Sports - The Independent Florida Alligator

The most frequent talking point throughout Florida’s spring practices has been about fresh starts, and perhaps no player is poised to capitalize on the Gators’ changing of the guard more than Chris Rainey.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

UF to host Florida Relays seeking hot outdoor start

By JOE MORGAN< | Mar. 31, 2011

The Florida Relays, established in 1939, is one of two events the Gators will host on the Percy Beard Track at Pressly Stadium during the outdoor season. But the venue doesn’t matter too much to UF track and field coach Mike Holloway.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Shyatt inks five-year deal as Wyoming’s head coach

By ADAM BERRY | Mar. 31, 2011

After helping lead Florida back to the Elite Eight, Larry Shyatt is returning to his former home.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Powers getting chance to solidify spot at third base

By JESSE SIMONTON | Mar. 31, 2011

It’s been a revolving door at third base for Florida this season, but coach Kevin O’Sullivan is ready to give one freshman a chance to lock it up.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Fagan back to normal position after brief pitching stint

By STEPHEN SHEEHAN< | Mar. 31, 2011

As senior ace Stephanie Brombacher recovers from bicep tenderness, what was once considered a strength for the Gators is now a question mark.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Women's golf ready for unusual format at Liz Murphy Collegiate Classic

By ALEX PECKHAM< | Mar. 31, 2011

Golf is rarely considered a team sport, but the Florida women’s golf team will have to play as one at the Liz Murphy Collegiate Classic.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Lacroix to be honored before Gators take on ‘Cats

By THOMAS NASSIFF< | Mar. 31, 2011

When Alexandre Lacroix takes the court at Linder Stadium this weekend, it will be the beginning of the end for the senior star.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

O’Leary to face old rival Penn State with new team

By JOHN BOOTHE< | Mar. 31, 2011

As Amanda O’Leary coached Florida’s women’s lacrosse team to a two-goal victory over Penn State last season, she couldn’t help but think back to 1988.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Gators head to regionals

By ALLSION BANKO< | Mar. 31, 2011

Second place isn’t bad. In fact, with the talent in the Southeastern Conference, it’s pretty impressive.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

The Gators Substandard: Women’s hoops becoming an oddity among UF sports

By MATT WATTS< | Mar. 30, 2011

Clearly defined or not, there is a standard of excellence encompassing Florida athletics.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Gators getting healthy at right time as NCAAs draw near

By ALLISON BANKO | Mar. 30, 2011

In the week that flowed into the Southeastern Conference Championships, freshman Mackenzie Caquatto was ready to go.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Riggs vies for spot

By ADAM BERRY | Mar. 30, 2011

For years, Will Muschamp has fought the idea that he doesn’t use small cornerbacks, and Cody Riggs has rebelled against the notion that he has to be big to play well.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

End of the dance: A new road opens

By BILL O'CONNOR | Mar. 30, 2011

“Man, am I glad to see you.”

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Seniors Bruder, Bush, Paculba selected in NPF draft

By STEPHEN SHEEHAN< | Mar. 30, 2011

When their careers at Florida come to a close, seniors Kelsey Bruder, Megan Bush and Aja Paculba will take their talents to the National Pro Fastpitch organization this summer after being drafted on March 18.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

The Gators Substandard

By MATT WATTS< | Mar. 29, 2011

Florida women’s basketball coach Amanda Butler has made the goal of the program perfectly clear.