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Florida Gators Have A Lengthy History Of Playing In Tampa
For the first time in 32 years, the Florida Gators will make their way to Tampa for a regular-season game when they take on South Florida at Raymond [...]
The Rock Stops Here: “The Sage” Ira Kaufman Returns
Ira Kaufman, a sports journalist for more than 40 years, returns to talk about the biggest stories in the NFL.
Starting with how much of a chance [...]
Tom Brady Had COVID-19 After Super Bowl Party, Believes It Will Be A Bigger Problem This Season
Harry Wilmerding
Tom Brady said Sunday that he tested positive for COVID-19 after winning the 2021 Super Bowl and thinks the virus will be a bigg [...]
USF’s First Chance To Show “Progress” Comes At North Carolina State Thursday Night
TAMPA, FL. - There was no question during spring drills in March that Jeff Scott was feeling very good about the direction his USF football program w [...]
The Rock Stops Here: TV Sports Broadcaster Annie Sabo
TAMPA, FL. - Raised in Cincinnati where her father Chris is in the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame, Annie Sabo decided to forgo several tennis scholarsh [...]
Francisco Mejia Has A Knack For Delivering Timely Hits
The Rays are 6-0 when Francisco Mejia hits a home run and 11-2 when he drives in a run.
Not bad for a backup catcher.
Mejia, though, as the abo [...]
Wander Franco Has Been Displaying The Gifts That Made Him A Top Prospect
ST. PETERSBURG, FL. - Growing pains are to be expected and Rays wunderkind Wander Franco was experiencing them two weeks into his big league career.
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Former Florida State Standout Ernie Sims, A Valuable Addition To USF Coaching Staff
TAMPA, FL. - The wind chill at Lambeau Field on December 28, 2008, was 10 degrees at kickoff and going nowhere but down as late afternoon turned into [...]
Could The Buccaneers Be Gearing Up For An Undefeated 17-0 Season?
TAMPA, FL. - The number of teams in the history of the NFL that have managed to go undefeated through the entirety of a season is two, the 1972 Miami [...]
Entire Lineup Fueling Rays’ Scoring Spree
ST. PETERSBURG, FL. - True, the Rays have beaten up on a Baltimore pitching staff that left Tropicana Field on Thursday afternoon with an ERA of 5.8 [...]