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Tampa, Fla - Tampa Bay Downs has announced that it has pushed back the opening day of the backstretch to Monday, Nov. 4, because of lingering standing water on the track and damage to barn roofs caused by Hurricane Milton. Despite the delay in opening the backstretch, the track remains...

ST. PETERSBURG — The first week since Hurricane Milton shredded the Tropicana Field roof on its wicked path of destruction through west central Florida has not provided much clarity on how severely the Rays will be impacted. About the only thing that seems certain is that the team won’t...

The Tampa Bay Rays' stadium was hit hard by Hurricane Milton ... but fear not, fish lovers -- the stingrays that call Tropicana Field "home" were unharmed in the storm!

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced they will be joining forces with Feeding Tampa Bay to help with Hurricane Milton relief.

Here are the nominees for the Pinellas County volleyball player of the week from Sept. 23-24. Voting lasts until 9 a.m. Wednesday. Olivia Anderson, Jr., Indian Rocks Christian: Ended up with 31 assists, five digs and three kills in a win over Seminole. Addie Davis, Sr., Calvary Christian: Finished with...

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning will hit the ice to kick off the 2024-25 season on Tuesday, and they'll be supporting a good cause as they play. The team will hold a food and supply drive during their first two home games on Tuesday and Thursday to benefit community members affected by Hurricane Milton. The supplies will benefit three partners around the region, including Feeding Tampa Bay, Metropolitan Ministries and the University Area Community Development Corporation.

VENICE — Eleven days after its loss to IMG Academy, Venice was back on the practice field for the first time due to the extended time off forced by Hurricane Milton.

The stadium's roof was ripped to shreds amid 100-mph winds

PENSACOLA, Fla. - Due to Hurricane Milton, the University of West Florida athletics leadership team and men's golf program have made the decision to cancel the Copperhead Championship which was set to take place on Monday, Oct. 14 and Tuesday, Oct. 15 at Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, Fla. Statement...

Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida, on the southwest side of the state, endured “extreme flooding” due to Hurricane Milton, but will be ready to host the LPGA’s best in November, according to a statement from club. “Pelican Golf Club sustained heavy rain and winds with extreme...

Due to the impact of hurricanes Helene and Milton on Al Lang Stadium in downtown St. Petersburg, the Rowdies are relocating their three remaining home games. Saturday’s match against North Carolina FC now will be played on the road, at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina, with a 5 p.m.

ST. PETERSBURG, FL, USA – The WTA has announced today the appointment of Marina Storti as Chief Executive Officer of WTA Ventures, the new commercial entity of the WTA. WTA Ventures’ creation was announced this March and is part of the Tour’s strategic partnership with CVC Capital Partners, to build upon the strong legacy the WTA has established over the last 50 years, by further elevating the profile of women’s tennis and accelerating commercial growth for the benefit of the fans, players, tournaments and all other stakeholders in the game.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – In a rare Sunday afternoon contest, the Embry-Riddle women's soccer team scored twice in the second half of play to record their second Sunshine State Conference win of the season, topping Eckerd 2-0 at the Embry-Riddle Soccer Stadium. A goal and an assist from Lauryn Mateo helped the Eagles improve to 6-3-1 overall and 2-1-1 in league play. Eckerd sits at 1-3-3 on the year and 0-2 in the SSC.

Spectacular strikes and dramatic finishes highlighted the past week, which one gets your vote?. The past week of action in the USL Championship delivered some dramatic late finishes and brilliant individual strikes that lit up the highlight reel as the end of the regular season drew closer. Here are our top four finishes, now it’s up to you to pick the winner of the USL Championship Fans’ Choice Goal of the Week presented by Select.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The Embry-Riddle men's soccer team faced Eckerd College on Sunday afternoon, following a delay due to hurricane weather. This match marked the Eagles' fifth conference game of the season, and they aimed to carry on their recent success after a win against Barry. The Eagles played a dominant first half with a 3-0 win.