Baseball is back: Without fans, Opening Day for the Tampa Bay Rays is finally here

Baseball is back: Without fans, Opening Day for the Tampa Bay Rays is finally here

There will be no in-person seventh inning stretch and seats won't be filled by fans, but it's time to hear the crack of the bat as the Tampa Bay Rays finally hold their opening day.

There will be no in-person seventh inning stretch and seats won't be filled by fans, but it's time to hear the crack of the bat as the Tampa Bay Rays finally hold their opening day.

COVID-19 breaks fan's 21-season home opener streak, but not her spirit

COVID-19 breaks fan's 21-season home opener streak, but not her spirit

Billie Jo Bell is batting 1.000 when it comes to Rays home openers. Since the franchise's first game in 1998, she has attended 21 out of 21.

Billie Jo Bell is batting 1.000 when it comes to Rays home openers. Since the franchise's first game in 1998, she has attended 21 out of 21.

Rays fan missing first home opener in 21 years
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Rays fan missing first home opener in 21 years

Billie Jo Bell is batting 1.000 when it comes to Rays home openers. Since the franchise's first game in 1998, she has attended 21 out of 21. Her streak will end Friday.

Billie Jo Bell is batting 1.000 when it comes to Rays home openers. Since the franchise's first game in 1998, she has attended 21 out of 21. Her streak will end Friday.

Tom Brady reports to One Buc for first day of COVID-19 testing before training begins

Tom Brady reports to One Buc for first day of COVID-19 testing before training begins

On a humid Thursday morning, the Buccannees' quarterback donned a face mask and arrived at One Buc Place ahead of a series of required testing before players can start training.

On a humid Thursday morning, the Buccannees' quarterback donned a face mask and arrived at One Buc Place ahead of a series of required testing before players can start training.

MLB players taking visible stance on social justice

MLB players taking visible stance on social justice

Major League Baseball hasn't always been at the forefront of the social justice movement in recent years, with leagues like the NBA and NFL usually taking center stage.

Major League Baseball hasn't always been at the forefront of the social justice movement in recent years, with leagues like the NBA and NFL usually taking center stage.

Pro leagues taking different paths toward a return to play

Pro leagues taking different paths toward a return to play

Pro teams have different plans, but all share a common goal of protecting their players and entertaining fans safely.

Pro teams have different plans, but all share a common goal of protecting their players and entertaining fans safely.

High school sports get go-ahead to play
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High school sports get go-ahead to play

Florida high school sports have been given the green light to start as originally scheduled next week. The decision was made by the Florida High School Athletic Association board after a marathon four-and-a-half hour virtual meeting that went late into Monday night.

Florida high school sports have been given the green light to start as originally scheduled next week. The decision was made by the Florida High School Athletic Association board after a marathon four-and-a-half hour virtual meeting that went late into Monday night.

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler, players kneel during anthem

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler, players kneel during anthem

Kapler and several of his players knelt during the national anthem before their 6-2 exhibition victory against the Oakland Athletics.

Kapler and several of his players knelt during the national anthem before their 6-2 exhibition victory against the Oakland Athletics.

Bucs players preparing for a return to action

Bucs players preparing for a return to action

Tampa Bay Buccaneers players continue their work, sweating it out under the sweltering Florida sun, waiting to get the official call to Training Camp.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers players continue their work, sweating it out under the sweltering Florida sun, waiting to get the official call to Training Camp.

Players ready for NFL season
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Players ready for NFL season

Bucs players continue their work sweating it out under the sweltering Florida sun waiting to get the official call to Training Camp.

Bucs players continue their work sweating it out under the sweltering Florida sun waiting to get the official call to Training Camp.

NFL players to be tested daily for COVID-19 first 2 weeks

NFL players to be tested daily for COVID-19 first 2 weeks

NFL players will be tested daily for the coronavirus for at least the first two weeks of training camp, per the league’s new testing protocols.

NFL players will be tested daily for the coronavirus for at least the first two weeks of training camp, per the league’s new testing protocols.

Shed fire destroys Northwest Tampa Lacrosse team's gear, including special COVID-19 face shields

Shed fire destroys Northwest Tampa Lacrosse team's gear, including special COVID-19 face shields

Early Sunday morning, the Northwest Tampa Lacrosse community suffered a devastating setback when their equipment shed at North Lakes Sports Complex in Hillsborough County caught fire, destroying everything inside. The shed was filled with thousands of dollars in lacrosse equipment and priceless memories in the form of team photos.

Early Sunday morning, the Northwest Tampa Lacrosse community suffered a devastating setback when their equipment shed at North Lakes Sports Complex in Hillsborough County caught fire, destroying everything inside. The shed was filled with thousands of dollars in lacrosse equipment and priceless memories in the form of team photos.