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Wilkie Walks-Off Bulls with Grand Slam

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/19/softball-wilkie-walks-off-bulls-with-grand-slam.aspx

Top-10 Bout at No. 6 South Carolina On Deck for No. 3 Florida

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/19/baseball-top-10-bout-at-no-6-south-carolina-on-deck-for-no-3-florida.aspx

Gators Football Spring Special to Debut Thursday

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/19/gators-football-spring-special-to-debut-thursday.aspx

Florida Completes Round One of SEC Championship

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/19/mens-golf-florida-completes-round-one-of-sec-championship.aspx

Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa says he considered retiring because of concussions

https://www.al.com/sports/2023/04/dolphins-tua-tagovailoa-says-he-considered-retiring-because-of-concussions.html

Nick Saban: ‘We need to try to take it back’ after Georgia’s recent success

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/04/nick-saban-we-need-to-try-to-take-it-back-after-georgias-recent-success.html

New York Mets ace Max Scherzer ejected from start vs. Dodgers after foreign substance check

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/mets/2023/04/19/new-york-mets-max-scherzer-ejected-start-foreign-substance/11697921002/

Former New Mexico State men’s basketball players file lawsuit over hazing allegations

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2023/04/19/new-mexico-state-hazing-incident-victims-step-forward-file-lawsuit/11697129002/

Tiger Woods has surgery on right ankle to address post-traumatic arthritis

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/2023/04/19/tiger-woods-has-surgery-after-withdrawing-masters/11698378002/

Texas high school football coach resigns after hitting players with wooden handle

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2023/04/19/high-school-football-coach-resigns-after-hitting-players-stick/11695137002/

2023 NBA playoffs: Scores, results, series schedules, times; Grizzlies, Bucks get Game 2 wins to even series

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2023-nba-playoffs-scores-results-series-schedules-times-grizzlies-bucks-get-game-2-wins-to-even-series/

No. 3 Florida Rattles FAMU for Midweek Victory

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/18/baseball-no-3-florida-rattles-famu-for-midweek-victory.aspx

Post-spring Florida football mailbag / part two

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/post-spring-florida-football-mailbag-part-two/

Nix says the Florida Gators will always “rank pretty high” for him

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/nix-says-the-florida-gators-will-always-rank-pretty-high-for-him/

Alabama lineman’s ‘Run the Damn Ball’ hat is more than a fashion statement

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/04/alabama-linemans-run-the-damn-ball-hat-is-more-than-a-fashion-statement.html

Cam Newton’s recruiting rant goes viral: ‘You think Nick Saban needs you? You stupid’

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/04/cam-newtons-recruiting-rant-goes-viral-you-think-nick-saban-needs-you-you-stupid.html

How Deion Sanders is culling the Colorado herd with massive team makeover

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/pac12/2023/04/18/deion-sanders-coach-prime-transfer-portal-colorado-roster/11683740002/

Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin ‘fully cleared’ for football activities 3 months after on-field cardiac arrest

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bills/2023/04/18/bills-damar-hamlin-who-suffered-cardiac-arrest-cleared-doctors/11687633002/

MLB announces new experimental rules to be tested in the Atlantic League in 2023

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2023/04/18/mlb-announces-new-experimental-rules-tested-iatlantic-league/11689321002/

The Old Yankee Stadium opened 100 years ago. How should we honor ballpark’s legacy?

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/yankees/2023/04/18/old-yankee-stadium-site-macombs-dam-park-bronx-house-that-ruth-built/11690325002/

The 10 biggest transfers during the college football offseason

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/04/18/college-footballs-10-biggest-transfers-sam-hartman-travis-hunter/11650222002/

From Jimbo Fisher to Nick Saban, five SEC football coaches facing the most pressure

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/sec/2023/04/18/sec-football-coaches-under-pressure-jimbo-fisher-nick-saban/11686278002/

Lincoln Riley, Dan Lanning among top 15 coaches under 40 entering 2023 college football season

