TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The development deal to build the Tampa Bay Rays a new stadium in St. Petersburg appears to be dead. Now, other groups are lining up to buy the team and take it to another city. "We are clearly going to dust off our proposal here in Hillsborough County and see where that takes us," said Tampa Mayor Jane Castor. The mayor says she is willing to sit … [Read more...] about Tampa, Orlando line up to make pitch to bring Rays to their city
USF Women’s Basketball going to NCAA Tournament
TAMPA, FLA. — No. 3 South Florida (23-10) defeated No. 9 Rice (17-17), 69-62, in the 2025 American Women’s Basketball Championship final on Wednesday evening, March 12, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. With the win over Rice, the USF Bulls earned an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Bucs agree to deals with Chris Godwin, Haason Reddick “This is a … [Read more...] about USF Women’s Basketball going to NCAA Tournament
Rays ‘cannot move forward’ with new ballpark deal, owner says
Video above: (Previous report) Will Rays ballpark deal in St. Pete reach home base? TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- The Tampa Bay Rays will not be getting a new stadium in St. Petersburg under the existing deal, the team announced Thursday. Rays Principal Owner Stuart Sternberg released a statement on X stating the organization "cannot move forward with the new ballpark and … [Read more...] about Rays ‘cannot move forward’ with new ballpark deal, owner says
Tampa Bay Lightning to be featured in animated game later this month
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Bay Lightning will air a real-time, animated broadcast for the team's game against the New York Islanders later this month. The animated program will feature real-time, volumetric animation geared toward families and young hockey fans. The game will be held on March 29 at 2 p.m. The team will join the Lightning's mascot, ThunderBug, on a … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay Lightning to be featured in animated game later this month
The Rays get 120 hours to make the Yankees’ spring stadium their own. Here’s how they’ll do it
TAMPA. Fla. (AP) — “Extreme Makeover: Baseball Edition" is about to premiere. When Tampa Bay players leave Steinbrenner Field following the New York Yankees’ spring training home finale on March 23, their staff will launch a 120-hour transformation of the ballpark for the Rays' season in exile from storm-damaged Tropicana Field. By the time the Rays return for their March … [Read more...] about The Rays get 120 hours to make the Yankees’ spring stadium their own. Here’s how they’ll do it