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.
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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.
Florida Florida man accused of fatally shooting estranged girlfriend near Haines City restaurant
A Florida man was arrested after he fatally shot his estranged girlfriend near a Haines City restaurant on Sunday morning, the police department said
Indy 500 fans told to evacuate amid oncoming severe weather
The start of the Indianapolis 500 was expected to be delayed as a strong storm pushed into the area, forcing Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials to evacuate about 125,000 fans who had already arrived for “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”
Ex-NFL star Vontae Davis found dead in Florida Florida mansion: reports
Former NFL star Vontae Davis was found dead in a south Florida Florida mansion on Monday, according to reports from multiple media outlets.