Community hopes football fields in Sarasota County will be restored
The football fields off 17th Street hold a lot of history in Sarasota County. It's where the Ringling Redskins played for 60 years, and the athletic complex used to be the center of life for neighborhoods around it.
The football fields off 17th Street hold a lot of history in Sarasota County. It's where the Ringling Redskins played for 60 years, and the athletic complex used to be the center of life for neighborhoods around it.
LeBron James critical on his show of US efforts to get Brittney Griner home
“Now, how can she feel like America has her back?” James said in a trailer for an upcoming episode of his television show. “I would be feeling like, ‘Do I even wanna go back to America?’”
“Now, how can she feel like America has her back?” James said in a trailer for an upcoming episode of his television show. “I would be feeling like, ‘Do I even wanna go back to America?’”
Former Dallas Cowboy Marion Barber died of heat stroke, medical examiner says
TMZ Sports reports his body was found in his apartment with the heat on at 91 degrees. Investigators found exercise equipment at the scene, noting Barber had a "history of exercising during sauna-like conditions."
TMZ Sports reports his body was found in his apartment with the heat on at 91 degrees. Investigators found exercise equipment at the scene, noting Barber had a "history of exercising during sauna-like conditions."
Sports card collecting remains timeless tradition with big boost in industry
The sports card collecting industry is thriving more than ever thanks to a big boost from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The sports card collecting industry is thriving more than ever thanks to a big boost from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lightning welcome rookie class to Tampa Bay
Just a few days after hearing their names called during the NHL Draft, rookie Bolts are putting on a team jersey and taking the ice for the first time during Lightning development camp.
Just a few days after hearing their names called during the NHL Draft, rookie Bolts are putting on a team jersey and taking the ice for the first time during Lightning development camp.
Moustakas reaches 200 homers, Reds finish sweep of Tampa Bay Rays
Mike Moustakas, Tyler Stephenson and Jonathan India each hit a two-run homer in the third inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Tampa Bay Rays 10-5 Sunday for a three-game sweep.
Mike Moustakas, Tyler Stephenson and Jonathan India each hit a two-run homer in the third inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Tampa Bay Rays 10-5 Sunday for a three-game sweep.
Reds post 4th walk-off win in 8 games, rally past Tampa Bay Rays in 10
Kyle Farmer scored the tying run on a wild pitch and Nick Senzel hit a game-ending single as the Cincinnati Reds rallied in the 10th inning for another walk-off win, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 Saturday.
Kyle Farmer scored the tying run on a wild pitch and Nick Senzel hit a game-ending single as the Cincinnati Reds rallied in the 10th inning for another walk-off win, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 Saturday.
AI will help referees make offside calls at 2022 FIFA World Cup
It's the third World Cup in a row that sees FIFA introduce new technology to help referees.
It's the third World Cup in a row that sees FIFA introduce new technology to help referees.
Tampa Tarpons host Women in Sports night
Saturday night the Tampa Tarpons and New York Yankees are celebrating the women of their organization by hosting a Women in Sports Night at the ballpark.
Saturday night the Tampa Tarpons and New York Yankees are celebrating the women of their organization by hosting a Women in Sports Night at the ballpark.
Robotic umpires try calling the shots at Bay Area ballparks
Automated Balls and Strikes (ABS) technology that may make its way to the Major Leagues by 2024 is being tested in the Bay Area.
Automated Balls and Strikes (ABS) technology that may make its way to the Major Leagues by 2024 is being tested in the Bay Area.
Robotic umpire system
The MLB commissioner says he wants to see robotic umpire systems in the big leagues by 2024 and the technology he hopes to use is being tested in the Bay Area.
The MLB commissioner says he wants to see robotic umpire systems in the big leagues by 2024 and the technology he hopes to use is being tested in the Bay Area.
WNBA star Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russia
The Phoenix Mercury player was detained in February at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport after vape canisters with cannabis oil allegedly were found in her luggage.
The Phoenix Mercury player was detained in February at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport after vape canisters with cannabis oil allegedly were found in her luggage.
Biden tells Brittney Griner's wife he's working to get her home
Biden's conversation with Griner's wife, Cherelle Griner, followed Brittney Griner's personal appeal to the president in a handwritten letter from the basketball player the White House received on Monday.
Biden's conversation with Griner's wife, Cherelle Griner, followed Brittney Griner's personal appeal to the president in a handwritten letter from the basketball player the White House received on Monday.
Rays' Kluber shuts down Red Sox bats in righty Bello's debut
Corey Kluber worked six scoreless innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Red Sox 7-1 on Wednesday night in the major league debut of Brayan Bello, the top pitching prospect in Boston's system.
Corey Kluber worked six scoreless innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Red Sox 7-1 on Wednesday night in the major league debut of Brayan Bello, the top pitching prospect in Boston's system.
'Get on the Water' program helps young girls build water-skiing skills, self-confidence
Summer is about having fun, and for 10 young girls, it's a time to learn a new sport on the water. USA Water Ski is helping them do just that with its “Get on the Water” program.
Summer is about having fun, and for 10 young girls, it's a time to learn a new sport on the water. USA Water Ski is helping them do just that with its “Get on the Water” program.
Browns trade QB Baker Mayfield to Panthers
Baker Mayfield's rocky run with Cleveland officially ended Wednesday when the Browns traded the divisive quarterback and former No. 1 overall draft pick to the Carolina Panthers, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
Baker Mayfield's rocky run with Cleveland officially ended Wednesday when the Browns traded the divisive quarterback and former No. 1 overall draft pick to the Carolina Panthers, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
Tampa's Giants: Standouts from Jesuit, Plant drafted to NFL's biggest city
Dane Belton and Micah McFadden played high school football five miles apart. They now train together as NFL teammates.
Dane Belton and Micah McFadden played high school football five miles apart. They now train together as NFL teammates.
Tampa Bay 9-year-old carries family legacy of racing that stretches back 50 years
At just nine years old, Billy Lee III, also known as “B3” to his fans, is carrying a family legacy of racing that stretches back 50 years.
At just nine years old, Billy Lee III, also known as “B3” to his fans, is carrying a family legacy of racing that stretches back 50 years.
'Please don't forget about me': Brittney Griner writes open letter to Biden as her trial begins
WNBA star Brittney Griner has gone on trial in a Russian court on charges of possessing cannabis oil. Griner was arrested in February at a Moscow airport while traveling to play for a Russian team.
WNBA star Brittney Griner has gone on trial in a Russian court on charges of possessing cannabis oil. Griner was arrested in February at a Moscow airport while traveling to play for a Russian team.
Nathan's hot dog eating contest: Joey Chestnut reigns champ again
This is Joey Chestnut's 15th win at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest. How many do you think he ate this year?
This is Joey Chestnut's 15th win at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest. How many do you think he ate this year?