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Gators Set to Advertise for Architecture Firm for Future Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Project

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/7/3/football-gators-set-to-advertise-for-architecture-firm-for-future-ben-hill-griffin-stadium-project.aspx

Florida Gators to Take Over SEC Network July 4

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/7/3/general-florida-gators-to-take-over-sec-network-july-4.aspx

Neely, Caglianone Suit Up for 2023 USA Collegiate National Team

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/7/3/baseball-neely-caglianone-suit-up-for-2023-usa-collegiate-national-team.aspx

Former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin upsets Coco Gauff in Wimbledon first round

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/tennis/wimb/2023/07/03/sofia-kenin-beats-coco-gauff-wimbledon-first-round/70380709007/

Florida Gators take first step in $400 million renovation of The Swamp

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/07/03/florida-gators-renovate-ben-hill-griffin-stadium-the-swamp/70380183007/

Gene Wojciechowski latest out at ESPN: ‘No Plan B yet’

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/07/gene-wojciechowski-reveals-hes-no-longer-at-espn.html

Alabama men’s basketball coaching staff complete with latest hire

https://www.al.com/alabamabasketball/2023/07/alabama-mens-basketball-coaching-staff-complete-with-latest-hire.html

California bill that would allow college athletes to be paid by schools delayed until 2024

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/2023/07/03/california-college-athletes-revenue-sharing-bill-delayed-2024/70381137007/

Michael Vick wishes he had more guidance before dogfighting derailed NFL career

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2023/07/03/michael-vick-dogfighting-atlanta-falcons-tyreek-hill-podcast/70379282007/

ACC coach rankings 2023: Florida State’s Mike Norvell makes big leap as Clemson’s Dabo Swinney remains king

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/acc-coach-rankings-2023-florida-states-mike-norvell-makes-big-leap-as-clemsons-dabo-swinney-remains-king/

Yankees’ Anthony Volpe, Harrison Bader fuel series-opening win over Orioles

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/yankees-anthony-volpe-harrison-bader-fuel-series-opening-win-over-orioles/

Carpenter dies after incident at Lambeau Field as stadium undergoes renovations

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2023/07/03/carpenter-joshua-shaw-dies-incident-lambeau-field/70380933007/

Nesty Named U.S. Assistant Coach for 2023 World Aquatics Championships

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/7/2/mens-swimming-diving-nesty-named-us-assistant-coach-for-2023-world-aquatics-championships.aspx

Florida Baseball Mailbag / July 2nd edition

https://www.gatorcountry.com/florida-gators-baseball/florida-baseball-mailbag-july-2nd-edition/

Bryce Young’s backup still sees himself as an NFL starter

https://www.al.com/sports/2023/07/bryce-youngs-backup-still-sees-himself-as-an-nfl-starter.html

Birmingham Stallions coach Skip Holtz: ‘You’re growing or you’re dying’

https://www.al.com/sports/2023/07/birmingham-stallions-coach-skip-holtz-youre-growing-or-youre-dying.html

Rickie Fowler breaks through, ends four-year drought and takes Rocket Mortgage Classic

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/pga/2023/07/02/rickie-fowler-ends-four-year-drought-with-rocket-mortgage-classic/70377364007/

How hot dog champ Joey Chestnut became a multimillionaire as a competitive eater

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2023/07/02/joey-chestnut-hot-dog-champion-multimillionaire-competitive-eater/70374516007/

MLB All-Star Game rosters: Eight Braves, six Rangers lead NL, AL contingents to Seattle

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/allstar/2023/07/02/mlb-all-star-game-2023-roster-al-nl-reserves-announced/70377500007/

First-time MLB All-Stars dominate the 2023 selections as some familiar faces stay home

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2023/07/02/mlb-all-star-game-2023-26-first-time-selections/70377704007/

2023 MLB All-Star Game snubs: Fernando Tatis Jr., Wander Franco among most egregious misses on rosters

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/2023-mlb-all-star-game-snubs-fernando-tatis-jr-wander-franco-among-most-egregious-misses-on-rosters/

Wimbledon draw: Novak Djokovic, Elena Rybakina look to defend title

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/tennis/wimb/2023/06/30/wimbledon-draw-novak-djokovic-andy-murray-elena-rybakina/70372097007/

