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Christian Miller decommits from Florida Gators 2014 recruiting class

By Chris Hays | Orlando Sentinel — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT

Columbia (S.C.) defensive end Christian Miller, a Class of 2014 commitment to the Florida Gators, posted on Facebook this afternoon that he has decided to reopen the recruiting process, thus decommitting from UF.

Tim Tebow hurt by "crazed" fans says Jaguars legend Tony Boselli

Mike Bianchi | Orlando Sentinel Columnist — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:50:00 GMT

Tim Tebow hurt by "crazed fans" says Jaguars legend Tony Boselli

UF football games against FSU, Tennessee sold out

By Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:46:00 GMT

Tickets for Gators' four remaining home games go on sale Wednesday

GAINESVILLE — UF's home football games against FSU and Tennessee are sold out, an early sign the buzz may be back for the Gators.

UF's Devon Walker opts not to transfer after all

By Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:53:00 GMT

Gators men's basketball team has one scholarship available for upcoming season

GAINESVILLE — A week after the school granted him his release, freshman Devon Walker has decided to return to the Gators.

Even Stan Van Gundy astounded by Tim Tebow hype

Mike Bianchi | Orlando Sentinel Columnist — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:50:00 GMT

It’s not just the NFL who is flabbergasted with Tim Tebow’s popularity; it’s the NBA, too.

UF women's tennis rolls past Marist in NCAA Tournament play

Staff report — Sat, 11 May 2013 23:41:00 GMT

The No. 1 seed Florida women's tennis team rolled to a 4-0 win over Marist in the first round of the NCAA women's tennis championship Saturday.

Tebow to Jaguars: Powerful attorney John Morgan makes his case | Audio

Mike Bianchi | Orlando Sentinel Columnist — Wed, 08 May 2013 00:33:00 GMT

Powerful Orlando attorney John Morgan is known for his famous "For The People" television and radio commercials and now has taken the mantra to the airwaves of Jacksonville in an attempt to get the Jaguars to sign hometown hero Tim Tebow.

Tennis player Lauren Embree leaves a legacy few Gators in any sport can match

By Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel — Tue, 07 May 2013 21:48:00 GMT

Behind Embree, Florida takes aim at its third straight NCAA team title

GAINESVILLE — Sometimes, all it takes is one look.

UF women's lacrosse falls to Northwestern in ALC title game

Sun, 05 May 2013 22:25:00 GMT

The No. 2 Florida women's lacrosse team faltered in the American Lacrosse Conference title game, losing 8-3 to No. 4 Northwestern Sunday in Baltimore, Md.

UF baseball stumbles, dropping all three games at No. 3 LSU

Staff report — Sat, 04 May 2013 21:51:00 GMT

After winning 11 of past 13 games entering series against Tigers, Gators struggled to produce runs

GAINESVILLE —The UF baseball team still has work to do before it can make a deep postseason run.

Gators rack up lacrosse honors

By Joe Morgan, For the Sentinel — Fri, 03 May 2013 20:49:00 GMT

GAINESVILLE — Senior-laden and second-ranked Florida does not have many options at this weekend's American Lacrosse Conference Tournament in Baltimore.

U-verse first cable provider to pick up new SEC, ESPN network

By Matt Murschel | Orlando Sentinel — Fri, 03 May 2013 01:15:42 GMT

UF fans expected to have more options to view the Gators starting in 2014

UF fans could have more opportunities to see the Gators starting in 2014, especially if they subscribe to AT&T U-verse.

Visit to No. 3 LSU a barometer for surging No. 21 Gators baseball team

By Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel — Thu, 02 May 2013 00:28:29 GMT

The SEC powerhouse Tigers are 28-3 at home and average 10,810 fans

GAINESVILLE — The Florida Gators baseball team has come a long way to get itself back into the postseason picture.

Gators freshman Jay Carmichael returns in time for visit to LSU

By Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:11:00 GMT

Carmichael reached the top of the rotation before arm issues sidetracked him in April

GAINESVILLE — Florida Gators freshman RHP Jay Carmichael reached the top spot in the rotation in March only to spend the month of April battling arm injury issues.

Gators baseball team returns to the top 25 after more than a month away

By Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:55:16 GMT

Florida has won three straight SEC series headed into a visit to SEC power LSU

GAINESVILLE — Florida's baseball team returned to the Baseball America national rankings for the first time since Feb. 18 and is No. 21.

Gators baseball team falls to Tennessee 4-2, snaps home winning streak

By Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:22:00 GMT

With postseason hopes in the balance, Gators next visit national power LSU

GAINESVILLE — The Florida baseball team fell 4-2 Sunday to Tennessee, ending the Gators' nine-game home winning streak.

FSU Seminoles and Florida Gators close strongly on the NFL draft's final day

By Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 01:09:00 GMT

FSU sets a school record with 11 selections, UF one shy of tying mark with eight

A year ago, the NFL Draft was an unusually quiet few days for the Florida State Seminoles and Florida Gators.

First-round picks Sharrif Floyd and Matt Elam meet their new teams Friday

By Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:39:00 GMT

Floyd was the 23rd pick by Minnesota, Elam went No. 32 to reigning Super Bowl winner Baltimore

GAINESVILLE – NFL first-round picks Sharrif Floyd and Matt Elam were introduced Friday as members of their new teams.

Gators coach Billy Donovan visits home of Rutgers transfer Eli Carter

By Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Carter scored 31 points against the Gators in Rutgers double OT win in 2011

GAINESVILLE – Gators coach Billy Donovan reportedly visited the home Monday night of possible Rutgers transfer Eli Carter.

Oviedo Hagerty quarterback Jason Driskel gets first offer from Akron

By Chris Hays | Orlando Sentinel — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:41:00 GMT

Oviedo Hagerty quarterback Jason Driskel, the younger brother of University of Florida starting quarterback Jeff Driskel, received his first offer from Akron University on Monday night.

Gators in the NFL draft

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:24:50 GMT

UF players likely to be taken in the NFL draft, listed in expected draft order.

Safety Matt Elam keeping things low key as NFL draft approaches

By Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:24:00 GMT

Elam could become just the third Gators' safety drafted during the first round

GAINESVILLE – With the NFL draft closing in fast, strong safety Matt Elam is doing his best not to look ahead at what is coming.

Gators hoops could be in the running for Rutgers transfer Eli Carter

By Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, Orlando Sentinel — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:43:00 GMT

The 6-foot-2 averaged 14.9 last season, given release after Mike Rice's firing

GAINESVILLE — The Florida Gators could be in the running for Rutgers guard Eli Carter if he decides to leave the school after coach Mike Rice 's firing.

Gator baseball team's eight-game win streak ends Sunday at Missouri

By Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:23:00 GMT

Looking to improve postseason resume, Florida plays host to red-hot USF on Tuesday

GAINESVILLE – The Florida baseball team's eight-game winning streak ended Sunday during an 8-2 loss at Missouri.

Floyd overcomes upbringing, becomes one of UF's top draft prospects

By Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 19:39:00 GMT

Floyd's determination, unique support helped him develop into an athlete who could be drafted as high as No. 2

GAINESVILLE — Before he had heard of the NFL and long before it had heard of him, defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd dreamed of a way out.