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No. 4 Lady Vols Close Out Series with Win Over No. 13 Gators

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/24/softball-no-4-lady-vols-close-out-series-with-win-over-no-13-gators.aspx

Three takeaways from Florida’s weekend series loss against South Carolina

https://www.gatorcountry.com/florida-gators-baseball/three-takeaways-from-floridas-weekend-series-loss-against-south-carolina/

Easley enjoys his first meeting with the Florida Gators coaching staff

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/easley-enjoys-his-first-meeting-with-the-florida-gators-coaching-staff/

Jaykwon Walton no longer transferring to Alabama: Police say he had marijuana in car with gun

https://www.al.com/news/2023/04/alabama-basketball-transfer-jaykwon-makel-walton-arrested-with-gun-tuscaloosa-police-say.html

SEC considers tougher stance for storming field, including losing future home games, per report

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/04/sec-considers-tougher-stance-for-storming-field-including-losing-future-home-games-per-report.html

Winners and losers of Aaron Rodgers trade: How did Jets, Packers fare in deal?

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/nate-davis/2023/04/24/aaron-rodgers-trade-winners-losers-jets-packers-quarterback/11442872002/

Aaron Rodgers won’t wear Joe Namath’s No. 12 with Jets, report says

https://www.al.com/sports/2023/04/aaron-rodgers-wont-wear-joe-namaths-no-12-with-jets-report-says.html

Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts on new contract: ‘Money is nice. Championships are better’

https://www.al.com/sports/2023/04/philadelphia-eagles-qb-jalen-hurts-on-new-contract-money-is-nice-championships-are-better.html

Paul Finebaum calls Alabama QB situation ‘a state of confusion’ after A-Day performance

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/04/paul-finebaum-calls-alabama-qb-situation-a-state-of-confusion-after-a-day-performance.html

NFL Draft by the Numbers: SEC could set first-round quarterback record

https://www.al.com/sports/2023/04/nfl-draft-by-the-numbers-sec-could-set-first-round-quarterback-record.html

What we learned from Nick Saban, Alabama coordinators in 2023 A-Day spring game broadcast

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/04/what-we-learned-from-nick-saban-alabama-coordinators-in-2023-a-day-spring-game-broadcast.html

Why Deion Sanders is losing so many players this week at Colorado

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/pac12/2023/04/24/deion-sanders-colorado-football-transfer-portal-players-leaving/11731019002/

Bucks vs. Heat score, takeaways: Jimmy Butler explodes for franchise playoff record 56 points in Game 4 win

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/bucks-vs-heat-score-takeaways-jimmy-butler-explodes-for-franchise-playoff-record-56-points-in-game-4-win/live/

2023 NFL Draft: Each team’s most ideal pick in Round 1, including Jets adding protection for Aaron Rodgers

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2023-nfl-draft-each-teams-most-ideal-pick-in-round-1-including-jets-adding-protection-for-aaron-rodgers/

Gators Win 2023 SEC Championship

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/23/mens-golf-gators-win-2023-sec-championship.aspx

No. 13 Gators Fall in Thriller to No. 4 Lady Vols

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/23/softball-no-13-gators-fall-in-thriller-to-no-4-lady-vols.aspx

What Nick Saban saw from Alabama’s two freshman quarterbacks in spring game

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/04/what-nick-saban-saw-from-alabamas-two-freshman-quarterbacks-in-spring-game.html

Colorado chancellor talks Pac-12 expansion, Big 12 rumor, Deion Sanders and recruiting

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/pac12/2023/04/23/deion-sanders-colorado-buffaloes-chancellor-phil-distefano/11718144002/

USC lands Georgia transfer DT Bear Alexander, the top player available in the portal

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/usc-lands-georgia-transfer-dt-bear-alexander-the-top-player-available-in-the-portal/

NBA playoffs winners and losers: 76ers sweep, Knicks on brink of advancing

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2023/04/23/nba-playoffs-2023-winners-and-losers-second-weekend/11726502002/

Pirates call up 33-year-old career minor leaguer Drew Maggi from Class

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/pirates/2023/04/23/longtime-minor-leaguer-drew-maggi-gets-promotion-pirates-age-33/11724800002/no

Kress Does it Again; Florida and Vanderbilt Set for SEC Finals Rematch

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/22/mens-golf-kress-does-it-again-florida-and-vanderbilt-set-for-sec-finals-rematch.aspx

No. 3 Florida Drops Finale at No. 6 South Carolina

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/22/baseball-no-3-florida-drops-finale-at-no-6-south-carolina.aspx

No. 13 Gators Fall in Series Opener to No. 4 Tennessee

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/22/softball-no-13-gators-fall-in-series-opener-to-no-4-tennessee.aspx

No. 17 Florida Falls in SEC Semifinals to No. 2 Texas A&M

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/22/womens-tennis-no-17-florida-falls-in-sec-semifinals-to-no-2-texas-am.aspx

Gators Earn Senior Day Win Over Commodores

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/22/lacrosse-gators-earn-senior-day-win-over-commodores.aspx

https://onlygators.com/04/22/2023/florida-football-wr-xzavier-henderson-edge-antwaun-powell-ryland-jr-enter-transfer-portal/

Tight end Arlis Boardingham is prepared for a significant impact in 2023

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/tight-end-arlis-boardingham-is-prepared-for-a-significant-impact-in-2023/

How did Florida football get so good at turning 3-star recruits into NFL Draft picks?

