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Tampa Bay legend Derrick Brooks named COO of USF Athletics

Rob Higgins and Derrick Brooks pose together, both wearing suits and making the USF Bulls hand sign to celebrate Brooks’ new role as chief operating officer of USF Athletics.

Tampa icon Derrick Brooks joins USF Athletics as COO, uniting Tampa Bay’s sports and business leadership.

Jeff Vinik Sells Majority Stake in Tampa Bay Lightning and Vinik Sports Group

Jeff Vinik, chairman and governor of the Tampa Bay Lightning, sold a significant portion of the team and Vinik Sports Group to a group of investors, led by Doug Ostrover and Marc Lipschultz.  The NHL’s Board of Governors approved the sale on Oct. 1. The deal is effective immediately. Vinik will retain full control of … Read more