PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners has postponed a vote on funding for the new Tampa Bay Rays stadium. The decision to delay the vote until December 17th will allow commissioners more time to review public comments and address outstanding…
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USF Volleyball Coach Jolene Shepardson Grateful For Parents’ Guidance, Community Support
TAMPA, Fla. – Jolene Shepardson stood at the podium in the lobby of USF’s indoor practice facility Tuesday morning, next to a gleaming championship trophy, talking about how much her parents have meant to her. The volleyball coach is the daughter of Joe, a longtime…
Read More USF Volleyball Coach Jolene Shepardson Grateful For Parents’ Guidance, Community SupportRays Trade Outfielder Jose Siri To Mets For Right-Handed Pitcher Eric Orze
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Rays have made a trade with the New York Mets, acquiring right-handed pitcher Eric Orze in exchange for outfielder Jose Siri. Orze, 27, made his Major League debut last season with the Mets. He boasts a strong track…
Read More Rays Trade Outfielder Jose Siri To Mets For Right-Handed Pitcher Eric OrzeTampa Bay Lightning Look To Spark Offense Against Penguins In Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH, PA. – The Tampa Bay Lightning (9-6-1) face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins (7-10-3) tonight at PPG Paints Arena, kicking off a three-game season series. The Lightning are looking to rebound from a recent slump, holding a 5-4-1 record in their last 10 games.…
Read More Tampa Bay Lightning Look To Spark Offense Against Penguins In PittsburghTampa Bay Lightning Face Off Against New Jersey Devils In Lone Home Matchup
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Lightning will host the New Jersey Devils for their only home game of the 2024-25 season on Saturday at AMALIE Arena. The Lightning hold a 44-53-15 all-time record against the Devils, but have been dominant in recent years, with…
Read More Tampa Bay Lightning Face Off Against New Jersey Devils In Lone Home MatchupJake Paul Wins Lackluster Decision Over Mike Tyson As Fans Boo “Biggest Names In Boxing”
The highly anticipated clash between boxing legend Mike Tyson and YouTube star-turned-boxer Jake Paul ended with a whimper rather than a bang, leaving fans at AT&T Stadium in Dallas disappointed and booing the lack of action. Paul secured an eight-round unanimous decision over the 58-year-old…
Read More Jake Paul Wins Lackluster Decision Over Mike Tyson As Fans Boo “Biggest Names In Boxing”Mike Tyson Steps Back Into The Ring Tonight Against Jake Paul: Here’s How To Watch
Boxing legend Mike Tyson is making his return to professional boxing tonight in a highly anticipated showdown against YouTube star-turned-boxer Jake Paul. This clash of generations will take place at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, and fans around the world are eager to see who will…
Read More Mike Tyson Steps Back Into The Ring Tonight Against Jake Paul: Here’s How To WatchThree Regular Season Games Remain For USF Football
TAMPA, Fla. – There are three games remaining for the Bulls, who need to win twice to attain bowl eligibility. Of course, the larger picture that is Alex Golesh’s rebuild stretches far beyond a bowl. “We have so much to work on, our process and…
Read More Three Regular Season Games Remain For USF FootballLightning Dominate Jets, Vasilevskiy Reaches 300 Wins
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Lightning snapped their four-game losing streak and ended the Winnipeg Jets’ seven-game winning run with a convincing 4-1 victory at AMALIE Arena on Thursday night. Andrei Vasilevskiy was the star of the show, making 23 saves to secure his…
Read More Lightning Dominate Jets, Vasilevskiy Reaches 300 WinsLightning Look To Bounce Back Against Jets After Early Season Loss
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Lightning will face the Winnipeg Jets for the second time in 11 days on Thursday. The Jets previously defeated the Lightning 7-4 in Winnipeg on November 3rd. Historically, the Lightning have a 49-36-14 record against the Jets, but the…
Read More Lightning Look To Bounce Back Against Jets After Early Season Loss