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Picks column: Kentucky

Sep. 17, 2015

Site: Commonwealth Stadium (Cap. 61,000)

Alejandro Tosti putts during the 2015 SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 14.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Florida, yet to reach its potential, working on discipline

By Matt Brannon | Sep. 17, 2015

Last weekend, the Florida men’s golf team took a young core of underclassmen to the Carpet Capital Collegiate, where the Gators placed 7th in the Fall season’s opening tournament.

Demarcus Robinson (11) leaps into Roderick Johnson (55) to celebrate his TD catch in the third quarter of the Gators and Wildcats matchup in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium during UF's 36-30 triple overtime win on Sept. 13, 2014.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators to open conference play at Kentucky

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Sep. 17, 2015

For 28 years, Florida has had Kentucky figured out.

Eddie Garcia races during the 2013 Mountain Dew Invitational.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

Senior duo ready to run for UF

By Ethan Bauer | Sep. 17, 2015

Like any pair of best friends, UF cross country runners Jimmy Clark and Eddie Garcia can trace their friendship’s origin to a single moment.

Brianna Morgan awaits a serve during Florida's 4-0 win against Maryland on Jan. 25 at the Ring Tennis Complex. Morgan defeated Georgia Tech's Kendal Woodard, 6-2, 6-3 at the No. 3 position on Saturday to help the Gators advance to the NCAA Tournament Round of 16.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

UF women’s tennis to open season at Duke Invite

By Madison Belfour | Sep. 16, 2015

Coming off an Elite Eight finish last season, the Florida women’s tennis team will have its first opportunity to break through in the 2015-16 season on Friday.

Mackenzie Dagostino sets the ball during Florida's 3-0 win against Alabama State during the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Finally back in Gainesville, Florida set for home opener against St. John’s

By Brian Lee | Sep. 16, 2015

There's no place like home.

UF tight end Jake McGee runs a route during Florida's 31-24 win against East Carolina on Sept. 12, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Tight ends coach helping revive position for UF

By Luis Torres | Sep. 16, 2015

Despite the start Florida’s tight ends have had this year, no one is talking about the person coaching the position: Greg Nord.

UF wide receiver Ahmad Fulwood catches a pass from quarterback Will Grier (not pictured) during practice Aug. 8, 2015, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

UF receiver hoping to build on small spark from ECU game

By GRAHAM HACK | Sep. 16, 2015

For a 6-foot-4, 211 pound wide receiver, catching a screen pass and taking it eight yards isn’t normally a big deal.

Jimmy Clark races during the 2013 Southeastern Conference Cross Country Championships at the Mark Bostick Golf Course

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

UF cross country teams set to race in Mountain Dew Invitational

By Ethan Bauer | Sep. 16, 2015

UF cross country holds its lone home meet of the season Saturday, and the first Gators to cross the finish line are shaping up to be different from last year.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Column: Allen Iverson belongs in the NBA Hall of Fame

By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Sep. 16, 2015

Allen Iverson is officially eligible to be elected to the NBA Hall of Fame as early as 2016. The Hall of Fame made the announcement on Friday that it would be disregarding Iverson’s short amount of time playing in Turkey in 2010-11, making him eligible for the Hall of Fame’s next class earlier than previously expected, according to NBA.com’s Scott Howard-Cooper.

UF coach Kevin O'Sullivan watches from outside the dugout during the Gators' 9-7 loss to Southern Miss. in game one of NCAA Super Regional play in McKethan stadium Saturday, June 6, 2009. O'Sullivan and the Gators were eliminated from the 2014 NCAA Tournament in the regional round on Saturday.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

UF unveils 2016 baseball schedule

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Sep. 16, 2015

Florida’s road to return to Omaha has been revealed.

UF center Cam Dillard (54) prepares to hike the ball during Florida's 31-24 win against East Carolina on Sept. 12, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

UF’s offensive line noticing gradual improvements

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Sep. 15, 2015

Heading into the season, Florida’s offensive line was viewed as one of the team’s more vulnerable position groups.

Florida safety Keanu Neal intercepts a pass during the Gators' 36-30 triple-overtime win against Kentucky on Sept. 14, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida’s secondary relishing opportunity to be nation’s best

By GRAHAM HACK | Sep. 15, 2015

Heading into Southeastern Conference play, Florida’s secondary is looking to hit the reset button.

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

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Florida finishes Cougar Classic in fourth place; Tomlinson ties for first

By Matt Brannon | Sep. 15, 2015

After posting the best three-round score of her college career, sophomore Taylor Tomlinson tied for first place to take home her first collegiate individual title at the Cougar Classic in Charleston, South Carolina on Tuesday.

Freshman Caeleb Dressel jumps into the pool at the start of the 200-yard breaststroke event during Day 3 of the 2014 Pinch A Penny Invitational

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Florida men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams set to open season Friday

By Lauren Staff | Sep. 15, 2015

With their seasons starting on Friday at the All Florida Invitational in Gainesville, expectations are high for Florida’s men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams, led by head swimming coach Gregg Troy and diving coach Dale Schultz.