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U.S. forward Abby Wambach (20) tries to head the ball in the goal during the first half of an international friendly soccer match against Brazil in Orlando on Sunday.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Wambach continues to shine

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Nov. 13, 2013

ORLANDO — Abby Wambach continues to leave the rest of the world in the dust.

Ziva Recek reaches for the ball during Florida’s three-set victory against Tennessee on Oct. 27 in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Florida sweeps South Carolina

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Nov. 13, 2013

Ziva Recek got off to a slow start against South Carolina on Wednesday night.

Jaterra Bonds attempts a shot during Florida's 88-77 victory against North Florida on Nov. 10 in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators preparing for road test tonight

By GORDON STREISAND< | Nov. 13, 2013

Slowly but surely, the Gators’ competition stiffens as the season progresses.

Brent Pease watches on as players go through warm-ups prior Florida’s 30-10 victory against Arkansas on Oct. 5 in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Pease accepts criticism of struggling UF offensive unit

By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Nov. 12, 2013

Brent Pease expected his second season as Florida’s offensive coordinator to be smoother than his first.

Erika Tymrak (23) scores a goal between Brazil midfielder Bia (15) and defender Calandrini (3) during a friendly soccer match in Orlando on Sunday. The U.S. Women's National Team beat Brazil 4-1.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Former Gator scores first goal for U.S. Women's National Team

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Nov. 12, 2013

ORLANDO — Erika Tymrak put her hands on her head and smiled in disbelief.

Riley Cooper celebrates after catching a 63-yard touchdown pass during the Philadelphia Eagles’ 49-20 victory against the Oakland Raiders on Nov. 3.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators in the NFL: Cooper continues to impress with two-touchdown performance

By LANDON WATNICK< | Nov. 12, 2013

With Week 10 of the NFL season in the books, here are a few former Gators who made the most tangible impact for their respective teams.

Jon Harrison (72) attempts to block Vanderbilt defensive tackle Jared Morse (97) as Tyler Murphy (3) drops back during the Gators’ 34-17 loss to the Commodores.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Clowney presents steep challenge for Gators

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Nov. 12, 2013

Florida’s offensive line will face arguably its toughest challenge on Saturday in Columbia, S.C.

Skyler Mornhinweg warms up prior to Florida’s 24-7 victory against Kentucky on Sept. 28 in Commonwealth Stadium. Mornhinweg will make the first start of his college career against South Carolina at 7:10 p.m. on Saturday.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

#HotSportsTakes: Forget Tyler, UF should start Skyler

By JOE MORGAN< | Nov. 12, 2013

Every now and then, Grantland.com attempts to write the worst sports column on Earth. Today, Joe will try, too.

Redshirt senior middle blocker Chloe Mann spikes the ball over the net in Florida’s 3-0 win against Auburn on Oct. 25 in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Senior looking to carry Florida during season's stretch run

By RJ Schaffer | Nov. 12, 2013

After a late-season bye week, the No. 5 Gators will try to shake off any rust and bring home a Southeastern Conference title.

Wisconsin’s Duje Dukan (center) grabs a rebound from Florida’s Casey Prather (left) and Jacob Kurtz during the Badgers’ 59-53 victory against the Gators in Madison, Wis., on Tuesday night.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Wisconsin hands Florida first loss

By LANDON WATNICK< | Nov. 12, 2013

Florida made it a close game against Wisconsin, but one shot late in the contest ended the Gators’ hopes Tuesday night.

Members of "Tolbert 5" watch the Florida women's volleyball team during a home match this year in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Student section makes presence heard at Florida volleyball games

By RJ Schaffer | Nov. 11, 2013

It makes the sounds that are heard when there is complete silence. It does its best to get into the opposition’s head and helps the home team anyway it can.

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

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Morrison joins long list of Gators out for year

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Nov. 11, 2013

The hits keep coming for the Gators.

Billy Donovan shouts from beside the bench during Florida’s 77-69 victory against North Florida on Friday afternoon in the O’Connell Center. No. 11 Florida plays against No. 20 Wisconsin tonight at 9 p.m.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida looking for attitude adjustment against Wisconsin

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Nov. 11, 2013

Billy Donovan was irritated following Florida’s season-opening victory against North Florida.

Tyler Murphy (3) attempts to scramble during Florida’s 34-17 loss to Vanderbilt on Saturday in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The redshirt junior has a sprained shoulder.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Murphy still bothered by shoulder pain

By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Nov. 11, 2013

With his team mired in a four-game losing streak and his own production lagging, Tyler Murphy could benefit from added time on the practice field.

Florida coach Will Muschamp gazes at the Missouri crowd and reflects after the No. 22 Gators' 36-17 loss to the No. 14 Tigers on Oct. 19 in Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Overreactions to struggles of Florida football team unwarranted

By ADAM PINCUS< | Nov. 11, 2013

It started with a tweet.

Ronni Williams posts up during Florida’s win against North Florida on Sunday in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators enjoy strong opening weekend of play

By GORDON STREISAND< | Nov. 11, 2013

It was a tale of two victories.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators tennis wraps up fall season

By BRITNEE MCCOY< | Nov. 10, 2013

For the past three days, Gators Olivia Janowicz, Kourtney Keegan, Brianna Morgan, Stefani Stojic, and Belinda Woolcock have been participating in the Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic in Lakewood Ranch, Fla. On Sunday, Florida swept the boards and took home both the singles and doubles titles.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida tops North Florida for second win to start season

By GORDON STREISAND< | Nov. 10, 2013

Two games into the season, everything is seemingly going to plan.

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.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Gators fall in SEC Tournament title game

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Nov. 10, 2013

Texas A&M was not ready to forget its 2-0 loss to Florida on Oct. 27.

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

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

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.