Florida's Emory Jones and Nay'Quan Wright stand in the backfield before they began a 99-yard drive against Alabama during a 31-29 loss on Sept. 18

Won’t Back Down: Florida shows guts and heart in close loss to Alabama

By Michael Hull | 8:00am

“We played hard, but we didn’t play hard enough to come out victorious,” running back Nay’Quan Wright said after the loss Saturday.

A Florida player touches his helmet during warmups before a game against Florida Atlantic on Sept. 4.

alligatorSports Roundtable: Florida vs. Alabama

By Zachary Huber , Michael Hull and Ryan Haley | Sep. 17

Florida's Emory Jones (pictured in white) surveys the field against Florida Atlantic on Sept. 4, 2021.

Gators fans, R-E-L-A-X: Emory Jones is still QB1

By Ryan Haley | Sep. 10

Alanna Rizzo, left, delivers a report before a 2018 game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies in Denver as then-Dodgers left fielder Matt Kemp looks on. Rizzo on Tuesday night will be part of Major League Baseball’s first all-female broadcasting crew. [ DAVID ZALUBOWSKI | AP ]

Women broadcasting professional sports shouldn’t be groundbreaking

By Karina Wilson | July 20

Home plate umpire Tom Hallion, right, checks for foreign substances on National League's German Marquez, of the Colorado Rockies, during the fourth inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game, Tuesday, July 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

MLB’s sticky situation: A microcosm of cheating in modern baseball

By Ryan Zehnder | July 17

Coach Dan Mullen during the Florida-Georgia game Nov. 2, 2019.

Georgia still must-win for Florida in 2021

By Zachary Huber | June 12

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Former Florida quarterback Tim Tebow (15) escapes pressure from Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain (25) during UF's 31-20 win in the 2008 SEC Championship Game. Tebow signed with the Jaguars as a tight end May 20.

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Tebow time: Why the Jaguars should/should not have signed Tim Tebow

By Zachary Huber and Michael Hull | May 24

The Jaguars signed Florida legend Tim Tebow May 20 as a tight end. Our writers debate whether this was a smart move by Jacksonville.

A ball hangs over the hole at Mark Bostick Golf Course

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When playable isn’t playable

By Ryan Haley | May 13

“Even though the course is playable, it is not playable at a championship level.” With those words, 63 NCAA women’s golfers saw their 2021 season go up in smoke.

Chris Ortega says goodbye to alligatorSports.

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How to say goodbye in 688 words

By Christian Ortega | Apr. 18

Chris Ortega says goodbye to alligatorSports.

Dylan O'Shea says goodbye to alligatorSports.

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If I had a brick

By Dylan O'Shea | Apr. 18

Dylan O'Shea says goodbye to alligatorSports.

River Wells says goodbye to alligatorSports.

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Action is eloquence

By River Wells | Apr. 18

River Wells says goodbye to alligatorSports.

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The NCAA’s one-time transfer rule will be good for the sport

By River Wells | Apr. 13

The NCAA is soon to implement its one-transfer rule permanently, but columnist River Wells thinks it's long overdue.

Tight end Kyle Pitts caught two touchdowns as UF defeated Towson 38-0.

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UF pro day: names to watch

By River Wells | Mar. 30

With pro day, columnist River Wells breaks down the Gators’ three biggest prospects and where they could end up in the NFL Draft come April.

Mike White has coached Florida since 2015.

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Fire that other basketball coach, too

By River Wells | Mar. 23

If Florida men’s basketball wants to compete for championships, head coach Mike White must be let go.

Cameron Newbauer coaching against Kentucky on Feb. 15. Newbauer announced he is stepping down as head coach of the Gators Friday.

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It’s time for Cam Newbauer to go

By River Wells | Mar. 14

After a losing record over four years and abysmal SEC performances, it’s time Florida parts ways with women’s basketball coach Cam Newbauer.

Jones patiently waited behind the former high school backup for years and only saw precious minutes in a few select games last season.

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Gator fans, get excited for Emory Jones

By River Wells | Mar. 9

Living up to the legacy of Kyle Trask is no easy task, but Emory Jones has the tools to make it happen.

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The anniversary of a sportless March

By Chris Ortega | Mar. 8

It’s been a year since COVID-19 shut down sports. Sports Editor Christian Ortega briefly reflects on what it’s been like the last year during the pandemic.

Florida went through their all-SEC schedule undefeated against all-ranked opponents. Photo from UF-Kentucky match Feb. 19.

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Florida owns all the tools to win it all

By Zachary Huber | Mar. 7

Florida heads into the postseason as a virtual lock because of the dominance they displayed during the regular season. If it doesn’t hoist the National Championship trophy April 17, it would be a disappointment.

Despite missing four starters, Florida still won. And not only did Florida still win, it won with a score tied for its third highest this year.

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This year’s gymnastics team could be one of UF’s best teams in recent memory

By River Wells | Feb. 22

OPINION: If this year’s team can stick the landing, it has the potential to be among the best Gators teams of all time — across any sport.

Todd Grantham’s defense ranked 83rd in yards allowed per game in 2020

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Florida made defensive changes, but not the right one

By River Wells | Feb. 7

With all of its hirings and firings on the defensive staff this offseason, Florida has ignored its most glaring problem