TAMPA, FL. – Following last September’s groundbreaking ceremony for the University of South Florida’s indoor performance facility, the chair of the university’s board of trustees shared his vision for something much larger than what brought everybody together that day. “The great enthusiasm for this (indoor…
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ST. PETERSBURG, FL. – The opening weekend of the 2022 season is in the rearview mirror. In glancing back, it is hard not to like what the Rays accomplished. An 8-0 win Sunday afternoon gave them a sweep of the Orioles, and 15 straight victories…
Read More Tampa Bay Rays Notebook: Wander’s Hot Start; Kluber’s Debut
TAMPA, FL. – It is entirely understandable, if not expected, that a team that heads into Friday night’s game against visiting Boston having played 149 games in 15 months would eventually show signs of physical and mental wear and tear. While it would be irresponsible…
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TAMPA, FL.- The University of South Florida announced Wednesday that Jeff and Penny Vinik donated $5 million toward an on-campus stadium. “We are delighted that Jeff and Penny Vinik share our excitement for an on-campus stadium and see the positive impact the project will have…
Read More Jeff And Penny Vinik Donate $5M Toward On-Campus Stadium At USF
ST. PETERSBURG, FL. – Leave it to the Rays to trade a player who drove in 106 runs for a player who has a .215 career average in 57 games. Of course, we know not to raise our eyebrows much anymore when it comes to…
Read More Tampa Bay Rays Notebook: Meadows Trade Impact; Saluting Nurses
TAMPA, FL. – Todd Bowles became the 13th head coach in Buccaneers history last week when Bruce Arians announced he was retiring. Arians slides into an advisory role after compiling a .633 winning percentage in his three seasons on the Bucs’ sideline. That is the…
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TAMPA, FL. – As the NHL embarks on its final month of the regular season, the Lightning seemed to have righted themselves following a rough stretch while they were on the road for 10 of 11 games. Following Tuesday night’s 4-3 overtime win against Carolina…
Read More Tampa Bay Lightning Notebook: Power Play Clicking; Hedman’s Scoring Spree
A condensed spring training has presented challenges when it comes to pitchers. Specifically, managing workloads when the risk of injury is higher during a hurry-up environment that resulted from the labor agreement. For the most part, starting pitchers will be limited in the early going.…
Read More Tampa Bay Rays Notebook: Expanded Rosters Will Bolster Bullpen; Honoring Jean Ramirez
TAMPA, FL. – The Lightning, who have played very well for the most part, but have paid the price for taking too many penalties in losing five of their last seven, had both Brandon Hagel and Nick Paul in the lineup for a 3-2 loss…
Read More Tampa Bay Lightning Notebook: Hagel “Checks All Boxes,” Busy April Ahead At Amalie
TAMPA, FL. – Just in time for spring break, Tom Brady emerged from his winter break to reveal he will return to the Buccaneers for the 2022 season. Brady’s announcement on social media Sunday night naturally dominated the news cycle. The beginning of spring training?…
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