Severe storms forced the Red Sox–Rays matchup at Fenway to be delayed as officials warn of heavy rain and possible flash flooding across Massachusetts.

Wrexham and Leeds will play a pre‑season friendly at Raymond James Stadium on July 25. Tickets were listed starting around $61.

Wander Franco sought a spot on the Dominican roster for Santo Domingo 2026, but Olympic officials say roster rules and his legal status block a last‑minute addition.

Pinellas County has paused matchups with St. Petersburg Catholic while officials review transfers, coaching hires and program investments.

Linda Noskova, 21, recovered from a second‑set collapse to beat Karolina Muchova 6‑2, 5‑7, 6‑3 and win her first Grand Slam at Wimbledon. The victory capped an all‑Czech final on Centre Court.

Tampa Bay used the No. 2 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft on Fort Worth Christian shortstop Grady Emerson, the 2026 Gatorade National Player of the Year. The left‑handed prep bat adds high upside to the Rays system.

John Carlson signed a two‑year, $17M deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning, giving the Bolts a veteran top‑pairing defenseman and a power‑play quarterback.

Florida is reportedly trading Evan Rodrigues and Jesper Boqvist for Jacob Markstrom, a move that would settle the Panthers’ goalie plans before free agency opens.

Veterans from across the country are competing in Tampa this week in the 40th National Veterans Golden Age Games, with dozens of adaptive sports and volunteer opportunities. Events are free and scheduled across downtown venues.

Junior Caminero crushed three homers and drove in six as the Rays won 13-2, while Tampa Bay pitchers carried a combined no‑hit into the ninth. It was a breakout day at the Trop.

Toronto completed a sign-and-trade to bring Darren Raddysh home, signing him to an eight-year extension while Tampa Bay receives a 2026 fifth-round pick.

UF’s athletic budget jumps $30.4M to about $235.7M as revenue sharing, coach buyouts and football spending drive the increase. The shift tightens the squeeze on smaller sports.

Baker Mayfield has given the Buccaneers until the start of training camp to reach a new deal, saying talks are “not anywhere close.” The deadline sharpens Tampa Bay’s offseason timeline.