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1 week ago | 
fox13news.com | Sean Barie
Growing up in Lakewood Ranch and playing her high school soccer at IMG Academy, Erika Tymrak knew her feet would take her far. What Tymrak did not know was that they would keep her close, too. "It's definitely a full-circle moment," Tymrak admits. Follow FOX 13 on YouTube Big picture view: In the summer, Tymrak signed to play for the upstart Tampa Bay Sun FC, and return to where her soccer roots began to grow. What Tymrak also didn't know at the time, was that this season would be her last.
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2 weeks ago | 
fox13news.com | Sean Barie
Greg Callahan’s voice has a way of carrying over the football field at Gaither High School, and it has been ever since he played for the Cowboys in the early 90s. "I'm a Cowboy," Callahan proudly declared. "I've always been a Cowboy and will always be a Cowboy. I love it." Follow FOX 13 on YouTube Big picture view: Unfortunately, Callahan’s voice is one that’s been increasingly absent at Gaither over the past few seasons.
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2 weeks ago | 
fox13news.com | Sean Barie
Monday was a day for applause and tears of joy as Simeon Rice became the 16th member to join the Buccaneers Ring of Honor. "We saw the player who consistently delivered excellence, had been exceptional and had made a significant impact on our franchise. Simeon Rice checked all those boxes," said team owner and co-chair Bryan Glazer.
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2 weeks ago | 
sports.yahoo.com | Sean Barie
The BriefThe Tampa Bay Bucs announced that they will be inducting Simeon Rice into the Ring of Honor. Rice will be the 16th member to join the Buccaneers Ring of Honor. The Super Bowl XXVII champion was overcome with emotion as Glazer made the announcement in front of friends, family, and former players. TAMPA - Monday was a day for applause and tears of joy as Simeon Rice became the 16th member to join the Buccaneers Ring of Honor.
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3 weeks ago | 
fox13news.com | Sean Barie
Anthony Markle knew his first season in charge of the Wharton High baseball team would be memorable, but could never have imagined just how memorable it would really be. "Little by little I found out there was something special here," Markle said. It was as memorable as it was, at times, emotional. The backstory: Before even stepping onto the field for the 2025 season, the Wildcats were already down a man.
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1 month ago | 
fox13news.com | Sean Barie
When former Rowdies' midfielder Yann Ekra decided to hang up his cleats, they didn’t stay hung up for very long. Once the most tenured player in USL Championship history, Ekra knew exactly what he wanted to do with his life after playing soccer: coach it. What they're saying: "That was the natural pathway for me because, even being a player, I was always interested in the game, coaching and what was behind that," Ekra said.
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1 month ago | 
sports.yahoo.com | Sean Barie
The BriefYann Ekra, a former Rowdies player, has returned to the team as a coach. Ekra retired as one of the most decorated players in USL Championship history, creating a path to coaching. He says his new job is to get the best out of his players every day. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - When former Rowdies' midfielder Yann Ekra decided to hang up his cleats, they didn’t stay hung up for very long.
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1 month ago | 
fox13news.com | Sean Barie
The start of a new week of practice for the Rowdies looks very different from previous practices. "It was quite the week, to be honest with you," said Steve Coleman. After the club announced the dismissal of former Head Coach Robbie Neilson, Coleman, an assistant coach hired over the offseason, was elevated to interim head coach. What they're saying: "I think it caught us all a little bit by surprise on the Wednesday afternoon when we found out internally," said Coleman.
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1 month ago | 
fox13news.com | Sean Barie
For the last 21 years, Carlos Rosaly has spent countless spring evenings inside the press box above the Wharton High School baseball field. "I never thought 'I'm going to do this for 21 years.' I never thought about that but here we are," Rosaly said. READ: Lightning fan chronicles Bolts' history through jersey collection The backstory: When the school opened back in the late 1990s, Rosaly was among the original faculty members.
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1 month ago | 
fox13news.com | Sean Barie
Paris Orloff's closet isn't like every other young professional's. In fact, it's like no other. "They think I'm a little bit crazy and I think I'm a little bit crazy, but I'm happy too." said Paris. What is crazy isn't the closet's layout, but its contents. A die-hard Lightning fan has chronicled Bolts' history through her jersey collection. Because hanging inside are no less than 57 Tampa Bay Lightning jerseys. "I'd say I take it a little farther than the average fan," Paris said.
