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Kytra Hunter performs her floor exercise during Florida's 197.200-195.650 win against Auburn on Jan. 16 in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Florida gymnastics stumbles in loss to Alabama

By GRAHAM HACK | Jan. 23, 2015

Rhonda Faehn is still winless in Tuscaloosa.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Newcomers excel at Kentucky meet

By Kyle Brutman | Jan. 23, 2015

The No.1 Florida track and field teams experienced success from their newcomers on the first day of the Rod McCravy Memorial Invitational.

Billy Donovan looks down the court during Florida's 72-47 win against Mississippi State on Jan. 10 in the O'Connell Center. Florida dropped its first SEC home game when on Tuesday, losing 79-61 to LSU.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Air Jordan: Gators men’s basketball not playing to Billy D’s standards

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Jan. 22, 2015

The Florida basketball team is, for lack of a better term, terrible.

Amanda Butler stares down the court during Florida's loss to No. 1 South Carolina on Monday in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

InstaGraham: Amanda Butler feeling the heat while Gators struggle

By GRAHAM HALL | Jan. 22, 2015

It’s time to move on.

Mike Holloway looks on during the Southeastern Conference Cross Country Championships on Nov. 1, 2013, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Gators track and field travels to Kentucky for Rod McCravy Invite

By Kyle Brutman | Jan. 22, 2015

The top-ranked Florida men’s and women’s track and field teams head to Lexington, Kentucky, today to compete in the Rod McCravy Memorial Invitational, which is hosted by the University of Kentucky.

Freshman Chase Perez-Blanco hits the ball during Florida's 9-3 win against William & Mary at the Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Florida tennis ready to host ITA Kick Off Weekend

By CAYLEE UNDERWOOD | Jan. 22, 2015

After winning its first two matches of the year, the Gators men’s tennis team heads into its first big tournament of the year.

SPORTS | SOCCER

FC Bayern Munich player has Florida roots, enjoying return

By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Jan. 22, 2015

Katie Stengel grew up in Melbourne, Florida.

Claire Boyce competes on the balance beam during UF’s win against LSU on Feb. 21 in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

UF gymnastics heads to Tuscaloosa for tough meet against ‘Bama

By GRAHAM HACK | Jan. 22, 2015

Florida coach Rhonda Faehn believes competing in big meets early in the year makes a team better by season’s end.

Gordon Watson serves during Florida's 9-3 win against William & Mary.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gordon Watson leads charge for UF men’s tennis

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Jan. 22, 2015

Gordon Watson is deep in thought.

Bridgette Owens competes during the Tom Jones Memorial Invite on April 19 at the Percy Beard Track. Owens, who clocked a 12.80-second 100-meter hurdles on Saturday, was one of 25 UF athletes to advance to the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Ore.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Bridgette Owens plans to lower hurdles times

By Kyle Brutman | Jan. 21, 2015

Two weekends ago, senior hurdler Bridgette Owens took the 60-meter hurdle at the UAB Blazer Invitational by the horns and shattered the event record for both the meet and UF’s program history.

Alex Murphy attempts a layup during Florida's win against Auburn on Thursday in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Alex Murphy, UF men’s basketball look to stop the bleeding

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Jan. 21, 2015

Alex Murphy played through bloodshed on Tuesday night.

Rachel Spicer performs a balance beam routine during Florida's win against Auburn on Friday in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Gators gymnastics focusing on team approach early in season

By GRAHAM HACK | Jan. 21, 2015

Gymnastics may be based on individual performances, but Florida coach Rhonda Faehn wants her team to continue to embrace the team concept.

Maria Torres hits the ball during the SunTrust Gator Women's Golf Invitational on March 15.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Maria Torres developing in second year

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Jan. 21, 2015

Maria Torres found success as a freshman.

UF athletics director Jeremy Foley speaks during new head football coach Jim McElwain's opening press conference on Saturday in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida details new indoor practice facility

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Jan. 21, 2015

The Florida football program will soon have its crown jewel facility.

Savannah Jordan dribbles the ball during Florida's 3-2 win against Texas Tech.

SPORTS | SOCCER

UF soccer embracing opportunity to play against FC Bayern

By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Jan. 20, 2015

It was only back on Nov. 28 that Florida soccer’s Fall season came to an end with a loss in penalty kicks to Stanford in the NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida falls to LSU at home, loses second straight SEC game

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Jan. 20, 2015

Freshman forward Devin Robinson awoke Florida’s hometown crowd with an alley-oop off an assist from Kasey Hill, which followed a steal in the paint from Michael Frazier II.

Houston Rockets guard Corey Brewer (33) dunks the ball during the first half Houston's 110-98 win against the Indiana Pacers on Jan 19.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators in the NBA: Corey Brewer making most of opportunity with Rockets

By GRAHAM HALL | Jan. 20, 2015

Corey Brewer is enjoying the change of scenery – and the chance to compete for another NBA championship.

Sophomore Ronni Williams drives down the lane during Florida's 77-42 loss to No. 1 South Carolina on Monday in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida thrashed by No. 1 South Carolina, season woes continue

By GRAHAM HALL | Jan. 19, 2015

The losses keep mounting for the Gators women’s basketball team, and there doesn’t seem to be a clear solution to correct the problems that have hindered the team.

UF sophomore center Chris Walker dribbles during Florida's 75-55 win against Auburn on Thursday in the O'Connel Center.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Johnson’s Journal: Chris Walker showing flashes of potential, has time to develop

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Jan. 19, 2015

"Nothing haunts us like promise unfulfilled." Simple, poignant and powerful words spoken by Michael Wilbon in the ESPN 30for30 "Benji."

Redshirt freshman Oliver Landert hits a jump-step forehand during Florida's 9-3 win against William & Mary on Jan. 10 at the Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Landert not ready to stop as UF men’s tennis season progresses

By CAYLEE UNDERWOOD | Jan. 19, 2015

Oliver Landert stepped up on Friday.