WRUF-AM (Gainesville, FL)

WRUF (850 AM) is a radio station located on the University of Florida's main campus in Gainesville, broadcasting at a frequency of 850 kHz. This station focuses on sports programming. Although it is part of the public broadcasting system alongside WUFT-TV and WUFT-FM, WRUF operates as a commercial station. It functions similarly to privately owned commercial radio stations, despite being state-operated.

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Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: Yes, Florida Men’s Basketball Did Win National Championship - ESPN 98.1 FM / 850 AM WRUF

4 days ago | wruf.com | Pat Dooley

The Back Nine comes at you after another perfect weekend in Gainesville. Remember this when it’s July and you can cook bacon on the roof of your car. 10. In the last few days I have had multiple people say this to me, “I wake up every morning and wonder – did we really win the national championship?” Yes, you did, Gator fans, I have DVR evidence. And, yes, I have watched all but the first game of the tournament multiple times. Well, just the second halves. That’s when they get really good.
Preparing for Now and Later: Tampa’s NFL Draft Plan - ESPN 98.1 FM / 850 AM WRUF

1 week ago | wruf.com | Luis Rodriguez |Luis Rodríguez

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been synonymous with consistency in the last couple of years, winning the Super Bowl in 2021 and making the playoffs for five consecutive seasons. However, to keep their playoff-caliber team competitive, the Bucs will need to nail it in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft and immediately reinforce some key positions. This year’s NFL Draft will be held in Green Bay on April 24-26.
Pat Dooley’s Hive Five: Similar Expectations For Football As Basketball Season - ESPN 98.1 FM / 850 AM WRUF

1 week ago | wruf.com | Pat Dooley

Dooley, Feature Sports News 7 Views Is everyone breathing normally again? Have you dried out, whether it be your liver or favorite T-shirt? That run that the Florida basketball team not only put lives on hold, it took at least a week to recover from the butterflies hatching in your stomachs and fingernails torn off by nervous teeth.
Oak Hall Cruises Past Newberry At Boys Lacrosse District Tourney

1 week ago | wruf.com | Abby Price

The Oak Hall boys lacrosse team continued its triumphant season with a 18-1 win against Newberry on Monday night. Coming off an 11-4 loss in their previous match against Ponte Vedra, Peirce Montes and the Eagles redeemed themselves in the 1A-District 4 Tournament semifinal. A Dominant StartWithin the first quarter of Monday’s match, the top-seeded Eagles (14-2) were able to score six goals on the four seed Panthers (7-7). Newberry goalie Brandon Powell was no match for the fiery Oak Hall offense.
Santa Fe Flag Football Advances To District Championship

1 week ago | wruf.com | NATALIA LOPEZ

Football, Gainesville, High School Sports, Santa Fe, Santa Fe High School 9 Views ALACHUA — The Santa Fe Raiders flag football team continued its postseason run to the championship Tuesday after eliminating the Keystone Heights Indians, 20-6, in the semifinals of the 1A-District 4 Tournament.
Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: Florida Football Has Playoff Roster - ESPN 98.1 FM / 850 AM WRUF

1 week ago | wruf.com | Pat Dooley

The Back Nine comes at you after a glorious weekend of Gainesville weather, other than the fact I experienced my first hailstorm. Those things are loud. 10. Let’s start with the spring game, which was certainly way more entertaining than I thought it would be. I don’t know that Florida has had a better combination of running backs and wide receivers since the 1996 national champions. Dallas Wilson caught 10 passes for 195 yards in his debut.
Gators Set To Showcase Talent In Orange & Blue Game

2 weeks ago | wruf.com | Luis Rodriguez |Luis Rodríguez

Gainesville is the place to be this weekend, when the Florida Gators football team hosts its annual Orange & Blue Spring Game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at 1 p.m. today. After finishing last season with an 8-5 record, winning their last four games, the Gators are looking to prepare for the 2025 season with a wealth of talent acquired through recruitment and the transfer portal.
Gators set to showcase talent in 2025 Orange & Blue spring game

2 weeks ago | wruf.com | Luis Rodriguez |Luis Rodríguez

Gainesville is the place to be this weekend, as the Florida Gators football team will host its annual Orange & Blue Spring Game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. After finishing last season with an 8-5 record, winning their last four games, the Gators are looking to prepare for the 2025 season with a wealth of talent acquired through recruitment and the transfer portal. š or šµ?
Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: Florida Men’s Basketball Needs To Stay Course - ESPN 98.1 FM / 850 AM WRUF

2 weeks ago | wruf.com | Pat Dooley

The Back Nine comes at you as the proud owner of an undefeated T-shirt. I guess I have to put it in the wash to have its powers ready for tonight. 10. I’m kidding, of course, because we all know that what we wear or where we are sitting has nothing to do with Florida’s 11-game winning streak, a streak that has felt like 11 playoff games. Still, if you change clothes or seats or TVs, it will be your fault if Florida doesn’t win Monday night.
Florida Basketball Seniors Ready To Leave Mark At Final Four

3 weeks ago | wruf.com | Luis Rodriguez |Luis Rodríguez

Three transfers came to Florida to revive the program’s prestige and energy. They helped coach Todd Golden and his staff lead the Gators to their first Final Four since 2014. Walter Clayton Jr., Alijah Martin and Will Richard have been essential parts of Florida’s success this season.