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TAMPA, Fla. – The Lightning did not close things out cleanly against Columbus and Vancouver during last week’s two-game homestand at Amalie Arena. Yes, they won both games, though in a manner that unnecessarily had fans on the edge of their seats in the latter…
Read More Lightning Spreading The Wealth Offensively During Four-Game Win Streak
TAMPA, Fla. – Whether attending a sporting event or watching from the comfort of your couch, you have certainly noticed the number of people who made it inside the stadium often does not resemble the announced attendance. Sometimes, the difference is considerable….and laughable. Much of…
Read More Average Actual USF Attendance At Raymond James Last Season Was Less Than 17,000
TAMPA, Fla. – Is Tom Brady done playing football for the Bucs? Has Brady played his final snap in the NFL? After being destroyed by the Cowboys, Bucs QB Tom Brady took time to thank the Bucs organization, his supporters, and the media. “I just want…
Read More After Loss To Cowboys, Tom Brady Says Thank You To Bucs And Goodbye?
TAMPA, Fla. – The Dallas Cowboys will be moving on to the divisional round after defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to wrap up Super Wild Card Weekend, 31-14. “Not the way we wanted to end it,” said Tom Brady after the loss to the Cowboys…
Read More “Tough Night” Tom Brady Reflects On Bucs Loss To Dallas Cowboys
TAMPA, Fla. – There will be no tomorrow for the Bucs if they can’t beat the Cowboys Monday Night. Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. says the entire team is well aware. “I would say it’s the aspect of you don’t know if this is going to be…
Read More Bucs Well Aware It’s Win Or Go Home vs Cowboys
TAMPA, Fla. – Greg Wolf’s bucket list included taking in a game at Fenway Park. It was a bucket he filled, though perhaps not in a manner he might have expected. Wolf wasn’t watching baseballs soar into and over the Green Monster while enjoying peanuts…
Read More Greg Wolf Becoming A Familiar Face, And Voice, At Major NHL Events
The NFL announced today the high school football coaches nominated by the 32 NFL teams for the Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year Award, representing the best in coaching at the high school level. The coaches were recognized by their local NFL…
Read More Indian Rocks Christian School Coach Nominated For 2022 Don Shula NFL High School Coach Of The Year Award
Basketball is one of the most beloved sports in the world, and notable leagues include the NBA and NCAAB. If you’ve been a fan of college football, then you may have probably heard about March Madness. March Madness is an NCAA Division I basketball tournament…
Read More All You Need To Know About March Madness
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin continues to make progress in his recovery after suffering a cardiac arrest during a football game. On Wednesday, the Buffalo Bills tweeted that Damar has been released from the hospital and is home. “Damar Hamlin has been discharged from Buffalo General Medical…
Read More Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin Released From Hospital And Now Home
TAMPA, Fla. – Some things need to be added, such as scoreboards and other components that should be in place before too long. Not that any of what was lacking dulled the good feeling being spread around USF’s indoor performance facility Tuesday morning. While the…
Read More USF Formally Opens Indoor Performance Facility; Still Looking At 2026 Or 2027 For On-Campus Stadium