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/lincoln-riley-dan-lanning-among-top-15-coaches-under-40-entering-2023-college-football-season/

2023 NFL Draft: Best fits for mid-round QB prospects, including Stetson Bennett, Max Duggan, Clayton Tune

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2023-nfl-draft-best-fits-for-mid-round-qb-prospects-including-stetson-bennett-max-duggan-clayton-tune/

Florida Welcomes Tyrese Samuel

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/17/mens-basketball-florida-welcomes-tyrese-samuel.aspx

How Tyrese Samuel Fits In

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/17/mens-basketball-harry-fodder-how-tyrese-samuel-fits-in-april-17-2023.aspx

Gage has an “amazing” visit with the Florida Gators

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/gage-has-an-amazing-visit-with-the-florida-gators/

Paul Finebaum calls Alabama’s A-Day intriguing, ‘not crazy’ about what he’s hearing about QB play

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/04/paul-finebaum-calls-alabamas-a-day-intriguing-not-crazy-about-what-hes-hearing-about-qb-play.html

Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles agree on deal, making him the highest paid player in NFL history

https://www.al.com/sports/2023/04/jalen-hurts-philadelphia-eagles-reach-agreement-on-255-million-contract-extension.html

Remembering Fred Pancoast, Who Revolutionized Florida’s Passing Attack

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/17/football-remembering-fred-pancoast-who-revolutionized-floridas-passing-attack.aspx

Post-spring Florida football mailbag

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/florida-football-mailbag-april-edition/

Seven college football coaches under the most pressure entering the 2023 season

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/seven-college-football-coaches-under-the-most-pressure-entering-the-2023-season/

No. 3 Florida Downs Dawgs for Series Victory

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/16/baseball-no-3-florida-downs-dawgs-for-series-victory.aspx

No. 15 Florida Falls in Series Finale to No. 12 Georgia

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/16/softball-no-15-florida-falls-in-series-finale-to-no-12-georgia.aspx

Three takeaways from Florida’s series win over Georgia

https://www.gatorcountry.com/florida-gators-baseball/three-takeaways-from-floridas-series-win-over-georgia/

No. 17 Gators Overpower No. 15 Auburn in Regular Season Finale

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/16/womens-tennis-no-17-gators-overpower-no-15-auburn-in-regular-season-finale.aspx

No. 21 Florida Drops Regular Season Finale to No. 9 South Carolina

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/16/mens-tennis-no-21-florida-drops-regular-season-finale-to-no-9-south-carolina.aspx

Center Tyrese Samuel Commits To Florida

https://www.gatorcountry.com/florida-gators-basketball/center-tyrese-samuel-commits-to-florida/

Florida basketball recruiting: Seton Hall’s Tyrese Samuel commits to Gators out of transfer portal

Mack Brown gripes about college football because he can afford to

https://www.al.com/sports/2023/04/scarbinsky-mack-brown-gripes-about-college-football-because-he-can-afford-to.html

NBA playoffs: Scores, schedules, matchups and predictions for first round

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2023/04/12/nba-playoffs-first-round-schedules-game-times-tv-info-predictions/11651504002/

Matt Fitzpatrick outlasts Jordan Spieth in third playoff hole at RBC Heritage

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/2023/04/16/rbc-heritage-matt-fitzpatrick-beats-jordan-spieth-playoff/51431083/

Ohio State offensive coordinator Brian Hartline hospitalized following ATV crash on property

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ohio-state-offensive-coordinator-brian-hartline-hospitalized-following-atv-crash-on-property/

Gators Finish NCAA Runner-up; Thomas Ties NCAA Record for Career 10s

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/15/gymnastics-gators-finish-ncaa-runner-up-thomas-ties-ncaa-record-for-career-10s.aspx

Seconds to Savor: Thomas’ Final Act, Runner-Up Gators Didn’t Disappoint at NCAA Finals

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/15/gymnastics-seconds-to-savor-gators-and-thomas-cap-memorable-season-041523.aspx

