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Damontre Harris poses during Florida’s basketball media day. Harris will not return to UF in the fall.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Injuries hampering UF

By LANDON WATNICK< | Oct. 15, 2013

The injury bug continues to wreak havoc on the Gators.

Lauren Silver kicks the ball during Florida’s 2-0 victory against Minnesota on Sept. 13 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Florida to rely on strong defense against tough SEC foes

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Oct. 15, 2013

Lauren Silver is proving to be a catalyst when it comes to scoring goals.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Florida men’s golf ends Crooked Stick Intercollegiate in seventh place

By LAWRENCE LAGUNA< | Oct. 15, 2013

A rough third round hurt the Florida men’s golf team chances of finishing the Crooked Stick Intercollegiate at Carmel, Ind., on a high note Tuesday.

Senior forward Casey Prather poses during Florida men’s basketball’s media day on Wednesday.

SPORTS | BLOGS BASKETBALL

Prather volunteering at local elementary school

By LANDON WATNICK< | Oct. 15, 2013

During the offseason, Casey Prather has channeled his inner Dr. Seuss.

Kyle Christy punts the ball during Florida’s 30-10 victory against Arkansas on Oct. 5 in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The junior punter lost his starting job to freshman Johnny Townsend after several weeks of poor performances.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Junior punter loses job to freshman

By ADAM PINCUS< | Oct. 14, 2013

Kyle Christy went from being a preseason All-American to inside Will Muschamp’s doghouse.

UF coach Will Muschamp reflects after No. 17 Florida's 17-6 loss to No. 10 LSU on Saturday in Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Muschamp’s leadership will help embattled UF fight on

By JOE MORGAN< | Oct. 14, 2013

I believe “To Kill a Mockingbird” is one of the few novels you’re forced to read in high school that you don’t actually hate. I’ve read Harper Lee’s lone novel several times since.

Michael Frazier II attempts a layup during Florida’s 101-71 victory against Nebraska-Kearney on Nov. 1 in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Sophomore guard expecting larger role

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Oct. 14, 2013

Michael Frazier II experienced few struggles as a freshman last season.

Riley Cooper (14) celebrates with DeSean Jackson (10) after scoring a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday in Tampa.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators in the NFL: Cooper catches touchdown for Eagles

By LANDON WATNICK< | Oct. 14, 2013

With Week 6 of the NFL season in the books, here are a few former Gators who made the most tangible impact for their respective teams.

Sophomore middle blocker Simone Antwi (16) jumps to block the ball during Florida’s three-set win against Iona on Sept. 14 in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Florida dominating conference opponents

By RJ Schaffer | Oct. 14, 2013

The No. 2 Gators (17-1, 6-0 Southeastern Conference) did more than collect their eighth and ninth consecutive sweeps last weekend.

Matt Jones (24) stiff-arms LSU safety Corey Thompson (12) during Florida’s 17-6 loss on Oct. 12 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. Jones missed the season after suffering a torn meniscus in his left knee.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Jones out for season due to torn meniscus

By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Oct. 14, 2013

Matt Jones is out for the season after suffering a torn meniscus in his left knee during the first half of Florida’s 17-6 loss to LSU on Saturday.

DeVon Walker runs down the court during Florida’s 83-52 victory against Missouri on Jan. 19 in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Forward could receive redshirt this season

By LANDON WATNICK< | Oct. 13, 2013

Although forward DeVon Walker has impressed Billy Donovan in practice, the Florida coach has not ruled out redshirting Walker this season because of UF’s frontcourt depth.

Redshirt sophomore Katie Mitchell shot a 69 (-1) on the final day of competition at the Tar Heel Invitational at Chapel Hill, N.C.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Florida women’s golf team finishes eighth at Tar Heel Invite

By LAWRENCE LAGUNA< | Oct. 13, 2013

Katie Mitchell had the best day of her career for the No. 21 Florida women’s golf team in the final round of the Tar Heel Invitational in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Sunday.

Alex Holston hits the ball during Florida’s four-set win against Western Michigan on Sept. 14 in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Florida extends sweep streak to nine with romp of Georgia

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Oct. 13, 2013

Under Mary Wise’s tenure as coach, the Gators have lost to the Bulldogs only once.

Savannah Jordan (left) pushes past an opponent during Florida’s 3-0 loss against Florida State on Aug. 30 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Jordan scores game-winning goal in overtime against Mississippi State

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Oct. 13, 2013

Savannah Jordan has a knack for making game-changing plays.

Senior Olivia Janowicz swings at the ball during her second-round singles match against FSU freshman Eduarda Dos Santos on Oct. 11, 2013, at the Bedford Cup at the Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators win singles and doubles titles on final day of Bedford Cup

By BRITNEE MCCOY< | Oct. 13, 2013

Florida finished on top Sunday on the final day of the Bedford Cup at the Ring Tennis Complex.

Will Muschamp reacts to a call during Florida’s 17-6 loss to LSU on Saturday at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. Despite the loss, the Gators can still win the Southeastern Conference Eastern Division.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

STILL IN THE HUNT: SEC East remains open

By JOE MORGAN< | Oct. 13, 2013

BATON ROUGE, La. — Florida fell back to earth on Saturday. Fortunately for the Gators, Atlanta is of this world.

Marcus Roberson (5) tackles Tigers wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) during Florida’s 17-6 loss to LSU on Oct. 12 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Redshirt junior kicker perfect in Florida debut

By ADAM PINCUS< | Oct. 12, 2013

BATON ROUGE, La. – Francisco Velez previously spent Saturdays watching football.

Tyler Murphy (right) scrambles away from an LSU defensive lineman during Florida’s 17-6 loss on Saturday at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. Murphy was sacked four times in the game for a loss of 40 yards.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Murphy should be lauded despite offensive meltdown

By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Oct. 12, 2013

BATON ROUGE, La. — Florida should leave its 17-6 loss to LSU feeling good about Tyler Murphy and awful about its offense.

Kelvin Taylor (left) lunges away from Tigers senior safety Craig Loston during Florida’s 17-6 loss to LSU on Saturday at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. The freshman tailback carried the ball 10 times for 52 yards.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Taylor breaks free against Tigers

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Oct. 12, 2013

BATON ROUGE, La. — Kelvin Taylor made Florida’s offense look alive in Death Valley.

Sophomore Karolina Vclkova (pictured) shot a 1-over, 73 and is 3-over for the tournament after 36 holes of play. Vlckova is in a five-way tie for 14th.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Florida women rise to seventh place after second day of Tar Heel Invitational

By LAWRENCE LAGUNA< | Oct. 12, 2013

Day 2 of Tar Heel Invitational at Chapel Hill, N.C. on Saturday showed improvement for the No. 5 Florida women’s golf team.