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USF coach Alex Golesh's team has reduced its penalty total considerably the last two games, but remains one of the nation's most-flagged teams.
Now that USF has found its passing game, can it lose some penalties?
The Bulls are one of the nation’s most-penalized teams. Navy is one of the least flagged.
College football Week 5 guide: Florida vs. Kentucky, Deion Sanders vs. USC
The Florida Gators once owned the Kentucky football series. Not anymore, which is why their game against the Wildcats is a Week 5 highlight.
The Gators are in danger of their first three-game losing streak to the Wildcats since 1948-51.
Real reasons Rays popped bottles after Wednesday’s win over Red Sox
Pitcher Tyler Glasnow soaks in the moment as the Rays celebrate their playoff berth Wednesday in Boston. Tampa Bay clinched on Sept. 17.
The World Series remains the ultimate goal, but team officials and players say they felt enough had been accomplished already to get the party started.
Lightning’s Andrei Vasilevskiy expected to miss first two months of season
Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy leaves the ice after the first few minutes on the first day of training camp Sept. 21 at TGH Ice Plex in Brandon.
The All-Star goaltender, who practiced sporadically during the first week of training camp, underwent back surgery on Thursday.
Dave Canales ‘stubborn’ about finding run-pass balance in Bucs offense
Yesterday• Bucs
Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales and quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) talk during a preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens in August in Tampa.
Jeremy Frioud brings players, electricity back to Tarpon Springs football
Yesterday• HomeTeam
Tarpon Springs head football coach Jeremy Frioud gives his 6-year-old son Bjorn a hug on Tuesday during practice, a place Bjorn and his brother, 8-year-old Bas, join their dad every day.
Pro football leagues XFL and USFL announce intent to merge
Yesterday• Bucs
The XFL and USFL spring pro football leagues announced in a statement Thursday they would merge going forward.
Why transfer portal, NIL are rejuvenating 2023 college football season
Yesterday• Sports
Florida State football stars Jordan Travis and Keon Coleman are among the transfer portal players who have spiced up the 2023 college football season.

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  1. Man and emotional support alligator denied entry to MLB stadium
    1 hour ago• Nation & World
    Joie Henney, 65, hugs his emotional support alligator named WallyGator inside their home in York Haven, Pa. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. Henney said he received approval from his doctor to use WallyGator as his emotional support animal after not wanting to go on medication for depression. He was not allowed to bring it into a Major League Baseball park, however.
  2. College football Week 5 guide: Florida vs. Kentucky, Deion Sanders vs. USC
    5 hours ago• Gators
    The Florida Gators once owned the Kentucky football series. Not anymore, which is why their game against the Wildcats is a Week 5 highlight.
  3. With Rays’ Jose Siri recovering, Manuel Margot has stepped up in center
    Earlier today• Rays
    Rays outfielder Manuel Margot reacts after his walkoff single off Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Carlos Estevez Sept. 21 at Tropicana Field.
  5. Pro football leagues XFL and USFL announce intent to merge
    Yesterday• Bucs
    The XFL and USFL spring pro football leagues announced in a statement Thursday they would merge going forward.
  6. Real reasons Rays popped bottles after Wednesday’s win over Red Sox
    Yesterday• Rays
    Pitcher Tyler Glasnow soaks in the moment as the Rays celebrate their playoff berth Wednesday in Boston. Tampa Bay clinched on Sept. 17.
  7. Dave Canales ‘stubborn’ about finding run-pass balance in Bucs offense
    Yesterday• Bucs
    Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales and quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) talk during a preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens in August in Tampa.
  8. Lightning’s Andrei Vasilevskiy expected to miss first two months of season
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy leaves the ice after the first few minutes on the first day of training camp Sept. 21 at TGH Ice Plex in Brandon.
  9. Jeremy Frioud brings players, electricity back to Tarpon Springs football
    Yesterday• HomeTeam
    Tarpon Springs head football coach Jeremy Frioud gives his 6-year-old son Bjorn a hug on Tuesday during practice, a place Bjorn and his brother, 8-year-old Bas, join their dad every day.
