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• LSU claims SEC series win with 5-0 victory vs Florida

  May 3, 2013 10:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The LSU Tigers(42-6) bounced back, after losing their first weekend series of the season, with a series win in a 5-0 blanking of #19 Florida Friday night. Aaron Nola propelled the Tigers with his fifth straight complete game win. Nola only struck out three but allowed... more »

• LSU Tiger baseball beats Florida Gators 3-2 in game one of series

  May 2, 2013 9:48 PM

  The LSU Tiger baseball team won game one of their SEC series against the Florida Gators 3-2 on Friday night in Alex Box Stadium. The Tigers scored the go ahead run in the bottom of the eighth inning as catcher Ty Ross flied to center with the bases loaded... more »

• Florida's Crawford to start Thursday vs LSU Play Video

  May 1, 2013 9:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Florida head coach Kevin O'Sullivan tells WBRZ Sports that right hand pitcher Jonathan Crawford(ankle injury) will get the start vs LSU Thursday night for the series opener. The Gator ace passed a quick test on his ankle during the first portion of Florida's practice Wednesday night... more »

• Florida DL coach Bryant Young abruptly resigns

  April 10, 2013 4:24 PM

  GAINESVILLE, Fl. - Florida defensive line coach Bryant Young has resigned to "pursue more time with my family." A four-time Pro Bowler who played 14 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, Young joined coach Will Muschamp's staff in 2011 after one year at San Jose State and another at Notre... more »

• LSU Tigers face Florida Saturday

  January 11, 2013 11:58 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The LSU men's basketball team draws a tough foe for its opening home Southeastern Conference game as it plays host to the nationally-ranked Florida Gators Saturday. Florida enters the game ranked No. 11 in the Associated Press poll and No. 9 in the USA Today Coaches Poll... more »

• 10 baby gators stolen from zoo; 8 returned

  July 10, 2012 4:28 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - New Orleans police are looking for two men accused of possessing 10 alligators stolen from the Audubon Zoo. Zoo workers found signs of a break-in at a gift shop before the zoo opened July 4 - and only five baby gators in a tank that had held... more »

• LSU tailgate reunites rival teams

  October 8, 2011 10:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE-- It's not often you see a Gator fan laughing and joking with a Tiger fan on game day. The woman walking deep in Tiger tailgate country wearing orange and hearing nearly constant "Tigerbait!" chants is the exception. She used to be a Tiger. That is, until her... more »

• Florida tailgaters get tips on how to party Tiger-style

  October 7, 2011 10:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Florida fans headed to the Capital City to take on the LSU Tigers got a tip list on how to tailgate with the best. Fans behind a gator tailgate website provide the do's and don'ts for every town on the Florida schedule. For Baton Rouge, the top... more »

• LSU Tigers fall short against Florida

  March 18, 2011 9:17 PM

  The start of SEC play did not go as planned for the LSU Tigers as they dropped their first game against the Florida Gators 5-4. The two top 5 ranked teams lived up to the billing, battling it out until the 9th inning, but LSU surrendered a late lead and... more »

• Tebow earns first win as pro

  December 26, 2010 9:55 PM

  DENVER -- Tim Tebow won on several fronts Sunday. By rallying the Denver Broncos past the Houston Texans 24-23, the raw rookie from Florida secured not only his first victory as a pro but he won over the fans who have suffered through the franchise's worst slump in almost... more »

• Source: Urban Meyer's health an issue

  December 12, 2010 10:54 PM

  GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Urban Meyer is walking away from Florida because of health concerns, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. Meyer has a recurring burning sensation in his chest that doctors told him last week would raise cardiovascular risk factors if he continued to coach,... more »

• Florida football coach Urban Meyer resigns

  December 8, 2010 1:37 PM

  GAINESVILLE - Florida football coach Urban Meyer is stepping down after the Gators appearance in the Outback Bowl. Meyer led Florida to two national titles but began to show the strain of his high-profile job last season when he briefly quit but then returned to the team. In a statement... more »

• Florida, Meyer get humbled in Tallahassee 31-7

  November 27, 2010 7:56 PM

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Florida coach Urban Meyer refused to point fingers - again. This time, he didn't have to. It was obvious what went wrong with the Gators. The three-quarterback system failed miserably, there were costly turnovers, a failed fake punt, a nonexistent pass rush and cornerback Moses Jenkins... more »

• LSU DE Sam Montgomery out for season

  October 6, 2010 2:05 PM

  LSU coach Les Miles says starting defensive end Sam Montgomery will miss the rest of the season with torn ligaments in his right knee. Miles said Wednesday that the team is scheduling reconstructive surgery and that Montgomery would not play again until next fall. Montgomery was injured during... more »

• Florida's Rainey arrested, charged with stalking

  September 14, 2010 12:24 PM

  Florida receiver Chris Rainey has been charged with aggravated stalking, a third-degree felony. Rainey was released from the Alachua County Jail on his own recognizance Tuesday and ordered to have no contact with the alleged victim. The alleged victim also was in court with her mother and sister.... more »

• Florida's offense struggles, Gators still win

  September 4, 2010 3:26 PM

  Jeff Demps had a long scoring run, John Brantley added a fluky touchdown pass late and No. 4 Florida overcame an error-filled game to beat Miami (Ohio) 34-12 Saturday. The Gators used four interceptions, several red-zone stops and two late touchdowns to avoid a meltdown. The bigger story was Florida's... more »

