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The Chicago Blackhawks have dealt forward Jack Pridham to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for a third‑round selection in the 2027 NHL Draft. The move follows Pridham’s record‑setting season with the Kitchener Rangers, where he captured the Leo Lalonde Memorial Trophy as the league’s top overage player.
The Hurricanes and Gators will meet in Tampa on Nov. 2, kicking off a much‑anticipated college basketball slate.
The Hurricanes and Gators meet on November 2 at Benchmark International Arena, continuing a rivalry that has seen Florida dominate recent meetings.
The Hurricanes and Gators open the 2026‑27 season on November 2 in Tampa, a game that continues a storied rivalry and will be televised on ESPN2.
Despite a 50,000‑seat capacity at Raymond James Stadium, only a fraction of tickets have been sold, leading to discussions about pricing strategies and fan accessibility.
The Seattle Kraken have seen a handful of players arrive with promise only to depart after a handful of games. This piece traces the NHL debuts of five such athletes and follows their paths to new teams and leagues.
The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup will begin on June 11 in Mexico City, featuring a record 48 teams, seven games in Miami Gardens, and a final in New Jersey, while coaches, fans and analysts weigh predictions and the tournament’s impact on U.S. soccer.
Seminole Ridge High School’s girls varsity flag football team secured its second consecutive Florida High School Athletic Association Class 3A state title, beating St. Thomas Aquinas 27‑19 at the AdventHealth Training Center. The victory caps a 20‑2 season that saw the Raiders ranked No. 1 in Florida and the United States.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced the promotion of Shelton Quarles to vice president of football operations, recognizing his three‑decade tenure and contributions to two Super Bowl titles.
The university announced its full conference schedule, including home games against Pitt, North Carolina and others, a neutral‑site opener against Florida A&M in Tampa, and the second year of head coach Luke Loucks.
The upcoming 2026 free‑agent class features elite pitchers like Tarik Skubal and Freddy Peralta, alongside standout position players such as Randy Arozarena and Jazz Chisolm Jr., with a looming lockout adding uncertainty to signing timelines.
Matt Barrie, an award‑winning ESPN anchor with deep roots in college football, has been appointed host of SEC Nation. He will front a weekly traveling series that brings the conference’s biggest matchups directly to Southern campuses, beginning with the 2026 SEC Kickoff in Tampa, Florida.
Samuel Vessat, a 6‑foot‑4 point guard from Paris, France, pivoted from basketball to track after a standout 400‑meter performance, navigated a pandemic‑disrupted path to Edward Waters University, excelled under coach Tony Miller, and now aims for the NCAA Division I outdoor championships while competing for Purdue's nationally ranked relay team.
From the hardwood to the track, Samuel Vessat's rise under coach Tony Miller has positioned him among the nation's elite 400‑meter runners, eyeing a future at the Los Angeles Games.
On June 5, USA Hockey will gather in Denver for its annual President’s Awards Dinner, recognizing 13 individuals who have made lasting contributions to the sport.
With the 2026 USC football season just 96 days away, star defender Stevie Tu'ikolovatu reflects on a path marked by injury, transfer, and a Rose Bowl MVP award, while eyeing a future in the NFL.
ESPN analyst Bill Connelly ranks USF sixth in the American Conference and forecasts a 7.9-win season, highlighting defensive improvements while questioning the offense.
The University of South Florida announces the signing of Estonian forward Lisandra Vetesina, a 6‑foot‑2 guard whose performances on the European stage highlight her all‑around abilities.
Construction crews have begun work on a 35,000‑seat stadium that will serve as the new home for USF football, featuring premium amenities, a large rooftop bar and a dedicated student section.
DePaul will host South Florida at Wintrust Arena on Nov. 5, 2026, before the teams meet in Tampa later in 2027, marking the first matchup since the 2019 CBI Finals and featuring new Bulls coach Chris Mack.
In a Game 7 that swung back and forth, the Montreal Canadiens secured a 3‑2 overtime victory over the Buffalo Sabres, propelled by Alex Newhook’s second career Game 7 winner. The win sends the Canadiens into the Eastern Conference finals against a well‑rested Carolina Hurricanes squad.
In a Game 7 overtime showdown, the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 3-2, propelled by Alex Newhook’s winner and stellar goaltending from Jakub Dobeš, advancing to face the Carolina Hurricanes.
The Atlantic Coast Conference revealed its 2026 baseball awards, highlighting top performers and the distribution of All‑ACC selections across member schools.
From a 2021 bachelor party on a soap‑covered tarp to a nationally televised event, the Big Boy Soap Hockey Tournament is redefining televised sport.