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A new playing field

A new playing field

Forrest Canaday, Contributor November 5, 2014

  When the words “professional football” are heard, the average person tends to imagine scenes of large stadiums, thousands of rowdy fans tailgating before games, and of course, testosterone-laden...

Alex Payne with coach Jay Lethal (left) in the ring.

The squared circle: aspiring wrestler

Karlene Williams, Contributor November 4, 2014

  Too many people in this world merely fantasize about the lives they wish to lead. Only a rare group of people chase their dreams, rather than settling for the mediocre. Alex Payne, 21, is one of...

Madden 15 game review

Madden 15 game review

Edward Isin, Contributor October 6, 2014

  Another year, another installment of EA Sports Madden NFL is on the shelves, and just as always, right on track with football season.   Madden 15 released on Aug. 26, and it was the new...

The Captain and his cup

The Captain and his cup

Rob Bridenstine, Staff Writer May 1, 2014

  Tampa- Ten years ago the atmosphere in the Tampa Bay area was one of triumph. The Tampa Bay Lightning had just gone head-to-head with the National Hockey League’s best, including a seven game...

Indy cars race through the streets of St. Petersburg.

Road to Indy

Rob Bridenstine, Staff Writer May 1, 2014

  Tampa Bay- The Grand Prix of St. Petersburg has once again come through town, with drivers revving engines that rattled windows, shook asphalt, and bursting the ear drums of any naïve reporter...

Life of a superfan

Life of a superfan

Nick Griesbach, Sports Editor May 1, 2014

  As another Major League Baseball season starts and the final game of the night begins, I start to reminisce on the reason I started to follow the sport of baseball in the first place. It was not...

OF Bautista focused on returning this season with Blue Jays

Jeff Odom, Contributor March 29, 2014

  Dunedin-- It’s hard to find a player on the Blue Jays roster that has endured more disappointment than Jose Bautista the last two seasons.   After the former Tampa Bay Rays outfielder...

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Sammon’s path in radio all but ordinary

Jeff Odom, Contributor March 29, 2014

  Matt Sammon never dreamed a career in broadcasting would take him so far.   Sammon, who serves as the director of radio broadcasting for the Tampa Bay Lightning and has been an announcer...

Michael Abreu Jr.

Athlete of the month: Michael Abreu Jr.

Rob Bridenstine, Staff Writer March 28, 2014

  Michael Abreu Jr. is the Hawkeye Athlete of the Month. The Key West native is a veteran presence on the Hawks’ baseball team and helped the Hawks reach the postseason for the first time in...

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Unsung heros of the media

Roberto Agosto, Contributor March 28, 2014

  With the World Cup in June, many fans worldwide are anxious to watch the games. Many people are also excited to be able to work for the World Cup. Tim Spero is one of the many people working behind...

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