Odessa man looks to sell record-breaking bat for $39,000

Scott Bridges of Odessa is a big baseball fan, and he dedicated his life to making the game safer 26 years ago. 

Baseball bat designed to beat records
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Pirates star O'Neil Cruz has the record for the hardest hit ball in MLB history. The ball left the bat with 122.9 miles per hour exit velocity, but one local man helped design a bat that beats that number with ease. FOX 13's Mark Skol Jr. reports. 

NHL preps for Stadium Series game in Tampa
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Down the road from the Bolts' home at Benchmark International Arena, the NHL has rolled into town and begun to transform the permanent home of the Bucs into the temporary home of the Bolts. FOX 13's Sean Barie reports. 

Raymond James Stadium gears up for NHL Stadium Series matchup

The Tampa Bay Lightning are gearing up to host the Boston Bruins for an outdoor game at Raymond James Stadium on February 1. It will be the first game in NHL history to be played in an outdoor football stadium in Florida.

Tampa ‘Cane Freak’ may be UM’s biggest fan
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The University of Miami is hoping to win its first National Championship since the 2001 season on Monday night, and a Tampa man was there for the last title game. FOX 13’s Mark Skol Jr. reports. 

Duffy’s gearing up for the CFP National Championship watch party

The stage is finally set for the college football playoff national championship: the Indiana Hoosiers and Miami Hurricanes ready to face off at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

Texans star Azeez al-Shaair fined for pro-Palestinian message on eye black: report

ESPN reported Sunday morning that al-Shaair was fined $11,593 for wearing a "personal message," which violated the league's uniform and equipment rules.

Impact of new Rays stadium on HCC's future
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A big vote next week could move the Rays to Tampa. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank explains how the decision could impact the city.

Father and son coaching together for Tampa Catholic hoops
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Don Dziagwa has coached Tampa Catholic basketball for 38 years. This season, his son is joining the bench as an assistant. FOX 13's Mark Skol Jr. reports.

Getting Chatty About the Natty
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Time to break down the College Football National Championship between Indiana and Miami. Breaking down the title bout with beat writers Adam Lichtenstein of the Sun Sentinel & Zach Osterman of the Indianapolis Star. Plus, NFL head coaching jobs and the best candidates to fill them.

How to watch NFL football: 2026 Divisional playoffs

The postseason action heats up as the top seeds from each conference take center stage as they begin their journey towards a Super Bowl run.

Former NCAA players and fixers charged over rigged basketball games, prosecutors say

A sprawling betting scheme to rig NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association games ensnared 26 people, including more than a dozen college basketball players who tried to fix games as recently as last season, federal prosecutors said Thursday.

Rowdies kick off preseason training camp with new roster

As the sun rises on the first day of preseason training camp for the Tampa Bay Rowdies, a new team is attempting to rise with it.

Training camp with new roster for the Rowdies
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As the sun rises on the first day of preseason training camp for the Rowdies, a new team is attempting to rise with it. FOX 13's Sean Barie reports.