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Thursday, July 23, 2026

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Florida guard Kiara Smith drained the first basket in the Gators' game against the FAU Owls Monday.

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Smith stars, Briggs hits milestone in UF victory

By Declan Walsh | Dec. 8, 2020

Guard Kiara Smith scored a career-high 27-points in the Gators win over FAU Monday.

USC transfer Yuxin Lin will be eligible for Florida in 2021.

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Gators grab USC transfer Yuxin Lin

By Michael Hull | Dec. 7, 2020

Lin is currently ranked No. 18 in the World Amatuer Golf Rankings.

Gators coach Dan Mullen in the visiting locker room after Florida's game against the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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A guide to beat the Tide: How UF can survive the SEC Championship game

By River Wells | Dec. 7, 2020

The Gators could win the SEC Championship game if the defense steps up and they score early.

Clouds gather over Alfred A. McKethan Field at Florida Ballpark on Nov. 13, 2020 before one of the Gators’ fall scrimmages.

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Diamond Discourse: Looking to 2021 UF baseball

By Sara Kate Dyson and Ryan Haley | Dec. 7, 2020

Fall ball observations indicate another productive season for the Gators.

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Where would I be?

By Graham Marsh | Dec. 6, 2020

"Hell, let's give it a shot."

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Believe in yourself. Trust me, it's worth it

By Evan Lepak | Dec. 6, 2020

A decision that has truly changed my life.

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I found my home at The Alligator

By Brendan Farrell | Dec. 6, 2020

There’s a lot about that office on SW 13th Street I’m going to miss.

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Let me tell you about the best decision of my life

By Tyler Nettuno | Dec. 6, 2020

Over the last four years, I’ve often wondered what I would write in this column.

Kyle Trask (11) winds up, preparing to pass the football at the Gators' game against the Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Dec. 5, 2020.

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Gators knockdown Volunteers despite cold start

By Christian Ortega | Dec. 5, 2020

Florida beat Tennessee 31-19, advancing to 8-1 and clinching the SEC East

Florida guard Kiara Smith scored 19 points in 35 minutes of the Gators' win over Cincinnati Saturday.

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UF pounds Bearcats 81-58

By Declan Walsh | Dec. 5, 2020

The #Gators secured a quality win over Cincinnati Saturday, scoring 81 points to the Bearcats' 58.

Quarterback Kyle Trask (left) was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy in 2020. He finished with the most passing touchdowns in the country that season (43) while racking up the second most passing yards (4,283). Tight end Kyle Pitts (right) was a unanimous first-team All-American in 2020. He finished the year with 43 catches for 770 yards and 12 touchdowns, despite only playing in eight games.

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No, the Gators aren’t this year’s LSU

By Brendan Farrell | Dec. 4, 2020

A wildly inconsistent defense and less productive run game keeps UF from reaching 2019 LSU's level of production.

Florida guard Kiara Smith contributed 15 points to her squad's win over Charleston Southern Wednesday.

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UF bests Charleston Southern after slow start

By Declan Walsh | Dec. 2, 2020

The Gators defeated the Charleston Southern Buccaneers by 15 points Wednesday.

Sophomore Nina Rickards and the Gators take on Charleston Southern Wednesday at 5 p.m. for their second game of the season.

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UF looks to bounce back against Charleston Southern

By Declan Walsh | Dec. 2, 2020

The Gators look to rebound from a tough loss to FSU when they take the court against CSU.

Kadzban holds the Rapa Nui flag. The flag depicts a Reimiro, a moon-shaped ornament worn by Easter Island natives, and two heads at each end of it.

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Easter Island to Gainesville: Documenting Izzy Kadzban’s journey to international soccer

By Declan Walsh | Nov. 29, 2020

UF soccer player Izzy Kadzban's Rapa Nui roots paved the way for a decorated international soccer career prior to her college play.

Tre’Vez Johnson (16), Jesiah Pierre (40) and Rashad Torrence II (22) celebrate in the Gators game against Kentucky in The Swamp on Nov. 28.

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You want ‘Bama? Don’t play like Saturday

By River Wells | Nov. 29, 2020

So far, Dan Mullen cleared his biggest hurdle.

Vanderbilt kicker Sarah Fuller (32) at the Commodores' game against the Missouri Tigers at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Missouri, on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020.

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Play like a girl

By River Wells | Nov. 29, 2020

Vanderbilt kicker Sarah Fuller trotted on the field, stepped back from the tee and did her job.

Tight end Kyle Pitts celebrates after catching a touchdown pass versus Kentucky Nov. 28. Pitts projects as a top-10 pick in Thursday's NFL Draft.

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Florida bests Kentucky in lackluster fashion

By Payton Titus | Nov. 28, 2020

UF beat UK 34-10 at The Swamp Saturday afternoon. It was Kyle Pitts' first game back since UGA.

Gators kicker Evan McPherson said that holidays away from home is one of the sacrifices he makes to play Division I football at UF.

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Turkey or Pigskin?: How the Gators are spending their Thanksgiving during COVID-19

By Payton Titus | Nov. 25, 2020

How do you like your turkey: oven-cooked, fried or served up nice and hot with a little pigskin on the side?

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Dabo Swinney is out of touch, per usual

By Tyler Nettuno | Nov. 24, 2020

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney finds himself at the center of controversy once again.

Junior Trinity Thomas will be back with the Gators this season.

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Gators Gymnastics releases 2021 schedule

By Noah Ram | Nov. 24, 2020

Florida will play an eight-match, conference-only schedule this year. UF's productive season was cute short by COVID-19 in 2020.

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