WTSP - Sports

Hillsborough County Public Schools appoints its first female director of athletics

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:14:49 GMT

Bogue began her career with the district as a physical education teacher at Newsome High School.

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Rays announce public community engagement sessions for new ballpark and district

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:14:04 GMT

Three are scheduled for March, and additional community engagement dates, locations, and details will be announced soon.

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Rays meet with Tampa Police Benevolent Association to discuss safety planning for proposed ballpark

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:50:45 GMT

It's part of their ongoing community engagement efforts surrounding the vision for a new ballpark and mixed-use district at Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus.

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USF Football's 2026 schedule unveiled

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:42:14 GMT

This will be Brian Hartline's first season as the USF Head Football Coach.

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Engines roar as Grand Prix of St. Petersburg fuels local economy

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:45:42 GMT

The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg revitalized downtown, drawing massive crowds and generating an economic boost.

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Meet the select group of Paralympians who compete in both Summer and Winter Games

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:48:02 GMT

Oksana Masters is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian and is part of a select group of multi-sport athletes who compete in the Summer and Winter Games.

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Firestone Grand Prix of St. Pete opens IndyCar season with speed and unforgettable souvenirs

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:17:54 GMT

As crews mount 1,100 tires for the 22nd annual downtown race, some fans leave with more than memories.

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Frantz Jean Reflects on NHL's Progress Ahead of Lightning's Black Heritage Night

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:31:22 GMT

Frantz Jean is central to the Lightning’s Black Heritage Night celebration on Feb. 28, where artwork by Florida artist Clancy Riehm visually honors Black history.

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Aho's power-play goal helps Hurricanes beat Lightning 5-4 in meeting of Eastern Conference's best

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:42:34 GMT

Sebastian Aho banged in a power-play goal through traffic midway through the third period to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4.

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Sheinbaum says FIFA will visit Mexico to assess World Cup security and mobility

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:44:52 GMT

FIFA President Gianni Infantino told Sheinbaum in a phone call on Thursday that he has “full confidence” in Mexico as a World Cup host.

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You can call Team USA's women's hockey team and congratulate them on their gold medal. Here's how

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:50:17 GMT

Organizers say they wanted to refocus attention on the women’s achievement, rather than recent controversy.

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WATCH: New police video shows Vince McMahon's 100 mph car crash in Connecticut

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:04:40 GMT

Police video shows him swerve, clip another car, hit a guardrail, and careen back onto the highway.

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Kucherov has a goal and 2 assists as the Lightning beat the Maple Leafs 4-2

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:58:20 GMT

Nikita Kucherov scored to give him his ninth 30-goal season and added two assists for 701 in his career and the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Toronto Maple...

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Rain could reshape St. Petersburg Grand Prix race weekend

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:46:37 GMT

With rain potentially falling in St. Pete, drivers and race strategists prepare to adapt to the weekend's weather conditions.

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FIFA's president has 'complete confidence' in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:12:37 GMT

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said he has “complete confidence” in Mexico as a World Cup co-host despite days of cartel violence in the country.

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Jon Cooper to miss Lightning's next 2 games after his father passes away, team officials announce

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:02:14 GMT

Coach Jon Cooper is missing the Lightning's matchups against the Toronto Maple Leafs and Carolina Hurricanes.

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DeSantis approves transfer of 22 acres for proposed Rays stadium site in Tampa

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:45:12 GMT

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet approved the transfer of 22 acres of state land to Hillsborough College for a proposed Rays stadium in Tampa.

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These are the US men's hockey players who skipped Trump's State of the Union

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:50:32 GMT

While most of the U.S. men's hockey team visited the White House on Tuesday, not everyone made the trip to D.C.

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US men's hockey team cheered at State of the Union; Trump says women's team will be honored 'soon'

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:31:17 GMT

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle not only stood and cheered but chanted “USA!” several times, many even pumping fists.

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Jack and Quinn Hughes respond to US men's Olympic hockey team 'backlash' over Trump call

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:08:45 GMT

The brothers uplifted unity over division after videos showing the team laughing with President Trump over the phone went viral.

