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SPORTS | SOCCER

Gators shut out Eagles in NCAA Tournament first round

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Nov. 9, 2012

Annie Speese was getting frustrated with her shots.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Cross country teams in contention at NCAA Regional

Nov. 9, 2012

Matt Mizereck knew that the Gators’ season would be in jeopardy if they didn’t finish in the top two at the NCAA Regional Meet in Tallahassee on Friday.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Junior cross country runner finds inspiration through music

Nov. 8, 2012

Every morning, junior Matt Mizereck pulls out his iPod and listens to Rocky Balboa's “Keep Moving Forward” speech. The recording helps Mizereck fight through his recovery.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

UF women's golf getting stronger as tournaments near completion

By CHARLES KINGSBURY | Nov. 8, 2012

One of golf's old adages says you’re only as good as your final round. If that’s the case, the Gators are the cream of the crop.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Picks: Louisiana

Nov. 8, 2012

Kenny Boynton is not afraid of waves — or sea monsters, apparently. Florida is playing Georgetown on a boat tonight, and Boynton hasn’t even taken the buoyant surface of the Atlantic Ocean into account?

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Wilbekin suspended for Florida’s season opener

By LANDON WATNICK | Nov. 8, 2012

Florida will be without starting point guard Scottie Wilbekin in its season opener against Georgetown tonight. The team suspended the junior indefinitely on Thursday for undisclosed reasons.

Freshman Berkley Whaley sends the ball over the net during Florida’s 3-0 win against FGCU on Aug. 25 in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Florida volleyball pressing on despite injury woes

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN | Nov. 8, 2012

The Gators’ painful pattern of players’ plights will continue when they visit Missouri tonight at 7:30 p.m.

Florida guard Kenny Boynton attempts a floater against Nebraska-Kearney during UF’s 101-71 win on Nov. 1 in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida basketball preparing to battle elements

By LANDON WATNICK | Nov. 8, 2012

When the Gators and Hoyas take the court on the deck of the USS Bataan tonight, chills will run down their spines for reasons other than patriotism.

Florida safety Josh Evans chases Georgia wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell at EverBank Field during the Florida-Georgia game in Jacksonville, Fla., on Saturday, October 27, 2012. Georgia won, 17-9.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Senior safety succeeding despite off-field challenges

By ADAM PINCUS | Nov. 7, 2012

Leading the team in tackles is nothing for Josh Evans.

Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn shouts to his defensive linemen during Florida’s 14-7 victory against Missouri on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Junior linebacker pushing through injuries for Gators

By JOSH JURNOVOY | Nov. 7, 2012

Jelani Jenkins has struggled to stay on the field this season, but he will not let his injuries discourage him.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Freshman outside hitter continues to rack up SEC accolades

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN | Nov. 6, 2012

Thanks to Ziva Recek, the Gators have to make more room on their mantel.

Safety Josh Evans (9) tackles wideout Dorial Green-Beckham (15) during Florida’s 14-7 win against Missouri on Nov. 3 in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Pease noncommittal on UK opening

By JOE MORGAN | Nov. 6, 2012

Florida offensive coordinator Brent Pease is a candidate to take the head coaching job at Kentucky next season, but don’t hold your breath for a quick decision.