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Two Former Polk State Players Selected In The 2023 MLB Draft
Source: PSA
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A pair of former Polk State Baseball players have found a home with a Major League Baseball (MLB) team.
On Tue [...]
Randy Arozarena Advanced To Final Of Home Run Derby
Randy Arozarena, Credit: Tampa Bay Rays
Seventy-two home runs were not quite enough.
Randy Arozarena, who joined Evan Longoria (2008) and Carlo [...]
NFL Network To Carry 23 LIVE Preseason Games
Source: NFL
NFL Network is the only network that will air the entire slate of 2023 NFL preseason games, highlighted by 23 live games.
NFL Netwo [...]
Tampa Bay Rays All-Star Wander Franco ‘It’s Going To Be Awesome’
Wander Franco (Credit: Rock Riley)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - In late June, Rays shortstop Wander Franco was benched for two games because manager Kev [...]
The Rock Stops Here: Tampa Bay Rays Radio Broadcaster Andy Freed
Rock Riley: The Rock Stops Here
TAMPA, Fla. - Tampa Bay Rays radio play-by-play broadcaster Andy Freed returns. How is Andy doing after losing his [...]
NFL Suspends Three Players “Indefinitely” For Violation Of Gambling Policy
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The NFL confirmed today that three players have been indefinitely suspended for violating the league’s gambling policy.
One oth [...]
Lightning Send Ross Colton To Avalanche With More Moves Likely
Ross Colton (Courtesy: Tampa Bay Lightning)
TAMPA, Fla. – The Lightning released the 2023-24 season schedule Tuesday. The 82-game slate will open [...]
Take Aim At Giant Outfield Targets As Topgolf St. Petersburg Opens Friday
Topgolf St. Petersburg (Topgolf)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Topgolf is coming to St. Petersburg soon, very soon. Topgolf announced on Monday it will o [...]
Rock Riley With Legend Tampa Sports Reporter Ira Kaufman On ‘Rock Stops Here’
Ira Kaufman and Rock Riley (Credit: Rock Riley)
TAMPA, Fla. - Ira Kaufman has been covering pro sports for 47 years and is still going strong as a [...]
Wander Franco Homers In Return, Though Rays Fall To Royals
Wander Franco (Credit: Tampa Bay Rays)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Wander Franco returned Saturday afternoon following a two-game benching for discipli [...]