Judge says athletes who signed pro contracts can't return to college

A new judicial ruling clarifies a legal decision that won’t extend to football players who signed professional contracts and later tried to back out of their deals.

Former college football standout Levi Wyatt dead at 23

Levi Wyatt, a former college football standout who played for the Jackson State Tigers and McNeese State Cowboys, has died. He was 23.

Jakob Butturff, eight-time PBA Tour champion, dies unexpectedly at 32

Jakob Butturff, an eight-time Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour champion, died unexpectedly on July 31 at the age of 32, according to the PBA.

Local Gold Medal swimmers strive to keep winning
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Dedication and teamwork fuel the winning ways of the Florida Elite Synchro Warriors. FOX 13's Mark Skol has the story. 

Meet the New Voice of the Bucs: Tony Castricone
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Get to know the man behind the mic as Tony Castricone shares his path to becoming the Buccaneers' new play-by-play announcer and his passions outside the broadcast booth. We also dive into an NFC North preview with Chris Cato and Scott Smith, capping off the episode with a rapid-fire round of "This or That."

Bucs not distracted by Baker Mayfield, Vita Vea contract talks as training camp begins

As the first airhorn sounded at One Buccaneer Place, Tampa Bay Buccaneers players took the field to kick off Training Camp for the upcoming season. Head coach Todd Bowles insisted his squad is focusing strictly on football rather than contract disputes.

Bucs hold first training camp practice
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It's year five as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach for Todd Bowles, who is looking to make a return to the playoffs after coming up short in 2025. Vita Vea and Tristan Wirfs suffered minor setbacks in yesterday's conditioning tests, but injuries aren't the only concern. FOX 13's Sean Barie reports. 

Nearly 80-year-old power lifter proving age is just a number
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Many people who hit 80 years old are heading to retirement homes, but there's one local man who is hitting the gym looking to break a world record. FOX 13's Mark Skol Jr. reports. 

Meet the Tampa Bay Rowdies goalkeeper coach
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Over the last decade, few things have remained a constant with the Tampa Bay Rowdies. But, one person who has stood the test of time through ownership and coaching changes is goalkeeper coach Stuart Dobson. FOX 13's Sean Barie reports. 

Jordan Devey, Super Bowl-winning ex-Patriots lineman, dies

Jordan Devey, a former NFL offensive lineman who won Super Bowl XLIX with the New England Patriots, has died, his family confirmed this week.

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan suffers significant injuries in offseason car wreck

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan will have limited participation at the start of training camp after suffering a concussion, a broken nose, broken ribs, and hand injuries in a recent car crash.

College football player to broadcaster
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It's talking season in college football and that's quite clear with all the various media outlets converging on Tampa. One former player says he has found his dream job in the booth. 

Teen gets hefty payout for rare find from NBA legend

A teen found a rare Los Angeles Lakers warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain and received a massive payout.

Former Tampa Catholic football star impressing in Oklahoma
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Eddy Pierre-Louis made his mark in Tampa as a star high school football player over at Tampa Catholic, and now he's doing even more impressive things at Oklahoma. FOX 13's Mark Skol Jr. reports. 

Tampa hosts SEC Media Days for the first time ever

It's a landmark week for both the city of Tampa and the world of college football. For the first time in history, Tampa is hosting SEC Media Days — the unofficial kickoff to the college football season.

Retired NFL player gives back to Tampa youth
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Retired NFL player and Robinson High School alum Bruce Hector says it has always been his dream to give back to kids in his hometown community. Mark Skol Jr. reports.

2030 FIFA World Cup will span across 3 continents and 6 countries, may expand to 64 teams

After 39 days, 72 group stage matches, the Round of 32, the Round of 16, the Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and third-place Bronze match, the 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded Sunday with Spain defeating Argentina 1 -0.  Now the world will have to wait four more years for the next World Cup in 2030 which will span across three continents and six countries