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Update, Florida softball vs South Alabama in NCAA Gainesville Regional to resume at 4:30 p.m.
Florida softball's NCAA Gainesville Regional game against South Alabama is in a weather delay with the score tied at 1-1 in the bottom of the third inning. South Alabama jumped to 1-0 lead on an RBI single by first baseman Gabby Stagner in the first half, but the Florida Gators (47-12) came back...
Seven Gator softball players named on region teams
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Seven players from the Florida softball team were named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-Southeast Region teams. Four of the seven players were represented on the NFCA All-Southeast Region First Team, being the most selections to the first team since 2018, and three of the seven players were represented on the NFCA All-Southeast Region Second Team.
Transfer tracker: Florida football lands commitment from starting Arizona State WR
Florida football landed one of the top offensive players in the spring transfer portal as four-star receiver Elijah Badger committed to the Florida Gators. Badger, who visited UF last week, had 65 catches for 713 yards and 3 TDs for Arizona State last season. Overall, the 6-foot-2, 190-pound Badger has posted 142 catches...
Inaugural Creed Whittemore Football Camp draws middle schoolers
Creed Whittemore’s time as Buchholz High School’s quarterback was as impactful as anyone. who had played before him after leading the Bobcats to back-to-back state semifinal. appearances. On Saturday, however, it was his role as a coach and mentor that made an impact. Whittemore, currently a receiver at...
Gators’ Jeremy Jin falls in opening round of NCAA Singles Championship
With the 2024 Division I NCAA Men's Tennis National Championship team competition finished, it’s now time for the individual tournament to begin. Florida Gators freshman Jeremy Jin was looking to do what four Gators have done before him and win an NCAA singles title. Jin competed against No. 5-seeded...
You decide! Vote for the Gainesville-area athlete of the week for May 14-20
It's time for everyone's favorite part of the week: The Gainesville Sun Athlete of the Week Poll! Here are the best of the bunch for high school sports events held May 14-20. ...
Ironwood Golf Course looks to stay afloat as staple of Gainesville golf community
In recent years, Ironwood Golf Course has faced budget cuts, management watches and all kinds of threats of closure. But amid all the turmoil, the grass is greener than ever before at the historic North Florida course. Since being purchased by Gainesville in 1992, Ironwood has become a staple of...
Gainesville Opportunity Center hosts its 3rd annual bike day
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Community members put their helmets on and pedaled for a cause Saturday morning as the Gainesville Opportunity Center hosted their 3rd annual bike day. Members of the center as well as community members came out to enjoy the ride. The center is a non-profit that helps...
How it happened: Florida vs. No. 9 Georgia; Game 3
The Gators put together their best offensive day of the year to likely send themselves to the postseason and snap a six-week SEC series losing streak. Florida ends the regular season with a 28-26 overall record and 13-17 mark in the SEC. — Stinson grounded into a double play to...
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