Bradenton's IMG Academy to host 22-game WNBA season

The WNBA is in the final stages of an agreement that would bring the league to Bradenton to play a shortened season.

Uncertainty over 2020 MLB season rises amid money quarrels

MLB's action was described to The Associated Press by a person familiar with the details who spoke on condition of anonymity because no announcement was authorized.

Baseball players say continued talks are futile, tell MLB to order return

Baseball players told Major League Baseball additional talks to start the season during the coronavirus pandemic are futile and said owners should order a return to work, which likely would spark lengthy litigation and the sport’s return to labor wars.

Fans savor return of stadium sport in virus-free New Zealand

New Zealand has become one of the first nations in the world to welcome hordes of fans back into a packed sports stadium thanks to the nation’s remarkable success in eliminating the coronavirus.

DeSantis signs bill allowing student-athlete compensation

Surrounded by sports standouts, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday put his signature on a bill intended to allow student-athletes at Florida colleges and universities to cash in on their names and likenesses.

NFL commits to donating $250 million over 10 years to support programs that combat systemic racism

Following public support for the recent protests that have erupted across the country condemning police brutality and racial injustice by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, the league has announced a contribution of $250 million over 10 years to social justice reform. 

Gronk, Brady spotted at Berkeley Prep
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Tampa is getting its first view of Tom Brady's secret workouts -- and they include Rob Gronkowski.

US Soccer repeals rule that banned kneeling during national anthem

U.S. Soccer's board of directors has voted to repeal a 2017 policy that required national team players to stand during the national anthem, a rule adopted after Megan Rapinoe kneeled in support of Colin Kaepernick.

USF Bulls football team returns for workouts

University of South Florida head football coach Jeff Scott returns to campus for the first time in 12 weeks with a smile behind his mask. Scott is optimistic that he'll be coaching his first game for the Bulls come September. 

Martin Gramatica leads youth soccer teams back to the practice fields

You can hear the excitement in former Bucs kicker Martin Gramatica's voice. After three months without being able to coach his two soccer teams at Florida Premier FC, he couldn't get to the field fast enough when Pasco County re-opened the fields.

Pasco County first to resume youth sports
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Former Bucs kicker Martin Gramatica could not get to the field fast enough after three months without being able to coach his two soccer teams at Florida Premier FC.

Gronkowski, Buccaneers to replace football gear lost in Blake High shed fire

A fire inside a shed at Blake High School destroyed nearly all of the football team’s equipment, but the newest Tampa Bay Buccaneer is stepping up to help.

USF football standout appreciative after leading community unity walk

University of South Florida defensive back KJ Sails wants to be a positive force in his community. After consulting with his uncle, the Tampa native organized a unity walk through downtown Tampa over the weekend.

Big changes for Hillsborough High School's football program

Next week, student-athletes across Hillsborough County will be allowed out of quarantine and back on the practice fields. Every county has different return dates, but all will be cleared to return by July 1.

KJ Sails and USF athletes have one message unity
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Saturday, Tampa native, and USF senior KJ Sails and members of the community braved the elements for a unity walk. It was it was a movement that was near and dear to his heart.