Sports by the Tampa Bay Times

10/07/2025

Winning an introductory news conference is not difficult. Following through on all of the promises will be the hard part for the new owners of the Rays, John Romano writes.

One Hillsborough politician says word around town is the team will be seeking $1.1 billion in public funds for a new stadium.

10/07/2025

For as important as his physical play in the corners and in front of the net was, Jack Finley making the Lightning's opening-night roster was primarily about earning the team's trust in the faceoff circle.

Both on and off the ice, it became clear this preseason that the NHL is where the 2020 second-round pick belongs.

10/07/2025

A live/work/play complex similar to Atlanta’s Battery is the “gold standard.” Now the search for a site in the Tampa Bay area begins in earnest.

10/07/2025

Co-chairs Patrick Zalupski and Bill Cosgrove and CEO Ken Babby are expected to lay out their vision for the future of the Rays as the team's new owners introduce themselves during a news conference this morning at Steinbrenner Field. Follow our live updates here.

Team leaders will hold a news conference Tuesday morning at Steinbrenner Field.

10/07/2025

The hostilities between the Lightning and Panthers have reached dangerous levels. And what is the NHL's response? Sending players to bed without their dinners, John Romano writes.

The league continually abdicates its responsibility when it comes to assaults and player safety.

10/07/2025

The Bucs won't know until later in the week whether the handful of starters who missed Sunday's game in Seattle will be available for the 49ers game.

There were no new injuries in Week 5 against Seattle, but Tampa Bay is not yet sure who might return against the 49ers.

10/06/2025

Are four last-minute victories something to be celebrated or a cause of concern for the Bucs? The only correct answer: Yes. You cannot dismiss a 4-1 record, but constantly living on the edge is not easy in the NFL, John Romano writes.

No matter how many close calls Tampa Bay has survived, this team has the resilience to overcome injuries and the clock.

10/06/2025

After Saturday’s slugfest in Sunrise, the Department of Player Safety says it took into account recent events between the teams.

10/06/2025

Junior Caminero did a lot of damage with his bat in his first full major-league season.

In his first full big-league season, the 22-year-old was among the AL leaders in homers, total bases, extra-base hits, RBIs, runs and OPS.

10/06/2025

If the Lightning thought they needed to get tougher after their last two preseason games, an 11th-hour waiver claim of 6-foot-9, 242-pound enforcer Curtis Douglas certainly addressed that need.

The 6-foot-9 forward showed his physicality this preseason with two fights while playing with Utah.

10/06/2025

DJ Lagway assured the Gators fan base things would change following his team's third consecutive loss. For one surreal Saturday, he made good on that guarantee.

The sophomore had his best game of the year after vowing change following the loss at Miami.

10/06/2025

Brett Phillips, who delivered the Rays’ wild walkoff win in Game 4 of the 2020 World Series, announced his retirement on Sunday.

The Seminole High product says his goodbyes in a social media video and expresses his desire to stay in the game.