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Tom Brady Plans To Become An Announcer After He RetiresTom Brady is going to try to become the greatest announcer in NFL history, once he retires.
Rich Strike Wins The 148th Kentucky DerbyIn a stunning upset that sent the crowd roaring, Rich Strike won the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Will Face The Seattle Seahawks In First Regular Season Game In GermanyThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face the Seattle Seahawks in Munich, Germany, in what will be the first-ever NFL regular-season game in the country.
The White House Honors The Tampa Bay LightningPresident Joe Biden honored the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday for their 2020 and 2021 Stanley Cup wins, marking the first time a championship-winning National Hockey League team has celebrated at the White House since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Pinellas County Law Enforcement To Participate In The Law Enforcement Torch Run For Special OlympicThe Pinellas County law enforcement agencies will run the Torch for Special Olympics through Pinellas County on Wednesday, April 13. 
Two Family Members Struck By Lightning In TampaTwo family members are now recovering, after both were struck by lightning over the weekend...and survived!
Polish Tennis Star Iga Swiatek Defeats Naomi Osaka To Win Miami OpenPolish tennis star Iga Swiatek cemented her claim to the world No. 1 ranking Saturday with a straight sets win over Naomi Osaka in the Miami Open.

USF Bulls

USF Receives A $5 Million Gift For On-Campus Football StadiumThe University of South Florida’s plan to build an on-campus football stadium received a significant vote of confidence and generous philanthropic support today with the announcement of a $5 million gift from Jeff and Penny Vinik.
Local Military Veteran Turns DIY Idea Into Sports HobbyWhatever you decide to call it, just don’t call it a job. After being diagnosed with cancer, one local military veteran is using woodworking as a hobby to help find peace and support his local teams.
UCF Shuts Out South Florida 16-0Justin Holman threw for one touchdown and Rannell Hall picked up another on the ground to lead UCF in a 16-0 shutout over South Florida on Friday.
(AUDIO) Coach Willie Taggart Looks Ahead to USF-UCF Match-up with Kirk & KageThe Bulls suffered a tough loss to the Memphis Tigers on Saturday. Coach Willie Taggart joined us Monday morning with a quick look back at the loss that puts the Buss at 4-7 on the season.
History Awaits For Mack And Davis V SMUAnother bye week has come and gone. The USF Bulls (3-6, 2-3 AAC) are licking their wounds from a 27-3 defeat at the hands of the Houston Cougars back on November 1 in which they were kept out of the end zone for the first time all season.
Four Games Remain But Bulls Staying FocusedIt’s been a frustrating season, to say the least, for the USF Bulls football team. Expectations were not sky high but a noticeable improvement over last year’s 2-10 finish was definitely...

Rays

Local Military Veteran Turns DIY Idea Into Sports HobbyWhatever you decide to call it, just don’t call it a job. After being diagnosed with cancer, one local military veteran is using woodworking as a hobby to help find peace and support his local teams.
St. Petersburg Mayor At Stand-Still With Tampa Bay Rays Over Stadium PlansSt. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman says the city and the Tampa Bay Rays remain at a stand-still. Right now, the team and the city are disagreeing on ownership of the land Tropicana Field sits on and the future development of the property.
Former TB Rays Prospect Found Guilty Of Triple Murder In CaliforniaA former Tampa Bay Rays prospect and former first round draft pick in 2011 has been convicted of a gruesome triple murder of his father, uncle and an ADT employee in California. 
Tampa Bay Rays Unveil Plans For New StadiumTeam and city officials revealed the design for the potential new stadium that would be built in the Ybor City neighborhood.
Struggling Rays Match Worst 22-Game Stretch in Club HistoryThe team lost for the 19th time in 22 games on Thursday, falling 5-1 to the Los Angeles Angels, who had dropped 12 of 14 before taking three of four from the Rays and leaving town with their longest winning streak in nearly two months.
Rays Lose for 17th Time in 20 Games, 13-5 to AngelsSteven Souza Jr. got pulled after hitting a triple, Jake Odorizzi remains winless at home and the Tampa Bay Rays lost for the 17th time in 20 games.

Bucs

Tom Brady Announces He Will Return To Tampa Bay Buccaneers Next SeasonTom Brady will return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next season, the seven-time Super Bowl winner announced Sunday.
Tampa Bay Residents React To Tom Brady's RetirementMayor of St. Petersburg, Ken Welch, said on Tuesday, that he is happy for the star football player’s decision.
Local Veterans, Former Buccaneer Hold Wheelchair Flag Football GameTuesday, WWAR joined forces with the Mike Alstott Family Foundation ahead of Veterans Day to host a wheelchair flag football game. But it wasn’t just the veterans who participated.
Richard Sherman Reunites With Tom Brady At The Tampa Bay BuccaneersRichard Sherman and Tom Brady are quite used to sharing a football field. They’ve done it many times throughout their careers. In the past, though, they’ve always met as rivals. For the next year, they’ll be stepping onto it together as teammates. In a move that’s caused mild surprise across the NFL, Sherman has signed a one year contract in Tampa Bay.
Bucs, Cowboys Fans Share Message Before KickoffFootball season just kicked off here in Tampa Bay. CW44 News visited the 2021 NFL Kickoff Experience at Julian B. Lane Park Thursday ahead of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hosting the Dallas Cowboys at Raymond James Stadium under the lights.
Local Military Veteran Turns DIY Idea Into Sports HobbyWhatever you decide to call it, just don’t call it a job. After being diagnosed with cancer, one local military veteran is using woodworking as a hobby to help find peace and support his local teams.

Lightning

Tampa Bay Lightning To Host The Fifth Annual Bolts Brew Fest At Amalie ArenaThe Tampa Bay Lightning announced they will be hosting the fifth-annual Bolts Brew Fest at Amalie Arena at 8 p.m. on Friday, August 5. 
The White House Honors The Tampa Bay LightningPresident Joe Biden honored the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday for their 2020 and 2021 Stanley Cup wins, marking the first time a championship-winning National Hockey League team has celebrated at the White House since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tampa Bay Lightning's Season Kicks Off With NHL Face-Off ConcertThe National Hockey League (NHL), in association with the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, will open the 2021-22 season with the 2021 NHL Face-Off Concert featuring multi-platinum band All Time Low and a special appearance by the Stanley Cup on Tuesday, Oct. 12, in downtown Tampa before the Tampa Bay Lightning raise their third Stanley Cup championship banner inside AMALIE Arena. 
Local Military Veteran Turns DIY Idea Into Sports HobbyWhatever you decide to call it, just don’t call it a job. After being diagnosed with cancer, one local military veteran is using woodworking as a hobby to help find peace and support his local teams.
Fans Brave Summer Storms To Celebrate Back-To-Back Lightning WinDowntown Tampa's waterways were filled Monday with fans celebrating the Tampa Bay Lightning's third Stanley Cup win. 
Stamkos Re-Signing with LightningTampa Bay Lightning Captain Steven Stamkos has put an end to all the free agency sweepstakes rumors by reportedly agreeing to an 8 year -$68 million dollar contract to remain with the Bolts.