Sometimes it is bigger than sports. Those are six simple words, but yet six powerful words when one takes a step back and deciphers them. After all, in times of adversity and hardship, sports tend to ...

The mantra of the Southeastern Conference is "It Just Means More," and the Florida Gators softball team embodies that to a T. Whether this NCAA Softball Tournament is your first time tuning into a ...

The Women's College World Series brings some unique traditions into the spotlight, and Florida has one of the most heartwarming ones in sports. The Gators often wear sunflowers in their hair to honor ...

Florida celebrates after defeating Oklahoma 6-4 during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, May 3, 2025. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun] / Alan ...

The Florida softball team — NCAA champions in 2014 and 2015 — is back in the national spotlight thanks to its run to the Women's College World Series. The Gators are known for their depth and their ...

I love flowers and buy them frequently for the house. The other day, I came across a potted sunflower which was clearly intended for use as a decoration. Sunflowers are fascinating, there are many ...

The Florida Gators' softball team has a nontraditional fixture to its uniforms as players often don sunflowers in their hair. The meaning behind it is much greater than many realize. From 2009-14, the ...