Twenty-six years, 11 months and nine days. That’s how long it’s been since the New York Knicks last appeared in an NBA Finals game. Fifty-three years, one month and three days. That’s how long it’s been since they last won it.
Looking to end a nearly three-month-long championship drought, former Gator Anna Danilina stepped onto centre court to battle for the Roland Garros women’s doubles title in Paris on Sunday. But defeating the No. 1-seed tandem of Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend proved challenging.
Finishing in 48.06, Nilsson became the ninth-fastest performer in collegiate history and now sits second on the UF all-time list. After not even racing at the East Regional last season, the Nilsson that Florida fans expected when he came to Gainesville – the one that won the World Junior (under 20) title and set the high school 300-meter hurdles record in 2024 – had fully arrived.
The Gators have already seen significant movement in the transfer portal as they begin constructing their roster for the 2027 season. Florida has added two key transfers while several players, including longtime starter Cade Kurland, have elected to continue their careers elsewhere.
After four seasons, 83 games and two Final Four appearances, Davies left Florida as one of the most accomplished midfielders in program history. But when she reflects on her time with the Gators, what stands out isn’t her many accolades, goals or broken records. It’s the team.
From a standout college athlete at Virginia to the new Gators women’s basketball head coach, Reiss has kept the same poise throughout. Her journey started around 45 years ago when the Eldred, New York, native was in sixth grade. Geno Auriemma, Virginia women’s basketball assistant coach at the time, sent her an offer letter to Cathy Rush Basketball Camp. There, Reiss got a glimpse of what college and professional basketball were like.
Student-athletes spend years striving to excel in their sport, dedicating hours to practices, conditioning and competition. But for many, one question looms over their head: What comes after sports?
On Thursday, the University of Florida revealed renderings and a promotional video of its $1.45 billion renovations to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Construction for the project is scheduled to begin following the 2026 season and is expected to be completed ahead of the 2030 campaign.
Following its expansion from 32 to 48 teams, this tournament marks the largest World Cup in history, making it unlike any of the other 22 since 1930. With the University of Florida being about a five-hour drive from host cities Miami and Atlanta, students are prepared and excited for what the 23rd World Cup has in store.
After weighing his professional options and listening to advice from everyone, including his family and NBA veteran Draymond Green, Haugh made the choice Florida fans were hoping for. He was coming back.
When Haynes lines up inside Hayward Field at the University of Oregon for her semifinal on June 11, she’ll have the confidence of the two best races of her life in her back pocket. She said the nerves go away the instant she steps on the track. When the gun fires, all that Haynes can do is race with the aggression she’s proven she can and welcome the inevitable.
Clinching the doubles point in five consecutive matches to kick off the season, the Gators had a newfound strength pushing them forward. However, that strong point suddenly shrank when conference play began, and the Gators shouldered the responsibility of rebuilding confidence in the home stretch of the season.
With a 2-0 record in the Gainesville Regional, Florida sat a win away from hosting a Super Regional. Then the pitching staff unraveled. The warning signs had been there from the beginning. While Florida escaped its opener against Rider with an 8-7 victory, the game exposed issues that would eventually end the Gators' season.
The 2027 recruiting trail has been nothing shy of a commitment cycle chock-full of blue-chip prospects and touted talents.
From the start of the match play quarterfinals, Oklahoma State was stacking birdies against Florida, averaging about six per golfer.
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