Rays CEO Ken Babby commits to April 2029 ballpark opening

Tampa Bay Rays executives pose together at a team event announcing a new ballpark timeline.

Babby commits to an April 2029 Rays ballpark and a mixed-use development plan.

Iowa and Vanderbilt head to Tampa for ReliaQuest Bowl

ReliaQuest Bowl logo displayed over Raymond James Stadium with the phrase Football in Paradise.

Iowa and Vanderbilt will meet in Tampa on New Year’s Eve for a ReliaQuest Bowl matchup that brings national interest and strong economic impact.

Tropicana Field roof finished early as Rays chase new stadium

Aerial image of Tropicana Field under bright blue skies with St. Petersburg neighborhoods in the background.

St. Pete finished the Trop roof early and is moving into the next phase of repairs while the Rays explore a new stadium site.

USF reveals new renderings of Football Operations Center

Aerial rendering of the University of South Florida’s on-campus football stadium and athletic district in Tampa.

The University of South Florida has released new renderings of the TGH Center for Athletic Excellence, a 150,000-square-foot football operations facility that will anchor the university’s $348 million on-campus stadium project. The complex is scheduled to open in fall 2027 and will serve as the future home of USF Football. The new building will be … Read more

Tampa Bay legend Derrick Brooks named COO of USF Athletics

Rob Higgins and Derrick Brooks pose together, both wearing suits and making the USF Bulls hand sign to celebrate Brooks’ new role as chief operating officer of USF Athletics.

Tampa icon Derrick Brooks joins USF Athletics as COO, uniting Tampa Bay’s sports and business leadership.