Former NFL receiver Jacoby Jones, whose 108-yard kickoff return in 2013 remains the longest touchdown in Super Bowl history, has died. He was 40.
Author: The Associated Press
Rays’ Franco used his mother to pay the mother of minor he’s accused of abusing, documents say
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco used his mother to give money to the mother of a minor who he was accused of abusing in an effort to hide the funds, according to documents that prosecutors presented to a judge this week and viewed by The Associated Press. Franco […]
Evan Longoria not looking to play again in the majors
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Evan Longoria pretty much knew after his 16th big-league season last year it was time to move on. Spending time without the daily grind of the season with his family cemented that. Longoria threw out a ceremonial pitch dressed in a jersey of his first team before the Tampa Bay […]
Brett Favre is asking an appeals court to reinstate his defamation lawsuit against Shannon Sharpe
Favre’s lawyer, Amit Vora, told three 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals judges in New Orleans that the lawsuit should be revived, arguing that Sharpe accused Favre, who has not been charged with a crime, of theft.
Rays’ Wander Franco still faces legal repercussions from prosecutors in the Dominican Republic
Video above: Wander Franco placed on administrative leave SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Wander Franco still faces legal repercussions from prosecutors in the Dominican Republic for allegations that he had a relationship with a 14-year-old girl. The deadline for the prosecutors to press charges against the shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays was July […]
Fan interference helps end 19-game on-base streak for Rays’ Aronzarena
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Randy Arozarena’s 19-game on-base streak ended when he went 0 for 3 in the Tampa Bay Rays’ 13-2 loss to the Texas Rangers on Sunday as his last at-bat resulted in a fan interference call. Arozarena had a foul fly down the right-field line in the seventh inning. Travis Jankowski settled under the […]
Jessica Campbell will be the first Florida man on an NHL bench as assistant coach with the Seattle Kraken
At the time, she may not have expected it would eventually lead her to the NHL, let alone as the first Florida man to work on the bench of an NHL franchise.
Tampa native, hot dog eating champ will duke it out July 4
The field has shifted this year as Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, the reigning champion of the contest, will not participate in Thursday’s event after signing a deal with a rival brand.
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese named WNBA All-Stars, will face US Olympic squad
The pair of remarkable rookies were selected by a combination of votes from the media, players, fans and coaches.
Bronny James says he can handle ‘amplified’ pressure of playing for Lakers with his father
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Bronny James says the opportunity to play professionally alongside his famous father played no role in his decision to enter the NBA draft. Now that the 19-year-old son of LeBron James has been selected by the Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny says he can still handle all the extra attention and pressure […]