Robertson Walks Off Bulldogs as No. 3 Gators Even Series

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/15/baseball-robertson-walks-off-bulldogs-as-no-3-gators-even-series.aspx

Gators Finish Their Home Season with Senior Day at the Tom Jones Memorial

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/15/track-and-field-gators-finish-their-home-season-with-senior-day-at-the-tom-jones-memorial.aspx

Trlicek & Goelz Provide Heroics Late as No. 15 Gators Claim Series Over No. 12 Bulldogs

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/15/softball-trlicek-goelz-provide-heroics-late-as-no-15-gators-claim-series-over-no-12-bulldogs.aspx

Post-spring depth chart projection

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/post-spring-depth-chart-projection/

Gun culture among athletes must be addressed

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/04/goodman-gun-culture-among-athletes-must-be-addressed.html

Longhorns’ Steve Sarkisian: Quinn Ewers, not Arch Manning, is Texas’ starting quarterback

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/big12/2023/04/15/texas-qb-competition-quinn-ewers-starter-not-arch-manning/11675921002/

Nico Iamaleava shines in Tennessee football spring game – even if he’s not Peyton Manning | Opinion

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/sec/2023/04/15/nico-iamaleava-tennessee-football-spring-game-peyton-manning-joe-milton/11675848002/

Florida high school cancels remainder of baseball season after team walkout

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/highschool/2023/04/15/florida-high-school-fined-for-baseball-teams-walkout-season-canceled/11672099002/

2023 NBA playoffs: How to watch, stream, odds for Saturday’s action

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2023/04/15/nba-playoffs-schedule-2023-how-watch-stream-odds-saturday/11673043002/

2023 college football spring games takeaways: Texas, Georgia, Ohio State offer clarity in QB pecking order

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/2023-college-football-spring-games-takeaways-texas-georgia-ohio-state-offer-clarity-in-qb-pecking-order/

Florida football spring game review: Gators offense still struggling in 2023 Orange & Blue Game

https://www.onlygators.com/04/13/2023/florida-football-spring-game-review-gators-offense-still-struggling-in-orange-blue-game/

Give Florida’s offense a grade of Incomplete for 2023 Orange and Blue Game

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/give-floridas-offense-a-grade-of-incomplete-for-2023-orange-and-blue-game/

Analyzing Alabama football’s transfer portal philosophy as spring window opens

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/04/analyzing-alabama-footballs-transfer-portal-philosophy-as-spring-window-opens.html

LSU women’s sports is having a moment: Interest soars for Tigers gymnastics, basketball and more

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2023/04/14/lsu-womens-sports-gymnastics-basketball-softball-thrives-high-interest-attendance/11616653002/

MLB’s percentage of Black players is the lowest since 1955. What’s baseball doing to fix that?

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2023/04/14/mlb-percentage-black-players-baseball-jackie-robinson-day/11657961002/

Gators Aim to Leave It All on Floor in NCAA Finals

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/15/gymnastics-gators-ready-to-put-it-all-on-line-for-ncaa-title.aspx

Wallace has Career Day; No. 15 Gators Run-Rule No. 12 Bulldogs

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/14/softball-wallace-has-career-day-no-15-gators-run-rule-no-12-bulldogs.aspx

No. 17 Florida Downs No. 61 Alabama

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/14/womens-tennis-no-17-florida-downs-no-61-alabama.aspx

No. 3 Florida Falters Late in Game One Defeat to Georgia

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/14/baseball-no-3-florida-falters-late-in-game-one-defeat-to-georgia.aspx

No. 21 Florida Falls to No. 5 Kentucky

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/14/mens-tennis-no-21-florida-falls-to-no-5-kentucky.aspx

Horne says he “loves this place” following his visit to Gainesville

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/horne-says-he-loves-this-place-following-his-visit-to-gainesville/

Gators’ defense stole the show Thursday night

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/gators-defense-stole-the-show-thursday-night/

