Edgar Thompson
Orlando Sentinel
Orlando, FL, United States
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NCAA Tournament berth for Gators requires miraculous SEC Tournament run
Florida opens play against Mississippi State needing four wins in four days to reach the 68-team field. → Read More
‘Honorary Gator’ Kurt Kitayama wins Arnold Palmer Invitational
Florida golf coach JC Deacon's support and counsel key to Arnold Palmer Invitational winner Kurt Kitayama's success. → Read More
DP alum Riley Kugel elevates undermanned Gators in loss, impresses Kentucky’s Calipari
Florida freshman Riley Kugel scored a career-high 24 points and earned Kentucky coach John Calipari's praise during Gators' 82-74 loss. → Read More
UF defensive coordinator Patrick Toney leaves Gators for NFL
Defensive coordinator Patrick Toney is leaving UF for the NFL's Arizona Cardinals despite the 2022 Gators' struggles. → Read More
Ricky Stenhouse’s Daytona 500 win spotlights NASCAR’s diversity
Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s Daytona 500 ended a five-year winless stretch and delivered a victory to a team co-owned by a Black man and a woman. → Read More
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. hangs on to win longest-ever Daytona 500
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the longest Daytona 500 over Joey Logano to end a 5-year winless streak and display his superspeedway prowess. → Read More
Daytona 500 is a ‘crapshoot’ to Richard Petty, beyond control of drivers
The Great American Race is now a coin toss decided by late-race chaos and multi-car crashes, bringing chance into play as much as skill. → Read More
Gators’ big man Colin Castleton breaks hand during win against Ole Miss
Florida star Colin Castleton broke his hand Wednesday night against Ole Miss, leaving the Gators without their leading scorer and rebounder. → Read More
Ex-Gator Ben Shelton aims to build on Aussie Open run at Delray Beach Open
Former Florida Gators star Ben Shelton aims to build on his recent Australian Open run at Delray Beach Open. → Read More
UF star Trinity Thomas, No. 3 Gators post season bests to rout Missouri
Florida's decisive 198.350-196.625 win against No. 15 Missouri showcased the No. 3 Gators and star Trinity Thomas at their best. → Read More
No. 8 Gators’ deep, talented golf team gives coach JC Deacon hope, options
The Florida men's golf team is experienced, deep and talented, giving JC Deacon's No. 8 Gators plenty of options. → Read More
Former Gators football walk-on, Fort Lauderdale native Kaleb Boateng dead at 21
He was a 3-star prospect who appeared in five games in 2019-20 for Clemson and earned a spot on the ACC Honor Roll in 2019. → Read More
Texas, Oklahoma SEC arrival 2024 a challenge to Gators’ overall program
Texas and Oklahoma’s SEC entry a year early in 2024 poses a challenge Florida on multiple fronts. → Read More
Gators softball opens with high hopes behind tireless Tim Walton
Florida softball opens looking for its 12th trip in 15 years to the Women’s College World Series under indefatigable coach Tim Walton. → Read More
UF athletics suffers $5.7 million in lost revenue during 2022
The transition to coach Billy Napier from Dan Mullen in football was costly, based on the annual NCAA report obtained by the Sentinel. → Read More
UF Signing Day report card: Gators earn B for 2023 class
Massive tackle Caden Jones, at 6-7½ and 328 pounds and from New Orleans, was the solo signee Wednesday. → Read More
Colin Castleton helps Gators stun No. 2 Tennessee at raucous O’Connell Center
The 6-foot-11 DeLand native finished with 20 points and 9 rebounds, 1 board shy of his third double-double in 6 games. → Read More
UF signee Caden Jones continues Gators’ efforts to beef up offensive line
Florida will have four new starters and ample options on an offensive line that was a bright spot for the Gators during a 6-7 2022 season. → Read More
UF coach Billy Napier addresses Jaden Rashada fiasco for first time
UF coach Billy Napier addresses Jaden Rashada's recruitment for first time since a failed NIL deal generated national headlines and delivered the Gators a black eye. → Read More
UF-FSU tennis teams meet in College MatchDay at USTA National Campus
A capacity crowd of around 1,500 is expected at the Collegiate Center to see the No. 12 Seminoles square off with the No. 15 Gators. → Read More