The University of South Florida now has its first-ever CEO of Athletics. Rob Higgins was named to the position at an event at the school on Monday morning.
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Buccaneers take on the Jets for home opener at Raymond James
Related coverage: Bucs prepare to face Jets backup quarterback TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — It’s game day for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and this week they’re taking on the New York Jets for this season’s home opener. Follow along below for live updates.
Tampa Bay Lightning take to the ice for 1st day of training camp
The Tampa Bay Lightning were back on the ice Thursday for the first day of training camp. The main focus for camp is to learn how to play as a group and gain chemistry.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone cracks 48 seconds in historically fast 400 at the worlds
When Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone powered though the final curve of the 400-meter final at world championships, she glanced to her right and saw something that hadn’t been there in a while.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers prepare to face Jets backup quarterback
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face New York Jets backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor because Jets starting quarterback Justin Fields is out this week due to a concussion.
Rays presidents step down ahead of team sale
Tampa Bay Rays Presidents Matt Silverman and Brian Alud have stepped down from their positions ahead of the team’s sale.
Liverpool striker Alexander Isak named in starting lineup against Atletico Madrid
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Alexander Isak was named in Liverpool’s starting lineup for the Champions League game against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. The Sweden striker was given the chance to make his debut after completing a British record $170 million deadline day move from Newcastle. Isak was left out of the squad for Sunday’s 1-0 […]
Buccaneers defensive lineman Calijah Kancey has a torn pectoral muscle, AP source says
Buccaneers defensive lineman Calijah Kancey will have surgery for a torn pectoral muscle and is expected to miss the rest of the season, a person with knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
Bucs with Bowles: Tampa Bay starts season 2-0 for 5th year in a row after 20-19 MNF victory
TAMPA, FLA. – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers start the season 2-0 for the fifth year in a row after a 20-19 victory over the Texans in Houston at NRG Stadium. On Monday, Bucs Head Coach Todd Bowles sat down with News Channel 8’s Aileen Hnatiuk for their exclusive, weekly interview, ‘Bucs with Bowles’ to discuss […]
Trump: ‘Ridiculous’ new NFL kickoff rule ‘looks like hell’
President Trump resumed his push against the NFL’s “ridiculous” new kickoff rule that’s aimed at reducing injuries while promoting more kick returns, decrying “sissy” football.