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Louisiana-Lafayette coach Billy Napier spent 2013-16 under Nick Saban coaching receivers at Alabama and 2009-10 season as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks at Clemson under Dabo Swinney.

Florida hires Billy Napier as Gators next football coach, replacing Dan Mullen

December 3, 2021 at 2:16 p.m.

The University of Florida will hire Louisiana-Lafayette's Billy Napier as the Gators' next head football coach and the man to stabilize one of the nation's top programs for the first...

Florida head coach Dan Mullen was fired after four straight SEC losses, leaving him 34-15 during four seasons with the Gators.

Gators AD explains firing coach Dan Mullen: On-field failures are ‘symptoms of other issues’

November 21, 2021 at 11:19 p.m.

Florida fired coach Dan Mullen on Sunday to conclude a dramatic fall from a top-10 program to an SEC also-ran during a 12-month span. Athletic director Scott Stricklin said he...

Florida's Keyontae Johnson on the sidelines a Jan. 19. 2021, game in Gainesville.

Sidelined Florida hoops star Keyontae Johnson holds $5 million insurance policy, per report

November 4, 2021 at 1:28 p.m.

If sidelined Florida basketball star Keyontae Johnson is unable to pursue a professional career because of health concerns, he still could have lifetime financial security after he leaves the Gators....

Driver Jimmie Johnson, still driving the familiar No. 48 car, has left behind NASCAR to join the IndyCar Series, including Sunday's stop at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. (Vasha Hunt/Associated Press)

NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson ‘all in’ on bold move to IndyCar racing

April 25, 2021 at 4:54 p.m.

These days, driving legend Jimmie Johnson does not clean up quite like he once did. The transition from the NASCAR Cup Series to IndyCar has required Johnson to roll up...

Kyle Larson, who shown in 2019 at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, has not driven during a NASCAR race since using a racial slur during a livestream that cost him a spot on his race team and sponsors.

Driver Kyle Larson returns to NASCAR grateful for second chance

February 9, 2021 at 6:37 p.m.

Owen Larson recently turned 6, still too young to fathom what his father, Kyle, endured during his 11-month exile from NASCAR. Kyle Larson said he plans to share with his...

Fans attend the game between the Florida Gators and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Florida Gators banning ‘Gator Bait’ cheer because of racist imagery

June 18, 2020 at 11:15 p.m.

Florida Gators opponents on the verge of defeat will no longer be serenaded with taunts of being "Gator Bait!" UF president Kent Fuchs announced Thursday the popular cheer would be...

UF quarterback Emory Jones, left, and Kyle Trask, right, are sharing the duties leading the Gators much like Chris Leak and Tim Tebow did during a national championship season.

Gators’ two-QB system inspired by Tim Tebow, Chris Leak gives UF a spark

October 17, 2019 at 2:36 p.m.

In the wake of starting quarterback Feleipe Franks' season-ending injury, UF coach Dan Mullen was forced to look to the future. To make the sudden QB change work most effectively,...

Tiger Woods tees off on hole #2 on the second day of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill.

Tiger Woods struggles during second round at API, finishes seven shots off lead

May 12, 2019 at 7:14 p.m.

Tiger Woods will look to build on a strong start when he hits the course at 1:08 p.m. for the second round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Woods carded a...

Hurricane Irma prompts officials to cancel UF, Northern Colorado game

June 2, 2018 at 6:56 p.m.

The Florida Gators have canceled their home opener against Northern Colorado due to the looming impact of Hurricane Irma. The school announced the decision late Thursday afternoon, a day after...

Big plays propel Gators to easy Outback Bowl win

June 6, 2018 at 4:37 p.m.

TAMPA — Moments before kickoff during Monday's Outback Bowl, UF linebackers Jarrad Davis and Alex Anzalone strode to midfield wearing sweat pants for the coin toss with Iowa. It was...

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