• Former Gator QB Tebow signs with Broncos

  July 29, 2010 6:12 PM

  Tim Tebow has agreed to a contract with the Denver Broncos. The two-time national champion from Florida and 25th pick in the NFL draft missed the first three workouts for rookies and selected veterans while his agent, Jimmy Sexton, and general manager Brian Xanders hammered out a deal. ... more »

• Pouncey denies allegations he took money at UF

  July 21, 2010 12:31 PM

  Former Florida Gators standout Maurkice Pouncey is denying allegations that he took money from a representative of a sports agent while he was still at the university. Pouncey says in a statement released by his attorney Wednesday that "it is an absolutely ridiculous claim." He says he has... more »

• Monday CWS Update

  June 21, 2010 6:00 PM

  After rain delays plagued Rosenblatt Sunday afternoon, three games were slated for Monday. In the morning matchup, top-seeded Arizona State was upset by Clemson 6-3. In game 2 of the day, Florida State currently leads the Florida Gators 5-2 heading into the top of the 7th inning. The day's... more »

• Gators receiver suspended following DUI

  June 13, 2010 3:43 PM

  Florida receiver Frankie Hammond Jr. has been suspended from all team activities following his early morning arrest on charges of driving under the influence and possession. Hammond is expected to be released from the Alachua County Jail following an initial appearance in front of a judge Sunday. University police say... more »

• Meyer taking "leave of absence"

  December 27, 2009 4:08 PM

  Less than 24 hours after resigning, Florida coach Urban Meyer is instead taking an indefinite leave of absence that opens the door for his return to the Gators. Meyer said at a news conference Sunday that he was offered and encouraged to take a leave of absence earlier in the... more »

• Florida assistant Strong heading to Louisville

  December 9, 2009 9:20 AM

  Florida defensive coordinator Charlie Strong is headed Louisville, as the school has planned a press conference Wednesday afternoon to introduce Strong as it new head coach. Strong will replace Steve Kragthorpe , who was fired Nov. 28 following three disappointing seasons with the Cardinals. Terms of Strong's contract... more »

• Florida's Dunlap arrested, charged with DUI

  December 1, 2009 8:52 AM

  Top-ranked Florida could be without one of its best pass rushers against No. 2 Alabama in Saturday's Southeastern Conference championship game. Defensive end Carlos Dunlap was arrested early Tuesday and charged with driving under the influence, just days before the biggest game of Florida's season. In a statement... more »

• Gators defeat Tigers

  October 10, 2009 10:16 PM

  The top ranked Florida Gators defeat the LSU Tigers 13-3. more »

• Gators lead Tigers 10-3 after 3

  October 10, 2009 9:32 PM

  Heading into the fourth quarter, LSU is trailing 10-3 in its game with top-ranked Florida. The Gators missed an easy field goal in the third quarter, while the Tigers also did not score. Tim Tebow has thrown for 121 yards and a score, while LSU has been very... more »

• Tigers trail Florida after first quarter

  October 10, 2009 8:00 PM

  LSU trails top-ranked Florida 3-0 after one quarter of play. Florida kicked a 28-yard field goal on its opening possession. The Tigers have punted on both of their drives. more »

• Tebow watch continues

  October 9, 2009 6:50 AM

  The Tebow watch continues leaving LSU fans wondering if Heisman Trophy quarterback Tim Tebow will play in Saturday's game against LSU. Florida coach Urban Meyer said Tebow had his best practice of the week Thursday, but the top-ranked Gators aren't sure if he'll be cleared to play against No.... more »

• Tebow getting better

  October 8, 2009 6:23 AM

  Florida coach Urban Meyer said it's probably going to be a game-time decision whether injured quarterback Tim Tebow plays for the top-ranked Gators against LSU Saturday night. Meyer said he's been told by medical staff to prepare for the game as if there is a chance Tebow will play.... more »

• No decision on Tebow

  October 7, 2009 12:13 PM

  Florida coach Urban Meyer says a decision on whether Tim Tebow will be able to play for the top-ranked Gators against No. 4 LSU might not come until Saturday night. However, Meyer said Wednesday that he was told by medical staff to prepare for the game as if there is... more »

• Tebow practices on limited basis for LSU game

  October 7, 2009 9:02 AM

  Florida quarterback Tim Tebow practiced on a limited basis Tuesday, but still hasn't been cleared to play in Saturday's game against No. 4 LSU in Tiger Stadium. Tebow was in full pads, wearing a red non-contact jersey, taking snaps with the first-team offense and throwing passes. The Heisman... more »

• Florida favored over LSU in SEC showdown

  October 6, 2009 7:46 AM

  The top-ranked Florida Gators are a 9-point favorite over the 4th ranked LSU Tigers for Saturday's SEC showdown in Tiger Stadium. The Tigers are 5-0 this season after a 20-13 win over Georgia. Last week, the 4-0 Gators had a bye. They last played September 26 in Lexington, beating... more »

• Tebow improving after concussion

  October 1, 2009 9:19 AM

  Florida coach Urban Meyer reported the Gators' stellar quarterback Tim Tebow is improving, after sustaining a concussion during Saturday's 41-7 victory over Kentucky. Top-ranked Florida is off this week. Meyer did not say if Tebow will see action in the Gators' next game at LSU. LSU and Florida... more »