Backlash builds for Rays' idea to be part-time team
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Major League Baseball has given the Tampa Bay Rays permission to explore splitting their seasons between the Tampa Bay area and Montreal, but St. Petersburg's mayor wasted no time shooting down the "silly" idea.

USWNT defeats Sweden 2-0 in final group game of Women's World Cup

USWNT defeated Sweden 2-0 Thursday in their third and final group-stage game of the Women's World Cup. Both teams will advance to the knockout round of the tournament.

What you need to know before the US faces off against Sweden in Group F's last match in the WWC

One of the biggest rivalries in Women’s World Cup history is finally upon us, as Sweden and the U.S. meet on the field Thursday, June 20 in the one of the most-anticipated matches of the tournament.

USWNT soccer games generate more revenue than men's games, audit report shows

Audited financial reports show that the U.S. Women's National Team games have generated more revenue than the U.S. men's games over the last three years.

Yankees sweep Rays with 12-1 win Wednesday

It's not unusual for Rays manager Kevin Cash - pioneer of the relief opener - to have his bullpen warming as early as the first inning. It's just never happened with a defending Cy Young Award winner on the mound.

Bare Knuckle Fighting feud to play out at Fairgrounds

For the first time, Florida is playing host to the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC); essentially boxing, minus the gloves. 

Bare-knuckle beef to play out in Tampa
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The two fighters have had a legitimate long-standing feud that fight fans know, all center around super-star Conor Mcgregor. They'll settle that beef hand to hand in front of 1000s of screaming fans.

New generations of fans, players love baseball
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Little League has seen a massive decline in participation, since 2007. Player signups have dropped 43%. But that doesn't correlate to the number of kids playing youth baseball. Instead, they've been turning to travel ball instead.

Maybin makes bid to keep spot with HR, Yanks beat Rays 6-3

NEW YORK (AP) - Cameron Maybin realizes his time in pinstripes may be running out. As Aaron Judge nears his return from the injured list, Maybin is making it difficult for the Yankees to think about cutting ties. Maybin homered again with his roster spot in doubt, Edwin Encarnación went deep for his first hit with the Yankees and New York beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-3 Tuesday night to...

USF Bulls unveil new and breathable uniforms for 2019 football season

The University of South Florida’s football team is hoping to be built for speed – and stay a little cooler – with new uniforms for the upcoming season.

Bay Area teens claim championship in trap shooting

Tampa Bay Sporting Clays has put together one sharp shooting team. They're the top ranked Junior Olympic trap shooting club in the country.

Teens claim championship in trap shooting
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Tampa Bay Sporting Clays has put together one sharp shooting team. They're the top ranked Junior Olympic trap shooting club in the country.

Yankees blank Rays 3-0 to up lead

Masahio Tanaka pitched a two-hitter with 10 strikeouts for his fourth major league shutout, and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-0 on Monday night to increase their slim lead in the AL East.

Hillsborough renovating over 100 county athletic fields

Out with the old, in with the new. At the field where the Valrico Rams Youth Football and Cheer league practices and plays, the renovations are already underway. 

MLB looks at high school prospects in Brandon
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For the first time Major League Baseball is bringing together the best high school players in the country.

Gary Woodland wins U.S. Open

Gary Woodland has captured the U.S. Open, overcoming the back-nine pressure at Pebble Beach to hold off two-time defending champion Brooks Koepka for a three-shot victory.

Rays survive 9th inning Angels' rally, win 6-5

The Tampa Bay Rays dodged a scare from Mike Trout, and now they're headed to the Bronx for a most crucial division showdown.

Morton's streak ends as Angels beat Rays 5-3

Charlie Morton lost for the first time in 22 starts and Los Angeles hit three homers to lead the Angels to a 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday.