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Adam Sandler, Vanilla Ice play basketball at USF
Actor and comedian Adam Sandler and rapper Vanilla Ice paid a visit to the University of South Florida this week.
Rob Higgins named USF’s first CEO of Athletics
TAMPA, Fla. (Sept. 9, 2025) – The University of South Florida today announced the selection of Rob Higgins as the university’s first-ever CEO of Athletics following a comprehensive national search. Higgins has served as executive director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission since 2004, successfully positioning the region as one of the nation’s premier destinations in sports and entertainment, […]
Rob Higgins named USF’s first CEO of Athletics
TAMPA, Fla. (Sept. 9, 2025) – The University of South Florida today announced the selection of Rob Higgins as the university’s first-ever CEO of Athletics following a comprehensive national search. Higgins has served as executive director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission since 2004, successfully positioning the region as one of the nation’s premier destinations in sports and entertainment, […]
Tampa Bay Rays’ Wander Franco detained, admitted into a clinic for mental health issues
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Suspended Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who was found guilty earlier this year of sexually abusing a minor, was detained by police on Tuesday and admitted into a clinic in the Dominican Republic for mental health issues, according to authorities. The request to have him detained and admitted came from […]
Florida’s Brendan Bett says spitting at opponent was ‘a terrible mistake’ that ‘won’t happen again’
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida defensive lineman Brendan Bett publicly apologized on Monday for spitting at South Florida offensive lineman Cole Skinner, saying “there is no excuse for my actions.” Bett also apologized to his teammates earlier in the day. “I want to sincerely apologize for my actions in the game this past Saturday,” Bett […]
Bucs with Bowles: Head Coach Todd Bowles discusses Week 1 win over Falcons in Atlanta
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers edged their division rival, the Atlanta Falcons, 23-20 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the Bucs’ season opener. On Monday, Bucs Head Coach Todd Bowles sat down with News Channel 8’s Aileen Hnatiuk for their exclusive, weekly interview, ‘Bucs with Bowles’. They discussed the Bucs’ 19th overall draft pick, […]
‘It was legendary’: USF Bulls stun Florida Gators at the Swamp
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The University of South Florida Bulls pulled off one of the biggest wins in program history this weekend, upsetting the University of Florida Gators in Gainesville. For years, USF has carried the underdog label. But Saturday night, the Bulls became one of only nine teams ever to beat Florida inside Ben Hill […]
Florida’s Brendan Bett planning to apologize to fans and the USF player he spit at during loss
Florida defensive lineman Brendan Bett was planning to apologize to teammates, fans and the player he spit at during an 18-16 loss to South Florida, coach Billy Napier said Monday.
Buccaneers partner with Kendra Scott to ‘bring Game Day fashion to life’
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have announced a new multi-year partnership with well-known jewelry brand Kenda Scott.