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I’m starting to like the new-look NBA

By Huang Story Short | July 3, 2018

Professional basketball just got a whole lot better.

Third baseman Jonathan India was taken fifth overall by the Cincinnati Reds in the 2018 MLB Draft. He led the SEC in on-base percentage (.497), slugging percentage (.717) and home runs. India was selected as the conference's Player of the Year.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

UF navigated through 2018 on individual brilliance

By Chris O'Brien | July 3, 2018

Despite ending with a 5-2 loss to Arkansas at the College World Series on June 22, the Florida Gators’ 2018 season shouldn’t be overshadowed by the team’s failure to repeat as national champions.

UF starting pitcher Brady Singer pitched 5.0 innings and gave up four runs on seven hits in Florida's elimination game loss to Arkansas on Friday.

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Campbell cruises, Arkansas eliminates Florida in CWS

By Chris O'Brien | June 22, 2018

The last time he faced the defending champs, Arkansas starting pitcher Isaiah Campbell only lasted one inning and gave up six runs (five earned) on four hits and four walks.

Freshman starter Jack Leftwich threw 6.1 innings and allowed only two earned runs in his outing against Texeas Tech at the College World Series Thursday.

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After sluggish start, Florida recovers to eliminate Texas Tech

By Chris O'Brien | June 22, 2018

He’s a freshman, but he sure didn’t look like one Thursday night.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

We need to talk about the World Cup’s Inner Demons

By Mark My Words | June 20, 2018

Last week I explained why the World Cup is the greatest event in sports.

UF left fielder Amanda Lorenz reached base safely in all 67 games for the 2018 season. She also received the SEC Player of the Year honor.

SPORTS

ALLIGATOR AWARDS: Athlete of the Year

By Chris O'Brien , Andrew Huang , Dylan Rudolph and Alligator Sports Staff | June 20, 2018

As the Florida Gators athletics season winds down, we look back at some of the best athletes for the university. Our panel of Mark Stine, Chris O’Brien, Dylan Rudolph, Alanis Thames and Andrew Huang selected its nominees for the alligatorSports Athlete of the Year award:

Third baseman Jonathan India went 2 for 5 with four RBIs in UF's 6-1 victory over Texas at the College World Series Tuesday. He gave the Gators a five-run lead with a three-run homer in the sixth inning.

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India breaks game open in sixth, Kowar powers UF to win over Texas

By Chris O'Brien | June 19, 2018

As soon as he finished his swing, he knew.

Arizona center Deandre Ayton will look to hear his name called when the Phoenix Suns make their first-overall selection at the NBA Draft on Thursday.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Back from the future: Next season’s NBA All-Rookie Team

By Huang Story Short | June 18, 2018

With the 2018 NBA All-Rookie Team’s recent release and the 2018 NBA Draft on Thursday, I decided to time-travel to a year from now and bring back 2019’s All-Rookie Team.

The UF men's and women's track and field teams both took first and fourth, respectively, at the NCAA Indoor Championships in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Gators make historic run in Mike Holloway’s 16th season as coach

By Alanis Thames | June 18, 2018

Time has expired for the Florida track and field season.

UF starter Jackson Kowar will take the mound in an elimination game against Texas on Tuesday at the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.

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After loss to Texas Tech, Florida turns attention to Texas

By Chris O'Brien | June 18, 2018

It was an ugly, ugly game.

UF pitcher Brady Singer threw 6.1 innings in UF's 6-3 loss to Texas Tech at the College World Series Sunday. He gave up five runs (two earned) on nine hits, no walks and five strikeouts.

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Defense struggles, bats go cold as Gators drop CWS opener

By Chris O'Brien | June 17, 2018

Strength versus strength.

Sophomore Grant Holloway earned his second SEC 60-meter hurdles title in as many years on Sunday.

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Gators to compete in USATF Outdoor Junior Championships

By Alanis Thames | June 14, 2018

Taylor Manson and Cory Poole’s debut outdoor seasons are still alive.

The United States failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

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The world’s greatest sporting event returns

By Mark My Words | June 14, 2018

It’s the most spectacular event in sports, and it’s finally back.

Florida second baseman Blake Reese stole home in UF's 3-2 win over Auburn Monday night.

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Steal home, stellar play by freshmen carries UF to CWS

By Chris O'Brien | June 13, 2018

He dashed to second before careening over and falling to the ground.

Mike Holloway coached the UF men's and women's track teams to respective second-place and fifth-place finishes at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon.

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Gators fall short at NCAAs despite solid individual performances

By Alanis Thames | June 11, 2018

Florida needed everything to go right at the NCAA Outdoor Championships.Its men needed at least 53 points to complete the three-peat, and its women needed at least 47 to get their first podium finish since 2014.

Graduate transfer Adam Shuler announced that he will be attending Florida. He has two years of eligibility remaining.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida lands graduate transfer Adam Shuler

By Dylan Rudolph | June 11, 2018

Coach Dan Mullen will have another defensive lineman to work with next season.

LeBron James is a better basketball player than Kevin Durant according to Andrew Huang, sports columnist.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Some afterthoughts on the 2018 NBA Finals

By Huang Story Short | June 11, 2018

The better team won the 2018 NBA Finals, just like we all expected. The Golden State Warriors swept the Cleveland Cavaliers to repeat as NBA champions.

Left fielder Austin Langworthy's walk-off home run in UF's 3-2 win over Auburn in the bottom of the 11th inning sent Florida to the College World Series for the fourth-consecutive season.

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OMAHA BOUND: Florida walks off against Auburn to win Super Regional

By Chris O'Brien | June 11, 2018

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Jackson Kowar threw his final game at McKethan Stadium as the Gators lost 3-2. Game 3 of the Super Regional is set for 8:30pm on Monday.

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Tigers walk off, escape gem from Kowar

By Chris O'Brien | June 10, 2018

Jackson Kowar was near flawless on the day.

Junior Yanis David placed second in the triple jump at the NCAA Outdoor Championships with a best mark of 13.95 meters. The UF women's track and field team took fifth place overall.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Florida’s women finish fifth at NCAAs for second-consecutive year

By Alanis Thames | June 9, 2018

With one event left in the NCAA Outdoor Championships, Florida’s women’s track and field team was four points away from its first podium finish since 2014.