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Meet the University of Florida athletes, alum heading to the Paris Olympics
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The world has been counting down to the 2024 Olympics in Paris for years, and now, the long-time coming games are just a week away. Olympic games years are a time to celebrate athletes from the entire world coming together to compete on the biggest stage. Many countries will be represented in Paris, but some of the athletes representing Team USA have a special connection to Florida.
AD wants Seahawks to soar
LAND O’ LAKES — Sunlake High’s recently appointed athletic director, Brett Hodros, is reviewing everything under his charge, with an eye toward improving things where possible and building on the school’s achievements to date. So when Hodros wanted to get a good look at all the...
Ashton Sylve’s Knockout Loss in Tampa Sparks Support from Jake Paul
Sylve suffered a knockout loss despite dominating most of his fight, reacting with grace to the unexpected turn of events. Jake Paul, victorious in Tampa, also supports Sylve, a prospect of his Most Valuable Promotions, who faced a devastating loss after initially controlling the fight. Sylve, winning his first four fights, was on track to win the fifth until Bahdi turned the tables with a sixth-round knockout. Despite the setback, Sylve embraced the loss, attributing it to "God's plan" and finding solace in the support of loved ones.
Tampa boxer Stevie Morgan's ready for the big stage
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — Training three times a day is nothing for Stevie Morgan. This boxer is conditioned to take pain. To push her body to the limits and beyond. But put her on a poster alongside one of the top boxers in the world, and that’s something she’ll have to get used to.
Tampa Bay area will be well represented in the 2024 Olympics
Grab the TV remote and popcorn and settle in during the next few weeks to watch these eight Tampa Bay area athletes among the more than 500 competitors sent from the U.S. to the Olympic Games in Paris. Tennis. Danielle Collins (St. Petersburg) Want to talk about an eventful year?...
UTEP Softball Inks Paige Lassiter to 2025 Roster
EL PASO – UTEP softball welcomes the addition of three-time NJCAA champion Paige Lassiter announced by Head Coach T.J. Hubbard . Lassiter is set to don the Miner uniform for the upcoming fall of 2024. Paige Lassiter | RHP | 5-4 | Florida Southwestern State | Tampa, Florida (Alonso HS) Paige Lassiter, a native of Tampa, Florida, began her high school journey at Tampa Catholic High School, where she excelled in softball. During her freshman year, her team achieved a 13-10 record, improving to an impressive 19-9 in her sophomore year, earning the top spot in their district and ranking...
Tampa's Yellow Jackets fight for field of dreams after displacement
TAMPA, Fla. — John Glenn coached the Yellow Jackets Little League team in Tampa from 1970 to 2000. The historic team produced several professional players. But for now, his baseball team has been displaced. “I still have kids now that played for me that call me,” said Coach Glenn....
Tampa Bay Sun FC: Ready to Kick Off a History-Making Season
The Tampa Bay Sun Football Club is kicking off its inaugural season this August, bringing the highest level of professional women’s sports ever to the Tampa Bay Area. We're getting to know head coach Denise Schilte-Brown as we talk women's sports, motherhood, and her love of Tampa Bay.
Golesh, Brown And Knox Head To AAC Kickoff In Dallas
ESPN+ LIVE BROADCASTS (Tuesday starting at 9 a.m.):. After registering one of the nation's top turnaround seasons in 2023, the USF Bulls could have a significant portion of the spotlight when the American Athletic Conference Football Kickoff event begins Monday at the Loews Arlington in Texas. After an opening foray...
South Florida Women’s Golf Announces 2024-25 Schedule
Tampa, Fla. – Monday, July 22, 2024 – South Florida women's golf Head Coach AJ Newell announced the schedule of tournaments ahead of the 2024-25 season. South Florida opens the 2024-25 season at the Badger Invitational on Sept. 8-10 in Madison, Wis. The Bulls will then head to...
Ex-USF AD looks forward to playing at UCF on Black Friday
The chaos surrounding the day after Thanksgiving is typically associated with the millions of dedicated shoppers who camp outside stores for holiday gifts. However, Black Friday has long been linked with the UCF–USF football rivalry. The War on I-4 series had seen its fair share of spectacular games, particularly during its time in the American Athletic Conference. Mark Harlan witnessed many ...
Setting sail: Youth sailing camp teaches lifelong skills both on and off the water
TAMPA, Fla. — The Davis Island Youth Sailing Foundation offers a full-day, week-long sailing camp for kids as young as 5 years old. This program teaches everything from the parts of the boat to the basics of sailing. Many participants grow up through the program. Luke Mullinax, 14, is...
Rain, Rain, Go Away: Friday’s Night Contest Suspend in Fifth Inning
TAMPA, FL — The first game out of the All-Star break between the Bradenton Marauders and the Tampa Tarpons was suspended in the fifth inning on Friday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field, with neither team scoring a run. After the game began with a lightning delay of 45...
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