TAMPA, Fla. – In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton’s significant damage to Tropicana Field, the Tampa Bay Rays have announced their temporary home for the 2025 season: George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa. The Rays’ home stadium in St. Petersburg sustained substantial damage on October…
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Bulls Follow Coach Amir Tribute, Banner Unveiling With Win Over Arkansas-Pine Bluff
TAMPA, Fla. – What Amir Abdur-Rahim accomplished in his lone season in charge of the USF men’s basketball program will not soon be forgotten. In fact, there will be visible reminders to those walking through the Yuengling Center doors this season and seasons to come.…
Read More Bulls Follow Coach Amir Tribute, Banner Unveiling With Win Over Arkansas-Pine BluffTampa Bay Rays’ Wander Franco Arrested Again In Dominican Republic
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been arrested in the Dominican Republic following a recent altercation. This marks the second legal issue for the young star in recent months. The incident occurred on Sunday in San Juan de la Maguana, a city west of…
Read More Tampa Bay Rays’ Wander Franco Arrested Again In Dominican RepublicAnother Disappointing Loss By The Bucs To The 49ers
TAMPA, Fla. – The Bucs could not take advantage of 49ers kicker Jake Moody missing three straight field goals and ended up losing 23-20 to drop to 4-6 heading into their bye. Bucs head coach Todd Bowles acknowledged that injuries are hurting the Bucs, but whoever…
Read More Another Disappointing Loss By The Bucs To The 49ersRock Riley With NHL Network’s Diandra Loux
TAMPA, Fla. – Rock sits down with NHL Network reporter Diandra Loux. How she started her career in journalism and broadcasting after getting her Masters at NYU. How she did it all in different companies in and outside of broadcasting to get where she is…
Read More Rock Riley With NHL Network’s Diandra LouxGroundbreaking Brings Vision Of USF On-Campus Stadium Closer To Reality
TAMPA, Fla. – The gathering on a steamy Friday afternoon included a who’s who of Florida politics. Among those present at the University of South Florida on-campus stadium groundbreaking were Attorney General Ashley Moody, Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, House Speaker Paul Renner, Tampa Mayor Jane…
Read More Groundbreaking Brings Vision Of USF On-Campus Stadium Closer To RealityStruggling Bucs Defense Taking On A ‘Talented’ 49ers Team
TAMPA, Fla. – The Bucs are mired in a three-game losing streak and are facing a 49ers team that head coach Todd Bowles says is good. Very good, especially on defense… “They’ve got talent,” Bowles said. They’ve got talent at some key positions. Obviously, they’ve…
Read More Struggling Bucs Defense Taking On A ‘Talented’ 49ers TeamDecarius Hawthorne’s Warm Personality Resonates Throughout USF Football Program
TAMPA, Fla. – Coach Alex Golesh referred to him as a locker room favorite. Defensive coordinator Todd Orlando could not say enough about his warm personality. Indeed, Decarius Hawthorne has brought much to USF football this season. “We love his personality,” said Orlando. “He always…
Read More Decarius Hawthorne’s Warm Personality Resonates Throughout USF Football ProgramLightning Fall To Flyers In Shootout Heartbreaker
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Lightning suffered a tough 2-1 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers Thursday night at Amalie Arena, despite a late third-period goal by Nikita Kucherov. Kucherov’s goal, assisted by Brandon Hagel and Emil Lilleberg, tied the game with less than…
Read More Lightning Fall To Flyers In Shootout HeartbreakerLightning Look To Spark Victory Against Flyers At Amalie Arena
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Lightning (7-6-0) are set to clash with the Philadelphia Flyers (4-8-1) tonight at Amalie Arena in their first meeting of the 2024-25 NHL season. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. The Lightning enter the matchup with a…
Read More Lightning Look To Spark Victory Against Flyers At Amalie Arena