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Former Gator WR Shines in Professional Debut

Former Florida Gators standout wide receiver Elijhah Badger made his United Football League debut with the Orlando Storm on Sunday, showcasing the big-play ability that helped him lead the Gators in receiving yards in his one season at the program in 2024.

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Takeaways from Florida's Series Sweep over Arkansas

The Florida Gators baseball program made history over the weekend with its first road sweep over a top-five opponent this century, with a 9-4 win on Friday, a 7-4 win on Saturday and a 7-6 win on Sunday over No.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / March 29

Gators Freshman OF Cash Strayer's Injury Timeline Revealed

After exiting Saturday's win over No. 4 Arkansas with a hand injury as a result of being hit by a pitch, the Florida Gators now know how long freshman outfielder Cash Strayer will be out.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / March 29

Florida Gators continue building massive momentum for five-star recruit in landing another expert prediction

Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall came to Gainesville to help elevate the program back to its stature as one of the top ones in the country. The easiest way for him to do that was to elevate the recruiting.

Florida Gators News / New Baseball Media / March 28

2026 College Baseball Recap: Florida Beats Arkansas, BC Upsets UVA

After a tough weekend in Alabama, the Florida Gators were back on track with a big road victory on March 27. Meanwhile, on the other side of the country, a top 10 school was knocked down by Boston College on a cold afternoon in New England.

Isaiah Brown News / Florida Gators on SI / March 27

Gators Brothers, Isaiah and AJ Brown, Announce Decisions for 2026-27 Season

The Florida Gators men’s basketball roster for the 2026-27 season continues to fill itself out, as brothers AJ and Isaiah Brown announced on Friday their return for next year. “There was no thought in my mind about leaving Gainesville,” Isaiah told Florida Victorious.

Florida Gators News / Bleacher Report / March 26

Watch: Q&A with viral Florida fan

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / March 26

A Rundown of Top Performances at Gators Pro Day

The Florida Gators on Thursday held its annual Pro Day as its current group of outgoing players pursue the next level of their football careers. Fourteen total players, including former Jacksonville University basketball player and potential tight end Jaylen Jordan, were in attendance for the event in front of 68 scouts from all 32 NFL teams.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / March 26

Gators Get Another Contributor Back in the Fold for Next Season

Another piece of the puzzle is returning for the Florida Gators men’s basketball team, with junior guard Urban Klavzar announcing his plans on social media on Thursday.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 26

Lions to host Florida Gators defensive lineman for top-30 visit, one of the draft's top players

The Detroit Lions' top-30 news has been pretty quiet to start, but finally, we have some leads. News has come out that the Lions have one scheduled with a defensive lineman.

Florida Gators News / Yardbarker / March 27

Todd Golden and Florida Gators would be smart to heed Steve Spurrier's advice

Legendary ball coach Steve Spurrier has some good advice for Florida hoops coach Todd Golden.

Florida Gators trying to lock in a Todd Golden contract extension

Five candidates to replace Hubert Davis at North Carolina

The 'NCAA men's basketball champion head coaches since 2000' quiz

The 'Men's Final Fours since 2000' quiz

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / March 26

Key Veteran Guard Staying with Gators for 2026-27 Season

Florida Gators guard Boogie Fland announced on Instagram on Thursday that he is returning to Gainesville for his junior year. Fland averaged 11.3 points, 3.3 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game in 35 starts as a sophomore. “I love being a Gator.

Florida Gators News / Only Gators / March 26

Boogie Fland returns to Florida Gators: Star eyes improvement after up-and-down sophomore season

It was a near-impossible task for the Florida Gators to replace the best trio of guards in program history coming off their national championship season, but they aimed to do exactly that by pulling off a coup and bringing sophomore guard Boogie Fland into the program last offseason.

