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Rasheed’s need for speed: USF student-athlete has shot at qualifying for Olympics
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Abdul-Rasheed Saminu is a sophomore at USF and hopes to qualify for the Olympics in Paris for the first time in his athletic career. “I was happy coming to America,” Saminu said. He’d represent his country, Ghana, and he said his village is what made him who he is today. He got his […]
Strength and mobility exercises for golfers
TAMPA (BLOOM) – If you’re looking to up your golf game, it could come down to your mobility. Certified Personal Trainer, Natalia LePivert, joined Gayle Guyardo, the host of the global health and wellness show, Bloom, to share strength and mobility exercises for golfers.
USF sprinter owes track success to his grandmother
TAMPA - Markel Jones came to USF to do one thing. "I just wanted to come somewhere where I can show my talent off," Jones said. In his first season running with the Bulls' track & field program, the freshman sprinter and hurdler is doing just that by helping the Bulls men's program earn conference titles in both the indoor and outdoor seasons.
Baker Mayfield helps volunteer with Fifth Third Bank at Feeding Tampa Bay
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — With inflation so many people are struggling to feed their families, so Tampa Bay Buccaneer quarterback Baker Mayfield teamed up with Fifth Third Bank and Feeding Tampa Bay on Thursday to be the change he wants to see. “It’s fun. Obviously, these people are giving their time to volunteer, so to […]
Carrollwood Day football looks to build on back-to-back stellar seasons
CARROLLWOOD — The Patriots are sticking close together. Probably even more so than past seasons, including the 2023 one, which was the program’s best in years. And that’s just fine for fourth-year coach Marshall McDuffie. “I think, obviously, right now we’re in a good space,” said McDuffie,...
Florida High School Athletic Association discusses sanctioning esports as an official sport for high schools
TAMPA, Fla. — Even in a cast, 14-year-old Zion Woolridge has blinding speed with a gaming controller. “When I have free time, I always play,” he said. When you think of a typical 14-year-old, that may not be entirely a surprise, but Woolridge Is not typical when it comes to video games like Fortnite.
Dunedin Rotary Club gears up for triathlon
DUNEDIN — The Dunedin Rotary Triathlon — featuring a quarter-mile swim, 12 miles of biking and a five-kilometers run — is set for Sunday, May 19, on Honeymoon Island. The event has become one of Florida's favorite spring triathlons since its onset in 2003. Larry Franklin, past...
This Krewe from Tampa Bay thrives on the rubgy field
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Welcome to the jungle. Welcome to the world of rugby. It’s a jungle of intense workouts, physical and grueling conditioning. Yet, it’s a jungle of inclusion. The Tampa Bay Krewe Women’s Rugby team invites anybody to join their madness. “It brings so...
Tampa Bay Rowdies goal-scoring duo leads the way
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Manuel Arteaga knew he was walking into a successful club when he signed with the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the off season. "Tampa Bay has been the best team the last two, three, four years, maybe," the Rowdies' forward said. "In my mind, when I have the opportunity, I take the opportunity."
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