Fan falling onto warning track delays New York Mets-San Francisco Giants game on ESPN

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/mets/2023/07/02/mets-giants-game-delayed-after-fan-tumbles-onto-warning-track/70377931007/

How to view winning and fun when it comes to youth sports

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2023/07/02/youth-sports-fun-winning-serious/70376060007/

Gators Claim Two Titles on Final Night of Phillips 66 National Championships

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/7/1/mens-swimming-diving-gators-claim-two-titles-on-final-night-of-phillips-66-national-championships.aspx

Caroline Knop Promoted to Assistant Coach

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/7/1/volleyball-caroline-knop-promoted-to-assistant-coach.aspx

Position Group Breakdown: Quarterback

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

Birmingham Stallions win USFL championship for second straight season

https://www.al.com/sports/2023/07/birmingham-stallions-win-usfl-championship-for-second-straight-season.html

Brandon Miller signs his first NBA contract: How much will he make?

https://www.al.com/sports/2023/07/brandon-miller-signs-his-first-nba-contract-how-much-will-he-make.html

Suzy Kolber didn’t get to play football. Instead, she became a legendary ESPN broadcaster.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/mike-freeman/2023/07/01/suzy-kolber-let-go-from-espn/70374161007/

2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic leaderboard: Rickie Fowler eyes elusive sixth win heading into Sunday

https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/2023-rocket-mortgage-classic-leaderboard-rickie-fowler-approaching-elusive-win-no-6-heading-into-sunday/live/

College football realignment 2023: Full list, breakdown of schools changing conference affiliation Saturday

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-football-realignment-2023-full-list-breakdown-of-schools-changing-conference-affiliation-saturday/

Despite NIL issues remaining unresolved entering Year 3, the NCAA now has even bigger fish to fry

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/despite-nil-issues-remaining-unresolved-entering-year-3-the-ncaa-now-has-even-bigger-fish-to-fry/

NCAA approves rule allowing prospects to take an unlimited number of official recruiting visits

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ncaa-approves-rule-allowing-prospects-to-take-an-unlimited-number-of-official-recruiting-visits/amp/

Four Gators Earn Podium Spots on Day 4 of Phillips 66 National Championships

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/6/30/mens-swimming-diving-four-gators-earn-podium-spots-on-day-4-of-phillips-66-national-championships.aspx

Jeremy Miranda and Trinity Thomas Joins Florida Gymnastics Coaching Staff

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/6/30/jeremy-miranda-and-trinity-thomas-joins-florida-gymnastics-coaching-staff.aspx

Class of 2020: Where are they now / defense

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/class-of-2020-where-are-they-now-defense/

ESPN layoffs include Jeff Van Gundy, Suzy Kolber: What we know

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/media/2023/06/30/jeff-van-gundy-jalen-rose-out-espn-layoffs/70372809007/

David Pollack reacts to ESPN layoff: ‘I don’t know what’s next’

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/07/david-pollack-reacts-to-espn-layoff-i-dont-know-whats-next.html

Alabama releases NCAA violations report, details Level 3 infractions

https://www.al.com/alabama/2023/06/alabama-releases-ncaa-violations-report-details-level-3-infractions.html

Alabama DL in transfer portal after reported altercation with coach

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/06/alabama-dl-in-transfer-portal-after-reported-altercation-with-coach.html

Pac-12 strength of schedule rankings 2023: Deion Sanders faces tough debut slate, USC gets favorable draw

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/pac-12-strength-of-schedule-rankings-2023-deion-sanders-faces-tough-debut-slate-usc-gets-favorable-draw/

Wimbledon draw: Novak Djokovic, Elena Rybakina look to defend title

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/tennis/wimb/2023/06/30/wimbledon-draw-novak-djokovic-andy-murray-elena-rybakina/70372097007/

Bracketology 2024: Kansas is top seed ahead of No. 1s Duke, Purdue and Michigan State in preseason prediction

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/bracketology-2024-kansas-is-top-seed-ahead-of-no-1s-duke-purdue-and-michigan-state-in-preseason-prediction/

Gators Cap Off All-America Honors with Four Nods From D1Baseball

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/6/29/gators-cap-off-all-america-honors-with-four-nods-from-d1baseball.aspx

SEC Network Takeover starts with Alabama on July 1; Here’s the schedule

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/06/sec-network-takeover-starts-with-alabama-on-july-1-heres-the-schedule.html

