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SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Injured UF offensive lineman relishes new opportunities

By Luis Torres | Apr. 20, 2015

Rod Johnson’s life changed on April 3.

Rachel Spicer and coach Rhonda Faehn point to Spicer's mom in the O'Connell Center crowd during Florida's win against Kentucky on Feb. 27

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

A season in review: Top five moments from the three-peat

By GRAHAM HACK | Apr. 20, 2015

Winning a third-straight national title on Saturday night was by far the highlight of the UF gymnastics team’s season. During a year of ups and downs, here are five moments that stood out above the rest:

Tim Tebow throws a pass during warm-ups before a preseason game against the Detroit Lions on Aug. 27. The New England Patriots released Tebow on Aug. 31.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Flashback: A look at Tim Tebow’s history in the NFL

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 20, 2015

Former UF quarterback Tim Tebow signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday afternoon. As he looks for another opportunity to resurrect his football playing career, here’s a look back at his time in the NFL:

Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah, right, celebrates with guard Jimmy Butler, center, and forward Mike Dunleavy after Butler scored a basket during the second half in Game 1 of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks Saturday, April 18, 2015, in Chicago. The Bulls won 103-91.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Former Gators providing quality minutes in NBA playoffs

By GRAHAM HALL | Apr. 20, 2015

With the first weekend of the playoffs in the books, nine former Gators are hoping to make it out of the first round.

Florida junior all-arounder Bridget Sloan and freshman all-arounder Alex McMurtry celebrate after competeing on vault during the 2015 NCAA gymnastics championships on Saturday in Fort Worth, Texas.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Gators gymnastics team raises the bar with NCAA three-peat

By GRAHAM HACK | Apr. 19, 2015

The result was the same.

Florida senior all-arounder Kytra Hunter performs her floor routine where she scored 9.975 during the 2015 NCAA gymnastics championships on Saturday, April 18, 2015 in Fort Worth, Texas.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Senior gymnast caps career with floor title

By GRAHAM HACK | Apr. 19, 2015

As Kytra Hunter walked off the floor for the final time, coach Rhonda Faehn gave her a long hug.

UF's Peter Alonso bats during Florida's win against South Carolina on April 10, 2015, at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Sophomore hits two home runs, UF sweeps Mississippi State

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 19, 2015

Peter Alonso finally found his groove.

Florida gymnastics head coach Rhonda Faehn celebrates winning the NCAA national championship during the 2015 NCAA gymnastics championships on Saturday in Fort Worth, Texas.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Air Jordan: UF gymnastics isn't done winning

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 19, 2015

Rhonda Faehn is building a dynasty.

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

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS

Sports roundup: UF sports this weekend

Apr. 19, 2015

The Florida men’s golf team finished tied for seventh place at the Southeastern Conference Championships, shooting a 2-over-par in St. Simons Island, Georgia, this weekend.

Redshirt freshman defensive back J.C. Jackson catches the ball during practice on March 16 at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida cornerback JC Jackson charged with felony

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Apr. 19, 2015

Gainesville Police arrested a UF football player Saturday after he reportedly was part of an armed robbery at a Gainesville apartment complex.

The Florida gymnastics team celebrates wining the NCAA National Championship on Saturday, April 18, 2015 in Fort Worth, Texas.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

SETTING THE BAR: Florida gymnastics three-peats at 2015 NCAA Championships

By GRAHAM HACK | Apr. 18, 2015

For the third-consecutive year, the UF gymnastics team will bring home the national title.

UF's Bobby Poyner throws a slider during Florida's 14-3 win against the South Carolina Gamecocks on April 11, 2015 at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida clinch series against Mississippi State with 2-1 win

By IAN COHEN | Apr. 18, 2015

Florida has found its go-to closer: Bobby Poyner.

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

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Haeger sets home run records as UF sweeps doubleheader against UGA

By Luis Torres | Apr. 18, 2015

It’s been a long and decorated career for Lauren Haeger.

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

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Women’s golf in eighth at SECs with one round to go

By JUSTEN ROSENBERG | Apr. 18, 2015

Coming off four straight top-five finishes; the Gators women’s golf team saw a dramatic increase in their confidence level heading into this weekends Southeastern Conference championship in Birmingham, Alabama.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Women's golf tied for fourth after first round at SEC Championships

By JUSTEN ROSENBERG | Apr. 17, 2015

The No. 21 Gators women’s golf team entered Birmingham, Alabama, with one goal: win their second Southeastern Conference championship in program history.

UF's Logan Shore pitches during Florida's 14-3 win against the South Carolina Gamecocks on April 10, 2015 at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Shore tosses complete game as UF tops Mississippi State

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 17, 2015

Behind a complete game on the mound from sophomore Logan Shore and timely hitting, the No. 8 Florida baseball team defeated Mississippi State 6-3 on Friday in Starkville, Mississippi.