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.
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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.
Wander Franco released from jail in Dominican Republic
Video above: Wander Franco arrived in court on Friday TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Wander Franco, who is under investigation for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old, was released Monday from a jail in the Dominican Republic. Franco’s bond was set Friday at 2 million pesos, which is equal to about $34,000. Franco must […]
Wander Franco granted bond in Dominican Republic
A judge in the Dominican Republic will determine a Tampa Bay Rays player’s future on Friday using evidence submitted to the court.
Former Buccaneer Mike Williams’ cause of death confirmed by officials
Officials have released the cause of death of former Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams, who died just days after he was removed from life support after sustaining injuries during a workplace accident in August.
Mary Lou Retton is home after stay in ICU, daughter says
Former Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton is “in recovery mode” after a several-week stay in intensive care with a rare form of pneumonia.