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King stays with Strong
Tampa, Fla. — University of South Florida head football coach Charlie Strong today announced Shaun King will remain a part of the USF coaching staff as running backs coach. King, a Bay Area native, joined the USF staff in 2016 and coached the Bulls’ quarterbacks during a record-setting season for the USF offense and […]
LIGHTNING RECALL D LUKE WITKOWSKI FROM SYRACUSE
TAMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled defenseman Luke Witkowksi from the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League today, vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman announced. Witkowski, 6-foot-2, 217 pounds, has played in 19 games with the Crunch this season while serving as captain, recording five assists. He ranks second on […]
Magic Fall to Rockets’ 49 Threes
Orlando, Fla. — The Orlando Magic dropped their third straight home game on Friday night, falling to the Houston Rockets 100-93. The Magic were able to hold Rockets’ MVP candidate James Harden to just 14 points, but his supporting cast, led by an Orlando opponent record 49 three-point attempts, were still able to outpace […]
Smashville Night at Amalie
Tampa, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning met the Nashville Predators earlier this evening for the second and final time this season. The Predators won the last contest the two teams played 3-1 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Tonight, at the end of the first period the Predators were ahead 1-0. Mike Fisher managed to […]
Mack Enters Draft
USF running back Marlon Mack (Sarasota), the Bulls’ all-time leading rusher, announced his intentions Thursday to forgo his senior year and declare for the 2017 NFL Draft. One of the all-time great Bulls, Mack leaves as USF’s all-time leading rusher with 3,609 yards and a program-record average of 6.2 yards per carry. Mack also owns […]
Spring is in the Air, Spring Training that is
Phillies Phans lined up early on Thursday the 5th to buy the team’s single game spring training tickets at Bright House Field in Clearwater. The line was a bit shorter than previous springs according to one knowledgeable employee who said more fans are buying their tickets on line. Also the stadium might be getting a […]
Englebert Complex in Question
EDDIE MICHELS PHOTO The headquarters building at the Cecil B. Englebert Complex on Solon Ave. in Dunedin future use appears to be in question when the Toronto Blue Jays get their planned expansion of the faculty. Called the Englebert Complex by the City of Dunedin but Mattick Training Center by the Blue Jays since 2003 has […]
Magic Run Out of Gas in Home Loss to Hawks
Orlando, Fla. — The Orlando Magic struggled again at home on Wednesday night, falling to the Atlanta Hawks by a score of 111-92. The loss saw two of their current hurdles come to life: stringing together wins, and winning at the Amway Center. After Monday’s game in in Madison Square Garden in which the Magic […]
Jets Fly past Lightning
Tampa, Fla. — The goalies were tested right from the start as the penalties started racking up just minutes into the first period, there was a total of six minutes of penalties after just four minutes of play. The Lightning were really pounding the young Jets goaltender Commerce, Michigan native, Connor Hellebuyck. The Lightning […]
No Flag Football or Softball in Dunedin!?
The sport of flag football might be going the way of slow pitch softball at the Vanech Complex in Dunedin. With the possibility of construction starting next year that would eliminate the complex because of the Toronto Blue Jays expansion another field(s) would be needed for the sports. At present there are no other known […]
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