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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.
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.
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...
Tampa BMX Olympian looking to win first Olympic medal in Paris
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tampa resident Felicia Stancil is looking to win her first Olympic medal in Paris, representing Team USA. The 15-time world champion has won every single world title since she was just 18 years old. Stancil, one of five BMX riders who qualified for the Olympics, is now striving for a gold medal.
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.
2024 Florida Jam: Friday Night Notebook
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL — The inaugural Florida Jam tipped off on Friday night inside the beautiful Wiregrass Ranch Sports Complex in Wesley Chapel, Florida. While we’re in south Florida with some in-state talent, several out-of-state teams made the trip South for the NCAA Live Period event. Friday’s action...
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.
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....
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...
Blue Jays take opener behind Deschamps’ big night
DUNEDIN, FL – The Blue Jays came out of the All-Star Break on the right foot, using a three-hit, two-RBI night from Nic Deschamps and strong pitching to claim a 4-1 victory over Lakeland on Friday night at Joker Marchant Stadium. With the win, Dunedin jumps the Flying Tigers...
Hall, Lucky power Mussels past Threshers, 6-1
CLEARWATER – Tanner Hall struck out a career high eight batters and Nick Lucky and Poncho Ruiz both homered as the Mighty Mussels defeated the Clearwater Threshers 6-1 on Saturday night at Baycare Ballpark. The Mussels (45-41, 14-7) scored six unanswered runs from the fifth inning on to clinch...
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...
Mussels’ bats explode in 10-6 comeback win to sweep Clearwater
CLEARWATER, Fla. – Rixon Wingrove and Carlos Aguiar led a powerful offensive performance Sunday, as the Mighty Mussels swept the Clearwater Threshers with a 10-6 comeback win at BayCare Ballpark. The middle third of the lineup – Wingrove, Aguiar and Matthew Clayton combined to go 7-for-11 (.636/.689/1.545) with four...
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...
McGowan Rocks Rehab Outing but Threshers Fall 6-1
CLEARWATER, FL – A great rehab outing wasn’t enough as the Clearwater Beach Dogs (50-38, 7-15) fell 6-1 to the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels (44-41, 13-7) in the first game back from All-Star Break on Friday night at BayCare Ballpark. The Threshers look to get back in the win column when they continue the homestand on Saturday evening.
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