions

By GREG LUCA | Mar. 3, 2011

For coach Billy Donovan, claiming sole possession of the Southeastern Conference regular-season championship would be merely a bonus.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Baserunning woes plague Gators early in season

By JESSE SIMONTON | Mar. 3, 2011

According to all four major polls — Baseball America, Collegiate Baseball, NCBWA and USA Today/ESPN— Florida is the top-ranked team in the country.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Top three hitters carrying Florida’s inconsistent lineup

By STEPHEN SHEEHAN< | Mar. 3, 2011

After defeating defending Women’s College World Series champion UCLA at the Cathedral City Classic, the Gators took over the Bruins’ No. 2 spot in the NFCA polls.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

No break for Gators as offense surges

By JOHN BOOTHE< | Mar. 3, 2011

Spring break came a week early for the No. 14 Gators, but they weren’t spending it at the beach.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

UF returns home for SEC play

By THOMAS NASSIFF< | Mar. 3, 2011

After a month away from the familiar confines of Linder Stadium at Ring Tennis Complex, the No. 11 Florida men’s tennis team will finally retake its home court today.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

After SEC meet, Gators face last chance to reach NCAAs

By JOE MORGAN< | Mar. 3, 2011

Florida coach Mike Holloway expects greatness from his athletes, but last weekend’s performances may have made him do a double take.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Wilby, Nesty ready to step into expanded roles next year

By MELISSA PENDER< | Mar. 3, 2011

The Florida swimming and diving teams will operate under a new structure during the 2011-2012 season, and that means new opportunities for a few Gators assistants.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Gators to travel to Utah for final regular-season meet

By ALLISON BANKO | Mar. 3, 2011

Perhaps a fireworks display is just what the Gators need to spark a solid warm-up.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

UF’s confidence peaking as SEC Tournament begins

By MATT WATTS< | Mar. 2, 2011

Every week, coach Amanda Butler plasters the Gators’ practice facility with reminders. On the door to the training room and again as you enter the gym, even posted on the walls under the baskets, are signs with the week’s emphasis.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators flash full potential

By GREG LUCA | Mar. 2, 2011

Although Florida’s second half against Alabama on Tuesday clinched a share of the regular-season Southeastern Conference title, it may hold an even greater significance.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Legal rackets pay off in the end

By BILL O'CONNOR< | Mar. 2, 2011

When I got back from Vietnam at age 22, I worked for Jimmy Hoffa’s Teamsters. I delivered appliances for Sears throughout the five boroughs of New York.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Gators staying focused despite first loss of season

By ALLISON BANKO | Mar. 2, 2011

Before each practice, a gymnast steps in front of the team with a quote and a word of the day.