Kevin Lewis, WFTS

Kevin Lewis

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Tampa, FL, United States

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Golesh Era, spring practice begin at USF

This week kicks off the first spring practice season for USF head football coach Alex Golesh. The former Tennessee offensive coordinator joked that he's happy to get some time with his defense. → Read More

UT Basketball standout balances basketball, school and family

UT guard Sarah Jones almost quit playing basketball when she was pregnant with her two-year-old daughter. But she decided to continue her hoop dreams while going to school and raising a child. → Read More

Lightning founder Phil Esposito heads to Lightning Hall of Fame

Lightning founder Phil Esposito is a part of the inaugural class of the Tampa Bay Lightning Hall of Fame. The 81-year-old is credited with bringing hockey to the Tampa Bay area and helping it succeed. → Read More

Racing legend Tony Stewart tackles drag racing

NASCAR legend Tony Stewart wants to add some NHRA drag racing titles to his resume. The three-time Cup champion is in Tampa to promote the Gatornationals event next month. → Read More

Rays adjust to new rule changes in 2023

Major League Baseball made several rule changes with the hope of speeding up the pace of play. The rules were implemented in the minor leagues last season, which proved to be beneficial for the Rays. → Read More

Rowdies move into new home

The Tampa Bay Rowdies opened the doors on their new team facility this preseason. The coaches and players say they're inspired by ownership's willingness to provide first-class resources for the club. → Read More

USF Women's Basketball streaks into February

The USF women's basketball team is 21-4 overall, 1-0 in conference play. The Bulls' 11th straight win gave USF head coach Jose Fernandez a seat at the table with legendary UConn coach Geno Auriemma. → Read More

Stamkos celebrates with Bolts nation and other hockey legends

Lightning captain Steven Stamkos had to wait a few days to celebrate his 500th career goal on home ice. The celebration included a video montage, a golden stick ceremony, and a couple of surprises. → Read More

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso looks to motivate local youth

Tampa-native Pete Alonso is one of the best power hitters in Major League Baseball. Now he wants area athletes to follow in his footsteps. The Alonso Foundation is part of that mission. → Read More

University of South Florida cheerleading earns third straight national championship

The USF co-ed cheer squad brought home its third consecutive national championship last weekend. They're only the second team in NCAA history, other than Kentucky, to claim a three-peat. → Read More

Top prospect Dailey chooses Oklahoma St.

Former IMG standout Eric Dailey, Jr. is one of the top prospects in the high school class of 2023. He had multiple Division I and pro opportunities, but he chose the program at OSU. → Read More

One former Buccaneer and one former Bull get chance to shine in XFL

Former NFL tight end Anthony Becht is getting his first shot at being a head coach when the XFL kicks off next month. One of his players is a former USF Bull who waited almost two years for his shot. → Read More

Tom Brady and Joe Burrow prepare for Sunday showdown

Tom Brady and Joe Burrow won't be on the field at the same time, but they know exactly what to expect from each other when the Buccaneers host the Bengals this weekend. → Read More

6-7 Buccaneers confident heading into home stretch

The Buccaneers are confident heading into the final four games of the regular season. Each week, quarterback Tom Brady deals with high expectations and young players who are star-struck. → Read More

Another sweet homecoming for Yanni Gourde

Former Lightning center Yanni Gourde didn't fill the stat sheet, but he quickly became a fan favorite during parts of six seasons in Tampa Bay. He's still a fan favorite after two seasons in Seattle. → Read More

Bolts fans team up to fight cystic fibrosis

5-year-old Bradley Wombles fights cystic fibrosis like his favorite Lightning player fights opponents. Bradley's family teamed up with a t-shirt designer to raise money to fight CF. → Read More

Lightning hit the ice for annual Prospects Showcase

The Tampa Bay Lightning get a glimpse at their possible future this week, as they host a Prospect Showcase ahead of a round-robin-style tournament in Raleigh, NC. → Read More

Antley twins have Rowdies seeing double

The Rowdies added defensive depth by signing 27-year-old Ian Antley to a 25-day contract. Ian's twin brother, Conner, is also on the team. They aren't the only Rowdies familiar with the twin dynamic. → Read More

Rachel Balkovec makes historic debut with the Tampa Tarpons

Tampa Tarpons manager Rachel Balkovec makes history tonight when she becomes the first woman to manage an affiliated minor league baseball game. → Read More

Tampa Bay Lightning organization continues to make moves

The Tampa Bay Lightning roster will have a much different look next season, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. → Read More