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Baseball storms back to Florida’s Port Charlotte

Baseball is back in Port Charlotte. Tampa Bay Rays have returned to the community after playing last year’s spring training in Orlando due to Hurricane Ian. The category 5 Atlantic hurricane killed 161 people and caused $113 billion in damages. Its winds peaked at 160mph/260kmh and was recorded as the third costliest storm recorded.

Finding joy in dismal Raptors season all a matter of perspective

TORONTO – Loyalty, patience and hope were the sentiments being expressed Tuesday night ahead of the Toronto Raptors’ worst home loss in franchise history, a 41-point blowout at the hands of the New Orleans Pelicans. It hasn’t been a fun season for Raptors fans, who...
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Pirates fans sail south to reach spring training dreams

Two fans sporting bright yellow Hawaiian shirts stood out under the blazing sun on the centre field concourse at LECOM Park.

Blue Jays spring training brings Canadian hospitality to sunny Dunedin 

For Hugh Timoney, the excitement and warmth of Blue Jays spring training drew him south to Dunedin. 

NBA Eastern Conference Preview

Eastern Conference Tiers By Zulfi Sheikh and Mike Collins The NBA season tips off in less...

Fan experience thrives at historic ballpark

Celebrations and shared memories highlight sunny afternoon at LECOM Park

Family fun at the old ball game

LAKELAND, Fla. – The Detroit Tigers are making the effort to uphold a welcoming,...

Celebrating 100 years of baseball in Bradenton

The city of Bradenton is celebrating 100 years of Baseball this year at LECOM park. Tracing its history from 1923 to 2023, LECOM stands as the third oldest remaining park in the United States. From the concessions to the fans, this special report takes readers through the entire Bradenton experience.

University of Tampa’s all-time winningest baseball coach still finding ways to improve

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwPH_ieNDtI As the top Division II program in the nation, winning remains the only option...

Turmoil did not deter Canadian Paralympic experience

Canadian Paralympic athletes would not allow Covid-19 restrictions, and geopolitical instability to dampen their experience in Beijing.

TFC II: A glimpse into the future of Canadian football

In the midst of a World Cup berth, Toronto FC II provides young Canadian footballers a new path to the pros, and hopefully the national team.

Joe Urso plans to keep U Tampa winning for years to come

Since becoming head coach in 2001, Joe Urso has made the University of Tampa’s baseball program synonymous with success.

Cohesion has Canadian swim teams on track for success in Tokyo

Everybody on the Canadian national swim team wants to take a trip through the Tunnel of Love. The purpose of the exercise is to maintain a team atmosphere in a sport that is individual by its nature, by recognizing successes as a group and keeping squad morale high in the process.

USF softballers gain valuable experience playing U.S. national team

As the University of South Florida women’s softball team approached their three-game series against Team USA this past weekend in Tampa, the experience was looked at as a learning opportunity without any added stress.

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