Sports
Coverage of teams, venues, college athletics, sponsorships and the business of sports across Tampa Bay.
The ReliaQuest Bowl has announced that Louisiana State University and the University of Wisconsin will go head-to-head at the annual college game, scheduled for January 1 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. The game will kick off at 12:00 p.m. and be telecast nationally, on ESPN2 TV. Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster online at www.ticketmaster.com. … Read more
GTE Financial has been named the official credit union of the Tampa Bay Lightning, signing a multi-year sponsorship agreement. The partnership between GTE Financial and the Lightning will create financial literacy programming, for fans of all ages, through curriculum aimed at growing confidence and making informed decisions around personal finances to build financial security, according … Read more
Dugout Mugs has thrived in the sports collectibles industry with a lineup of unique products. The Winter Haven-based company makes, and sells, baseball bat-themed drinkware made from baseball bats, with their flagship product being a 12 oz baseball bat barrel mug. This year marked the third consecutive year that Dugout Mugs was honored on the … Read more
The Rays have finalized a deal for a new St. Petersburg ballpark tied to a $6.5B mixed-use redevelopment at Tropicana Field.
Tampa is one of the proudest sports communities, which should come as no surprise to Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans. Just two years ago, on February 7, 2021, the Bucs made history and won Super Bowl LV, at home, in the beloved Raymond James Stadium. It was a day, and a season, that Bucs fans will … Read more
After 12 years of leadership, Andrew Messick has announced he will be retiring in 2023 from his position of president and chief executive officer for The IRONMAN Group. Messick will remain a stakeholder and member of the board of directors following the recruitment and appointment of a new CEO, according to a statement. “Being the … Read more
Copperhead Charities, tournament organizer for the Valspar Championship, is reporting that it has generated more than $50 million, through PGA TOUR-sponsored golf events in the Tampa Bay area, since 1977, including the proceeds from the 2023 championship. The 2023 Valspar Championship, held in March on the Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Resort, generated nearly $1.2 million, … Read more
Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company and parent company to IMG Academy, in Bradenton, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell IMG Academy, a sports education institution, to BPEA EQT, part of the leading global private equity group, EQT, in partnership with Nord Anglia Education. The all-cash deal … Read more
One day after the Valspar Championship honors Rondé Barber, a member of the 2023 Class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, on Thursday, March 16, Rob Gronkowski will visit the tournament’s new 18th hole hot spot, The Rooftop, presented by DEX Imaging and designed by Ashley. Gronkowski will spend the afternoon of Friday, March … Read more
By Michael Carr The numbers are overwhelming. Currently, the average Major League Baseball, National Football League and National Basketball Association players’ salaries range from $3.26 million to $8.32 million, annually. The average career is 2.7 years for a MLB player, 2.5 years for an NFL player and 4.5 years for an NBA player. Yet, we … Read more
