Kevin Lewis

Tampa

Sports Anchor at WFTS-TV (Tampa, FL)

I do TV sometimes. Cubs, Bucks, and Marquette fan. Tweets are mine & don't represent the views of anyone else. Likes & RT are not endorsements.

Articles

The Sun stay busy building toward the future

1 week ago | abcactionnews.com | Kevin Lewis

YBOR CITY — There's a long list of moving parts that make up a championship-winning franchise. Tampa Bay Sun President and General Manager Christina Unkel sat down for a 1-on-1 with Kevin Lewis to discuss the past, present, and future of the first-ever USL Super League Cup champions.
USF Bulls track and field adds to 'Champa Bay' legacy

1 week ago | abcactionnews.com | Kevin Lewis

TAMPA — The Tampa Bay Sun is not the only team to restore the "Champa Bay" slogan to this part of Florida. The USF men's 4x400 meter relay team won a national championship at last weekend's NCAA meet in Eugene, OR. The race itself was filled with drama when Gabriel Moronta, the Bulls' final runner, was in third place for most of the last lap. "I felt that if Gabe was close, it was going to be interesting. And he made it very interesting," USF head coach Erik Jenkins said calmly.
Tampa Bay Sun prepare for USL Super League Cup

2 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Kevin Lewis

TAMPA, Fla. — Saturday night, the Tampa Bay Sun kick off the inaugural USL Super League Cup when they host Fort Lauderdale United FC. It's another first for the first women's pro sports team in Tampa Bay. One thing the Sun don't lack is confidence. Forward Natasha Flint said she's visualized winning the title and hoisting the trophy. "100%. I knew we were going to get to the final," she said before Friday's training session. "Some people say that’s being a bit too confident.
Evans, Bucs wrap up mandatory minicamp

2 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Kevin Lewis

TAMPA, Fla — Thursday, the Buccaneers wrapped up their three-day, mandatory minicamp. For veteran receiver Mike Evans, it's a copy-and-paste situation each offseason. "I do the same sh** every year," Evans said bluntly after practice. "Work out really hard. Hang with my family. Play video games. Go on trips. The normal, same thing." Evans is entering his 12th NFL season. He's the only player ever to begin his career with 11 straight 1,000-receiving campaigns.
USF's Ugwoke ready for big performance at NCAAs

2 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Kevin Lewis

TAMPA, Fla. — Fourteen USF track and field athletes are in Eugene, Oregon, for the NCAA outdoor track and field championships. One of them is making up for lost time after narrowly missing a ticket to the nationals last year. Discus thrower Vincent Ugwoke has only been competing in the event since 2019. Despite being new to the sport, the Nigerian native owns the program record (63.72 meters/209 ft.
Tampa Bay Sun prepare for more history

3 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Kevin Lewis

TAMPA, Fla. — Saturday night, the Tampa Bay Sun will play the first playoff game in franchise history when they host Dallas Trinity FC. It's been a season of firsts for the Sun, who are part of the inaugural season of the USL Super League. Being a part of the first women's professional sports team in Tampa Bay history is something special, and head coach Denise Schilte-Brown wants to take full advantage of the spotlight.
Local basketball coach promotes antibullying through sports

3 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Kevin Lewis

TAMPA — Fred Spencer's done a little bit of everything during his career in basketball. He famously shattered a backboard during a slam dunk attempt during his playing days at Troy State in the mid-90s. He played professionally in Europe before staring a coaching career that's taken him from youth programs to NCAA Division I. Now, he's leading an initiative to promote antibullying through sports.
Bucs team up with National Pediatric Cancer Foundation

3 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Kevin Lewis

TAMPA, Fla — This week, the Buccaneers hit the practice field for the second week of voluntary preseason workouts. Perhaps their most important work came off the field, during the "Cut & Color Funds The Cure" event. The Bucs teamed up with the Tampa-based National Pediatric Cancer Foundation for the 11th year in a row.
Two Bucs players face big preseason

4 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Kevin Lewis

TAMPA, Fla. — This preseason will prove to be huge for two Buccaneers players who are in similar situations despite being at different stages of their careers. Wide receiver Jalen McMillan had a slow start to his rookie season in 2024, but he put his game into another gear down the stretch. Last year's third-round pick hauled in seven touchdowns over the last six games of the season, becoming one of the most productive wideouts in the league over that span.
Rowdies star opens up about sobriety

4 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Kevin Lewis

ST. PETERSBURG — This past weekend, Tampa Bay Rowdies defender Forrest Lasso shared a letter via "X" that detailed his journey through sobriety. The letter details how stepping away from alcohol use has helped him become a better father, husband, and teammate. A letter to myself 🔒 pic.twitter.com/a0UEMqaR2B— Forrest Lasso (@folasso) May 26, 2025 Lasso, who's in his fifth season with the Rowdies, said his journey began after he suffered a season-ending knee injury on May 18th of last year.