Florida ranks fifth in country for college athletics revenue

Whether you're cheering for the Florida Gators, chanting for the Florida State Seminoles, or running with the USF Bulls, chances are you're spending money to support your college team, whether it's games or merchandise.

Bucs' 'Joe Dirt' looking to hit pay dirt by making team

The message is worn proudly on the back of Buccaneer players: "Earn it." It's also what's on the players’ minds. For free agent linebacker Riley Bullough, he's done a great job getting noticed, but has he done enough?

Astros to play Rangers at Tropicana Field in St. Pete

The Houston Astros are going to be spending a long time away from home. The Astros will play their next two series at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, because of flooding from Hurricane Harvey, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Monday.

Kizer starts in Browns' 13-9 win over Buccaneers

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - DeShone Kizer has yet to be named the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns' regular-season opener on Sept. 10. But he may have taken a step closer in a 13-9 preseason victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday night. The rookie quarterback didn't throw any touchdown passes in his first start and completed only 6 of 18 passes for 93 yards and an...

Morrison's 10th-inning homer leads Rays past Cardinals 3-2

Logan Morrison reached a milestone, helped his team win and paid tribute to his late father.    Morrison blasted two home runs to reach 31 this season, his second coming in the 10th inning to lead the Tampa Bay Rays past the Cardinals 3-2 on Sunday.    "Exciting win for us obviously," Rays manager Kevin Cash said. "It kind of started with LoMo, ended with LoMo and then a lot of good Chris...

5 pitchers, 2 Kiermaier catches send Rays over Blue Jays 2-0

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Alex Cobb and four relievers combined on a six-hitter and center fielder Kevin Kiermaier made two spectacular catches to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-0 on Thursday. A day after the same two teams combined for nine home runs in a 7-6 Toronto win, pitching took over.

Manfred says Tampa Bay must pick up pace on new stadium

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred wants Tampa Bay to work a little quicker on getting the Rays a new ballpark.

Pillar hits Toronto's 6th HR, Blue Jays beat Rays 7-6

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Even in a down year, the Toronto Blue Jays are as capable of going deep as any team in baseball. They showed that off Wednesday night. Kevin Pillar hit Toronto's sixth home run of the game in the eighth inning, lifting the Blue Jays over the Tampa Bay Rays 7-6.

Trop game reborn as 'Gasparilla Bowl'

Say goodbye to Bitcoin. The St. Petersburg Bowl has a new sponsor and a new name.  Bad Boys Mowers has signed on to sponsor the game.

Final week for the public to attend Bucs training camp

The NFL season is almost underway and you still have time to check out the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Training Camp.

Rays hold on for 6-5 win over Blue Jays

The Tampa Bay Rays' 6-5 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night was their 62nd of the season. Alex Colome has saved 37 of them, the most in the major leagues.

Snell shuts down Mariners; Rays hit 2 homers in 3-0 win

   There was a long stretch early in the season when Blake Snell was the lone pitcher in the Tampa Bay rotation who couldn't get a win. Now he seems to be the only one who can.    Snell allowed just two hits in seven innings for his second consecutive victory, and the Rays beat the Seattle Mariners 3-0 on Sunday.    "I wish I would have come together a lot sooner, but I feel really good about...

Winston solid, Bucs topple Jaguars 12-8 in preseason game

Jameis Winston continued his solid preseason, completing 21 of 29 passes for 196 yards and helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat woeful Jacksonville 12-8 on Thursday night. 

Smoak hits tiebreaking homer in 8th, Jays beat Rays 5-3

A sustained power surge from Josh Donaldson has put the Toronto Blue Jays back in the AL playoff picture.