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Josh Tobias bats during Florida's 14-8 win against Florida State on March 17 at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

UF baseball misses opportunities in extra innings loss to FSU

By IAN COHEN | Apr. 14, 2015

Quincy Nieporte didn’t budge.

UF's Lauren Haeger fist bumps coach Tim Walton after hitting a home run during Florida's 4-1 win against Illinois State on Feb. 21 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | FEATURES

Perfect ending: Haeger chasing records in final season

By Patrick Pinak | Apr. 14, 2015

When Lauren Haeger arrived at UF, she didn’t expect she’d have the career she has had — a career decorated with conference accolades, school records and the cherry on top – a national championship.

Florida football coach Jim McElwain speaks to media members during a press conference on March 10 in the Southeast End Zone meeting room at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Injured offensive lineman to serve as student assistant

By Luis Torres | Apr. 14, 2015

Rod Johnson’s football career is over.

Taylor Tomlinson putts during the 2015 SunTrust Gator Invitational at UF's Mark Bostick Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Florida women's golf preparing for SEC Championships

By JUSTEN ROSENBERG | Apr. 14, 2015

The Gators women’s golf team looks to carry over their recent regular season success to Birmingham, Alabama, this weekend as they seek their first Southeastern Conference Championship since the 2007-08 season.

J.D. Tomlinson swings during Day 1 of the SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 14 at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

UF men’s golf preparing for postseason

By Ryan Summers | Apr. 14, 2015

After a runner-up finish at the Old Waverly Collegiate Championship April 7, the UF men’s golf team returns to action Friday as they take part in the opening round of the Southeastern Conference Championship.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Rod Johnson's career cut short due to injury

By GRAHAM HALL | Apr. 14, 2015

The Gators baseball team huddles prior to Florida's 14-3 win against the South Carolina Gamecocks on April 11, 2015 at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

UF faces FSU for third, final time this season

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 13, 2015

After outscoring opponents by a combined 60-12 during its four-game homestand, the Florida baseball team is heading back on the road.

UF's A.J. Crouch follows through on his backswing at the 2015 SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 14, 2015 at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Back on course: Junior has rebound year after early struggles

By Ryan Summers | Apr. 13, 2015

Stripped of his scholarship, some time away from golf and a new coach at the helm — this year started all sorts of ways for junior A.J. Crouch.

UF's Rachel Spicer competes on the balance beam at the Southeastern Conference Championships on March 21, 2015, in Duluth, Georgia.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Senior pushing through pain as national championship nears

By GRAHAM HACK | Apr. 13, 2015

With the finish line in sight, there’s no room for holding back.

Billy Donovan looks down the court during Florida's 66-49 win against Tennessee on Feb. 28 in the O'Connell Center. Donovan will be named the head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

InstaGraham: Wish Granted — Former Billy D assistant returns to Florida

By GRAHAM HALL | Apr. 13, 2015

After how rough Florida’s men’s basketball season was, Monday was probably the happiest day Billy Donovan has had in the last year.

Lauren Haeger pitches during Florida's 14-10 loss to LSU on Saturday at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Pitching helps UF softball in Kentucky sweep

By Luis Torres | Apr. 13, 2015

Entering her senior season, Lauren Haeger was a household name in the batter’s box.

Nora Barry runs toward the net during Florida's loss to North Carolina.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Senior midfielder, math major, preparing for life after lacrosse

By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Apr. 13, 2015

Being a math major in college is no easy task. Devoting most of your time to playing sports can make it even more challenging. But senior Nora Barry has spent the last four years balancing those duties, both of which she has excelled at.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Anthony Grant heading back to UF as assistant men's basketball coach

By GRAHAM HALL | Apr. 13, 2015

Coach Billy Donovan is bringing Anthony Grant back to the University of Florida.

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

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida pitchers face felony charges

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Apr. 13, 2015

University Police arrested two Florida baseball pitchers late Sunday night after they reportedly trespassed a posted construction site.

UF's JJ Schwarz rounds third base during Florida's 12-5 win against South Carolina on April 11, 2015 at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

UF sweeps South Carolina, freshman wraps up stellar week

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 12, 2015

JJ Schwarz's bat was relatively silent through the first two games of Florida’s home series against South Carolina.

UF's Lauren Haeger bats during Florida's 2-1 win against UNF on April 1, 2015, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Florida clinches series versus Kentucky, looks to sweep

By Patrick Pinak | Apr. 12, 2015

After striking out in her first two at-bats, Lauren Haeger wasn’t going to walk back to the dugout empty-handed for a third time.

Kourtney Keegan swings at the ball on Oct. 11,2013 at the Bedford Cup at the Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

UF women’s tennis clinches SEC title in regular-season finale

By Eneisy Rodriguez | Apr. 12, 2015

The No. 6 Florida women’s tennis team finished the regular-season strong, clinching the regular-season Southeastern Conference title on Sunday at the Ring Tennis Complex.

UF's Richie Martin follows through on his swing during Florida's 12-5 win against the South Carolina Gamecocks on April 11, 2015 at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida clinches series against South Carolina behind all-around strong effort

By IAN COHEN | Apr. 11, 2015

In the midst of a three-game stretch filled with high-powered offense, it was a defensive play that stood out for Florida on Saturday.

Will Grier rushes during the Orange and Blue Debut on April 11, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators showcase potential, problems at Spring game

By Luis Torres | Apr. 11, 2015

Jim McElwain and his staff have work to do with the offense.

Lauren Haeger pitches during UF's win against UNF on April 1 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Softball squeaks by Kentucky in series opener

By Patrick Pinak | Apr. 11, 2015

Lauren Haeger’s perfect season is still intact.