Wander Franco, the suspended Tampa Bay Rays shortstop, was found guilty Thursday in a sexual abuse case but received a two-year suspended sentence.
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Rays begin ‘exclusive discussions’ to possibly sell team to group led by Florida developer
The Tampa Bay Rays are reportedly in the process of finding a new buyer for the team.
Rays begin ‘exclusive discussions’ to possibly sell team to group led by Florida developer
The Tampa Bay Rays are reportedly in the process of finding a new buyer for the team.
Bucs agree to deals with Chris Godwin, Haason Reddick, AP sources say
Chris Godwin is staying in Tampa Bay and two-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Haason Reddick is joining the Buccaneers, two people familiar with the terms told The Associated Press.
Rays call for more money after Pinellas commissioners vote in favor of bonds for new stadium
Pinellas County commissioners voted in favor of approving bonds for the new Tampa Bay Rays stadium Tuesday evening.
Wander Franco trial postponed due to no-show witnesses
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is scheduled to go to trial Thursday in the Dominican Republic in a sexual abuse case involving a 14-year-old girl.
St. Pete City Council votes in favor of bond purchase to pay for Rays stadium
The St. Petersburg City Council voted Thursday in favor of purchasing bonds that would fund a portion of the new Rays stadium and the redevelopment of the Gas Plant District.
Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 season at Yankees’ spring training field
The Tampa Bay Rays will play their 2025 home games at the New York Yankees’ nearby spring training ballpark amid uncertainty about the future of hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field, Rays executives told The Associated Press.
USF head men’s basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim dies during medical procedure
University of South Florida Athletics announced that head men’s basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim died Thursday.
Simone Biles, Team USA earn ‘redemption’ by powering to Olympic gold in women’s gymnastics
American gymnastics star Simone Biles is inside Bercy Arena for the women’s team final. Biles is competing after tweaking her left calf during qualifying. The five-woman US squad of Biles, Sunisa Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey and Hezly Rivera are heavily favored to return to the top of the medal stand after finishing second to Russia at the Tokyo Games three years ago. The Americans will be paired with Italy the runner-up to Biles during all-around qualifying.