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.

Kucherov's 130-point regular season earned him a second Hart Trophy in a razor‑thin PHWA vote.

Jon Cooper won the NHL’s Jack Adams Award Wednesday — his first — after guiding the Tampa Bay Lightning through injuries to a 50-win season. The honor came at a charity event and capped a season of steady leadership.

Tampa heads to Cary as two-time defending Division II champions, powered by a three-man rotation as they open the World Series against Bentley on Saturday.

Longo's Legacy Weekend on July 11–12 at Tropicana Field will include a Hall of Fame induction, the retirement of Evan Longoria’s No. 3 and giveaways for early fans.

An arbitrator sided with the Jacksonville Jaguars, denying Urban Meyer the roughly $30 million left on his 2021 contract.

USF closed the Bulls Coaches Tour in downtown Tampa, showcasing new coaching hires, a player-led water project and a 'Coming 2027' stadium timeline.