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Top Ranked Test: No. 2 Florida hosts No. 1 Texas A&M

By Patrick Pinak | Mar. 31, 2016

After losing two of three games against unranked Kentucky, Kevin O’Sullivan wanted to see more from his team.

Sam Horsfield lines up a shot to start the third round of the SunTrust Invitational on Feb. 21, 2016, at UF's Mark Bostic Golf Course.

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Florida heads to Tennessee looking to rebound from last-place finish

By Ray Boone | Mar. 31, 2016

Eight out of 10.

Mark Thompson carries the ball during practice on March 9, 2016, at the Sanders Practice Fields.

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Mark Thompson stands tall among UF's tailbacks

By IAN COHEN | Mar. 30, 2016

Kelvin Taylor, the former Florida running back who didn’t turn the ball over once in three years of collegiate football, is gone.

UF coach Mike Holloway smiles during the 2015 Florida Relays at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Florida track and field to host Pepsi Relays in season’s first home meet

By Lauren Staff | Mar. 30, 2016

The Gators are used to competing against strong runners.

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Column: Saying student athletes "have it made" misses the point

By Ethan Bauer | Mar. 29, 2016

Using flawed reasoning to quell discontent — in sports or otherwise — is nothing new.

Jim McElwain instructs his players during Florida's Spring practice at the Sanders Practice Fields on March 9, 2016.

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Jim McElwain reflects on past, looks toward future at Florida

By GRAHAM HACK | Mar. 28, 2016

Jim McElwain remembers his first coaching contract well.

Florida's Caeleb Dressel reacts after winning the 100-yard freestyle at the NCAA men's swimming and diving championships Saturday, March 26, 2016, in Atlanta. The initials on his face are in honor of a former teacher. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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Column: Never heard of Caeleb Dressel? You will

By IAN COHEN | Mar. 27, 2016

You may not know the name Caeleb Dressel.

Caeleb Dressel touches the wall at the end of his leg of the 400 meter freestyle relay during Florida’s meet against Auburn on Jan. 23, 2016, in the O’Connell Center.

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Caeleb Dressel wins two national championships at NCAAs

By Sean Doty | Mar. 27, 2016

Before the NCAA Championships began, sophomore Caeleb Dressel was already Florida’s biggest winner this season.

A.J. Puk pitches during Florida's 7-2 loss to Miami on Feb. 21, 2015, at McKethan Stadium.

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Kentucky snaps Florida’s 17-game winning streak

By Patrick Pinak | Mar. 26, 2016

It started with Evan White.

Jayla Bostic talks with throws coach Steve Lemke after one of her hammer throw attempts during the Tom Jones Memorial Invite on April 19, 2014, at Percy Beard Track.

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Gators track and field has pair of winners on Friday

By Lauren Staff | Mar. 26, 2016

Florida had a pair of first places finishes on Friday at the Cardinal and Gold Challenge hosted by the University of Southern California.

UF coach Jim McElwain points to the crowd during Gator Walk prior to Florida's 20-14 overtime win against Florida Atlantic on Nov. 21, 2015.

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UF raises coach Jim McElwain's salary

By GRAHAM HACK | Mar. 25, 2016

Jim McElwain is getting a raise.

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Florida track and field expecting success at upcoming meets

By Lauren Staff | Mar. 24, 2016

When one of his athletes puts on a Florida track uniform, coach Mike Holloway expects them to represent his program with excellence.

Jan Switkowski races in the 200 meter butterfly during Florida’s meet against Auburn on Jan. 23, 2016, in the O’Connell Center.

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Florida men’s swimming team opens NCAA meet in third

By Sean Doty | Mar. 23, 2016

Florida’s men’s swimming team got off to a record-breaking start in the NCAA Championships.

Nelson Maldonado bats during Florida's 2-1 win over Florida Atlantic on March 22, 2016, at McKethan Stadium.

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Florida edges past FAU for 16th straight win

By Patrick Pinak | Mar. 22, 2016

Nelson Maldonado slid into third with a triple, but he wasn’t satisfied.

Bridget Sloan celebrates with coach Jenny Rowland during Florida's 198.050-193.725 win over North Carolina on March 11, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

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Rowland, Florida stressing enjoyment during practice

By Alejandro López | Mar. 22, 2016

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UF finishes in last for first time under Deacon

By Ray Boone | Mar. 22, 2016

The Floridian Golf Club in Palm City has never been kind to the Florida Gators.

All-America cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III catches a pass during a drill as part of Florida's Pro Day on Tuesday inside UF's indoor practice facility.

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Hargreaves’ UF career comes to conclusion at Pro Day

By GRAHAM HACK | Mar. 22, 2016

When Vernon Hargreaves III first picked up a football, this moment was already in his mind.

Mitch D’Arrigo races in the 400 meter freestyle during Florida’s meet against Auburn on Jan. 23, 2016, in the O’Connell Center.

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Florida men’s team begins NCAA championship meet

By Sean Doty | Mar. 22, 2016

The reigning four-time Southeastern Conference swimming and diving champions begin their toughest four days of competition today.

Karolina Vlckova (right) celebrates with coach Emily Glaser during the 2015 SunTrust Gator Invitational at UF's Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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UF women’s golf picks up win at Briar’s Creek Invitational

By Alfredo Morales | Mar. 22, 2016

No. 8 UF took home its third consecutive and fifth overall victory of the season on Tuesday, widening its lead from Monday’s back-to-back rounds and giving Florida its most single-season victories since Emily Glaser became coach in 2012.

Haley Lorenzen attempts a layup during Florida's 92-69 loss to Kentucky in the Southeastern Conference Tournament on March 4, 2016, at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.

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Hopeful Florida women's basketball season ends in disappointment

By Ethan Bauer | Mar. 21, 2016

Inside the Florida basketball complex, a pair of small trees sit inconspicuously in a corner.