Kirk Herbstreit looks to Nick Saban as ‘mentor:’ ‘He’s probably my favorite coach’

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/06/kirk-herbstreit-looks-to-nick-saban-as-mentor-hes-probably-my-favorite-coach.html

Former Alabama lineman giving away his Super Bowl family ring

https://www.al.com/sports/2023/06/former-alabama-lineman-giving-away-his-super-bowl-family-ring.html

MLB All-Star Game starters: Fans elect seven first-timers – plus Shohei Ohtani

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2023/06/29/2023-mlb-all-star-game-starters/70371152007/

Pirates’ Austin Hedges slams MLB decision to play amid wildfire smoke: ‘Money takes precedent’

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/pirates/2023/06/29/players-slam-playing-baseball-pittsburgh-wildfire-smoke/70370963007/

LOOK: Hail piles up, helps delay start of Dodgers-Rockies game in Denver

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2023/06/30/denver-hail-delays-dodgers-rockies-start/70371801007/

Watch: Charles Barkley surprises Ernie Johnson with news of Hall of Fame induction

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/media/2023/06/29/ernie-johnson-sports-broadcasting-hall-of-fame-charles-barkley-reveal/70371494007/

Former Texans, Cardinals great J.J. Watt to join CBS Sports as NFL analyst

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2023/06/29/j-j-watt-to-join-cbs-sports-as-analyst/70369453007/

Big 12 strength of schedule rankings 2023: Texas faces tough road, Oklahoma has easiest slate before leaving

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/big-12-strength-of-schedule-rankings-2023-texas-faces-tough-road-oklahoma-has-easiest-slate-before-leaving/

Gators Claim Five Medals on Second Night of Phillips 66 National Championships

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/6/28/mens-swimming-diving-gators-claim-five-medals-on-second-night-of-phillips-66-national-championships.aspx

Gator Athletics Program Fifth in the Nation

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/6/28/general-gator-athletics-program-fifth-in-the-nation.aspx

Where each SEC school finished in 2022-23 athletics rankings

https://www.al.com/sec/2023/06/where-each-sec-school-finished-in-2022-23-athletics-rankings.html

Talitha Diggs named Women’s Track and Field/Cross Country Academic All-American of the Year

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/6/28/talitha-diggs-named-womens-track-and-field-cross-country-academic-all-american-of-the-year.aspx

ABCA Honors O’Sullivan as Southeast Region Coach of the Year

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/6/28/baseball-abca-honors-o-sullivan-as-southeast-region-coach-of-the-year.aspx

Recapping a historic 2023 season for Gator baseball

https://www.gatorcountry.com/florida-gators-baseball/recapping-a-historic-2023-season-for-gator-baseball/

NFL preparing more gambling suspensions, report says

https://www.al.com/sports/2023/06/nfl-preparing-more-gambling-suspensions-report-says.html

Alabama lands coveted big-man transfer

https://www.al.com/alabamabasketball/2023/06/alabama-lands-coveted-big-man-transfer.html

Yankees’ Domingo Germán throws MLB’s first perfect game since 2012

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/yankees/2023/06/29/domingo-german-perfect-game-yankees-athletics/70367566007/

Kirby Smart, Georgia football program need to heed warning signs before it’s too late

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/dan-wolken/2023/06/28/kirby-smart-georgia-football-shouldnt-ignore-program-warning-signs/70365326007/

Why Deion Sanders’ blood circulation issues are no small thing

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/pac12/2023/06/28/deion-sanders-blood-clots-surgery-health-colorado/70363304007/

No rip currents in area where Ryan Mallett drowned, officials reveal

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2023/06/28/ryan-mallett-death-no-rip-currents-in-area-of-drowning-officials-say/70367128007/

MLB Draft 2023: Three reasons why LSU ace Paul Skenes could be a risky No. 1 pick for the Pirates

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-draft-2023-three-reasons-why-lsu-ace-paul-skenes-could-be-a-risky-no-1-pick-for-the-pirates/

Ohio State QB Kyle McCord signs NIL sponsorship deal with Mark Wahlberg’s car dealership

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ohio-state-qb-kyle-mccord-signs-nil-sponsorship-deal-with-mark-wahlbergs-car-dealership/