  10. Why transfer portal, NIL are rejuvenating 2023 college football season
    Yesterday• Sports
    Florida State football stars Jordan Travis and Keon Coleman are among the transfer portal players who have spiced up the 2023 college football season.
  11. Bucs’ Jake Camarda named NFC special teams player of the month
    Yesterday• Bucs
    Bucs punter Jake Camarda (5) and long snapper Zach Triner (97) participate in organized team activities in May at AdventHealth Training Center in Tampa.
  12. Rays beat Red Sox, then launch a celebration of the season so far
    Yesterday• Rays
    Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (left) is doused with libations by teammates following Wednesday's 5-0 victory against the Red Sox at Fenway Park. The Rays, who have an off day Thursday, opted to celebrate their 97-win regular season (and playoff berth) following Wednesday's game.
  13. Rays’ Randy Arozarena rejoins lineup, Yandy Diaz eyes Friday return
    Yesterday• Rays
    Rays left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) looks on from the dugout during a game against the Blue Jays at Tropicana Field on Sunday.
  14. Bucs’ Baker Mayfield: ‘We have to be more aggressive’ on offense
    Yesterday• Bucs
    Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) hands the ball off to running back Rachaad White (1) during Monday's game at Raymond James Stadium. Through three games, Tampa Bay ranks last in the NFL in rushing average at 2.8 yards per attempt.
  15. Why ‘Tiger King’ Joe Exotic is mad at Florida State star Jordan Travis
    Yesterday• Florida State Seminoles
    "Tiger King" star Joe Exotic has put himself in the middle of the Florida-Florida State rivalry because of Jordan Travis-related T-shirts.
  16. Downtown St. Pete’s Hofbrauhaus building to become golf simulator lounge
    Yesterday• Entertainment
    Hofbrauhaus, the now-closed German beer hall in downtown St. Petersburg, will become a GolfSuites City Club, an indoor golf simulator lounge, bar and restaurant. Plans are to open in mid-2024
  17. Lightning’s Alex Barre-Boulet embraces ‘make-or-break’ opportunity
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Lightning forward Alex Barre-Boulet (12) battles for positioning during the first day of the training camp Thursday at TGH Ice Plex in Brandon.
  18. Mayor Ken Welch’s ‘full circle’ story to keep Rays in St. Petersburg
    Sept. 27• St. Petersburg
    St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch is pictured ahead of his ceremonial pitch for Tampa Bay Rays' game against the Los Angeles Angels at Tropicana Field on Wednesday.
  19. Bucs can take early control of woeful NFC South with a win Sunday
    Sept. 27• Sports
    Three games into his Saints tenure, quarterback Derek Carr lays on the turf after being hurt while being sacked during the second half against the Packers on Sunday. Carr is listed as week to week, which sets up a potential rematch for the Bucs against former quarterback Jameis Winston on Sunday.
  20. Five things we learned from the Lightning’s preseason opener
    Sept. 27• Lightning
    Lightning forward Alex Barre-Boulet (12) on the ice on the first day of the training camp at the TGH Ice Plex, scored the team's first preseason goal Tuesday against Carolina.
  21. Young hitters, Pete Fairbanks, Zach Eflin all help Rays to win
    Sept. 27• Rays
    Rays starting pitcher Zach Eflin delivers during the first inning of the team's game Tuesday against the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Tampa Bay outlasted the hosts, 9-7.
  22. Randy Arozarena, Yandy Diaz remain out of Rays’ lineup
    Sept. 26• Rays
    Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz “feels considerably better (Tuesday)” and seems likely to return to action in the next couple of days, manager Kevin Cash said.
  23. Rays fans, here’s where to get parties and yard signs in Tampa Bay this weekend
    Sept. 26• Entertainment
    Raymond waves a flag after the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Sept. 6. The team will be giving out yard signs and car flags and other swag this weekend to gear up for the post season.
  24. What’s up with Florida Gators game changers under Billy Napier?
    Sept. 26• Gators
    Florida football coach Billy Napier said the Gators' special teams improved Saturday, despite a few glaring issues.
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