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Flavor Flav invites US women's hockey team to celebrate gold medal win in Las Vegas

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:43:08 GMT

Flavor Flav, who has long been a supporter of U.S. athletes, offered to host the team for a celebration after they turned down an invitation to the White House.

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US women's gold medal-winning team declines invitation from Trump to attend State of Union address

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:59:11 GMT

The U.S. women’s hockey gold medal-winning team has politely declined an invitation from President Donald Trump to attend his State of the Union address on Tuesday.

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US women's gold medal-winning team declines invitation from Trump to attend State of the Union address

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:42:44 GMT

Scheduling will be a challenge as the NHL regular season resumes with five games on Wednesday and the PWHL resumes on Thursday.

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US Olympic hockey gold fuels surge in Florida youth participation, particularly among girls

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:19:22 GMT

Historic wins over Canada including Tampa ties inspire next generation, with girls’ hockey seeing record growth.

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Emergency surgery saved Lindsey Vonn's leg from amputation

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:08:22 GMT

Vonn revealed Monday that her injuries went far beyond the complex tibia fracture she hurt in a frightening crash at the Winter Olympics.

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Kara Braxton, two-time WNBA champion, dies at 43

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:45:04 GMT

Braxton was a 10-season WNBA veteran who played for the Detroit Shock, Tulsa Shock, Phoenix Mercury and New York Liberty.

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Some F1 races will air live in IMAX theaters this season. Here's what to know.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 03:17:48 GMT

Five of the most popular Grand Prix races will make their way to select theaters as part of Apple TV's latest partnership with the sport.

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When will the Winter Olympics return to the United States?

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:50:36 GMT

The Milan Cortina Games have wrapped, but fans won’t have to wait too long for a Winter Olympics on American soil.

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Twin Milan and Cortina Olympic cauldrons are extinguished, signaling the end of Winter Games

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:11:40 GMT

The Milan Cortina Winter Games closed with a ceremony inside the ancient Verona Arena, bringing the spread-out Olympics together one last time.

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What Olympic records were broken at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games?

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:23:13 GMT

Nine Olympic records were set in speed skating and short track at the 2026 Winter Olympics, with Dutch skaters and Team USA's Jordan Stolz leading the surge.

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'I looked on the ice and saw my teeth': Jack Hughes takes high-stick hit before Olympic gold-winning goal

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:35:42 GMT

“I looked on the ice and saw my teeth,” Jack Hughes said. He already had one knocked out in an NHL game a few years ago, too. “I was like, ‘Here we go again.’”

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Team USA: Johnny Gaudreau's children brought on ice in touching tribute to rising hockey star

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:24:17 GMT

Johnny and his brother, Matthew, died in 2024 when they were hit by an SUV while riding bikes near their hometown in New Jersey on the eve of their sister's wedding.

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Closing Ceremony: Here's what to know ahead of the final celebration for Milan Cortina Games

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:19:47 GMT

For the first time in Winter Olympics history, two cauldrons will be extinguished simultaneously in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.

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Team USA's final medal count for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:42:56 GMT

The United States had a record-setting performance at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, winning more gold medals than any other year competing in the Winter Games.

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US pays tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew at the Winter Olympics

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:18:20 GMT

Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau died on Aug. 29, 2024, when they were struck by an SUV while riding bicycles near their hometown in New Jersey.

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Team USA and Canada battle it out on the ice in the gold medal game for the men's hockey final

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:04:28 GMT

The two rivals entered the tournament as the heavy favorites, after bringing NHL players back to the Olympic for the first time in 12 years.

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When are the next Paralympics? What to know about the 2026 Winter Games

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:38:36 GMT

Competition in Italy continues as the 2026 Winter Paralympics open next month, featuring 650-plus athletes and 79 gold medals across six sports.

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Where are the next Winter Olympics?

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:23:52 GMT

As the competition in Italy wraps up, fans may be wondering when and where the next Winter Olympics will be held.

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Where are the next Olympics?

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:23:18 GMT

As the 2026 Winter Olympics come to a close, it's never too early to look ahead to the next Games.

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Alysa Liu's bold 'halo hair' style was done by a St. Louis hairstylist

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 22:33:57 GMT

Hairstylist Kelsey Miller, who helped Liu achieve the look she wanted, suspects more people will get the style after her gold medal win.

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