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UF golf begins Tavistock Collegiate Invitational today

By Luis Torres | Oct. 18, 2014

Freshman Ryan Celano continues his impressive run as the top player for the Florida men’s golf team.

Florida head coach Will Muschamp walks down the sideline during Florida's 42-13 loss to Missouri on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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'HARD TO OVERCOME': Turnovers drown Florida in homecoming loss to Missouri

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Oct. 18, 2014

The Gators were a couple of late drives away from being handed their worst regular season loss in more than 30 years, their worst home loss in more than 40 years and their first shutout in 328 games.

UF football players celebrate following Florida's 36-30 triple-overtime win against Kentucky on Sept. 13 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Florida, Missouri playing crucial SEC East game Saturday

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Oct. 16, 2014

Homecoming week at the University of Florida is typically a lighthearted time of year.

J.D. Tomlinson tees off on Day 2 of the SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 16 at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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Close to home: J.D., Taylor Tomlinson stay near family as they pursue collegiate golf

By Luis Torres | Oct. 16, 2014

There’s an old saying in life that says "family is everything."

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Fresh start: Dimaite back on the court, ready to contribute

By GRAHAM HALL | Oct. 16, 2014

Although she comes from a school just 5.4 miles from University of Florida’s campus, Viktorija Dimaite actually hails from Panevezys, Lithuania, a good 5,223 miles from Gainesville.

Will Muschamp looks down the field during Florida's 30-27 loss to LSU on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Air Jordan: Weak SEC East gives Gators opportunity to reach Atlanta

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Oct. 16, 2014

Coach Will Muschamp’s mantra has been the same all season.

Senior midfielder Havana Solaun kicks the ball during Florida's 5-1 win against Mississippi State.

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Florida loses late to South Carolina

By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Oct. 16, 2014

A second-half comeback wasn’t enough to make up for a disappointing first half as No. 5 Florida fell to South Carolina in a heartbreaker on Thursday night.

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Picks Column: Missouri

Oct. 16, 2014

Site: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (Cap. 88,548)

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Florida sweeps Kentucky in first road dual meet of year

By AARON FRIEDLAND | Oct. 16, 2014

Chalk up another Southeastern conference victory for the Florida men’s and women’s swimming and diving team (M: 2-0, 2-0 SEC; W: 3-0, 3-0 SEC) as the men’s team beat Kentucky (M: 0-2, 0-2 SEC; W: (1-1, 1-1 SEC) by a score of 164-128 while the women won 161-137 in Lexington, Ky.

Antonio Morrison helps tackle Vanderbilt running back Jerron Seymour during the Gators’ 34-17 loss to the Commodores in the 2013 season.

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Notebook: Morrison leading UF defense

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Oct. 15, 2014

Antonio Morrison is on a hot streak.

Outside hitter Ziva Recek swings at the ball during Florida's 3-0 win against Georgia Southern in the O'Connell Center.

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Recek has season-best outing in Gators win over Gamecocks

By IAN COHEN | Oct. 15, 2014

After the match’s first set, it appeared as if South Carolina would be the first Southeastern Conference team to hand Florida a loss this season.

Karina Gutsche (right) walks on the field prior to Florida's 5-2 exhibition win against Florida International on Aug. 14 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Senior to play after injury-plagued start to 2014 season

By GRAHAM HACK | Oct. 15, 2014

If anyone deserves to have a great senior year, it’s Karina Gutsche.

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

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Florida swimming faces Kentucky tonight after Friday’s win over LSU

By AARON FRIEDLAND | Oct. 15, 2014

For the first time this year the Florida men’s and women’s swimming and diving team (M: 1-0, 1-0 Southeastern Conference; W: 2-0, 2-0 SEC) will hit the road to face off against Kentucky (M: 0-1, 0-1 SEC; W: 1-0, 1-0 SEC) tonight at 7.

David Kilgore races in the 2013 Pac-12 Cross Country Cahmpionships in Louisville, Colo.

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Florida cross country building momentum as season progresses

By BEN MURPHY | Oct. 14, 2014

The 2013 Wisconsin adidas Invitational marked the worst regular-season finish for both the Florida men’s and women’s cross country teams.

Coach Roland Thornqvist looks down the courts of the Ring Tennis Complex during Florida's 4-0 win against Louisville on Aug. 25.

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UF women’s tennis showing resilience early in fall season

By Mary Francis | Oct. 14, 2014

“Stronger. Faster. Fitter.”

Kayla Lewis attempts a shot during Florida’s 81-76 loss against Missouri on Feb. 20 in the O’Connell Center. Lewis will be the Gators’ only senior on the team’s roster next year.

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Lewis continuing to lead Gators in final year on the team

By GRAHAM HALL | Oct. 14, 2014

Florida women’s basketball coach Amanda Butler found herself using the word "elevate" to describe specific elements of the team during the team’s Media Day on Thursday.

UF coach Mary Wise calls out a play during Florida's 3-2 win against Oklahoma on Aug. 30 in the O'Connell Center.

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UF faces South Carolina on road tonight

By IAN COHEN | Oct. 14, 2014

Mary Wise has not had much reason to be angry this season.

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Jones, Roper see talent in Brandon Powell

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Oct. 14, 2014

Matt Jones couldn’t help Florida during the second half of its 30-27 loss to LSU on Saturday.

Philadelphia Eagles' Jeremy Maclin, right, and Riley Cooper celebrate after Maclin's touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Philadelphia.

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Cooper leads Philadelphia receivers, Florida NFL teams struggle

By ERICA HERNANDEZ | Oct. 14, 2014

With Week 6 in the past and only 11 weeks left in the regular season, the 2014-2015 NFL season has begun to take shape. At almost the halfway mark of the season, the Philadelphia Eagles, San Diego Chargers and Dallas Cowboys lead ESPN’s NFL playoff standings with a 5-1 record.

Tevin Westbrook reacts after dropping the ball in the end zone during Florida's 30-27 loss to LSU on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Florida receivers struggling to catch passes this season

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Oct. 14, 2014

Jeff Driskel delivered a perfect strike to Tevin Westbrook.