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Communities mourn death of local football player
CARROLLWOOD — Calvin Dickey Jr. was a big man with a big heart. That’s how Carrollwood Day School peers, friends and family will remember the standout athlete — affectionately known as “CJ” — who was getting ready to begin his freshman year playing football at Bucknell University when he died July 12.
DJ Pickett, No. 6 Overall Recruit In 2025, Announces His Commitment
D.J. Pickett, the No. 6 overall recruit in the 2025 class according to 247Sports' Composite Rankings, announced his commitment on Wednesday evening. He's heading to LSU. Pickett, a five-star recruit out of Tampa, Florida, announced his commitment on Wednesday evening. He chose the Tigers over ...
Video: Watch the Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry ceremonial weigh-ins live
The final pre-fight event for MVP’s Fear No Man: Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry takes place Friday with ceremonial weigh-ins beginning at 6 p.m. ET. The nine-fight boxing event featuring Paul vs. Perry takes place at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., and airs on DAZN pay-per-view. Following the official...
Tampa's Parker Valby chases Olympic dreams
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — It seems like all Parker Valby does is run—and win. Over a calendar year, the Florida Gators track star racked up five national championships during the indoor and outdoor seasons. Last month, the soon-to-be professional finished second in the 10,000 meters at the U.S. Olympic...
Now that Rays are closing in on new stadium, it's time to pay up for roster
The Tampa Bay Rays cleared a major, long-awaited hurdle on Thursday when the St. Petersburg City Council approved a deal to build a $1.2 billion dollar stadium to keep the team in the city. The only vote that remains is the Pinellas County Commission, which is expected to vote on the deal on July 30. It is also expected that the county will approve the deal, paving the way for construction to start soon after.The Rays have been in a decades-long battle to find funding and agreements for a new stadium to replace the archaic Tropicana Field.Now that Tampa Bay has...
Champs Sports brought together more than 700 runners for its latest Tampa event
The Champs Sports Run Club powered by Nike hosted a huge run outside of Armature Works along the iconic Riverwalk in July. The event was a huge success with 741 in attendance and 1,400 registered. The event consisted of multiple local running communities coming out to show their passion for movement and community.
USF QB Byrum Brown ready to improve on stellar first season under center
TAMPA, Fla. - If his first season under center was his debut, then the 2024-25 season will be Byrum Brown's encore. "I'm so eager to go into year two with the staff. That way, the sky is the limit," said the USF redshirt sophomore quarterback. When Brown was handed the...
Ole Miss baseball adds third portal pitcher with Tampa transfer Alex Canney
Inside the Rebels has confirmed initial reports that Junior University of Tampa right-handed pitcher Alex Canney is the latest to join Ole Miss' 2024 transfer class. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound veteran was a 38-game starter across three seasons for the Spartans and now becomes first-year pitching coach Joel Mangrum's third transfer pitcher commitment.
Get To Know This Tampa Bay Olympian
There is a Tampa Bay Olympian that we would like you to know about. The summer Olympics will be in Paris starting up on Friday, July 26. Tampa Bay’s Parker Valby will be participating in events at the summer Olympics this year. Parker Valby is from Tampa Bay and attended East Lake High School in Tarpon Springs. She additionally went to the University of Florida where she was a track star for the Gators. She got five national championships during her time during the indoor and outdoor seasons.
The American Athletic Conference Announced Matchups for the 2024-25 Season
IRVING, Texas (July 18, 2024) – The American Athletic Conference announced on Thursday the conference matchups for the 2024-25 men's basketball season. All teams will play an 18-game conference schedule. The Bulls will play six opponents on the road and at home, while the other six opponents will be played just once.
Coping with performance anxiety as elites head for Paris
TAMPA (Bloom) – With the Olympics right around the corner, athletes are facing performance anxiety with the added pressure of taking the international stage. Licensed psychologist Dr. Stacey Scheckner joins Gayle Guyardo, the host of the nationally syndicated health and wellness show, Bloom, to talk about how athletes can cope with performance anxiety.
TECO powers Florida Poly solar-powered car race
The Phoenix Racing team at Florida Polytechnic University recently geared up for its first national collegiate solar race, the 2024 Formula Sun Grand Prix. Fueled by a donation from Tampa Electric (TECO), the team has spent two years developing their solar-powered car. The funds will cover travel and race expenses.
Billy Napier opens SEC Media Day address with tribute to late Monte Kiffin
DALLAS, Texas – Before diving into discussions of his team, the grueling 2024 slate and the state of college football, Billy Napier began his address on a solemn note by addressing the loss of Monte Kifin, who passed away Thursday at 84-years-old. The father of current Ole Miss head...
South Florida Women’s Golf Triumphs With Kenzie Heba and Alice Webb as New Signings
South Florida women's golf head coach AJ Newell welcomes Kenzie Heba and Alice Webb as the first signings of the Newell Era, bringing valuable experience to the upcoming season. Kenzie Heba graduated in three years with a degree in Business Administration in Finance from West Florida in May 2024. Alice...
The Scoop: Weds. July 17th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
St. Pete City Council raises concerns in Rays deal over forgotten burial ground. WMNF’s Chris Young reports about the concerns over a forgotten burial ground under the proposed development of the new stadium. Florida lawmakers speak out against Trump’s attack on Saturday. Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers in...
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