Baseball TV show being filmed in St. Petersburg
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There's a baseball show called 'Heavy Hitters' being filmed in St. Pete. FOX 13's Mark Skol Jr. reports.

College Football Inc: USF CEO, Rob Higgins
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With ever-increasing changes to college athletics a new position has been created. This week on the NODPOD, the first ever CEO of USF Athletics, Rob Higgins. Plus, Rays sale going final and Mike Gundy out at Oklahoma State and a new game of ?Playing the Percentages? on this weeks show.

Bucs and Eagles meet Sunday in battle of undefeated teams

The Bucs are hosting the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday at 1:00pm in a game featuring two of the six remaining unbeaten teams in the NFL.

Jesuit's Will Griffin becomes 10th Florida high school QB to throw for 10K yards

The University of Florida was impressed with those abilities and offered him a scholarship. For the kid who grew up watching the Gators on fall Saturdays, it's a dream come true.

Robot umpires coming to MLB in 2026 under new challenge system

Major League Baseball will introduce robot umpires in 2026 after its competition committee approved the Automated Ball-Strike System.

Here's how many Americans say they'll go into debt for football

Many Americans will spend money on football this season, and here's how many say they will be going into debt over it.

Former Lions running back Rudi Johnson dies at 45

In 2008 he was signed as a free agent by the Lions which would be final year of his career.

MLB owners approve sale of Tampa Bay Rays to group led by Jacksonville-based developer

The sale of the Tampa Bay Rays to a group led by a Jacksonville-based developer took a big step forward on Monday, with Major League Baseball owners unanimously approving the transfer of the franchise.

USF introduces lifelong Bull Rob Higgins as the CEO of Athletics

Rob Higgins was introduced as USF's CEO of Athletics on Monday morning in front of a large crowd at the school's women's basketball practice facility with big names in the house like mayor Jane Castor, Bucs legends Ronde Barber and Derrick Brooks, WWE superstar Titus O'Neil, Yankees legend Tino Martinez, MLB all-star Jose Bautista and many more.

Tampa Bay Rays wrap up 2025 home schedule with no rainouts at Steinbrenner Field

The Tampa Bay Rays' 81-game home schedule at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa has come to a close, and despite the outdoor venue, the team managed to make it through the season without a single game being rained out.

Jim Leavitt will not be recognized, attend USF Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony

Former Coach Jim Leavitt, the first football coach in the University of South Florida's history, will not attend or be recognized during the induction ceremony on October 2, according to USF CEO of Athletics Rob Higgins.

Citywide art campaign celebrates Tampa Bay Lightning's new season

The Tampa Bay Lightning are kicking off their 2025-26 season with a new name for their home venue and a citywide campaign that puts fans at the center of the celebration.

Tickets for NHL Stadium Series in Tampa on sale Thursday

Tickets to the Tampa Bay Lightning's first home outdoor game are now on sale through TicketMaster. It's part of the NHL's Stadium Series and is the second of two NHL contests to be played in the Sunshine State this winter.