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AUBURN, Ala. —— Although it was his team’s lowest scoring output in his time as Florida’s coach, Billy Donovan still called Thursday’s game “one of the best wins I was a part of.”

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Say hello to the new smartest guys in the room

By BILL O'CONNOR | Jan. 20, 2011

After the Jets game Sunday, “60 Minutes” did a profile on multimillionaire Billy Walters, who terrorizes Vegas sports books with scores of computers, consultants and shills.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators’ late collapse to Wildcats all too familiar

By MATT WATTS< | Jan. 20, 2011

The Gators knew it was coming, but still, they couldn’t stop it.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Florida to start spring with tune-up match vs. Furman

By STEPHEN SHEEHAN< | Jan. 20, 2011

The men’s tennis team will kick off its spring season today at 3 p.m. as it squares off against Furman at Linder Stadium.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Gators take top-ranked squad on road to face Tigers

By ALLISON BANKO | Jan. 20, 2011

Florida has dominated on its home turf. Now, it’s time to see what the Gators can accomplish on another team’s mats.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Loughran tinkers with stroke, ready to meet rival friend

By JOHN BOOTHE< | Jan. 20, 2011

Practice is over. It’s 16 hours until the Gators jump on a bus for their dual meet in Auburn, Ala., and the pool is empty except for one swimmer still taking in extra time to perfect his backstroke start.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Walker remains consistent amid streaky UF offense

By GREG LUCA | Jan. 19, 2011

When Erving Walker missed a potentially game-changing free throw in the closing moments of Saturday’s game, he likely took it harder than anybody.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Gators can’t be satisfied with wins

Jan. 19, 2011

Gators fans, expect to be happy by the end of the night.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida preparing for UK forward Dunlap

By MATT WATTS< | Jan. 19, 2011

When Florida and Kentucky square off in the O’Connell Center tonight at 7, the Gators will be up against more than just the No. 19 team in the nation.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Jump to college sparks change of focus for freshmen

By ALLISON BANKO | Jan. 19, 2011

It used to be every gymnast for herself. Now, they give it all for the team.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Mather shines as Gators face U.S. Junior National Team

By STEPHEN SHEEHAN< | Jan. 19, 2011

The Gators hosted their last tune-up for the 2011 season on Wednesday as they squared off against the U.S. Junior National Team at Linder Stadium.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators’ defense slumping during conference play

By GREG LUCA | Jan. 18, 2011

In the face of horrendous scoring droughts and lengthy shooting slumps, the Gators used their defense as a red herring.

SPORTS | RECRUITING

OL recruits discouraged by Addazio’s departure

By TOM GREEN | Jan. 18, 2011

Steve Addazio didn’t attract many fans during his time in Gainesville, but he certainly had plenty on the recruiting trail.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Allen stepping up since returning from injuries

By MATT WATTS< | Jan. 18, 2011

After last season, coach Amanda Butler and the Florida women’s basketball team found themselves in a precarious position. The Gators entered the offseason with just one returning guard and had to recruit the position heavily.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Jumpball: Is John Brantley the right QB for Florida’s revamped offense next season?

By ANTHONY CHIANG | Jan. 18, 2011

The Gators got their man.