Florida Gators News / Softball On SI / March 26

Major SEC Shakeup in Softball America Power Rankings as Florida Surges Past Tennessee

The competition in the Southeastern Conference is as fierce as ever, heading into week eight of the season. Softball America released updated SEC power rankings on Wednesday, which revealed a complete shakeup compared to last week’s edition.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / March 25

Message Received. Gators Turn O'Sullivan's Criticism into Win Over Florida State

JACKSONVILLE-- After a disappointing series sweep to Alabama, which saw the Florida Gators get no-hit on Friday before blowing a 4-0 lead to fall 14-7 on Sunday, head coach Kevin O'Sullivan heavily criticized his team's energy and effort, leading to what he said was one of the most difficult plane rides of his career.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / March 25

How Gators' True Freshman QB Will Griffin is Standing Out in Spring Camp

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Florida Gators true freshman Will Griffin has been mature for his age since middle school. A 6-foot-2, 215-pound varsity starter as

Florida Gators News / Yardbarker / March 24

Florida Gators trying to lock in a Todd Golden contract extension

Golden is 103-41 at Florida over four seasons.

Florida commits huge blunder to allow epic game-winner by Iowa

Iowa player pulled petty move after stunning upset of Florida

Florida first No. 1 seed eliminated as Iowa stuns defending champions

The 'NCAA men's basketball champion head coaches since 2000' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / March 24

Jon Sumrall jokes about Florida wanting Lane Kiffin ahead of him

There's no mistaking that Sumrall was the second choice to be the head coach of the Florida Gators. It was too long and loud a battle for Kiffin for anyone to think otherwise. Certainly, Sumrall knows that, and he recently joked about that during a news conference as spring football is finally here.

Wake Forest lands three-star QB Emmett Queen over Kentucky, Arizona State

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Florida Gators News / Athlon Sports / March 23

ESPN Reveals Best College Basketball Team Left After Florida's Upset Loss

The NCAA Tournament is underway, having completed the first few rounds this past week and weekend. Now, 16 teams remain in pursuit of a national championship.

College Basketball News / College Sports Only / March 23

Internet Reacts To Iowa-Nebraska Sweet 16 Game

The most chaotic outcome in the NCAA Tournament is unfolding, and they have a name for it: Cornmageddon. After beating Florida by a single point, Iowa has clinched its spot in the Sweet 16 against its familiar foe, Nebraska, as the two head down to Houston for a meeting of the ages.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 23

Iowa player pulled petty move after stunning upset of Florida

One Iowa player poured salt in Florida’s open wound Sunday after the thrilling finish to their second-round clash in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. 9-seed Iowa upset 1-seed Florida in one of the wildest endings in this year’s March Madness.

Florida Gators News / Larry Brown Sports / March 22

Florida commits huge blunder to allow epic game-winner by Iowa

The defending champions are officially out of March Madness. No. 1 seed Florida shockingly fell in the Round of 32 on Sunday to No. 9 seed Iowa. The Hawkeyes led for much of the game and raced out to an early 12-point advantage in the first half at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Fla.

Florida Gators News / College Football News / March 21

Florida vs Iowa Prediction and Preview: NCAA Tournament Second Round

Florida did exactly what it was supposed to do against Prairie View A&M, and Iowa did exactly what it wanted to do against Clemson. The Hawkeyes like to gum it up, limit possessions, and maintain total control of games.

Florida Gators News / EasySportz / March 21

Florida Just Delivered One of the Most Dominant Performances in March Madness History

The Florida Gators men’s basketball didn’t just win yesterday—they made history. In a jaw-dropping NCAA Tournament performance, Florida dismantled its opponent by 59 points, marking the second-largest margin of victory in tournament history.

Florida Gators News / HBCUs on SI / March 21

Prairie View A&M Falls to Florida 11-55, Exits NCAA Tournament as HBCU Heroes

HOUSTON -- Prairie View A&M fought the good fight in the 114-55 defeat against the top-seed and reigning national champions, the Florida Gators. While the Panthers struggled against a team that was bigger, faster, and more experienced than Florida, Coach Byron Smith remained encouraged.