No calls for sports cuts at the University of Tampa

A growing number of college sports programs around the country have become casualties to the coronavirus pandemic. Nearly 100 teams have been cut -- from Division I to NAIA schools.

UT Athletics weathering the pandemic better than most
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A growing number of college sports programs around the country have become casualties to the coronavirus. While UT isn't insulated from the financial crisis that universities are facing now cutting a sports program is not even in consideration.

Tampa Bay major-leaguers working together to stay ready

Toronto Blue Jays' pitcher Nate Pearson says he is hearing some concerning chatter among the major league ranks, but the Jays' 2017 first-round pick isn't succumbing to fear. Instead, he's staying strong physically and mentally working out at Yo Murphy Performance.

COVID-19 curtails dream season for women's basketball at University of Tampa

The University of Tampa women’s basketball team was in the midst of a historic season. The Spartans won 19 straight at one point during the 2019-2020 schedule.

Wes Unseld, 1969 NBA Rookie of Year and MVP, dies at 74

Wes Unseld, the NBA legend who led the then-Washington Bullets to the NBA championship in 1978 has died, his family says. He was 74-years-old.

Bucs find ways to workout together

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea is lifting some serious weighs at Yo Murphy's Performance now that restrictions due to COVID-19 have been lifted.

Small group workouts help Bucs get back in the gym
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With the coronavirus restrictions lifted, the Bucs' virtual workouts are now in-person under the direction of former Buccaneer wide receiver Yo Murphy.

Historic season cut short for UT Spartans
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The University of Tampa women?s basketball team was in the midst of a historic season. The Spartans won nineteen straight at one point during the 2019-2020 schedule.

Exercisers revel in return to the North Brandon YMCA

The North Brandon YMCA resides in Seffner but serves the communities of the greater Brandon area.

Premier League plans June 17 restart after 100-day shutdown

The two matches set for Wednesday, June 17, are both make-up games from previous rounds. The full 30th round of games are set to be contested the following weekend.

Players call MLB economic proposal 'extremely disappointing'

A rookie at the major league minimum would keep about 47% of his original salary this year while multimillionaire stars Mike Trout and Gerrit Cole would lose more than 77% under a sliding-scale proposal by big league teams that players found “extremely disappointing.”

Analysis: The NBA seems on the cusp of a comeback plan

It might not be a unanimously approved notion, but 2-1/2 months into this pandemic-caused shutdown, the NBA finally seems on the cusp of being able to move forward.

Michael Jordan, 'The Last Dance' under fire from Horace Grant, other ex-NBA players

Former Chicago Bulls star Horace Grant ripped Michael Jordan on Tuesday for calling him a “snitch” on “The Last Dance,” joining other ex-NBA players who have raised questions about ESPN’s popular documentary series.

Seffner Christian's Michael Trigg is all about football, basketball and BBQ

Seffner Christian's Michael Trigg is facing a lot of choices. This 6-foot-four, 235-pound high school athlete has his pick from top universities in two different sports: football and basketball.

Michael Trigg in high demand
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Seffner Christian's Michael Trigg is facing a lot of choices. This 6 foot-four 235 pound athlete has his pick. From top universities to two different sports football and basketball. He could play both.

Rowdies' Forrest Lasso glad to be back on the field
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The Rowdies have been called back to the pitch in St. Pete for controlled and limited practices. They're practicing in groups of four. It's a start, but it brings relief to Forrest Lasso, who's been isolated from his team for two months.?