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Pro basketball referees: ‘as pure as the driven slush’?

By BILL O'CONNOR< | Feb. 9, 2011

Three years ago, NBA referee Tim Donaghy was busted for betting.

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Florida looks to freshmen to replace Brooks, Walker

By STEPHEN SHEEHAN< | Feb. 9, 2011

Francesca Enea may have been the Gators’ top player last season, but the loss of fellow senior Corrie Brooks might be just as difficult to deal with this season.

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Gators adding all-around athletes as season progresses

By ALLISON BANKO | Feb. 9, 2011

Stick it. Flash a smile. Wave to the crowd. Sprint over and embrace your teammates. Repeat three more times.

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With void at first, McMahan preparing to seize opportunity

Feb. 8, 2011

The key to Preston Tucker’s move to right field has little to do with Preston Tucker.

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THE LOOK THAT SHINES

By MATT WATTS< | Feb. 8, 2011

When freshman guard Brittany Shine comes off the floor during a game, she removes her mouthpiece and sticks it in her sock.

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Florida to utilize Schutte’s flexibility

By STEPHEN SHEEHAN< | Feb. 8, 2011

To simply say sophomore Brittany Schutte is versatile would be an understatement.

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UF tops USF in first test

Feb. 8, 2011

The No. 2 Florida women’s tennis team fought its way to a 5-2 victory over No. 25 South Florida on Tuesday in Linder Stadium at Ring Tennis Complex.

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Maddox adjusting to hot corner

By JESSE SIMONTON | Feb. 7, 2011

Coach Kevin O’Sullivan’s baseball approach relies on good pitching supported by solid defense.

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Beisel reveling in first-year success

By MELISSA PENDER< | Feb. 7, 2011

Watching Elizabeth Beisel fiercely take down the competition as she swims to first place in the 200-yard backstroke against Tennessee, it’s hard to imagine her as a funny, sweet 18-year-old who loves to joke around with her teammates on the Florida swimming and diving team.

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UF learning from ranked foes

By THOMAS NASSIFF< | Feb. 7, 2011

While some teams might be too highly ranked to start the season, the No. 2 Florida women’s tennis team makes sure to earn its ranking.

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Gators boost Tournament résumé with strong week

By ADAM BERRY | Feb. 6, 2011

After Florida wrapped up a big week with a 70-68 win over Kentucky on Saturday, reality set in for Billy Donovan.

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Florida suffers yet another close loss

By MATT WATTS< | Feb. 6, 2011

The Gators have had a season chock full of heartbreak — and it continued Sunday.

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Caquatto joins all-arounders as Florida beats Alabama

By ALLISON BANKO | Feb. 6, 2011

Just seconds before she made her all-around debut for the Gators, confusion rushed over freshman Mackenzie Caquatto.

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Brissett commits to Gators despite mother’s wishes

By TOM GREEN | Feb. 6, 2011

PALM BEACH GARDENS — Jacoby Brissett stood at midcourt Friday night, hugging his mom, Lisa Brown, as he tried to fight back tears.

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Slilam’s three-set victory sends UF to win over FSU

By THOMAS NASSIFF< | Feb. 6, 2011

With the No. 7 Florida men’s tennis team in danger of losing its first match of the season Sunday at No. 27 FSU, the Gators got a lift from an unsung hero.

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