‘Bama baseball coaches, trainer sued by former player; UA ‘looks forward’ to court

https://www.al.com/sports/2023/04/bama-baseball-coaches-trainer-sued-by-former-player-ua-looks-forward-to-court.html

Tampa Bay Rays’ record-tying season-opening winning streak ends with loss to Blue Jays

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/rays/2023/04/14/tampa-bay-rays-lose-toronto-blue-jays-winning-streak-ends/11667552002/

Florida Releases Rosters for Orange & Blue Game

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/12/football-florida-releases-rosters-for-orange-blue-game.aspx

FINAL: Orange 10, Blue 7

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/13/football-final-orange-blue-game-april-13-2023.aspx

Quarterback Questions Remain

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/14/football-qb-questions-remain-april-13-2023.aspx

Gators Advance to NCAA Finals With Gutsy Effort

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/13/gators-gymnastics-ncaa-semifinals-session-i-041323.aspx

Thomas Delivers a Magical Performance for Gators

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/13/trinity-thomas-column-from-ncaa-gymnastics-semifinals-041323.aspx

No. 15 Gators to Host No. 12 Bulldogs Sold Out Top 15 Southeastern Conference Showdown

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/13/softball-no-15-gators-to-host-no-12-bulldogs-sold-out-top-15-southeastern-conference-showdown.aspx

Border Battle vs. Georgia Up Next for No. 3 Florida

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/13/baseball-florida-georgia-preview.aspx

No.3 Florida vs Georgia baseball preview

https://www.gatorcountry.com/florida-gators-baseball/no-3-florida-vs-georgia-baseball-preview/

Safety Xavier Filsaime commits to the Florida Gators

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/safety-xavier-filsaime-commits-to-the-florida-gators/

Pride says the Florida Gators are “up there” following Thursday’s visit

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/pride-says-the-florida-gators-are-up-there-following-thursdays-visit/

Florida Gators spring game gamer: Orange and Blue

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/florida-gators-spring-game-gamer-orange-and-blue/

Russ Callaway details promotion to tight end coach

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/russ-callaway-details-promotion-to-tight-end-coach/

NFL introduces quarterback-specific helmet for 2023 season

https://www.al.com/sports/2023/04/nfl-introduces-quarterback-specific-helmet-for-2023-season.html

With 13-0 start, undefeated Tampa Bay Rays tie modern MLB record

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2023/04/13/tampa-bay-rays-undefeated-streak-reaches-13-tying-mlb-record/11658990002/

Anthony Richardson pens open letter to teams ahead of 2023 NFL Draft, QB explains why he’s worth the bet

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/anthony-richardson-pens-open-letter-to-teams-ahead-of-2023-nfl-draft-qb-explains-why-hes-worth-the-bet/

Breaking: 5-star S Xavier Filsaime commits to Florida

https://247sports.com/college/florida/Article/Florida-Gators-football-recruiting-5-star-S-Xavier-Filsaime-commits-to-UF–208193162/

2023 NFL Draft: Georgia QB Stetson Bennett ‘does some good stuff,’ but ‘might go undrafted,’ NFC exec says

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2023-nfl-draft-georgia-qb-stetson-bennett-does-some-good-stuff-but-might-go-undrafted-nfc-exec-says/

No. 15 Gators Cruise Past Ospreys

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/12/softball-no-15-gators-cruise-past-ospreys.aspx

Spring Fling: Five Positions (Besides QBs) to Watch

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/12/football-spring-fling-five-positions-besides-qbs-to-watch-april-12-2023.aspx

Gators Determined to Battle With or Without Star Thomas

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/12/gators-gymnastics-ready-for-battle-with-or-without-trin-041223.aspx

Gators in Second at SEC Championship

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/12/womens-golf-gators-in-second-at-sec-championship.aspx

Gators Sign Alex Condon

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/12/mens-basketball-gators-sign-alex-condon.aspx

Gators Cruise Past Flames in Midweek Matchup

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/12/lacrosse-gators-cruise-past-flames-in-midweek-matchup.aspx

