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Florida college sports panel eyes agent rules, NIL trusts during Tampa meeting
3+ hour, 56+ min ago (1128+ words) Student-athletes in Florida could see a portion of their funds from name, image and likeness deals put into a professionally managed trust, under a suggestion put forward by a state panel on college athletics. The panel is also considering recommending…...
Bucs load up on defense in NFL draft's later rounds with Trotter, Scott
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (1025+ words) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers continued adding defensive pieces after selecting explosive edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday. Four of the Bucs' seven draft picks are defensive players. On Friday, Tampa Bay…...
How Pittsburgh " host of this year's NFL draft " became a sports mecca
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (776+ words) PITTSBURGH " Amir Grigsby is standing on North Shore Drive, just blocks from the Steelers' home stadium, where Pittsburgh is hosting this year's NFL draft. He's talking fervently about how the Steel Curtain dominated the NFL "back in the day." He's…...
Bucs draft Miami's Reuben Bain Jr. in first round, hoping to bolster pass rush
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (338+ words) WUSF Bucs draft Miami's Reuben Bain Jr. in first round, hoping to bolster pass rush Bain helped the Hurricanes reach the CFP national championship game in January. He dropped to the 15th overall pick after published reports recently linked him to…...
Buccaneers' top priority is a premier pass rusher going into the NFL draft
1+ week, 1+ day ago (537+ words) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers addressed some needs in free agency without making a big splash, signing several veteran players. Now they have to add young talent to build around. The Bucs are aiming for an impact player with the 15th overall…...
Bucs' NFL draft party expands into three-block street festival in downtown St. Petersburg
1+ week, 2+ day ago (298+ words) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers" annual NFL draft party has apparently outgrown the comfy confines of Raymond James Stadium. For the first time, it will take up three city blocks. Fans can watch Thursday night"s first round in downtown St....
USF's NIL collective shuts down as universities move to direct pay for athletes
3+ week, 1+ day ago (447+ words) The booster-backed NIL collective that helped fund deals for University of South Florida athletes has shut down, signaling a shift as the school moves toward directly paying players. The Fowler Avenue Collective " which facilitated name, image and likeness compensation for…...
Despite pressure from Florida AG Uthmeier, NFL's Goodell has no plans to scrap 'Rooney Rule"
4+ week, 1+ day ago (360+ words) NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he has no plans to end the league's "Rooney Rule" despite recent objections from Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, who wrote that the league's minority hiring guidelines violate state law. Goodell " speaking on Tuesday at…...
Florida Board of Governors task force delves into the fiscal future of college sports
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (822+ words) State university leaders kicked off efforts Monday to ensure college sports in Florida is competitive and sustainable amid the rapidly changing landscape of collegiate athletics. Ken Jones, founder of Keyhole Partners and chairman of the new panel, said the state…...
'Bridgewater Act' heads to governor. It allows prep coaches to financially assist players
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (209+ words) The Florida Legislature has passed a bill that will allow high school head coaches to use personal funds to support their players with things like food, transportation, physical therapy and rehabilitation services. On Wednesday, the Senate voted 35-0 on an amended…...