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Florida running back Lamical Perine was the team's leading rusher last year with 826 yards, seven touchdowns and 6.2 yards per carry.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Position-by-position: Evaluating UF’s running backs

By River Wells | July 10, 2019

There’s been much talk in Gainesville about UF’s quarterback situation. Supporters and detractors of starting quarterback Feleipe Franks have often discussed whether his impact on Florida’s offense is a positive or a negative one, and any good or bad day it has is typically analyzed through the lens of the quarterback position.

Grant Holloway became just the fifth Gator to ever be named SEC Male Athlete of the Year for his performances in 2019. The junior took home four individual NCAA titles.

SPORTS

Alligator Awards: University of Florida Athlete of the Year

By Dylan O'Shea and Bryan Matamoros | July 8, 2019

For our third installment of this summer’s Alligator Awards, four of our writers go head-to-head and debate which UF athlete deserves to be named alligatorSports Athlete of the Year. Lacrosse player Lindsey Ronbeck, track athlete Grant Holloway and softball players Kelly Barnhill and Amanda Lorenz are the contenders.

Havana Solaun, pictured in 2014, scored Jamaica's first-ever World Cup goal in a loss to Australia. Solaun played for UF from 2011-2014.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Solaun's historic goal highlights Gators at World Cup

By Joseph Salvador | July 8, 2019

One current Gator and three former UF soccer players represented their countries at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which concluded on Sunday with a victory for the United States.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

DB Brian Edwards to transfer from Florida

By Sam Campisano | July 8, 2019

Florida’s secondary depth took another hit on Monday when defensive back Brian Edwards announced his intention to transfer.

United States forward Jozy Altidore reacts after missing a shot against Mexico during the first half of the CONCACAF Gold Cup final soccer match at Soldier Field in Chicago, Sunday, July 7, 2019.

SPORTS | SOCCER

The USMNT must get younger

By Bryan Matamoros | July 8, 2019

The United States Men’s National Team’s stunning 2-1 loss to Trinidad and Tobago on Oct. 10, 2017, put the organization in a state of disarray.

Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliot ran for 1,434 yards and six touchdowns last season as Dallas captured its second NFC East title in three years.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Predicting every NFL division

By River Wells | July 8, 2019

The National Football League always has surprises. Divisions change hands, great teams regress and squads come out of nowhere to make improbable playoff runs. It’s nearly impossible to predict the parity of the NFL year in and year out.

Tampa Bay Rays Principal Owner Stuart Sternberg greets people before a press conference at the Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Fla., Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Sternberg spoke about exploring the prospect of playing some future home games in Montreal.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Stuart Sternberg is a disgrace

By Sam Campisano | July 1, 2019

I’m going to try my best not to contradict myself.

Power forward Kerry Blackshear Jr. (24) averaged 14.9 points per game and 7.5 rebounds per game last year with Virginia Tech.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Blackshear brings extra element to UF team

By River Wells | July 1, 2019

The Gators men’s basketball team already had a top-10 class to look forward to this fall. On Friday, it made yet another huge addition.

Virginia Tech forward Kerry Blackshear Jr. (24) and Georgia Tech forward James Banks III (1) vie for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Atlanta.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Grad transfer Blackshear chooses Florida

By Evan Lepak | June 26, 2019

The Florida men’s basketball team’s final scholarship spot has now been filled.

Cornerback CJ Henderson was named to the All-SEC Second Team last year after recording 38 tackles and two picks.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Position-by-position: Evaluating UF’s secondary

By Evan Lepak | June 19, 2019

Florida is known as “DBU” for a reason.

Feleipe Franks led Florida to a Peach Bowl victory last season after throwing for 24 touchdowns and just six interceptions.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Can the Gators win a national championship with Feleipe Franks?

By River Wells | June 19, 2019

Let’s talk about Feleipe Franks.

The New Orleans Pelicans will receive Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart and three first-round picks in return for All-Star power forward/center Anthony Davis.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

The Pelicans won the Anthony Davis trade

By Dylan O'Shea | June 19, 2019

The New Orleans Pelicans just pulled off a robbery.

Coach Dan Mullen has garnered two top-15 recruiting classes since coming to UF.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Mullen doesn’t have to be an elite recruiter for UF to win a championship

By Evan Lepak | June 17, 2019

Recruiting is important, don’t get me wrong.

Florida punter Tommy Townsend celebrates after his team knocked off Michigan in the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl. It was UF's first New Year's Six bowl victory since 2010.

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Alligator Awards: UF Sports Team of the Year

By Joseph Salvador , Dylan O'Shea and Evan Lepak | June 17, 2019

It’s that time of the year again.

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred has denied altering the league’s baseballs on purpose, but admitted at the Associated Press Sports Editors commissioners meeting last month that the ball does have less drag.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

MLB: Stop juicing the baseballs

By Sam Campisano | June 17, 2019

If you’ve paid any attention to Major League Baseball this season, you probably know what I’m talking about.

UF forward Deanne Rose has only played 15 minutes combined in the Canadian National Team’s two games thus far at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Gators see little World Cup action as Jamaica struggles and Canada dominates

By Joseph Salvador | June 17, 2019

The 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup is underway, and UF is represented by a current player and three former Gators. Forward and rising junior Deanne Rose, along with UF alum Adriana Leon, are representing the Canadian national team in Group E. Meanwhile in Group C, former Gators Lauren Silver and Havana Solaun are representing Jamaica.

Florida quarterback Feleipe Franks had a breakout season last year, throwing for 2,457 yards with 24 touchdowns and six interceptions. He also rushed for seven scores.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Position-by-position: Evaluating UF’s quarterbacks

By Sam Campisano | June 12, 2019

Every Thursday until the end of the summer, alligatorSports will analyze a position on Florida’s football roster and identify strengths and weaknesses. We’ll start the series by taking a look at quarterbacks.

UF men's basketball coach Mike White will have six new weapons at his disposal next season, including two five-star recruits, one four-star and two three-stars.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida's top-10 class pairs youth with experience

By River Wells | June 12, 2019

There are 146 days until UF men's basketball takes the court against North Florida to open the 2019 season. When it does, it’ll have six new faces.

Warriors small forward Kevin Durant limps off the court after rupturing his Achilles in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Kevin Durant made the right decision to play in Game 5

By Dylan O'Shea | June 12, 2019

Kevin Durant made the right decision to play in Game 5

Justin Alintoff is perhaps the most notable player transferring from Florida. The sophomore had a 4.30 ERA and 24 strikeouts in 29.1 innings this year.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida baseball loses three to NCAA transfer portal

By Evan Lepak | June 10, 2019

Florida’s baseball roster has lost three players to the NCAA transfer portal over the past few weeks.