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New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton, who has been out the much of the season with various injuries, trains with a resistance band in the outfield before a baseball game between the Yankees and the Texas Rangers, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Stanton to increase batting practice ahead of return

Sep. 04, 2019 07:53 PM EDT

Big man Isaiah Stokes transfers to Memphis from Florida

Aug. 28, 2019 02:44 PM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Isaiah Stokes has transferred to Memphis to play for his old AAU coach Penny Hardaway after spending the past two seasons at Florida. ...

Florida lands ex-Cleveland State point guard Tyree Appleby

Jul. 16, 2019 09:19 AM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida has landed a third transfer in the last three months by signing former Cleveland State point guard Tyree Appleby. ...

Florida forward Stokes transfers after Blackshear arrives

Jul. 03, 2019 09:21 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida power forward Isaiah Stokes, the younger brother of former Tennessee standout Jarnell Stokes, is transferring after two years of...

Virginia Tech standout Blackshear transferring to Florida

By Mark Long Jun. 26, 2019 09:37 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Former Virginia Tech forward Kerry Blackshear Jr. is transferring to Florida and will be eligible to play immediately. ...

FILE - In this Thursday, March 21, 2019 file photo, Florida's Andrew Nembhard, right, is defended by Nevada's Cody Martin (11) during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa. Florida point guard Andrew Nembhard is returning to school for his sophomore year, a move that should have a positive impact on the Gators next season. Nembhard announced his decision on social media Wednesday, hours before the deadline to withdraw from the NBA draft. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

Florida point guard Nembhard returning for sophomore season

May. 29, 2019 03:40 PM EDT

Former Cincinnati center Brooks joins Miami Hurricanes

May. 07, 2019 01:36 PM EDT
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Nysier Brooks, a 6-foot-11 center who started 35 games for Cincinnati last season, is transferring to the University of Miami for his...

Vitale raising millions for pediatric cancer research

By Fred Goodall May. 05, 2019 05:53 PM EDT
For all the accolades he's received as a college and professional basketball coach and an even longer career in broadcasting, Dick Vitale insists his greatest...

Former Florida forward Keith Stone transferring to Miami

Apr. 23, 2019 08:59 AM EDT
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Former University of Florida forward Keith Stone is transferring to the University of Miami for his senior season. The 6-foot...

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2019, file photo, Florida coach Mike White reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee, in Knoxville, Tenn. Florida coach Mike White could barely field a team right now. White has a six-man roster heading into the offseason after three players finished their senior years and four others decided to transfer. The departures leave the Gators searching for help and counting on White’s best signing class in four years in Gainesville. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)

Duruji lands at Florida; Glover, Jitoboh join signing class

By Mark Long Apr. 17, 2019 08:15 PM EDT

Florida guard Nembhard enters NBA draft without hiring agent

Apr. 12, 2019 01:08 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida point guard Andrew Nembhard has entered the NBA draft without hiring an agent, leaving open the possibility of returning for his...

Florida having to retool roster after numerous departures

By Mark Long Apr. 11, 2019 11:25 AM EDT

DePaul tops South Florida in OT, sends CBI to deciding game

Apr. 03, 2019 10:52 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Max Strus scored 32 points and DePaul beat South Florida 100-96 in overtime Wednesday night, sending the College Basketball Invitational championship...