Amalie Arena may allow some fans at Lightning, Raptors games as early as March

Amalie Arena may allow some fans at Lightning, Raptors games as early as March

Hockey and basketball games are being played at Amalie Arena, just not in the presence of fans due to the pandemic. But fans wanting to watch games in person may be able to return as early as March.

Hockey and basketball games are being played at Amalie Arena, just not in the presence of fans due to the pandemic. But fans wanting to watch games in person may be able to return as early as March.

Toronto Raptors will keep calling Tampa home for the rest of the season

Toronto Raptors will keep calling Tampa home for the rest of the season

Ongoing challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic and how that affects the process of crossing the border between the U.S. and Canada will keep the Raptors in their adopted Tampa, Florida, home for the remainder of the regular season, the team said Thursday.

Ongoing challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic and how that affects the process of crossing the border between the U.S. and Canada will keep the Raptors in their adopted Tampa, Florida, home for the remainder of the regular season, the team said Thursday.

Sheriff's deputy drops suit against Toronto Raptors president after shoving incident

Sheriff's deputy drops suit against Toronto Raptors president after shoving incident

Deputy Alan Strickland has since returned to work, according to Alameda County Sheriff's spokesman Ray Kelly. He has been assigned to administrative duties. 

Deputy Alan Strickland has since returned to work, according to Alameda County Sheriff's spokesman Ray Kelly. He has been assigned to administrative duties. 

NBA: All teams will play national anthem as part of 'longstanding league policy'

NBA: All teams will play national anthem as part of 'longstanding league policy'

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban relented Wednesday and the national anthem will be played before home games this season after the NBA reiterated its "longstanding league policy" to include the song.

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban relented Wednesday and the national anthem will be played before home games this season after the NBA reiterated its "longstanding league policy" to include the song.

How to win $25K on the NBA with FOX Super 6

How to win $25K on the NBA with FOX Super 6

Pacers-Bucks the headline game of a big Wednesday night slate in the Association.

Pacers-Bucks the headline game of a big Wednesday night slate in the Association.

Miami Heat will use dogs to sniff out COVID-19 among fans before they enter arena

Miami Heat will use dogs to sniff out COVID-19 among fans before they enter arena

For the first time since the start of the pandemic, basketball fans in South Florida will once again be able to watch a game in person. But before Miami Heat fans can enter the arena, they'll be greeted by specially trained dogs who can detect COVID-19 by scent.

For the first time since the start of the pandemic, basketball fans in South Florida will once again be able to watch a game in person. But before Miami Heat fans can enter the arena, they'll be greeted by specially trained dogs who can detect COVID-19 by scent.

Kyrie Irving bought George Floyd’s family a house, former NBA player Stephen Jackson says

Kyrie Irving bought George Floyd’s family a house, former NBA player Stephen Jackson says

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving purchased George Floyd’s family a new home, according to former NBA player and close friend of the Floyd family Stephen Jackson.

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving purchased George Floyd’s family a new home, according to former NBA player and close friend of the Floyd family Stephen Jackson.

Becky Hammon becomes first woman to coach NBA team

Becky Hammon becomes first woman to coach NBA team

Assistant coach Becky Hammon took over the San Antonio Spurs in the second quarter after coach Gregg Popovich was ejected in a 121-107 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Assistant coach Becky Hammon took over the San Antonio Spurs in the second quarter after coach Gregg Popovich was ejected in a 121-107 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Amalie Arena hosts first regular-season NBA game

Amalie Arena hosts first regular-season NBA game

When they moved to Florida in March, Aarti and Mayur Patel had no idea they moved at the perfect time to see their favorite team.

When they moved to Florida in March, Aarti and Mayur Patel had no idea they moved at the perfect time to see their favorite team.

Raptors, Lightning taking center stage at Tampa's Amalie Arena

Raptors, Lightning taking center stage at Tampa's Amalie Arena

For the first time in months, fans will head inside Amalie Arena for the Toronto Raptors first game. The NBA team is calling Tampa its temporary home for a while.

For the first time in months, fans will head inside Amalie Arena for the Toronto Raptors first game. The NBA team is calling Tampa its temporary home for a while.

We The South: Raptors settling into their Tampa home

We The South: Raptors settling into their Tampa home

Just like last year, the Toronto Raptors are opening the season at home, against the New Orleans Pelicans, and every available ticket for the game has been sold. It’s exactly the same. And entirely different.

Just like last year, the Toronto Raptors are opening the season at home, against the New Orleans Pelicans, and every available ticket for the game has been sold. It’s exactly the same. And entirely different.

Toronto Raptors tickets go on sale Thursday for Tampa home games

Toronto Raptors tickets go on sale Thursday for Tampa home games

Amalie Arena in Tampa will begin playing host to the Toronto Raptors and tickets for those home games went on sale Thursday morning.

Amalie Arena in Tampa will begin playing host to the Toronto Raptors and tickets for those home games went on sale Thursday morning.