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After a mid‑season trade and a knee setback, the Memphis Grizzlies guard is using his hometown camp to reconnect with the community and sharpen the skills that will define his sophomore campaign.
Walter Clayton Jr. returns to Lake Wales to run his first youth basketball camp ahead of his second NBA season with the Memphis Grizzlies, reflecting on his rookie year and outlining his goals for future growth.
From neon jerseys to flag‑laden kits, several programs stumbled when bold aesthetics overrode tradition, sparking backlash and memorable critiques.
Auburn and Florida meet in a pivotal Week 3 SEC matchup, featuring new head coaches Alex Golesh and Jon Sumrall, key players like Jadan Baugh and Eric Singleton Jr., and a home‑field advantage that could shape the early season narrative.
The University of Chattanooga’s women’s basketball team has released a non‑conference schedule that features six home games, two matchups against SEC schools and a Holiday Classic in Atlanta, setting the stage for a competitive start to the 2026‑27 campaign.
The network TV20 has unveiled the last two contenders for its annual Play of the Year award, highlighting dramatic performances from Santa Fe and the Hawthorne Hornets. Public voting has been intense, and the winner will be announced on Monday, August 3.
The NCAA's revised eligibility framework grants student‑athletes a five‑year window to complete up to five full seasons without redshirting, reshaping the Gators' baseball roster and draft outlook.
The Gainesville Sun’s latest series shines a light on the area’s premier high school wide receivers, inviting the community to help crown the top talent before the August 3 deadline.
UAB will bring back 22 players from a 32‑26 season, including All‑AAC standouts John Paul Head and Kevin Hall Jr., and a pitching staff anchored by Brendan Conner.
A look at how a father‑son partnership, shaped by COVID‑19 workouts and a shared football legacy, is influencing the Gators’ receiving corps.
Five newly appointed SEC football coaches discuss the metrics they will use to judge success in their first year, revealing the intense expectations and strategic priorities that shape their early decisions.
The Sooners' 2026 slate features a home opener against UTEP, a Red River showdown with Texas, and a road test at Georgia, while ESPN ranks the team No. 13 entering the season.
The TV20 Football Play of the Year contest narrows to its final four, featuring teams from Santa Fe, Williston, Lafayette and Hawthorne. Voting ends Thursday, and the winner will be announced on Monday, August 3.
Florida will send Jadan Baugh, Myles Graham and Vernell Brown III to SEC Media Days in Tampa, highlighting a short travel distance and strong 2025 performances.
Florida's basketball squad brings back its entire national championship lineup, positioning the team as a preseason favorite while navigating a reshaped tournament landscape.
The Longhorns' second season under head coach Sean Miller features a demanding schedule, highlighted by a January home game against Florida and a March showdown with Texas A&M.
The league released its full conference slate on Monday, revealing dates for Kentucky’s games against Ole Miss, Tennessee, Florida and a season‑opening road test at Oklahoma.
Florida Gators sophomore outfielder Cash Strayer has earned a spot in the Cape Cod Baseball League's midsummer showcase, highlighting his breakout summer performance and promising collegiate trajectory.
Inter Gainesville KF, a boys soccer team from Gainesville and Alachua County, remained undefeated while winning the 15U U.S. Club Soccer National Cup in Denver. The triumph follows a recent state championship and secures a professional academy placement for standout player Leo Bazile.
With the right‑tackle spot still undecided, Coach Pete Golding evaluates talent like Terez Davis and a deep transfer class to protect quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and reshape a defense that struggled last year.
With a demanding slate that includes matchups against Michigan, Georgia and Texas, the Sooners are poised to test their mettle early, but optimism remains high after a strong 2025 campaign.
Lane Kiffin's move to LSU highlights the cultural, financial, and political forces that cement the Tigers as a perennial powerhouse in Louisiana.
Brad Powell, who helped Arkansas Pine Bluff set a win record and advance deep into the conference tournament, will lead Santa Fe College’s baseball program starting August 1, bringing a proven track record of development and tournament success.
The poll highlights returning stars Richard Roundtree and Andrew Whittemore, with Whittemore recently earning a Florida Gators offer, while Xavier Collins exits the competition.