Kicker competition heating up entering spring game

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/kicker-competition-heating-up-entering-spring-game/

Desmond Watson looking for sustainability in 2023

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/desmond-watson-looking-for-sustainability-in-2023/

Nick Saban says former player has done ‘fantastic job’ since joining Alabama staff

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/04/nick-saban-says-former-player-has-done-fantastic-job-since-joining-alabama-staff.html

Tampa Bay Rays stay undefeated, run win streak to 12 games with win over Boston Red Sox

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2023/04/12/tampa-bay-rays-run-winning-streak-12-games-doorstep-history/11653755002/

NBA playoff schedule: First-round postseason matchups and predictions

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2023/04/12/nba-playoffs-first-round-schedules-game-times-tv-info-predictions/11651504002/

South Carolina, Notre Dame women’s basketball teams to make history facing off in Paris

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaw/2023/04/12/south-carolina-notre-dame-womens-basketball-play-game-paris/11648957002/

College football position battles to watch in spring: Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State searching for QB answers

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-football-position-battles-to-watch-in-spring-alabama-georgia-ohio-state-searching-for-qb-answers/

MLB umpire hospitalized after getting hit in head with throw in Yankees-Guardians game

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-umpire-hospitalized-after-getting-hit-in-head-with-throw-in-yankees-guardians-game/

No. 3 Florida Shocks FSU with Late Comeback

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/11/baseball-no-3-florida-shocks-fsu-with-late-comeback.aspx

No. 21 Florida Stays Flawless Against In-State Foes, Sweeps UNF

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/11/mens-tennis-no-21-florida-stays-flawless-against-in-state-foes-sweeps-unf.aspx

Florida Gators Sports Properties Announces Florida Victorious as New Partner

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/11/general-florida-gators-sports-properties-announces-florida-victorious-as-a-new-partner.aspx

Florida Native Walter Clayton Jr. Signs with UF

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/11/mens-basketball-florida-native-walter-clayton-jr-signs-with-uf.

How Walter Clayton Jr. Fits In

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/11/mens-basketball-harry-fodder-how-walter-clayton-jr-fits-in-april-11-2023.aspx

Finley’s Vision Starting to Take Shape in Wake of WNIT Run

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/11/womens-basketball-gators-head-coach-kelly-rae-finley-bullish-on-next-years-team-041023.aspx

YouTube TV announces pricing for 2023 NFL Sunday Ticket, plus a package with NFL RedZone

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2023/04/11/nfl-sunday-ticket-youtube-tv-price/11639770002/

Georgia three-peat, new coaches, QB competitions highlight spring college football storylines

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/04/11/college-football-georgia-new-coaches-quarterback-competitions/11621875002/

Rampaging Tampa Bay Rays still unbeaten after defeating Boston Red Sox, improving to 11-0

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2023/04/11/tampa-bay-rays-push-season-opening-winning-streak-11-games/11645323002/

WATCH: Deion Sanders meets Colorado mascot Ralphie for the first time

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/watch-deion-sanders-meets-colorado-mascot-ralphie-for-the-first-time/

TCU paid former football coach Gary Patterson an $11.5 million separation payment in 2021

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/big12/2023/04/11/gary-patterson-tcu-separation-payment-2021/11643712002/

No. 2 Florida Gymnastics Looks for NCAA Title No. 4 in Fort Worth

Sunshine Showdown Continues Tuesday as No. 3 Florida Hosts FSU

Gators Ink Micah Handlogten

Gators Land Transfer Micah Handlogten

How Micah Handlogten Fits In

Five things to look out for during Florida’s Orange and Blue game

Aly Khalifa Down To Final Two Schools, Set To Visit Gainesville

Aliyah Boston selected No. 1 overall in 2023 WNBA draft by Indiana Fever

Tampa Bay Rays defeat Boston Red Sox, become first MLB team since 1987 to open 10-0

Rangers lefty Andrew Heaney ties AL record with nine consecutive strikeouts

Gators OL David Conner leaves team, will enter NCAA transfer portal