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An overhead view of the stadium renderings

Where could the Jaguars play if stadium renovations are approved?

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Jun 30, 2023

Many are excited about the potential “Stadium of the Future” that the Jacksonville Jaguars could call home later this decade, but it leaves one critical question unanswered: where will they play in...

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Bucket of baseballs

Ospreys hire Pitt’s Joe Mercadante as new head baseball coach

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Jun 23, 2023

The University of North Florida baseball team has found its new leader, announcing University of Pittsburgh assistant Joe Mercadante as head coach on Friday, according to UNF athletics. The coaching...

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Attendee stands to ask question at Jaguars huddle

Jaguars huddle events not “shying away” from proposed stadium renovation details

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Jun 20, 2023

The heavy rainfall outside didn’t dampen the mood inside of the Lakeview Room at Deerwood Country Club on Saturday when Jacksonville Jaguars team president Mark Lamping presented detailed plans of the...

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Tim Parenton on the field at Harmon Stadium

Inside UNF baseball’s far-reaching search for new head coach

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Jun 13, 2023

After the departure of University of North Florida baseball head coach Tim Parenton in late May, the Ospreys are now looking far and wide before deciding on who will lead the program next. Parenton,...

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With renovations, the stadium will see its capacity decrease to 62,000 for NFL games, also boasting the ability to expand for select events.

Jaguars reveal plans to upgrade TIAA Bank Field, dubbed “Stadium of the Future”

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Jun 7, 2023

The Jacksonville Jaguars revealed renderings of what they call the “Stadium of the Future” on Wednesday, the culmination of a series of major potential upgrades to TIAA Bank Field. The renovations...

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Ground level view of the track at Hodges Stadium

NCAA track and field regionals are coming to UNF; here’s what you need to know

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | May 23, 2023

The first round of the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships kick off this week, with the east regional taking place at the University of North Florida’s Hodges Stadium from Wednesday through...

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Dominick Madonna pitching at JU

Baseball suffers crucial loss in clash against rival JU

Tristan Larrabee, Sports Reporter | May 22, 2023

The University of North Florida Ospreys went toe to toe with the Jacksonville University Dolphins on Friday, ultimately ending in a crushing 2-1 defeat. The game was played at John Sessions Stadium...

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Nick Gabrelcik prepares to putt.

Men’s golf ends season after strong showing comes up just short in NCAA Tournament

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | May 18, 2023

NORMAN, Okla. – The University of North Florida men’s golf season came to an end on Wednesday as the Ospreys fell one stroke short of advancing past the NCAA Regionals. After three strong days of...

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Gabriel Esquivel prior to the game.

Baseball topples No. 6 South Carolina in upset win

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | May 10, 2023

COLUMBIA, SC – The University of North Florida Ospreys took down the nation’s 6th-ranked University of South Carolina Gamecocks on Tuesday, winning 8-5. This marks the Ospreys’ first win against...

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An overhead view of the Florida tennis complex.

Women’s tennis takes on Gators in NCAA tournament

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | May 6, 2023

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of North Florida Ospreys made an appearance in the 2023 NCAA tournament on Friday, falling 4-0 to the No. 16 University of Florida Gators in the opening round. UNF...

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Alex Lodise calls out a command to a teammate.

High-scoring affairs ends in loss for baseball against UCF

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | May 3, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla. – The University of North Florida Ospreys went head-to-head with the University of Central Knights for the third time this season, falling 16-10 in a game that saw nine home runs. The...

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UNF players high fiving.

Dominick Madonna: A veteran’s perspective on UNF baseball’s 2023 season

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter | May 1, 2023

This week, senior UNF pitcher Dominick Madonna sat down to answer a variety of questions regarding the roster, his progression over the years, and tough opponents both in the Sunshine State and the ASUN...

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