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USF Basketball prepares for first game since coach’s death
The University of South Florida’s men’s basketball team takes the court for the first time since the death of head coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, Wednesday.
At 7 feet, 9 inches, UF freshman is the world’s tallest teen and an intriguing basketball project
At 7 feet, 9 inches (2.4 meters), Rioux is the ultimate BMOC. He’s actually the Biggest Florida Florida man On Campus — any campus.
USF’s interim head coach Ben Fletcher reflects on memories with Abdur-Rahim
Associate Head Coach Ben Fletcher, who was on Abdur-Rahim’s staff at Kennesaw State, has been named the interim head coach and will lead the USF Bulls this season.
USF introduces interim Heach Coach Ben Fletcher following the pasing of coach Amir Abdur-Rahim
University of South Florida officials are speaking following the death of coach Amir Abdur-Rahim.
Former Lightning Captain Steven Stamkos returns to Tampa with new team
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Steven Stamkos has received a warm welcome in his return to Tampa Bay with the Nashville Predators. Stamkos spent his first 16 NHL seasons with the Lightning before signing a $32 million, four-year contract with the Predators in free agency. The 34-year-old Stamkos was honored at the first media timeout in his return to Amalie Arena. The Lightning showed a 90-second video featuring highlights from Stamkos’ career, including lifting the Stanley Cup in 2020 and 2021. Stamkos then took a lap around the ice, waving his stick in recognition of the standing ovation from the sellout crowd of 19,092.
Paul scores in OT, Lightning beat Predators 3-2 in Stamkos’ return to Tampa
Nick Paul scored 3:22 into overtime and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Nashville Predators 3-2 on Monday night, spoiling the return of longtime captain Steven Stamkos.
Seminole Tribe settles legal challenges to online sports gambling exclusivity in Florida
The Seminole Tribe of Florida and a group of businesses that operate racetracks and poker rooms have settled a yearslong legal dispute over whether the Seminole Tribe should have exclusive rights to online sports betting in Florida. The tribe announced Monday that it was partnering with West Flagler Associates and the Bonita-Fort Myers Corp. for a comprehensive agreement. As part of the settlement, the companies have agreed to end litigation against the tribe’s gaming operations and instead will begin a new partnership to offer Jai Alai waging on the tribe’s Hard Rock Bet app. The tribe launched its online sports betting operation late last year.
VIDEO: FHP trooper suffers broken ankle at Bucs game
An FHP officer working the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday was injured during the final play of the game.
FHP officer suffers broken ankle at Bucs game
An FHP officer working the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday was injured during the final play of the game.