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Chicago Cubs' Albert Almora Jr., right, is comforted by Jason Heyward after hitting a foul ball into the stands during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Wednesday, May 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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It’s time to extend the netting in MLB stadiums

By Sam's Strike Zone | June 3, 2019

I generally consider myself a baseball purist.

Gerald McCoy, who was released by the Bucs on Monday, has earned three First-Team All-Pros and has made six Pro Bowls in his NFL career.

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Arians’ treatment of Gerald McCoy sets a dangerous precedent

By Hells Wells | May 20, 2019

“He’s not as disruptive as he was four years ago, but he’s still a good player.”

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Goodbyes can be hard, so how do you do them?

By Jake Dreilinger | Apr. 24, 2019

How do you say goodbye to something that has meant so much to you?

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Stop thinking. It's overrated.

By Alanis Thames | Apr. 23, 2019

“Maybe this isn’t for me.”

The first play of the Gators' Orange and Blue game Saturday was a double-reverse pass from receiver Kadarius Toney (pictured) to quarterback Feleipe Franks for a 40-yard gain.

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Spring game showed us too little

By Tyler Nettuno | Apr. 14, 2019

If you looked away from your TV screen for more than five seconds during Florida’s annual Orange and Blue game on Saturday, then guess what?

UF designated player Kendyl Lindaman hit the game winning home run in the 15th inning to give Florida a 5-2 win over Ole Miss.

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UF softball isn't WCWS team right now

By Mark Stine | Apr. 9, 2019

An empty bucket and a crumpled-up lineup card.

Gators quarterback Feleipe Franks has thrown for over 680 yards with seven touchdowns and zero turnovers over the last three games.

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For the first time in a while, UF doesn’t have a quarterback battle

By Jake Dreilinger | Apr. 2, 2019

When was the last time the Florida football team had a clear-favorite quarterback that lasted an entire season?

Edge rusher Jachai Polite's Twitter handle is @RetireMoms. He wants to make sure his mother is financially secure for the rest of her life.

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Jachai Polite should’ve stayed at UF

By Mark Stine | Mar. 12, 2019

Edge rusher Jachai Polite made headlines during the NFL Combine and not for positive reasons.

Lindsey Ronbeck scored five goals and one assist in the Florida lacrosse team's 32-1 win over Scotland on Saturday.

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Florida's women’s sports deserve more student support

By Mark Stine | Feb. 26, 2019

It’s no secret that the University of Florida has a top-notch athletics department, and the Gator Nation is one of collegiate sports’ most extensive fan bases.

Victor Prieto poses after winning the NBA's first Pop-A-Shot Championship at All-Star Weekend.

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I outshot Steph Curry at All-Star Weekend

By Victor Prieto | Feb. 19, 2019

I’ve always prided myself in my ability to play Pop-A-Shot. The fast-flowing motion of transferring a ball from one hand to the other. A simple flick of the wrist to propel the ball towards the rim and in. It’s such a silly and simple game at its core.

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