Tag: Travis Politakis
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22,000 Fans Set to Attend Raymond James this Weekend
By Travis Politakis From the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup in September 2020, to the Rays making the World Series in October 2020, to the most recent success of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers being the first team in NFL history to play in the first hometown Super Bowl, the city of Tampa has […]
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NBA Players Publicly Discuss Usage of Recreational Cannabis
By Travis Politakis For years recreational drugs and sports were thought to be completely separate. With drug tests and the responsibility that athletes have to provide a strong influence for kids, many stayed away from recreational drugs. Some players would even be shamed and disciplined if they were caught using recreational drugs like marijuana. National […]
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Tampa Pro Sport Fans Miss Out on Championship Experiences
By Travis Politakis For the past two months, Tampa has been the place to be for professional sports. The Wall Street Journal is calling Tampa the new “title town.” On Monday, Sept. 28, the Tampa Bay Lightning won the Stanley Cup Finals for just the second time in franchise history. Hall of Fame quarterback Tom […]
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Men’s Hockey Postponed While Club Sports Return
By Travis Politakis As COVID-19 continues to show its presence in the sports world in both The University of Tampa community and worldwide, the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) made the announcement that they would postpone the Fall 2020 season. On Thursday, Oct. 1, the ACHA announced that the fall 2020 season would be postponed […]
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UT Student-Athletes Struggle with Post COVID-19 Procedures
By Travis Politakis As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the world, The University of Tampa athletic program is feeling its impact but also ensuring they take extra measures to protect UT’s athletes and all members of the UT community. Student-athletes at UT have been able to safely undergo practices and workouts as they […]
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