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Bucs hosting watch party Monday night at Armature Works

Related video: Rondé Barber Calls Out Bucs Starters After Week 1 Performance TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are holding a watch party at Armature Works on Monday night, the team announced on Friday. The Buccaneers will take on the Houston Texans in Houston, Texas, on Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. ET. Doors […]

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At USF, words of late basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim resonate within football program

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The initials of former South Florida basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim are on the headset that USF football coach Alex Golesh wears on the sideline. And Abdur-Rahim’s words that he said in 2023 have quickly become the credo of sorts for the Bulls as well. “This ain’t the same ol’ South […]

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Tampa Bay Lightning announce this season’s theme night schedule

Video above: Fans react to Amalie Arena name change TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tampa Bay Lightning fans have the chance to attend games with special themes this upcoming season. From events celebrating holidays, to fan appreciation night, here’s what the team has planned for fans at Benchmark International Arena: OPENING NIGHT, PRESENTED BY BENCHMARK INTERNATIONAL […]

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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, […]

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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, […]

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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 […]