TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Bay Rays have officially been sold to a new owner in an MLB-approved deal, the team announced on Tuesday. The new ownership group is led by Patrick Zalupski, CEO of Dream Finders Homes, a Florida-based real estate developer. Also part of the group is Bill Cosgrove, CEO of Union Home Mortgage, and Ken Babby, CEO of Fast Forward Sports Group. … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay Rays officially sold to new owners, team announces
New owners of Tampa Bay Rays share excitement, optimism for team’s future
TAMPA, Fla. - All eyes were on the Tampa Bay Rays this morning as the new owners took to Steinbrenner Field to lay out their vision for the future. The billion-dollar sale was recently finalized to a group led by Florida developer Patrick Zalupski, ending Stuart Sternberg's nearly 20-year run as the Rays owner. Zalupski is the CEO of Dream Finders Homes, a … [Read more...] about New owners of Tampa Bay Rays share excitement, optimism for team’s future
Voice of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers shares his favorite game call
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — If you're a Bucs fan, chances are Gene Deckerhoff has graced the airwaves as the play-by-play announcer for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. There's been a lot of football since 1989, from preseason and regular season games to two Super Bowl wins. Deckerhoff has been there for many of the highs and lows in team history, and still continues to call the … [Read more...] about Voice of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers shares his favorite game call
‘Mike’s a legend’: Mike Evans’ childhood friends reflect on his upbringing in Galveston
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — When you think of Bucs receiver Mike Evans, it's easy to see the touchdowns and the highlights, and the jaw-dropping catches on Sundays. You may also think about the accolades (his 11 straight 1,000-yard receiving seasons, tied with Jerry Rice for most all time in NFL history, the 2 Super Bowl Wins, the six Pro Bowl nods, etc...) or the number 13 jersey … [Read more...] about ‘Mike’s a legend’: Mike Evans’ childhood friends reflect on his upbringing in Galveston
Shane Pinto scores tiebreaking goal late in 3rd and Senators beat Lightning 5-4
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Shane Pinto scored his second goal of the night late in the third period to lift the Ottawa Senators to a 5-4 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday in the opener for both clubs. Dylan Cozens and Artus Zub also scored for the Senators, and Claude Giroux added an empty-netter. Brady Tkachuk had three assists. Linus Ullmark stopped 21 shots for … [Read more...] about Shane Pinto scores tiebreaking goal late in 3rd and Senators beat Lightning 5-4