Soccer Ties Georgia Southern 1-1 in Exhibition Action

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/8/6/soccer-ties-georgia-southern-1-1-in-exhibition-action.aspx

Five Gators Practices Down, Five Random Nuggets

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/8/6/football-gators-football-five-practices-down-five-random-nuggets-080623.aspx

PHOTO Gallery: Florida Gators fall open practice 08/05

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/photo-gallery-florida-gators-fall-open-practice-0805/

Kevin Steele and Tommy Rees describe emotions of Alabama coordinator job calls

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/08/kevin-steele-and-tommy-rees-describe-emotions-of-alabama-coordinator-job-calls.html

Alabama coaches change, but Nick Saban’s demands don’t: ‘We are who we are’

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/08/alabama-coaches-change-but-nick-sabans-demands-dont-we-are-who-we-are.html

Nick Saban talks realignment and loss of college football traditions

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/08/nick-saban-college-sports-changes-should-keep-athletes-as-a-priority.html

USWNT humbled by Sweden, again. Epic World Cup failure ends with penalty shootout

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/nancy-armour/2023/08/06/usa-sweden-loss-ends-uswnt-womens-world-cup-dynasty/70538144007/

Bryson DeChambeau claims first LIV tournament victory after record final round

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/2023/08/06/bryson-dechambeau-wins-liv-tournament-after-record-round/70539153007/

Lucas Glover overcomes yips to win 2023 Wyndham Championship on PGA Tour

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/2023/08/06/lucas-glover-wins-wyndham-championship-pga-tour/51672119/

Proposed Pac-12 deal with Apple TV paid $23 million per school with subscription-based upside, per report

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/proposed-pac-12-deal-with-apple-tv-paid-23-million-per-school-with-subscription-based-upside-per-report/

WATCH: Eastern Michigan senior gives up scholarship to help walk-on teammate in financial need

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/watch-eastern-michigan-senior-gives-up-scholarship-to-help-walk-on-teammate-in-financial-need/

Twitter

That’s why I’m not using online instructor!

https://twitter.com/i/status/1687562547153526784

  Hey, just give it to me!

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 This dog can hit

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Gator Leanne Wong Second in US Classic All-Around

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/8/5/gymnastics-gator-leanne-wong-second-in-us-classic-all-around.aspx

This week’s conference realignment is the official dawn of a new era of college football

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/this-weeks-conference-realignment-is-the-official-dawn-of-a-new-era-of-college-football/

Pac-12 is college sports realignment casualty with ESPN, Fox pulling the strings

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/columnist/dan-wolken/2023/08/04/networks-espn-fox-trump-history-college-realignment-pac-12-big-ten/70530889007/

OPINION: With USC and UCLA Cali Cash Grab, Power Five, Inc. Makes College Football Unrecognizable

https://www.college-sports-journal.com/opinion-with-usc-and-ucla-cali-cash-grab-power-five-inc-makes-college-football-unrecognizable/?fbclid=IwAR02G821SqMV-JBijp49y6SiggQJKGbOfau1ln83uGfFRdbaDKT2Jf6OiqQ

What we learned (and didn’t) about Alabama football’s QB battle during open practice

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/08/what-we-learned-and-didnt-about-alabama-footballs-qb-battle-during-open-practice.html

Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa trying new helmet to combat concussions

https://www.al.com/sports/2023/08/miami-dolphins-qb-tua-tagovailoa-trying-new-helmet-to-combat-concussions.html

Florida State recruiting: Seminoles land five-star 2024 safety K.J. Bolden over Georgia

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/florida-state-recruiting-seminoles-land-five-star-2024-safety-k-j-bolden-over-georgia/

2023 NFL Hall of Fame induction ceremony takeaways: Joe Thomas, DeMarcus Ware headline emotional afternoon

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2023-nfl-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony-takeaways-joe-thomas-demarcus-ware-headline-emotional-afternoon/live/

2023 Wyndham Championship leaderboard, scores: Billy Horschel, Lucas Glover share lead after Round 3

https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/2023-wyndham-championship-leaderboard-scores-billy-horschel-lucas-glover-share-lead-after-round-3/live/