“Prehistoric, almost’: Friends set out swordfishing, catch rare, record-setting pomfret

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/outdoors/2023/06/28/north-carolina-swordfish-fishermen-catch-rare-pomfret/70364314007/

SEC strength of schedule rankings 2023: Georgia lands easiest draw, Florida gets toughest slate

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/sec-strength-of-schedule-rankings-2023-georgia-lands-easiest-draw-florida-gets-toughest-slate/

Finke Sets 1500m Free US Open Record on Opening Night of Phillips 66 National Championships

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/6/27/mens-swimming-diving-finke-sets-1500m-free-us-open-record-on-opening-night-of-phillips-66-national-championships.aspx

The Gators Welcome Transfer Guard Kenza Salgues

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/6/27/womens-basketball-the-gators-welcome-transfer-guard-kenza-salgues.aspx

Salary details for 12 Alabama coaches who got new contracts

https://www.al.com/alabamabasketball/2023/06/salary-details-for-12-alabama-coaches-who-got-new-contracts.html

NCAA sets up confrontation with state lawmakers concerning NIL guidelines

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/2023/06/27/ncaa-nil-lawmakers-guidelines-confrontation/70360959007/

NCAA says its NIL legislation trumps state laws; Schools can be punished for violating rules

https://www.al.com/sec/2023/06/ncaa-says-its-nil-legislation-trumps-state-laws-schools-can-be-punished-for-violating-rules.html

NCAA takes correct stance on NIL booster collectives but enforcement could lack teeth

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/columnist/dan-wolken/2023/06/27/ncaa-takes-correct-stance-nil-booster-collectives-despite-state-laws/70361553007/

Prepare to be outraged: These NFL fan rankings are a disgrace. Even we admit it.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/mike-freeman/2023/06/27/usa-today-sports-fan-base-rankings/70325507007/

Shohei Ohtani first AL pitcher since 1963 to strike out 10, hit 2 home runs in game

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/angels/2023/06/28/shohei-ohtani-10-strikeouts-2-homers-angels-white-sox/70363383007/

Former NFL and Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett pronounced dead at 35

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/2023/06/27/ryan-mallett-dead-at-35-arkansas-patriots/70362864007/

It’s just the start’: Elly De La Cruz and rookie Reds arrive way ahead of schedule

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2023/06/27/cincinnati-reds-ride-elly-de-la-cruz-rookies-to-relevance/70359443007/

Phillies-Cubs game goes on despite ‘unhealthy’ air quality in Chicago, similar situation to NYC postponements

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/phillies-cubs-game-goes-on-despite-unhealthy-air-quality-in-chicago-similar-situation-to-nyc-postponements/

CWS Championship: LSU 18, Gators 4 — Long Second Inning Dooms Gators’ Bid for National Championship

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/6/26/baseball-college-world-series-championship-gators-4-lsu-18-062623.aspx

Florida Gator baseball listless in brutal loss

https://onlygators.com/06/26/2023/florida-gators-baseball-listless-in-brutal-2023-college-world-series-final-loss-to-lsu/

Everything Florida Head Coach Kevin O’Sullivan said after series loss to LSU

https://www.gatorcountry.com/florida-gators-baseball/everything-gators-head-coach-kevin-osullivan-said-after-series-loss-to-lsu/

Jasmine Moore and Trinity Thomas Receive 2023 Honda

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/6/26/gymnastics-jasmine-moore-and-trinity-thomas-receive-2023-honda-awards.aspx

Caglianone Named ABCA/Rawlings National Position Player of the Year

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/6/26/baseball-caglianone-named-abca-rawlings-national-position-player-of-the-year.aspx

Hawkins commits

https://onlygators.com/06/26/2023/florida-football-recruiting-four-star-wr-jerrae-hawkins-commits-continuing-ascent-of-2024-class/

Receiver Jerrae Hawkins commits to the Florida Gators over Penn State & Miami

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/receiver-jerrae-hawkins-commits-to-the-florida-gators-over-penn-state-miami/

Gator Basketball Making Push For ’24 Local Product

https://www.gatorcountry.com/florida-gators-basketball/gators-making-push-for-24-local-product/

Michai Boireau breaks down why he committed to the Florida Gators

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/michai-boireau-breaks-down-why-he-committed-to-the-florida-gators/

