Little League World Series inspired USF player to dream big
It's been nine years since USF's Kevin Merrell made a trip to the Little League World Series. It was a time in his life that he thinks about often.
It's been nine years since USF's Kevin Merrell made a trip to the Little League World Series. It was a time in his life that he thinks about often.
BaseBull looks back on little league
Kevin O'Donnell reports
Kevin O'Donnell reports
Texas Rangers conduct search for Tom Brady's missing jersey
Lieuteant Governor Dan Patrick has requested that the Texas Rangers assist the Houston Police Department in the search for Super Bowl LI champion quarterback Tom Brady's jersey, which was stolen from the New England Patriots' locker room at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday night.
Lieuteant Governor Dan Patrick has requested that the Texas Rangers assist the Houston Police Department in the search for Super Bowl LI champion quarterback Tom Brady's jersey, which was stolen from the New England Patriots' locker room at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday night.
Rays pack up for Port Charlotte
Spring Training is fast approaching. This year in the MLB, teams will begin their season about a week earlier than they did in 2016. Rays pitchers and catchers report February 13.
Spring Training is fast approaching. This year in the MLB, teams will begin their season about a week earlier than they did in 2016. Rays pitchers and catchers report February 13.
Historic comeback gives New England 34-28 victory over Atlanta in Super Bowl LI
Two weeks of buildup and excitement will culminate Sunday, as the Atlanta Falcons square off with the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston. The NFL title game pits one of the league's marquee franchises against one that was long known for futility. The Falcons are making only their second Super Bowl appearance. On the other sideline, the Patriots are making their...
Two weeks of buildup and excitement will culminate Sunday, as the Atlanta Falcons square off with the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston. The NFL title game pits one of the league's marquee franchises against one that was long known for futility. The Falcons are making only their second Super Bowl appearance. On the other sideline, the Patriots are making their...
President Trump predicts 8-point Patriots win over Falcons in Super Bowl
President Donald Trump sat down for a pre-game Super Bowl interview with Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly in what has become a yearly tradition with the network hosting the Super Bowl. When asked for his prediction for the big game, Trump said he thinks the New England Patriots will defeat the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI.
President Donald Trump sat down for a pre-game Super Bowl interview with Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly in what has become a yearly tradition with the network hosting the Super Bowl. When asked for his prediction for the big game, Trump said he thinks the New England Patriots will defeat the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI.
Bolts Street Team puts street hockey on school's curriculum
Some lucky students in Manatee County learned how to play in the streets, from some of the best on the ice.
Some lucky students in Manatee County learned how to play in the streets, from some of the best on the ice.
Dak Prescott voted NFL Rookie of the Year by fans
Dak Prescott was named Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year on Friday.
Dak Prescott was named Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year on Friday.
Stone has 2 goals, assist as Senators beat Lightning 5-2
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Guy Boucher's return to the Tampa Bay area was a good one thanks to an Ottawa Senators victory. Mark Stone had two goals and an assist, Mike Condon made 19 saves and the Senators beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2 on Thursday night. Boucher, the Senators' coach, was behind the bench in Tampa for the first time since being fired by the Lightning midway through the...
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Guy Boucher's return to the Tampa Bay area was a good one thanks to an Ottawa Senators victory. Mark Stone had two goals and an assist, Mike Condon made 19 saves and the Senators beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2 on Thursday night. Boucher, the Senators' coach, was behind the bench in Tampa for the first time since being fired by the Lightning midway through the...
How to sound like an NFL fan while watching the Super Bowl
If you're among the millions of people who watch precisely one NFL game each year, yet want to sound like a real football fan during Sunday's Super Bowl, The Associated Press has you covered.
If you're among the millions of people who watch precisely one NFL game each year, yet want to sound like a real football fan during Sunday's Super Bowl, The Associated Press has you covered.
Lakeland recruit: 'I have to take responsibility' for tweet
The dreams of a Lakeland High School football star have been dashed by a run-in with the law and the tweet that followed.
The dreams of a Lakeland High School football star have been dashed by a run-in with the law and the tweet that followed.
FOX NFL Crew Gears up for Super Bowl Sunday
Super Bowl LI marks the network's eighth time the show will be broadcast on FOX. And network executives have lots of exciting things in store for viewers--including a device that will give viewers a virtual access from inside the player's helmet.
Super Bowl LI marks the network's eighth time the show will be broadcast on FOX. And network executives have lots of exciting things in store for viewers--including a device that will give viewers a virtual access from inside the player's helmet.
Chara nets go-ahead goal in 3rd, Bruins beat Lightning 4-3
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - The Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning are heading in different directions in the Atlantic Division.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - The Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning are heading in different directions in the Atlantic Division.
High school football recruits must first make the grade
National signing day is the one of the biggest highlights for a high school football player. It's huge payoff for four years of hard work, but not everyone that plays the game is going to be rewarded for playing the game.
National signing day is the one of the biggest highlights for a high school football player. It's huge payoff for four years of hard work, but not everyone that plays the game is going to be rewarded for playing the game.
Former Rays player Sean Rodriguez involved in deadly crash
Former Tampa Bay Rays player Sean Rodriguez and his family are recovering after a crash that left one man dead over the weekend.
Former Tampa Bay Rays player Sean Rodriguez and his family are recovering after a crash that left one man dead over the weekend.
Florida NAACP ponders role of charter schools
Friday night in Orlando, during its quarterly meeting, the Florida Conference of the NAACP held a hearing on charter schools. The forum comes after the national organization passed a resolution calling for “a moratorium on charter school expansion and for the strengthening of oversight in governance and practice.”
Friday night in Orlando, during its quarterly meeting, the Florida Conference of the NAACP held a hearing on charter schools. The forum comes after the national organization passed a resolution calling for “a moratorium on charter school expansion and for the strengthening of oversight in governance and practice.”
Serena Williams sets major record with win over sister Venus
Serena Williams has won her record 23rd Grand Slam singles title with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over her older sister Venus in Saturday's Australian Open final.
Serena Williams has won her record 23rd Grand Slam singles title with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over her older sister Venus in Saturday's Australian Open final.
Petition to make Monday after Super Bowl a national holiday
Hate going back to work the Monday after the Super Bowl? Well Heinz is hoping enough people do and will sign a change.org petition to make it a national holiday.
Hate going back to work the Monday after the Super Bowl? Well Heinz is hoping enough people do and will sign a change.org petition to make it a national holiday.
Johnson rallies Lightning in 3rd for 5-2 win over Blackhawks
CHICAGO (AP) - In the third period, Tyler Johnson and the Tampa Bay Lightning looked more like the slick-skating group that dashed to the 2015 Stanley Cup final than a team that's been languishing near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings this season.
CHICAGO (AP) - In the third period, Tyler Johnson and the Tampa Bay Lightning looked more like the slick-skating group that dashed to the 2015 Stanley Cup final than a team that's been languishing near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings this season.
Drivers love new NASCAR format; will fans?
At a crossroads with its core audience and eager to attract younger fans, NASCAR took a huge swing at shaking up its model with a progressive new format.
At a crossroads with its core audience and eager to attract younger fans, NASCAR took a huge swing at shaking up its model with a progressive new format.