USF's defense scored two early touchdowns, leading to a 55-23 win over UTSA. QB Byrum Brown tallied 348 yards and three touchdowns, contributing to the Bulls' 7-2 record. USF now ties in the American Athletic Conference standings.

Former NFL player Doug Martin died unexpectedly at 36 after an incident with Oakland police, leading to investigations and tributes from the sports community.

The Buccaneers are 5-1 after defeating the 49ers, with quarterback Mayfield and the defense, including Diaby and Johnson, contributing significantly to the win.

Hulk Hogan's family is considering a medical malpractice suit over his death, with suspicions arising from surgery complications and ongoing investigations.

Hillsborough County is holding tryouts for a new junior wheelchair basketball team, the Junior Strong Dogs, on Oct. 4 at the All People's Community Park.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wheelchair Football Team hosts a national USA Wheelchair Football League tournament with ten teams competing at the Tampa Convention Center.

Tickets for the first outdoor NHL game in Florida, featuring the Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins at Raymond James Stadium, go on sale this Thursday.

The unbeaten South Florida Bulls face the also undefeated Miami Hurricanes in a high-stakes college football game, with USF coming off a historic win against Florida. Miami is favored to win at home.

Tampa Bay celebrated as the Buccaneers won 23-20 against the Falcons, with Egbuka scoring twice, and the USF Bulls entered college rankings for the first time in seven years.

Tampa Bay Lightning's arena is renamed from Amalie Arena to Benchmark International Arena, following a new naming rights partnership with a global M&A firm.

The Tampa Police Athletic League is hosting a two-day basketball tournament with police officers coaching kids aged 12-14, highlighting community policing.

Florida's West Coast will host the Premier SuperCopa and SuperCopa+ youth soccer championships in 2026, 2028, and 2030 at the Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch.

Tampa is retrofitting more facilities for pickleball due to its increasing popularity, with plans to revamp additional parks to meet demand, and noting Florida's status as a top state for the sport.