Eight Alabama head coaches to get contract extensions, new deals

https://www.al.com/alabamabasketball/2023/06/eight-alabama-head-coaches-to-get-contract-extensions-new-deals.html

Alabama baseball signee Kade Snell named national JUCO position player of the year

https://www.al.com/alabama/2023/06/alabama-baseball-signee-kade-snell-named-national-juco-position-player-of-the-year.html

WR Ryan Pellum dresses his baby in USC Trojans gear to announce his college commitment

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/2023/06/26/ryan-pellum-wide-receiver-baby-usc-trojans-commitment/70359012007/

Gators Blast LSU, Setting Stage for Winner-Take-All Game 3 in

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/6/25/baseball-gators-blast-lsu-setting-stage-for-winner-take-all-game-3-monday-062523.aspx

College World Series: Gators 24, LSU 4 — Offensive Explosion Forces Winner-Take-All Game 3

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/6/25/baseball-college-world-series-gators-24-lsu-4.aspx

Gators make baseball history

https://onlygators.com/06/25/2023/florida-gators-baseball-makes-history-with-24-runs-six-homers-to-extend-college-world-series-final/

Florida scores most runs in Men’s College World Series history, forces winner-take-all game

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/baseball/2023/06/25/florida-most-runs-mens-college-world-series-history/70355273007/

Alabama’s Jahvon Quinerly plans to enter transfer portal

https://www.al.com/alabamabasketball/2023/06/alabamas-jahvon-quinerly-plans-to-enter-transfer-portal-report-says.html

Fan favorite and former Gonzaga forward Drew Timme signs with Bucks after going undrafted

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2023/06/25/gonzagas-drew-timme-signs-with-milwaukee-bucks-after-going-undrafted/70354766007/

Father of LSU slugger Cade Beloso smokes gator ahead of World Series game versus Florida

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/baseball/2023/06/25/father-lsu-cade-beloso-smokes-gator-before-world-series-game/70355205007/

As Peyton Manning predicted, Tennessee QB Joe Milton wows Manning Passing Academy

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/06/25/tennessee-football-qb-joe-milton-wows-crow-at-manning-passing-academy/70354594007/

College World Series: Who would LSU fans take with No. 1 pick in 2023 MLB Draft? Paul Skenes or Dylan Crews?

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/college-world-series-who-would-lsu-fans-take-with-no-1-pick-in-2023-mlb-draft-paul-skenes-or-dylan-crews/

College World Series: LSU 4, Gators 3 (Game 1) — UF Must Win Sunday to Force Game 3

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/6/24/baseball-college-world-series-gators-3-lsu-4-game-1-062424.aspx

Gators Strike Out in Game 1, Season on Line Sunday in College World Series

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/6/25/baseball-gators-game-1-vs-lsu-college-world-series-062423.aspx

Gators fall to LSU

https://onlygators.com/06/24/2023/florida-gators-baseball-falls-to-lsu-in-extra-innings-must-dig-out-of-hole-in-college-world-series/

Wyatt’s World: Gator Slugger’s Thunderous Bat Resonates Far Beyond Hometown of Trenton

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/6/24/baseball-wyatts-world-college-world-series-gators-vs-lsu-062423.aspx

Walton Selects Chelsey Dobbins to Lead Pitching Staff

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/6/24/softball-walton-selects-dobbins-to-lead-pitching-staff.aspx

Florida Gators commit Izaiah Williams building a strong relationship with Gonzales

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/florida-gators-izaiah-williams-building-a-strong-relationship-with-gonzales/

Photo Gallery: Friday Night Lights June 2023

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/photo-gallery-friday-night-lights-june-2023/

Angels set franchise records for runs and hits in 25-1 demolition of Rockies

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/angels/2023/06/25/angels-set-records-25-1-win-rockies/70354335007/

Deion Sanders gives update on his surgery to remove blood clots

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/06/24/deion-sanders-surgery-remove-blood-clots-colorado/70353971007/

West Virginia names Josh Eilert interim men’s basketball coach after Bob Huggins resigns

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/big12/2023/06/24/josh-eilert-west-virginia-interim-coach/70354143007/

West Virginia players enter transfer portal after Bob Huggins’ resignation, per reports

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2023/06/24/west-virginia-players-transfer-portal-bob-huggins-resignation/70353576007/