OLDSMAR, FLA. (WFLA) — The Tampa Bay Rays are gearing up for the season. Mitchell High School alum and Tampa Bay native, Trevor Harrison, is headed to Rays camp in just a few weeks. Harrison grew up going to Rays games, and he said it’s a dream come true that he is playing for his hometown team. ‘It was hell’: Marine says Hertz falsely accused him of stealing … [Read more...] about Mitchell High School alum playing for Tampa Bay Rays
Bucs OC Liam Coen withdraws from consideration for Jaguars’ coaching job, AP source says
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay offensive coordinator Liam Coen is no longer a candidate to be Jacksonville's next head coach. Coen, who was scheduled for an in-person interview on Wednesday with Jaguars owner Shad Khan, general manager Trent Baalke and others, pulled his name out of consideration and will sign a new contract with the Buccaneers, a person familiar with … [Read more...] about Bucs OC Liam Coen withdraws from consideration for Jaguars’ coaching job, AP source says
Evans’ goal late in the third period completes Canadiens’ rally past Lightning in 3-2 victory
MONTREAL (AP) — Jake Evans scored the winning goal with 2:15 remaining to rally the Montreal Canadiens past the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Tuesday night. Evans finished a feed from Joel Armia to break the tie with his 11th goal. Juraj Slafkovsky and Alex Newhook also scored, and Sam Montembeault stopped 33 shots to help Montreal win for the 13th time in 17 games. Rookie … [Read more...] about Evans’ goal late in the third period completes Canadiens’ rally past Lightning in 3-2 victory
Rondé Barber helps build Habitat for Humanity home
ST. PETERSBURGH, Fla. (WFLA) - Community leaders got together Tuesday to build a home for a family in St. Petersburg. This will serve as the first official build day for Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside's fourth annual CEO Build. Football Hall of Famer Rondé Barber, who is also General Chair of the Valspar Championship, has helped out every single year, and says it … [Read more...] about Rondé Barber helps build Habitat for Humanity home
USF women’s basketball looks to bounce back at home against FAU
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- USF Women's Basketball is 4-2 in conference play, but on two game losing skid. The Bulls hope to break that skid on Saturday against FAU. However, head coach Jose Fernandez says it's the non-conference schedule that prepares them for times like this. "I thought it prepared us pretty when we started 4-0, but after losing these two in the fashion … [Read more...] about USF women’s basketball looks to bounce back at home against FAU