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University of West Florida president Manny Diaz Jr. describes athletics as the "front porch" or "tip of the spear" for campus growth, with the jump to Division I expediting that growth.
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The proposal comes after weeks of negotiations with local officials but has not been vetted by public boards. It lays out ambitious economic projections to recoup the upfront investment.
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The door pushed open upon impact before the penalty box official slammed it shut. Coach Jon Cooper questioned whether the Buffalo penalty box operator should be fired.
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Fans who sweated in the summer heat playing last season at Steinbrenner Field were again bathed in sweet air conditioning. “What a moment for the community,” Rays CEO Ken Babby said.
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Attorney General James Uthmeier told the NFL its guidelines to improve diversity hiring in leadership positions are discriminatory and ordered the league to stop using it.
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On "The Florida Roundup," Dungy gives his perspective on the "Rooney Rule," which requires NFL teams to interview diverse candidates.
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The Tampa Bay Times reported that the Phillies presented an updated term sheet to county commissioners this past week.
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The stadium, ridiculed as MLB’s worst venue, is open again after being damaged by Hurricane Milton, and players and fans can’t wait to get indoors. A sellout crowd is set for the home opener against the Cubs.
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Discussions about needs and costs come as the NFL team nears a 2027 decision on extending its lease, and the Rays are seeking about $1.15 billion in public money for a new ballpark across the street.
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Some school districts can’t afford to comply with requirements for special equipment or alternate practice schedules.
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A renovated Camping World Stadium is likely to land seven or eight NFL games in 2027, including in-state matchups featuring Tampa Bay at Jacksonville and Miami at Jacksonville.
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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell acknowledged the changing political landscape for diversity initiatives in the U.S., but added that he didn’t believe there should be any legal issues with the league’s policy.
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Chris Mack stood out so strongly among dozens of interested candidates that USF "proactively" pursued him. Within days, he has shown the required "relentless obsession" as he recruits "everyday guys."
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The Martin County Sheriff’s Office report said Woods’ movements were slow and lethargic, he was sweating as he talked to deputies, and he told them that he had taken prescription medication earlier in the morning.