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/how-did-florida-football-get-so-good-at-turning-3-star-recruits-into-nfl-draft-picks/

Alabama offense remains a work in progress with Jalen Milroe, Ty Simpson at quarterback

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/sec/2023/04/22/alabama-crimson-tide-offense-spring-game/11722072002/

Instant analysis: Alabama’s spring game offers little clarity about quarterback competition

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/04/instant-analysis-alabamas-spring-game-offers-little-clarity-about-quarterback-competition.html

What Saban said about Alabama QBs, A-Day performance

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/04/live-updates-from-nick-saban-after-2023-a-day.html

Nick Saban likes Alabama team: ‘We don’t have a bunch of guys that are soft’

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/04/nick-saban-likes-alabama-team-we-dont-have-a-bunch-of-guys-that-are-soft.html

Drops a problem for Alabama WRs on A-Day, Saban looking at ‘big picture’

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/04/drops-a-problem-for-alabama-wrs-on-a-day-saban-looking-at-big-picture.html

Deion Sanders ‘amazed’ by first spring football game at Colorado in front of 47,277 fans

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/pac12/2023/04/22/deion-sanders-colorado-spring-football-game/11722192002/

Deion Sanders’ debut with Colorado will boost Pac-12, just not enough to help ongoing media rights talks

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/deion-sanders-debut-with-colorado-will-boost-pac-12-just-not-enough-to-help-ongoing-media-rights-talks/

College basketball transfer portal rankings 2023: Stanford’s Harrison Ingram commits to North Carolina

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/college-basketball-transfer-portal-rankings-2023-stanfords-harrison-ingram-commits-to-north-carolina/

No. 3 Florida Falls Short at No. 6 South Carolina

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/21/baseball-no-3-florida-falls-short-at-no-6-south-carolina.aspx

Powell-Ryland Jr. Announces Plans, Breaking Down Cags, Dressel Makes a Splash, More Gators Tidbits

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/21/general-carters-corner-Ryland-powell-jr-announces-plans-cags-in-headlines-dressel-splash.aspx

No. 24 Florida Falls to No. 4 Georgia in SEC Tournament Quarterfinals

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/21/mens-tennis-no-24-florida-falls-to-no-4-georgia-in-sec-tournament-quarterfinals.aspx

Gators Topple Ole Miss to Advance to Semifinals

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/21/womens-tennis-gators-topple-ole-miss-to-advance-to-semifinals.aspx

Kathryn Nohilly Leads the Way for the Gators at the Virginia Challenge

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/21/track-and-field-kathryn-nohilly-leads-the-way-for-the-gators-at-the-virginia-challenge.aspx

Florida Advances to Match Play, Quarterfinals vs. Ole Miss

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/21/mens-golf-florida-advances-to-match-play-set-for-quarterfinals-vs-ole-miss.aspx

Gators Get Official Visit From ’23 Wing Blue Cain

https://www.gatorcountry.com/florida-gators-basketball/gators-get-official-visit-from-23-wing-blue-cain/

NCAA approves rule changes to shorten college football games

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/04/ncaa-approves-rule-changes-to-shorten-college-football-games.html

Alabama A-Day rosters released: Jalen Milroe to lead first-team offense

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/04/alabama-a-day-rosters-released-jalen-milroe-to-lead-first-team-offense.html

How do NFL draft analysts prepare for the final stretch before big event?

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/media/2023/04/21/nfl-draft-mel-kiper-todd-mcshay-daniel-jeremiah/11666609002/

NFL suspends five players – including four from Lions – for gambling violations

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2023/04/21/nfl-suspends-players-lions-gambling-violations-policy/11712535002/

Greg Norman says players are lining up to join LIV Golf… Who exactly?

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/2023/04/21/greg-norman-says-players-lining-up-to-join-liv-golf-who-are-they/11714149002/

‘I would have myself at No. 1’: QB Hendon Hooker confident ahead of NFL draft

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2023/04/21/hendon-hooker-confident-ability-knee-ahead-2023-nfl-draft/11708202002/

2023 NBA playoffs: Scores, results, series schedules, times with Knicks taking 2-1 series edge on Cavaliers

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2023-nba-playoffs-scores-results-series-schedules-times-with-knicks-taking-2-1-series-edge-on-cavaliers/

No. 3 Gators Outslugged by No. 6 Gamecocks in Premiere

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/20/baseball-no-3-gators-outslugged-by-no-6-gamecocks-in-premiere.aspx

No.6 South Carolina run-rules No.3 Florida after late-inning blunder

https://www.gatorcountry.com/florida-gators-baseball/no-6-south-carolina-run-rules-florida-after-late-inning-blunder/

Stellar Singles Play Propels No. 24 Florida Past No. 22 Auburn

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/20/mens-tennis-stellar-singles-play-propels-no-24-florida-past-no-22-auburn.aspx

Castillo, Kress Lead Gators Surge to Third at SEC Championship

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/4/20/mens-golf-castillo-kress-lead-gators-surge-to-third-at-sec-championship.aspx

Turner has the Florida Gators on top in his recruitment

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/turner-has-the-florida-gators-on-top-in-his-recruitment/

Nick Saban: Alabama has ‘opportunity to bring guys in’ after transfer portal losses

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/04/nick-saban-alabama-has-opportunity-to-bring-guys-in-after-transfer-portal-losses.html

Alabama football loses fans, falls outside top 5 on national list of most popular teams

https://www.al.com/news/2023/04/alabama-football-loses-fans-falls-outside-top-5-on-national-list-of-most-popular-teams.html

NFL draft’s 50* biggest busts of the last 50 years: Jets QB Zach Wilson rates high among infamous

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/nate-davis/2023/04/20/nfl-draft-busts-history-zach-wilson-quarterback-ryan-leaf/11641219002/

Max Scherzer suspension: Mets right-hander banned 10 games following ejection for excessive sticky stuff

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/max-scherzer-suspension-mets-right-hander-banned-10-games-following-ejection-for-excessive-sticky-stuff/

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/