Twitter

Steve Irwin Gator commercial

https://twitter.com/i/status/1687250931102924800

Run in opposite directions to see who your dog loves more

https://twitter.com/i/status/1687824144279261184

Napier, Gators Ready to Get in Front of a Crowd on Saturday

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/8/4/football-napier-gators-ready-to-go-in-front-of-a-crowd-saturday-080423.aspx

Position Group Breakdown: Defensive Line

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/position-group-breakdown-defensive-line/

Big 12 furthers expansion by adding Arizona, Arizona State and Utah from crumbling Pac-12

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/big12/2023/08/04/arizona-arizona-state-utah-joining-big-12/70498400007/

Oregon, Washington on verge of joining Big Ten: Charter Pac-12 members leaving league in 2024, per reports

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/oregon-washington-on-verge-of-joining-big-ten-charter-pac-12-members-leaving-league-in-2024-per-reports/

Big Ten confirms Oregon, Washington are joining conference from Pac-12

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/08/04/big-ten-inviting-oregon-washington-pac-12-future/70530028007/

The Pac-12 is dead as we know it, just don’t expect the Big Ten, Big 12 or anyone else to take the blame

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/the-pac-12-is-dead-as-we-know-it-just-dont-expect-the-big-ten-big-12-or-anyone-else-to-take-the-blame/

How a shrinking Pac-12 could alter the selection process for the 12-team College Football Playoff

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/how-a-shrinking-pac-12-could-alter-the-selection-process-for-the-the-12-team-college-football-playoff/

Florida State considering partnership with private equity firm in effort to raise capital, per report

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/florida-state-considering-partnership-with-private-equity-firm-in-effort-to-raise-capital-per-report/

Why Florida State is working with JPMorgan Chase, per report

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/acc/2023/08/04/florida-state-jp-morgan-chase-report/70533729007/

How Alabama football is receiving Nick Saban’s ‘play-by-play’ philosophy in camp

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/08/how-alabama-football-is-receiving-nick-sabans-play-by-play-philosophy-in-camp.html

What is Alabama defensive coordinator Kevin Steele emphasizing in preseason camp?

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/08/what-is-alabama-defensive-coordinator-kevin-steele-emphasizing-in-preseason-camp.html

Deion Sanders makes sly remark about Oregon, college football realignment

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/pac12/2023/08/04/deion-sanders-oregon-washington-football-realignment/70532833007/

ESPN, Fox pull strings of college athletics realignment that overlooks tradition or merit

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/columnist/dan-wolken/2023/08/04/networks-espn-fox-trump-history-college-realignment-pac-12-big-ten/70530889007/

Pac-12 focused on securing ‘best possible future’ after losing five schools in one day to Big Ten, Big 12

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/pac-12-focused-on-securing-best-possible-future-after-losing-five-schools-in-one-day-to-big-ten-big-12/

Press Conference | Napier Updates Progress of Preseason Camp

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/8/3/football-press-conference-napier-updates-progress-of-preseason-camp-08323.aspx

Gators Returns to Elite Competition Saturday at U.S. Core Hydration Classic

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/8/3/gymnastics-gators-returns-to-elite-competition-saturday-at-us-core-hydration-classic.aspx

Florida Announces 2023-24 Schedule

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/7/31/womens-golf-florida-announces-2023-24-schedule.aspx

Max Brown’s athleticism stands out in the quarterback room

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/max-browns-athleticism-stands-out-in-the-quarterback-room/

Big Ten leaders authorize commissioner to explore adding Oregon, Washington as expansion teams, per report

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/big-ten-leaders-authorize-commissioner-to-explore-adding-oregon-washington-as-expansion-teams-per-report/

Former NFL scout says Baker Mayfield could be an upgrade over Tom Brady at quarterback for the Buccaneers

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/former-nfl-scout-says-baker-mayfield-could-be-an-upgrade-over-tom-brady-at-quarterback-for-the-buccaneers/

Nick Saban asked reporters to rate his performance so we did

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/08/nick-saban-asked-reporters-to-rate-his-performance-so-we-did.html

Georgia 5-star commit Micah DeBose talks Ohio State, Alabama offers, lofty goals

https://www.al.com/sports/2023/08/georgia-5-star-commit-micah-debose-talks-ohio-state-alabama-offers-lofty-goals.html

What’s the biggest challenge for Alabama football’s JuCo transfers?

