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Will Muschamp watches from the sideline during Florida’s 17-6 loss to LSU on Oct. 12 in Baton Rouge, La.

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Notebook: Turnovers, mistakes plague Gators in defeat to Commodores

By JOE MORGAN< | Nov. 9, 2013

Turnovers were the Gators’ saving grace in 2012. In 2013, turnovers are their damnation.

Tyler Murphy fumbles the ball during Florida’s 36-17 loss against Missouri on Oct. 19 at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo.

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Murphy commits four turnovers in loss to Vanderbilt

By ADAM PINCUS< | Nov. 9, 2013

The play defied logic.

Freshman Kourtney Keegan swings at the ball during the second day of the Bedford Cup on Oct. 11 at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Four Gators advance to second round of singles

By BRITNEE MCCOY< | Nov. 9, 2013

Despite Alex Cercone and Sofie Oyen falling out of the USTA/ITA National Indoor Championships, there are still four Gators in action at the Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic after two days of play.

Quarterback Tyler Murphy attempts a pass during Florida’s 23-20 loss to Georgia on Nov. 2 at EverBank Field in Jacksonville. UF announced Sunday that Murphy will transfer from Florida and play his final season of eligibility elsewhere.

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Florida pummeled by Vanderbilt for fourth straight loss

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Nov. 9, 2013

The Gators left their season in Jacksonville.

Freshman guard Ronni Williams, a McDonald’s High School All-American, poses during Florida women’s basketball’s media day. Williams recorded a double-double in Florida's 93-65 win against Bethune-Cookman on Friday.

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Freshman stars in Gators season opener

By GORDON STREISAND< | Nov. 8, 2013

With an even shorter bench than originally anticipated, the Gators made the most of what they had.

Florida junior midfielder Havana Solaun fakes out a Kentucky defender during the Gators' 3-0 win against the Wildcats on Oct. 18 2013 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Jordan, Solaun lift Florida over Ole Miss in SEC semis

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Nov. 8, 2013

Havana Solaun has a history of being a relentless goal scorer against Mississippi.

Georgia junior safety Corey Moore (39) tackles redshirt junior quarterback Tyler Murphy (3) during Florida’s 23-20 loss to the Bulldogs on Saturday at EverBank Field in Jacksonville.

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Injury threat limits Florida’s ability to run option

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Nov. 7, 2013

Jeff Driskel ran all over Vanderbilt last season.

Jillian Graff dribbles the ball during Florida’s 3-0 victory against Auburn on Oct. 6 at James G. Pressly Stadium. The junior lost her father to lung cancer in 2012 but fights on in his memory.

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Fight Like He Did: Graff pushes forward in memory of father

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Nov. 7, 2013

Before every game, Jillian Graff writes four letters on her wrist.

Central Florida quarterback Blake Bortles (5) runs past Connecticut defensive end Tim Willman, left, during UCF's 62-17 win in Orlando on Oct. 26.

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Picks Column: Vanderbilt

Nov. 7, 2013

Listen up, pipsqueaks.

Savannah Jordan battles for the ball during Florida’s 2-0 victory against Texas A&M on Oct. 27 at James G. Pressly Stadium. Jordan has 20 goals this season.

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Florida preparing for tough Ole Miss team in SEC semifinals

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Nov. 7, 2013

The Gators are trying to bring back the potent offense and strong defense that led them to six consecutive shutouts during the regular season.

Florida sophomore Elizabeth Beisel competes in the women’s 200-yard breaststroke during the Gators’ meet against FAU on Jan. 14, 2012 in the O’Connell Center Natatorium.

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Gators win home dual meet against Crimson Tide

By Logan McGuire | Nov. 7, 2013

It was another win for Florida swimming and diving on Thursday night in the O’Connell Center against visiting Alabama as the No. 2 men improved to 4-0 and the No. 5 women drew even at 2-2.

Junior Alexandra Cercone swings during Florida’s 7-0 victory against Baylor on Feb. 2 at Linder Stadium.

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Oyen, Cercone lose on first day of USTA/ITA Championships

By BRITNEE MCCOY< | Nov. 7, 2013

Thursday began the USTA/ITA National Indoor Championships, a four-day tournament held at Flushing, N.Y., at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

Guard Jaterra Bonds drives to the basket during Florida’s 69-58 win against Arkansas on Feb. 28 in the O'Connell Center.

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Florida women ready for season opener against Bethune-Cookman

By GORDON STREISAND< | Nov. 7, 2013

After seven grueling months, the time has finally come for the Florida women’s basketball team.

Tyler Moore (73) blocks Georgia junior inside linebacker Ramik Wilson (51) during Florida’s 23-20 loss to the Bulldogs on Saturday at EverBank Field in Jacksonville.

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Moore out for season after fracturing elbow in scooter wreck

By JOE MORGAN< | Nov. 6, 2013

Add Tyler Moore to an injury list that keeps growing each week.

Florida swimmers line up to begin the men’s open 400-meter individual medley during the Pinch A Penny All Florida Invitational on Sept. 28 in the O’Connell Center.

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Gators begin dual meet against Crimson Tide

By Logan McGuire | Nov. 6, 2013

A little more than a month into the swimming and diving season, the No. 2 Gators men’s team (3-0) and No. 5 women’s team (1-2) will continue their tour of ranked opponents when they face the Crimson Tide tonight.

Savannah Jordan dribbles the ball during Florida’s 2-0 win against Texas A&M on Oct. 27 in Gainesville. Jordan scored the game-winning goal in Florida's 1-0 win against Arkansas on Wednesday.

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Freshman forward powers Gators to SEC Tournament victory

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Nov. 6, 2013

Savannah Jordan made a bold move against Arkansas’ goalkeeper Cameron Carter.

Cody Riggs (31) tackles LSU junior wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) during Florida’s 17-6 loss to LSU on Oct. 12 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

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Can LSU cover a 13-point spread against Alabama?

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Nov. 6, 2013

Each week, two alligatorSports columnists will debate the biggest looming matchup in college football. Today, Adam Lichtenstein and Adam Pincus preview No. 13 LSU’s road matchup against No. 1 Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Saturday at 8 p.m. on CBS. For simplicity, Adam Pincus will go as “Pincus.”

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UF travels to New York for tournament

By BRITNEE MCCOY< | Nov. 6, 2013

Beginning today, the Florida women’s tennis team will be splitting up to participate in two separate events.

Florida right tackle Trenton Brown (74) blocks Georgia defensive lineman Garrison Smith (56) during the Gators’ 23-20 loss to the Bulldogs on Saturday at EverBank Field in Jacksonville.

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Massive Brown playing large role on line

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Nov. 5, 2013

When Trenton Brown signed with Florida last winter, he expected to make a contribution equal to his size.

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Notebook: Gators shocked by Dolphins’ bullying issue

By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Nov. 5, 2013

Accusations of using threats of violence and racial slurs against teammate Jonathan Martin caused Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Richie Incognito to be suspended from the team this week.