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Junior swimming star at her best when pressure is greatest

TAMPA, Fla. – With nationals coming up next week, University of Tampa women’s swimmer Sierra Gillan is looking for both team success as well as personal bests. The Milford, Pa. native has consistently finished first in meets at the regional level in the Sunshine State Conference and on the national level in Division II collegiate swimming.

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.
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Orioles pitching prospect finds fire competing against himself

Barahona, Santo Domingo, Sarasota, and Delmarva could make most people seem well traveled. For Luis De Leon it’s just the start of a dream.

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. 

Teen Orioles outfielder looks to climb prospect ladder

Thomas Sosa’s life changed on Jan. 15, 2022, when he signed a US $400,000 deal with the Baltimore Orioles. After a rough first year, he’s trying to build off a successful second minor-league season.

Patience & progress: Part of the process for Orioles prospect

In baseball, patience is a virtue. Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Braylin Tavera is oozing with it when he steps up to bat.

Luis Sanchez is pitching his way to the big leagues

Luis Sanchez is close to living out the dream his father had for him of playing major league baseball.  

Bechtold boasts positivity no matter situation

Nicki Bechtold’s positive attitude on and off the volleyball court seems to be contagious. The...

NC native pursues beach volleyball passion in Florida

Falling in love with beach volleyball at a young age has set Addie White up to pursue and conquer her dreams.

Eckerd’s Lim dreams of playing pro beach volleyball

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - For Kitana Lim a sport that was originally a vessel...

Meghreblian powers through when the going gets tough

Jessi Meghreblain is serving for her practice.

Fan experience thrives at historic ballpark

Celebrations and shared memories highlight sunny afternoon at LECOM Park

Dynamic duo hopes to grow partnership for Tritons beach volleyball

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – An Eckerd College freshman partnership is reaching for new heights...

Coulter’s court approach emphasizes positivity

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Eckerd College outside hitter Joelle Coulter has learned the importance...

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Wheelchair racer Smeenk captures Canada’s 5th Para Athletics gold medal

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