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/08/whats-the-biggest-challenge-for-alabama-footballs-juco-transfers.html

What Nick Saban said about Alabama football’s quarterback battle to start preseason camp

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/08/what-nick-saban-said-about-alabama-footballs-quarterback-battle-to-start-preseason-camp.html

Failed leaders and pathetic backstabbers are ruining college sports

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/columnist/dan-wolken/2023/08/03/college-sports-ruined-failed-leaders-expansion-ncaa-pac-12/70519616007/

North Carolina AD Bubba Cunningham: Florida State’s ‘barking’ not good for the ACC

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/acc/2023/08/03/north-carolina-ad-bubba-cunningham-florida-state-barking/70526085007/

Arizona to Big 12? Wildcats expected to soon follow Colorado in leaving Pac-12 for greener pastures

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/arizona-to-big-12-wildcats-expected-to-soon-follow-colorado-in-leaving-pac-12-for-greener-pastures/

Jaguars’ Andrew Wingard says Urban Meyer threatened to cut him for ‘rookie head coach’ comment

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jaguars-andrew-wingard-says-urban-meyer-threatened-to-cut-him-for-rookie-head-coach-comment/

Davis enjoys a chill day with the Florida Gators on Saturday

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/davis-enjoys-a-chill-day-with-the-florida-gators-on-saturday/

Position Group Breakdown: Tight End

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/position-group-breakdown-tight-end/

Justus Boone Shares a Backstory About His Name

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/8/2/football-justus-boone-has-a-backstory-about-his-name-gators-080223.aspx

Big Ten examining potential additions of Oregon, Washington, California and Stanford to conference

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/big-ten-examining-potential-additions-of-oregon-washington-california-and-stanford-to-conference/

Third-party influence may soon shake foundation of college football impacting conferences, programs

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/third-party-influence-may-soon-shake-foundation-of-college-football-impacting-conferences-programs/

NCAA looking for ‘transparency measures’ in NIL

https://www.al.com/sports/2023/08/ncaa-looking-for-transparency-measures-in-nil.html

NFL considering XFL kickoffs as a model for future rule changes, per report

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-considering-xfl-kickoffs-as-a-model-for-future-rule-changes-per-report/

Nick Saban buys $17.5 million property on Jupiter Island

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/08/nick-saban-buys-175-million-property-on-jupiter-island.html

‘An existential crisis’: Florida State president, Board of Trustees low on ACC future

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/08/02/florida-state-acc-sec-big-ten-realignment/70516554007/

Florida State officials contemplate break from ACC: ‘Not a matter of if … but how and when,’ trustee says

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/florida-state-officials-contemplate-break-from-acc-not-a-matter-of-if-but-how-and-when-trustee-says/

Florida State women’s lacrosse seeks varsity sport status, citing Title IX

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/lacrosse/2023/08/02/florida-state-sports-womens-lacrosse-title-ix-varsity/70508793007/

Three football players among seven athletes at Iowa, Iowa State implicated in gambling investigation

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/three-football-players-among-seven-athletes-at-iowa-iowa-state-implicated-in-gambling-investigation/

Twitter

Men’s Basketball Players Nicknames

https://twitter.com/i/status/1686194871445442560

FSU plans for a new football facility and stadium upgrades

https://twitter.com/i/status/1686724487213993984

Marcell Dareus has lipoma removed on TV by Dr. Pimple Popper

https://www.al.com/sports/2023/08/marcell-dareus-has-lipoma-removed-on-tv-by-dr-pimple-popper.html

Transfer R.J. Moten brings a veteran presence to a young safety room

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/transfer-r-j-moten-brings-a-veteran-presence-to-a-young-safety-room/

Gators Announce Participation in the 2023 Baha Mar Hoops Pink Flamingo Championship

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/8/1/womens-basketball-gators-announce-participation-in-the-2023-baha-mar-hoops-pink-flamingo-championship.aspx

Rogers likes several things about the Florida Gators

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/rogers-likes-several-things-about-the-florida-gators/

Alabama’s latest odds to make College Football Playoff revealed; 3 games to watch

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/08/alabamas-latest-odds-to-make-college-football-playoff-revealed-3-games-to-watch.html

Alabama football’s three biggest storylines entering 2023 preseason camp

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/08/alabama-footballs-three-biggest-storylines-entering-2023-preseason-camp.html

