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…
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Struggling 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 ArenaLightning’s Road Trip Ends With Narrow Loss To Blues
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Lightning concluded their four-game road trip with a 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night at Enterprise Center. Despite a strong start and a late push, the Lightning couldn’t overcome a resilient Blues team. Game Recap:…
Read More Lightning’s Road Trip Ends With Narrow Loss To BluesLightning Look To End Road Trip On A High Note Against Blues
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Lightning wrap up their four-game road trip tonight with a visit to the Enterprise Center to take on the St. Louis Blues. This marks the first of two meetings between the teams in a 10-day span. The Lightning have…
Read More Lightning Look To End Road Trip On A High Note Against BluesFlorida State University Wins Key Ruling In Legal Battle Against ACC
Florida State University has scored a victory in its ongoing legal battle with the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) over media rights and the university’s potential departure from the conference. A Florida appeals court has ruled that FSU’s lawsuit against the ACC can proceed, rejecting the…
Read More Florida State University Wins Key Ruling In Legal Battle Against ACCTampa Bay Lightning Fall To Winnipeg Jets In High-Scoring Affair
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Lightning fell to the Winnipeg Jets 7-4 on Sunday afternoon at Canada Life Centre. Despite taking an early 2-0 lead in the first period with goals from Brandon Hagel and Brayden Point, the Lightning were unable to maintain their…
Read More Tampa Bay Lightning Fall To Winnipeg Jets In High-Scoring AffairLightning Face Tough Test Against High-Flying Jets
The Tampa Bay Lightning continue their four-game road trip with a challenging matchup against the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday afternoon. The Jets have been soaring this season, boasting a 10-1-0 record and sitting atop the Central Division. The Lightning, meanwhile, are looking to bounce back…
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