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Kelvin Taylor celebrates during Florida’s 38-20 win over Georgia on Nov. 1, 2014, at Everbank Field in Jacksonville.

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Taylor Made: Kelvin Taylor’s forging his own path

By GRAHAM HALL | Oct. 29, 2015

Kelvin Taylor had dominated the opposition in his career, but never at Florida.

UF setter Mackenzie Dagostino sets the ball for middle blocker Simone Antwi during Florida's 3-1 win against Florida State on Sept. 20, 2015, in the O'Connell Center.

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Backline play key for UF volleyball’s recent success

By Brian Lee | Oct. 28, 2015

As the Florida volleyball team enters the final month of the season, the Gators have emerged from an early season rough patch and hit their stride recently.

UF soccer coach Becky Burleigh talks with her team following Florida's 2-1 loss to Texas A&M on Sept. 10, 2015, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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UF soccer can clinch share of SEC title with win at Georgia tonight

By Kyle Brutman | Oct. 28, 2015

While Florida’s regular season ends on the road, it can be considered a homecoming for one of the team’s — and the collegiate sport’s — biggest stars.

UF wide receiver Antonio Callaway returns a punt during Florida's 28-27 win against Tennessee on Sept. 26, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Callaway's touchdown run against UT is known as one of Mick Hubert's greatest calls.

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Freshman wide receiver’s status uncertain for Saturday

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Oct. 28, 2015

Freshman Antonio Callaway has provided Florida’s offense with a spark this season that has been absent for years.

Georgia running back Sony Michel runs the ball during the Bulldogs 9-6 win over Missouri on Oct. 17, 2015, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia.

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Florida’s defense eyeing Georgia’s backfield

By Luis Torres | Oct. 28, 2015

This year’s installment of the Florida-Georgia rivalry was supposed to be a matchup of the Bulldogs' Nick Chubb and the Gators’ Kelvin Taylor.

Florida wide receiver Ahmad Fulwood (left) and defensive back Jalen Tabor (5) celebrate with fans following UF's 38-20 win against UGA on Saturday at EverBank Field in Jacksonville.

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Florida-Georgia carries special meaning for Jacksonville natives

By GRAHAM HACK | Oct. 27, 2015

For anyone associated with either Florida or Georgia, the rivalry between the two schools means a lot.

Georgia quarterback Greyson Lambert throws during UGA's 9-6 win over Missouri on Oct. 17, 2015, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia.

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Scouting Florida’s next opponent: The Georgia Bulldogs

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Oct. 27, 2015

The rivalry will be renewed on Saturday. No. 11 Florida (6-1, 4-1 Southeastern Conference) and Georgia (5-2, 3-2 SEC) meet at Everbank Field at 3:30 p.m. with control of the SEC East on the line. Here’s what to watch for from Georgia on Saturday.

Belinda Woolcock hits a two-handed backhand during Florida's 4-0 win against Elon on Jan. 24, 2015.

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Kuhlman, Woolcock take doubles title

By Madison Belfour | Oct. 27, 2015

The Gator duo of junior Belinda Woolcock and sophomore Josie Kuhlman came out on top Monday afternoon after what was an all-Gator doubles finals match for the USTA/ITA Southeast Regional Championships.

Ryan Orr swings during Day 1 of the SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 14, 2015, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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Florida men’s and women’s golf teams cap Fall seasons with victories

By Matt Brannon | Oct. 27, 2015

No. 18 Florida made a statement on Tuesday when it placed four Gators in the top five of the Florida Gulf Coast University Classic, capturing their first team win of the season in the final Fall tournament.

Junior Natalie Hinds competes in the 100-yard butterfly during Florida's 189.5-110.5 win against Arkansas on Saturday in the O'Connell Center

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Gators swimming and diving aiming to avenge last season’s loss to Georgia

By Lauren Staff | Oct. 27, 2015

After a disappointing performance in their dual-competition against Texas and Indiana, the Gators men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams are hoping to bounce back after an off-week, healthy and in peak racing condition.

Abby Wambach, draped in an American flag, celebrates with teammates after winning the women's soccer gold medal match against Japan at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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Former Gator Abby Wambach ends career as most important U.S. soccer player in history

By GRAHAM HALL | Oct. 27, 2015

Abby Wambach’s retirement concludes the career of the most significant soccer player in U.S. history.

In this July 5, 2015, file photo, United States' Abby Wambach holds an American flag after the U.S. beat Japan 5-2 in the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer championship in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Wambach, the leading career scorer, male or female, in international soccer, announced her retirement from soccer on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, shortly after the U.S. national team celebrated its Women's World Cup victory at the White House. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File_

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Abby Wambach announces retirement from soccer

By GRAHAM HALL | Oct. 27, 2015

Abby Wambach, the leading career goal scorer in international play and a former Gator, announced her retirement from soccer Tuesday.

UF's Taylor Tubs races during the 2015 Mountain Dew Invitational on Sept. 19, 2015, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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Gators encouraged by progression of youth

By Alejandro López | Oct. 26, 2015

Youth is lively.

UF point guard Cassie Peoples dribbles during Florida's 64-56 loss to Tennessee on Feb. 8, 2015, in the O'Connell Center.

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Florida utilizing tough practices to replicate game environments

By Ethan Bauer | Oct. 26, 2015

With the start of practice now all but gone from the team’s rearview mirror and the start of the regular season still a ways off, the Florida women’s basketball team is doing everything possible to remain focused.

Maria Torres hits the ball during the SunTrust Gator Women's Golf Invitational on March 15.

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UF women’s golf closing in on first team win of the season

By Matt Brannon | Oct. 26, 2015

No. 20 Florida is one day away from finishing the Fall with their first team win of the season.

UF coach Mary Wise calls out to setter Mackenzie Dagostino during Florida's 3-1 loss to Kentucky on Sept. 27, 2015, in the O'Connell Center.

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Gators continuing to learn from early season losses

By Patrick Pinak | Oct. 26, 2015

Florida volleyball has found its rhythm.

UF midfielder Briana Solis (0) celebrates with defender Rachelle Smith after Solis scored her first career goal.

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UF soccer accomplishes goal of SEC shutout

By Ryan Summers | Oct. 26, 2015

The Florida soccer team got a result on Sunday night that it hadn’t gotten all season — a conference shutout.

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Florida men’s golf dominating FGCU Classic through second round

By Matt Brannon | Oct. 26, 2015

No. 18 Florida leads the Florida Gulf Coast University Classic by a staggering 31 strokes.

Rookie tight end Jordan Reed catches a touchdown pass against the Chicago Bears in Landover, Md., on Sunday.

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Gators in the NFL: Reed leads Redskins’ rally while Jags soar in London

By IAN COHEN | Oct. 26, 2015

Gators in the NFL returns for Week 7 and features a last-minute go-ahead touchdown catch, a successful outing by a former UF coach and a pair of forced fumbles from two ex-Gators.

UF quarterback Treon Harris prepares to pass during Florida's 35-28 loss to LSU on Oct. 17, 2015, at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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Treon Harris brings big-game experience into UGA matchup

By GRAHAM HACK | Oct. 26, 2015

When people talk about Florida sophomore quarterback Treon Harris, much of the conversation revolves around what he’s lacking.