Some late-summer spice added to Iron Bowl scrap

https://www.al.com/sports/2023/08/some-late-summer-spice-added-to-iron-bowl-scrap.html

Pac-12 schools have to be nervous about future: There was never a great media deal coming

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/columnist/dan-wolken/2023/08/01/pac-12-schools-nervous-future-no-great-media-deal/70508563007/

Iowa State QB Hunter Dekkers accused of betting on school’s sports, including football

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/big12/2023/08/01/hunter-dekkers-accused-of-betting-on-iowa-state-sports/70509810007/

Training camp QB competitions: Who has advantage in battles with Buccaneers, Colts, 49ers and Commanders

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/training-camp-qb-competitions-who-has-advantage-in-battles-with-buccaneers-colts-49ers-and-commanders/

College football rankings: Georgia near-unanimous No. 1 as SEC dominates top of 2023 Preseason CBS Sports 133

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-football-rankings-georgia-near-unanimous-no-1-as-sec-dominates-top-of-2023-preseason-cbs-sports-133/

Montrell Johnson discusses Florida’s running back room and their utilization in the passing game

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/montrell-johnson-discusses-floridas-running-back-room-and-their-utilization-in-the-passing-game/

Princeton’s Maria Pansini Joins Gators as Graduate Transfer

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/7/31/lacrosse-princetons-maria-pansini-joins-gators-as-graduate-transfer.aspx

Cris Collinsworth Elected to the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/7/31/football-cris-collinsworth-elected-to-the-sports-broadcasting-hall-of-fame.aspx

Mascoll bonds with his fellow Florida Gators’ commits

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/mascoll-bonds-with-his-fellow-florida-gators-commits/

Stubbs says the Florida Gators are very high in his recruitment

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/stubbs-says-the-florida-gators-are-very-high-in-his-recruitment/

SEC Football by the Numbers: 3 teams in 1,000-yard receiver drought

https://www.al.com/sports/2023/08/sec-football-by-the-numbers-3-teams-in-1000-yard-receiver-drought.html

Politicians aren’t grasping college sports’ real problems, so here’s some help

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/columnist/dan-wolken/2023/07/31/politicians-dont-understand-college-sports-problems-ncaa/70501823007/

New York Times attempts to dismiss lawsuit from Alabama walk-on Kai Spears

https://www.al.com/alabamabasketball/2023/07/new-york-times-attempts-to-dismiss-lawsuit-from-alabama-walk-on-kai-spears.html

Bills’ Damar Hamlin clears ‘super big hurdle’ in first padded practice since cardiac arrest

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bills/2023/07/31/bills-damar-hamlin-first-padded-practice-since-cardiac-arrest/70500001007/

Skip Holtz to join scandal-ridden Northwestern football as special assistant, per reports

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/bigten/2023/07/31/skip-holtz-joins-northwestern-coaching-staff-special-assistant/70502941007/

Gators Seek to Create Closer Connection as Camp Opens

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/7/30/gators-football-gators-seek-to-create-closer-connection-as-camp-opens-073023.aspx

Gators make notable improvements in the weight room this offseason

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/gators-make-notable-improvements-in-the-weight-room-this-offseason/

Gators look to improve from an executional standpoint in year two

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/gators-look-to-improve-from-an-executional-standpoint-in-year-two/

Position Group Breakdown: Edge

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/position-group-breakdown-edge/

How low is Jalen Hurts’ body-fat percentage?

https://www.al.com/sports/2023/07/how-low-is-jalen-hurts-body-fat-percentage.html

SEC football coach rankings: Kirby Smart passes Nick Saban; where’s Josh Heupel?

