Tampa company, former Berkeley Prep student-athlete make history under new NCAA rules
When the NCAA changed its rules Wednesday to allow athletes to sell their likenesses, Dianna Paxton immediately saw potential Nicholas Petit-Frere, a former Berkeley Prep student-athlete who now plays for The Ohio State University.
NCAA OKs student athlete compensation
The expected approval from the NCAA Board of Directors came a few days after a recommendation from the Division I Council to allow athletes in every state to pursue compensation for their name, image and likeness without jeopardizing their college eligibility.
Supreme Court sides with athletes in NCAA compensation dispute
The Supreme Court unanimously sided with a group of former college athletes in a dispute with the NCAA over rules limiting certain compensation.
Pinellas Park High's Robert Gunn, III lands lifelong dream offer from Clemson
Pinellas Park High's prized kicker went from not being sure he'd play in college to getting offers from Texas A&M and Clemson. That's why when Dabo Sweeny made him an offer, his reaction was pure emotion.
USF men's hoops coach out after report detailing 'unacceptable' comments to players
University of South Florida assistant men's basketball coach Tom Herrion is out of a job after an investigation substantiated comments he made that either toed the racial line – or went over it.
'They changed the course': USF baseball team's historic run comes to an end
Texas defeated South Florida with a 12-4 victory ending the Bulls' historic run. "They changed the course of USF Baseball for years to come."
USF ready for first Super Regional
The 2021 Bulls have come a long way: The chance to face an opponent like that on a stage is quite the opportunity for a team picked to finish last in their conference.
Oklahoma tops Florida State for fifth Women’s College World Series title
Giselle Juarez threw her second consecutive complete game and Oklahoma won its fifth national championship, beating Florida State 5-1 in the Women’s College World Series on Thursday.
College Football Playoff to expand to 12 teams, AP source says
The College Football Playoff would expand from four to 12 teams, with six spots reserved for the highest ranked conference champions.
USF Bulls reaches super regionals for first time
South Florida advanced to its first super regional in program history by beating South Alabama 6-4.
Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski will retire after upcoming season
Legendary Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, who has 1,170 victories under his belt, is calling it a career after the upcoming season.
USF baseball team defeats UCF, wins first conference championship since 1995
Pre-season polls predicted USF's baseball team would finish last -- but that clearly wasn't the case. The Bulls won their first conference tournament title in 26 years.
Stanford's Rachel Heck wins women's NCAA golf title
Stanford's Rachel Heck finished the four-round tournament at 8 under, becoming Stanford’s first individual NCAA golf champion in program history.
USF's 'Machine' Manunga: A fierce leader both on and off the court
Born in Africa and raised in Belgium, USF's Bethy Manunga was just 3 years old when her mom died. So she stepped up to help raise her little brother, all while keeping her commitment to the game.
College athlete pay rules move forward in Florida
With a Florida law set to go into effect July 1 to allow college athletes to profit from their names, images and likenesses, the state university system’s Board of Governors has begun the process of adopting regulations to carry it out.
University of Tampa grad pulls off a college-baseball-military trifecta
Eric Zimmerman arrives for practice with the Tampa Spartans, proudly sporting his new Army fatigues. Zimmerman just graduated first in his class from UT's ROTC program.
USF's Ken Eriksen on the verge of history
University of South Florida softball coach Ken Eriksen stands at the doorstep of a major milestone.
NFL draft's most intriguing prospect: Palm Harbor's Jacob Harris
Jacob Harris grew up on soccer. He had multiple Division I offers coming out of high school at Palm Harbor University, but he tossed that ball aside after getting a taste of the other football his senior year.
Florida House set to pass transgender athlete bill
The Florida House is poised to pass a measure that would bar transgender females from participating in girls’ and women’s high-school and college sports, amid fierce opposition from Democrats and warnings about potential financial repercussions.
All-American baseball player finds new home with the Spartans
E.J. Cumbo was thrown a curve when the New York Institute of Technology abruptly canceled its sports programs last summer for two years. Cumbo's dream of making it to the majors was put on hold.