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UF infielder Christian Hicks throws to first on a ground ball during Florida's 3-2 loss in 10 innings to Tennessee on April 8, 2017, at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida doesn't have a 'margin for error'

By Patrick Pinak | Apr. 10, 2017

There’s a disturbing trend happening to the Gators: too many one-run games.

UF's Ingrid Neel hits a backhand during Florida's 4-2 win against Oklahoma State on Feb. 18, 2017, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators face tough singles challenges against Ole Miss

By Spencer Thompson | Apr. 9, 2017

Ingrid Neel was angry.

Sergio Garcia, of Spain, reacts after making his birdie putt on the 18th green to win the Masters golf tournament after a playoff Sunday, April 9, 2017, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Golf: The world’s most costly conspiracy

By Matt Brannon | Apr. 9, 2017

The Masters, golf’s first major tournament of the year, ended on Sunday. And while Sergio Garcia won, all of us lost.

Janell Wheaton notched a walk-off walk to seal the game for the Gators early Friday morning.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

UF softball team uses defense to clinch series over Georgia

By Skyler Lebron | Apr. 9, 2017

For a group that’s averaged six runs through its first 12 SEC contests, Florida’s defense was its best asset in its game against Georgia on Sunday.

UF reliever Michael Byrne throws a pitch during Florida's 3-2 loss in 10 innings to Tennessee on April 8, 2017, at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Byrne, Gators salvage final game of UT series

By Ethan Bauer | Apr. 9, 2017

Needing clutch outs to preserve a sweep-avoiding win, coach Kevin O’Sullivan turned to the loser.

UF quarterback Feleipe Franks during Florida's Spring game on Friday night at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Franks should have strong supporting cast

By Patrick Pinak | Apr. 9, 2017

As Feleipe Franks took to the lectern to face reporters and cameras, one question stumped him.

UF pitcher Brady Singer walks off the field during Florida's 3-2 loss to Tennessee on April 8, 2017, at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida drops series to Tennessee without three key players

By Patrick Pinak | Apr. 8, 2017

Dalton Guthrie bobbled the relay throw.

Sammi Burgess looks on during UF's win over Denver on March 25.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Gators thrash Cincinnati behind Burgess’ career milestone

By Jake Dreilinger | Apr. 8, 2017

When attacker Sammi Burgess lined up for the free-position shot, a lot more was at stake than continuing Florida’s offensive run against Cincinnati.

Kelly Barnhill tosses a pitch in the Gators' 5-0 win over the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Gators beat Bulldogs with Barnhill’s complete-game shutout

By Skyler Lebron | Apr. 8, 2017

Kelly Barnhill’s 14th start of the year came in an unorthodox manner.

Linebacker Jeremiah Moon looks on during Florida's Spring football game on April 7, 2017, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Linebackers step up, Toney impresses

By Dylan Dixon | Apr. 7, 2017

The biggest storyline for Florida heading into this spring was its situation at quarterback.

UF running back Jordan Scarlett carries the ball during Florida's Spring game on Friday night at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators’ rushing attack stalls in Spring game

By Matt Brannon | Apr. 7, 2017

While the biggest question of Florida’s offseason has been the quarterback competition, the Gators used their annual Spring game as an opportunity to find some answers in the running game.

Coach Jim McElwain addresses players following the conclusion of the Spring football game on April 7, 2017.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Winners and losers from Florida’s spring scrimmage

By IAN COHEN | Apr. 7, 2017

Winner: Feleipe Franks, quarterback

Quarterback Kadarius Toney evades a defender during Florida's Spring football game on April 7, 2017.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Column: With Toney in the mix, is the QB battle over?

By Patrick Pinak | Apr. 7, 2017

Sure, Feleipe Franks is ahead in Florida’s quarterback race.

UF quarterback Feleipe Franks drops back to pass during Florida's Spring game on Friday night at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Franks establishes himself as favorite in Spring game

By Ethan Bauer | Apr. 7, 2017

Nothing about Friday’s Spring football game felt real.

Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) celebrates as Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, April 4, 2017. The Pacers defeated the Raptors 108-90. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Column: DeRozan, Raptors need to shut up about Lance Stephenson

By Ray Boone | Apr. 6, 2017

In the final moments of Tuesday night’s game between the Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors, Pacers guard Lance Stephenson scored an uncontested layup with 3.3 seconds left in the game. The blue-and-gold-clad crowd in Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis erupted with excited applause.

UF quarterback Kyle Trask drops back to pass during a spring practice at the Sanders Practice Field on March 22, 2017.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

The Underdog: Trask fighting to no longer be a backup

By Matt Brannon | Apr. 6, 2017

Kyle Trask is in his high school coach’s office, and he’s angry.

UF quarterback Feleipe Franks warms up prior to Florida's 30-3 win against Iowa in the Outback Bowl on Jan. 2, 2017, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

The Favorite: Franks ready to be UF's QB of the future

By Dylan Dixon | Apr. 6, 2017

When Feleipe Franks stepped foot on UF’s campus last Spring as an early enrollee, the level of hype and expectation surrounding his arrival was through the roof.

UF wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland runs with the ball during a spring practice at the Sanders Practice Field on March 22, 2017.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Cleveland, receivers looking for improvement in scrimmage

By IAN COHEN | Apr. 6, 2017

The Florida Gators football team hasn’t produced a 1,000-yard receiver since 2002.

UF's Kourtney Keegan hits a forehand during Florida's 4-2 win against Oklahoma State on Feb. 18, 2017, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Thornqvist reflects on Woolcock, Liang and Keegan before senior day

By Spencer Thompson | Apr. 6, 2017

Coach Roland Thornqvist described this weekend’s matches against Ole Miss and Mississippi State as “another weekend in the SEC.” However, there’s more to it than that.

UF men's tennis coach Bryan Shelton looks on during Florida's 4-2 win against UCLA on Feb. 5, 2017, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

SEC apologizes to Gators men’s tennis for moving match indoors

By Mark Stine | Apr. 6, 2017

Weather has been a factor for the UF men’s tennis team recently.