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/sec/2023/07/30/sec-football-coach-rankings-kirby-smart-passes-nick-saban/70494190007/

Westphal says he made the right decision with the Florida Gators

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/westphal-says-he-made-the-right-decision-with-the-florida-gators/

Lagway likes how the Florida Gators’ class is assembling

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/lagway-likes-how-the-florida-gators-class-is-assembling/

Alida van Daalen Concludes Strong Weekend at Dutch Nationals

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/7/29/track-and-field-alida-van-daalen-concludes-strong-weekend-at-dutch-nationals.aspx

UMass Amherst’s Hannah Heller Joins Gators as Graduate Transfer

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/7/29/lacrosse-umass-amhersts-hannah-heller-joins-gators-as-graduate-transfer.aspx

Fukuoka 2023 – Liendo Sets Canadian Record in 100m Fly

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/7/29/mens-swimming-diving-fukuoka-2023-liendo-sets-canadian-record-in-100m-fly.aspx

Three non-QB Alabama football position battles could define the 2023 season

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/07/besides-qb-these-3-alabama-football-position-battles-could-define-the-2023-season.html

Shattering Michael Phelps’ record, Katie Ledecky shows why she’s the greatest

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/christinebrennan/2023/07/29/katie-ledecky-world-championships-swimming-olympics/70492708007/

Rams RB Sony Michel, two-time Super Bowl champ, retires at 28 after 5 NFL seasons

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2023/07/29/two-time-super-bowl-champion-rb-sony-michel-retires-early-in-rams-camp/70493599007/

Angels’ Taylor Ward taken to hospital after getting hit in head by Alek Manoah pitch

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2023/07/29/angels-outfielder-taylor-ward-leaves-game-after-being-hit-in-head-by-alek-manoah-pitch/70493002007/

Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. becomes first MLB player with 20-plus homers, 50-plus steals before August

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/braves-ronald-acuna-jr-becomes-first-mlb-player-with-20-plus-homers-50-plus-steals-before-august/

Gators Football to Hold Open Practice During Fall Camp

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/7/28/gators-football-to-hold-open-practice-during-fall-camp.aspx

Former Gators, NFL linebacker Siler Tackling a Different Opponent in Post-Playing Career

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/7/28/football-former-gators-linebacker-brandon-siler-tackling-different-opponent-072823.aspx

Florida Gators Track and Field Signs Talented and Experienced Group in 2023-2024 Recruiting Class

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/7/28/florida-gators-track-and-field-signs-talented-and-experienced-group-in-2023-recruiting-class.aspx

Florida Gators cook-out visitors list preview

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/florida-gators-cook-out-visitors-list-preview/

Colorado to the Big 12 is interesting but may not set off a chain reaction of realignment

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/colorado-to-the-big-12-is-interesting-but-may-not-set-off-a-chain-reaction-of-realignment/

Position Group Breakdown: Wide Receiver

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/position-group-breakdown-wide-receiver/

Top 10 Countdown: 2023 Baseball Season

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/7/28/top-10-countdown-2023-baseball-season.aspx

Fukuoka 2023 – Liendo Advances to 100m Fly Finals After Posting Third Fastest Time

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/7/28/mens-swimming-diving-fukuoka-2023-liendo-advances-to-100m-fly-finals-after-posting-third-fastest-time.aspx

Senator introduces bill to strip PGA Tour’s tax-exempt status

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/2023/07/28/pga-tour-senator-introduces-bill-strip-tax-exempt-status/51650553/

Why Big 12 luring Colorado back from Pac-12 is just a short-term solution with larger issues on the horizon

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/why-big-12-luring-colorado-back-from-pac-12-is-just-a-short-term-solution-with-larger-issues-on-the-horizon/

Taulia Tagovailoa says SEC school offered ‘crazy’ $1.5 million to transfer; QB sought Tua’s advice

https://www.al.com/sports/2023/07/taulia-tagovailoa-says-sec-school-offered-crazy-15-million-to-transfer-qb-sought-tuas-advice.html

Cardinals pitcher Miles Mikolas suspended 5 games for intentionally hitting Cubs’ Ian Happ

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/cardinals/2023/07/28/miles-mikolas-suspended-hitting-cubs-ian-happ/70489847007/

Colorado returns to Big 12: Deion Sanders applauds ‘game-changer’ move as Buffaloes enter new era

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/colorado-returns-to-big-12-deion-sanders-applauds-game-changer-move-as-buffaloes-enter-new-era

Udonis Haslem, NBA’s oldest player, retires from Heat after 20 seasons

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/heat/2023/07/28/heats-udonis-haslem-announces-retirement-20-seasons/70488015007/

Georgia football player Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins arrested on warrant after speeding ticket

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/sec/2023/07/28/tyrion-ingram-dawkins-arrest-georgia-football/70490256007/