As sports teams work to move forward and resume a sense of normalcy in the wake of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, outbreaks of the virus are hitting players and staff members.
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Several Tampa Bay Lightning players test positive for coronavirus, reports say
Tampa Bay’s professional hockey team has been hit with a coronavirus outbreak, according to several reports.
2 USF football players test positive for coronavirus after voluntary practices begin
Two football players at the University of South Florida have tested positive for coronavirus, a university athletics spokesperson confirmed Wednesday.
Report: NHL to move into ‘phase 2’ of plan to return to play
(WFLA) – The National Hockey League is planning to move into “phase two” of its plan to return to play, according to ESPN. ESPN reports, citing a memo sent to teams over the weekend, the league will soon allow players to train in small groups at team facilities, though no date for that was given. […]
Mickelson, Brady team vs. Woods, Florida Florida manning in $10M coronavirus relief match today
HOBE SOUND, Fla. (AP) — The next match involving Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson involves a $10 million donation for COVID-19 relief efforts, along with plenty of bragging rights in a star-powered foursome Sunday at Medalist Golf Club. Turner Sports announced more details Thursday for “The Match: Champions for Charity,” a televised match between Woods and […]
NHL’s plan to return face possible border restriction hurdle
The NHL is still more than a week away from determining a return-to-play format, a person familiar with discussions told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
Tom Brady gives advice to graduating class of 2020
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is congratulating the class of 2020 in a new video.
Shaquil Barrett donates over 100 meals to staff at Tampa General Hospital
Barrett and Eat Right Meal Plans co-founders Cameron Fulks and Colby Fox unloaded the meals from their car onto carts to be taken into the hospital for the nurses, who have been working tirelessly through the coronavirus pandemic to provide care to their patients.
Coronavirus stress: How to help teens struggling during pandemic
Wednesday Pinellas County is focusing on the importance of mental and physical health of some of the most at risk during the COVID-19 pandemic, teenagers. What are some signs parents should look for that their teen is struggling? How do you help your teen once you identify a problem? 8 On Your Side is getting answers to those questions.
Lightning employee’s home team of 3D printers is a win
Huffman, a network administrator for the Tampa Bay Lightning’s parent company, Vinik Sports Group, is producing 3D-printed protective masks, and donating them to non-profits in the Tampa Bay area, including The Spring of Tampa Bay and the YMCA.