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The Florida gymnastics team huddles after finishing fourth at the NCAA Gymnastics Super Six on April 16, 2016, in Fort Worth, Texas.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

UF gymnastics drops four-peat bid, finishes fourth

By Alejandro López | Apr. 16, 2016

It was too little, too late.

Kayli Kvistad follows through on a swing during Florida's doubleheader sweep against Jacksonville on Feb. 17, 2016, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Kvistad paces Gators softball to doubleheader sweep over Louisiana-Lafayette

By Brian Lee | Apr. 16, 2016

In the bottom of the first inning in the second game of No. 1 Florida’s doubleheader against No. 5 Louisiana-Lafayette, cleanup hitter Kayli Kvistad walked into the batter’s box with two runners on base.

Sam Horsfield hits a shot during Round 2 of the SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 21, 2016, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Men’s golf slips on Day 2 of SEC Championship

By Ray Boone | Apr. 16, 2016

After Saturday’s round of the Southeastern Conference Championship, the Florida men’s golf team finds itself well back entering the final round of competition in St. Simons, Georgia.

Sammi Burgess makes a play on the ball during Florida's 14-4 loss on March 19, 2016 Maryland at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

UF lacrosse storms past Villanova

By Kyle Brutman | Apr. 16, 2016

The No. 2 Florida lacrosse team clinched a berth in the Big East Tournament Saturday with a 14-4 win over Villanova.

Peter Alonso celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run during Florida's win against Texas A&M on April 1, 2016, at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Alonso home run lifts Florida baseball to series sweep over Arkansas

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 16, 2016

Peter Alonso provided the spark.

Logan Shore pitches during Florida's 4-3 win over Missouri on March 18, 2016, at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Shore propels Gators to win over Arkansas

By Patrick Pinak | Apr. 15, 2016

Logan Shore accomplished a feat no Florida pitcher has done in more than 30 years on Friday night.

Maria Torres tees off during the 2015 SunTrust Gator Invitational at UF's Mark Bostick Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Florida women’s golf team sits in second at SEC tournament

By Alfredo Morales | Apr. 15, 2016

The first day of the Southeastern Conference Tournament ended Friday with No. 8 Florida in second place at 4 over par..

Freshman Gordon Neale hits a ball during Day 2 of the SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 21, 2016, at the Mark Bostic Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

UF men’s golf sits in third at SEC Championship

By Ray Boone | Apr. 15, 2016

At the end of Round 1 of the Southeastern Conference Championship, the Florida men’s golf team finds itself in a familiar position.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Gators women’s golf begins play at the SEC Championship

By Alfredo Morales | Apr. 14, 2016

Today, Florida will begin the Southeastern Conference Championship in Birmingham, Alabama — its first test of the postseason.

Lindsey Ronbeck runs toward the goal during Florida's 14-4 loss to Maryland on March 19, 2016, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Florida lacrosse breezes past Marquette

By Kyle Brutman | Apr. 13, 2016

It took nearly 49 minutes of game time for Florida to concede a goal against Marquette on Wednesday.

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy Donovan talks to his players during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Tuesday, April 12, 2016, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators in the NBA: Billy Donovan has record-breaking year

By GRAHAM HACK | Apr. 13, 2016

Billy Donovan’s first regular season is over, and while his Oklahoma City team has been overshadowed by the outlandish seasons of Golden State and San Antonio, he has had a record-breaking year himself.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Column: Bruce Arians' comments on CTE in football were insensitive, inaccurate

By Ethan Bauer | Apr. 13, 2016

Bruce Arians used to be one of my favorite NFL coaches.

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper (34) celebrates with teammates after a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Tuesday, April 12, 2016, in Washington. Harper hit a two-run double in the eighth innings. The Nationals won 2-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Column: New generation of athletes bring fresh air to stale sport

By Luis Torres | Apr. 12, 2016

Bryce Harper, one of baseball’s great young stars, recently wore a hat that said "Make Baseball Fun Again," playing off Donald Trump’s campaign slogan of "Make America Great Again."

Tim Walton talks with Taylor Schwarz during Florida's doubleheader sweep of Jacksonville on Feb. 17, 2016, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

No. 1 Florida softball faces No. 8 FSU

By Brian Lee | Apr. 12, 2016

The UF softball team has dominated Florida State over the last decade.

UF’s Brianna Morgan returns a serve during Florida’s win over USF on Jan. 27, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

UF women's tennis one win away from SEC title

By Jake Dreilinger | Apr. 11, 2016

Friday’s game against Georgia has a lot more at stake for the Bulldogs than it does the Gators.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Gators women's golf emphasizing consistency in lead-up to SEC Championship

By Alfredo Morales | Apr. 11, 2016

Yielding to pressure and losing focus can break a golfer, and after ending the regular season with a four-tournament winning streak, the pressure has mounted for Florida’s women’s golf team.