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United States catcher Mark Kolozsvary forces out Japan's Masataka Yoshida on a fielder's choice by Japan's Yuki Yanagita during the gold medal baseball game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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Kolozsvary and Team USA earn silver medal in baseball

By Jesse Richardson | Aug. 7, 2021

Former Gator Mark Kolozsvary and Team USA suffer 2-0 loss to Japan in gold medal match.

Defensive back Kaiir Elam (5) at the Gators game versus UGA Nov. 7.

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Hungry Gators run faster: Florida defense out to prove itself in 2021

By Michael Hull | Aug. 6, 2021

The Florida Gators defense is out to prove something in the 2021 college football season as it continues to grow before its first game against Florida Atlantic.

Canada's Deanne Rose duels for the ball with Sweden's Nathalie Bjorn during the women's final soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

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Oh, Canada: Two more Gators get the soccer gold

By Jesse Richardson | Aug. 6, 2021

Deanne Rose scores in penalties to boost Canada toward a gold medal in women’s soccer.

Florida head coach Dan Mullen and several players spoke to media ahead of 2021 fall football camps on Thursday.

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Gators start fall camp Friday

By Zachary Huber | Aug. 5, 2021

Coach Dan Mullen and several players met with the media Thursday to preview fall camp for the 2021 season.

Grant Holloway, of United States competes in a men's 110-meter hurdles semifinal at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

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Holloway wins first Olympic medal in 110-meter hurdles

By Kaitlyn Wadulack | Aug. 4, 2021

Grant Holloway strode his way to silver after his 110-meter hurdles performance in the finals.

Caeleb Dressel, of the United States, celebrates his gold medal in the men's 4x100-meter medley relay final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

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Dressel and Finke combine for seven gold medals at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

By Faith Buckley | Aug. 2, 2021

Florida alumnus Caeleb Dressel racked up five gold medals, and Gator Bobby Finke brought in two medals himself at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Caeleb Dressel, of United States, right, and teammates celebrate winning the gold medal in the men's 4x100-meter medley relay final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

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Dressel wins fifth gold medal

By Faith Buckley | July 31, 2021

Former Gator Caeleb Dressel capped off Saturday night with his fifth gold medal in the 2020 Olympics.

Florida's Taylor Manson competes during the Pepsi Florida Relays on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Percy Beard Track at James G. Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, Fla. The women's track team won its second SEC title in program history Thursday. / UAA Communications photo by Hannah White

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Manson wins first Olympic medal

By Kaitlyn Wadulack | July 31, 2021

Taylor Manson earned her first Olympic medal Saturday after helping Team USA place third in the mixed 4x400 relay.

Robert Finke, of United States, celebrates after winning the gold medal in the men's 1500-meter freestyle final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

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Bobby Finke takes home gold medal in last-minute surge

By Faith Buckley | July 31, 2021

Senior Gator Bobby Finke won his second gold medal of the 2020 Olympics in the 1500-meter freestyle Saturday.

Caeleb Dressel, of United States, celebrates after winning the gold medal in a men's 50-meter freestyle fiat the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. At left Bruno Fratus, of Brazil, celebrates winning the bronze medal. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

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Dressel pulls in fourth gold medal

By Faith Buckley | July 31, 2021

Caeleb Dressel did it again. The former Gator pulled in his fourth 2020 Olympic gold medal.

Florida outfielder Jud Fabian and the Gators collapsed in the ninth inning Sunday afternoon, falling to the Alabama Crimson Tide, 8-7.

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Fabian announces return to Gators, passes on MLB

By Ryan Haley | July 31, 2021

Florida center fielder Jud Fabian, drafted by the Boston Red Sox earlier this month, announced he would return to the Gators for another season.

Caeleb Dressel, of United States, celebrates after wining the gold medal in the men's 100-meter butterfly final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

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Dressel wins third Olympic gold medal

By Michael Hull | July 30, 2021

Former Gator Caeleb Dressel notched his third gold medal of the 2020 Olympics Friday in the 100-meter butterfly.

Florida added four-star running back Terrance Gibbs Friday.

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Four-star running back Terrance Gibbs commits to Florida

By Faith Buckley | July 30, 2021

Florida lands its first running back of the class of 2022 in Terrance Gibbs.

Caeleb Dressel, of the United States, celebrates after winning the men's 100-meter freestyle final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Dressel wins second gold medal in the 100 meter freestyle

By Faith Buckley | July 28, 2021

Former Gator Caeleb Dressel ran it back with his second gold medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Wednesday after he set an Olympic record in the 100-meter freestyle.

Robert Finke of the United States celebrates winning the men's 800-meters freestyle final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

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Finke wins Olympic gold with final-length surge

By Faith Buckley | July 28, 2021

Gators swimmer Bobby Finke swooped in the last 50 meters to take home gold in the 800-meter freestyle in his first Olympic run.

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Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC??

July 28, 2021

Jesse and Joe discuss what the expected move of Oklahoma and Texas to the SEC means for conference football, other sports and more, with assistant sports editor Ryan Haley back again and sports editor Michael Hull’s debut guest appearance

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days Monday, July 19, 2021, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

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Texas and Oklahoma request to join SEC

By Jesse Richardson | July 27, 2021

SEC presidents and commissioners will vote Thursday to approve an invitation for Texas and Oklahoma to join the conference.

United States' Michelle Moultrie catches a fly out during a softball game against Japan at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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Team USA, former Gators lose to Japan in gold medal game, take silver

By Julianna Reichenbach | July 27, 2021

Former Gators Michelle Moultrie, Kelsey Stewart and Aubree Munro are silver medalists after 2-0 loss to Japan in the gold medal game Tuesday.

United States men's 4x100m freestyle relay team of Bowen Beck, Blake Pieroni, and Caeleb Dressel react after winning the gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

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Caeleb Dressel leads USA to another gold medal

By Karina Wilson | July 25, 2021

UF alumnus Caeleb Dressel swam to victory in Tokyo in the men’s 4x100 meter freestyle relay Sunday, earning the United States its 12th medal.

Natalie Hinds, bottom, of the United States is congratulated by teammates after swimming the fourth leg during a preliminary round of the women's 4x100m freestyle relay at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

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Hinds lands bronze in relay, Gators get second medal of night

By Ryan Haley | July 24, 2021

Natalie Hinds served as the third leg of the US 4x100-meter freestyle relay and helped the States win bronze, her first Olympic medal.