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Julian Edelman Announces Retirement From FootballJulian Edelman is hanging up his spikes.
Long-Time Pirates Usher Phil Coyne, Who Worked Over 6,000 Games, Passes Away At Age 102Long-time Pittsburgh Pirates usher Phil Coyne has passed away at age 102.
Will Augusta Weather Soften A Firm Masters Course?Firm and fast conditions at the outset of the Masters suggest Augusta National won't be yielding low scores, but a little rain could change everything.
New Book 'Policing Black Athletes: Racial Disconnect In Sports' Examines Colin Kaepernick's Protest: 'That Has Become The Lightning Rod For Outrageous Protest'Sociologist Dr. Vernon Andrews discusses his new book, one that dives into the issues of race in sports and the "policing" of Black athletes on and off the field.
Masters Preview: Can Jordan Spieth Complete His Comeback?Dustin Johnson is the defending Masters champion, but he'll have to fend of a stellar field that includes the rising Jordan Spieth.
NWSL Commissioner Lisa Baird Ready For 2021 Challenge Cup, Season To Begin With Fans Returning: 'It's Going To Be Exciting For Our Women'The NWSL commissioner is excited to kick off the league's ninth season with the opportunity for fans to return to stadiums following health and safety guidelines.
USF Bulls
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...
After Making History V Tulsa, Bulls Look Ahead With ConfidenceIt was the biggest comeback in USF history. Down 27-7 at halftime to Tulsa last weekend the Bulls, now 3-4 on the year, came roaring back in the second half to the tune of a 3...
Struggles Lie "Between The Ears" For Bulls
Rays
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.
Sputtering Rays Fall to Red Sox for 12th Loss in 13 GamesThe Tampa Bay Rays are running out of explanations for a frustrating stretch that's dumped them into a deep hole in the AL East.
Bucs
Tampa Bay Community Mourns Loss Of Former Buccaneer, Vincent JacksonSocial media websites are filled with posts all about the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wide Receiver, Vincent Jackson.
'It has made us a better city', Tampa Celebrates Super Bowl Win With Boat ParadeOn Wednesday, Tampa Bay celebrated the Buccaneers Super Bowl LV win with a boat parade! Players and team members were cheered on along Tampa’s Riverwalk.
Super Bowl Clean-Up Underway In Downtown TampaOver the next several days, members of the NFL Environmental Department will be working with local organizations to clean up Super Bowl materials, while also trying to reduce waste.
Tampa Mayor Suggests People Wear Masks During Super Bowl CelebrationsTampa Mayor, Jane Castor, says she wants the city to celebrate such a big win, but police teams will be out over the next week making sure people are socials distancing and wearing masks.
Tampa Bay Law Enforcement Explains Safety Plan For Super Bowl WeekendLocal law enforcement agencies all over Tampa Bay are preparing for Super Bowl weekend by increasing police presence and making sure teams know what they will be patrolling.
Dept. Of Homeland Security Warns Of Counterfeit Super Bowl ProductsThe Department of Homeland Security Investigations is increasing its efforts this week to find vendors selling counterfeit Super Bowl merchandise. Last year the department seized $123 million worth of counterfeit sports items.
Lightning
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.
Lightning's Ryan Callahan Has Hip Surgery, Out 5 MonthsTampa Bay Lightning forward Ryan Callahan has undergone surgery to repair a labral tear in his right hip and will be sidelined about five months, which means he will not play for Team USA in the World Cup of Hockey.
Lightning's Top Line Continues Dominance in 4-1 Win.
(BLOG) Bolts Beat Rangers 4-3 In Marty St. Louis' Return
Callahan Has 2 Goals, Lightning Beat Rangers 4-3
Chris Dingman: Tough To Say That Marty St. Louis Quit
NFL
Julian Edelman Announces Retirement From FootballJulian Edelman is hanging up his spikes.
'We had to rely on each other a little bit more.' College Athletes Talk NFL Combine Amid COVID-19Six Florida State athletes are getting a chance to show off their abilities to the NFL this week. CW44 News at 10 sat down with the six chosen to head to this year’s NFL combine and how the pandemic has impacted their journey to get there.
Tampa Bay Community Mourns Loss Of Former Buccaneer, Vincent JacksonSocial media websites are filled with posts all about the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wide Receiver, Vincent Jackson.
Kansas City's Mayor Makes Good On Super Bowl Bet, 250 Meals Went To First RespondersSuper Bowl LV has come and gone in the Tampa Bay Area, but that didn't stop 250 local first responders from reaping the benefit of Mayor Jane Castor's friendly wager with Kansas City's mayor.
Sex Trafficking Bust During Super Bowl Week In Tampa Results In Record ArrestsSuper Bowl LV in Tampa brought something much darker than fans to the Bay Area. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office seized the opportunity and made a record number of arrests during the Super Bowl week, as well as the recovery of six individuals believed to be victims of human trafficking.
Expert Says Tampa Bay Could See Spike In COVID-19 Cases After Super BowlDr. Thomas Unnasch says if there is a spike in COVID-19 cases, we won’t see it for about a month.
MLB
Long-Time Pirates Usher Phil Coyne, Who Worked Over 6,000 Games, Passes Away At Age 102Long-time Pittsburgh Pirates usher Phil Coyne has passed away at age 102.
Curt Schilling, Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds Unlikely To Earn Spots In Baseball Hall Of FameThe Baseball Hall of Fame will announce its inductees for the class of 2021 on Tuesday evening. That class is expected to be a party of zero.
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.
Fans Call For MLB To Extend Netting Following Incident In Cubs Astros Game Wednesday NightAfter a young fan was hit by a foul ball off the bat of Albert Almora in the fourth inning of last night's game, commentators and fans of the game voiced their wish for more protective netting.
Baseball Report: Dodgers' Cody Bellinger Continues His Hot StreakCody Bellinger, the Dodgers' right fielder, is batting over .400 and leading MLB in any number of hitting categories.
Baseball Report: Are Red Sox Turning Season Around?The Boston Red Sox swept a three-game series against the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays over the weekend and look to be figuring things out.
NHL
NHL Postpones Draft Amid Continuing Coronavirus PandemicCoronavirus concerns, which forced hockey season into hiatus, have pushed back the 2020 NHL Draft as well.
Capitals Overwhelm Penguins 5-2 to Force Game 7The Washington Capitals are well aware of their franchise's inglorious past, one filled with unmet expectations and gut-wrenching collapses.
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.
Odd-Man Out in Florida, Kulikov Excited to Join SabresDmitry Kulikov was initially excited upon learning the Florida Panthers had acquired and then signed free-agent defenseman Keith Yandle to a long-term contract last week.
Lindros' Wait Over As He Headlines Hockey Hall of Fame ClassHis Hart Trophy-winning season as NHL MVP with the Flyers in 1995 and his overall dominance and international success ended up being too much to keep him out.
Chicago's Patrick Kane wins the Hart Trophy as NHL MVPThe Chicago Blackhawks' NHL scoring champion won the Hart Trophy on Wednesday night, becoming the first player born and trained in the U.S. to be named the league's most valuable player.
