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St. Petersburg Sports News

This page covers athletic competition, league business, player achievements and the culture of sports. Reporting follows championship results, roster changes and major events affecting the city.

Rays World Series Games Generate $40 Million in Pinellas

Rays World Series Games Generate $40 Million in Pinellas

Three home World Series games against the Milwaukee Brewers drew 121,391 fans and lifted local hotel revenue and restaurant sales.

Live Poll

Do you think public money should help pay for big sports events in your community?


Baseball

Baseball

Nick Martinez Becomes Free Agent After Option Declined

The Rays right-hander is now a free agent after his mutual option for 2027 was declined, with the club saying it would like to keep him.


Surfing

Live Poll

Would you attend a local collegiate sailing regatta in your area?

Surfing

Eckerd College Placed Fourth at SAISA Invite

The local team secured the fourth-place position during the opening day of the SAISA Open Top 6 Invite.

Eckerd College Placed Fourth at SAISA Invite

Soccer

Live Poll

Is consistent team success more important to your local sports culture than individual player statistics?

Soccer

Jahmali Waite Secures Record Shutouts for Rowdies

The goalkeeper recorded a career-high 13 shutouts as Tampa Bay claimed the USL Championship Players' Shield.

Jahmali Waite Secures Record Shutouts for Rowdies

Softball

Live Poll

Do you believe local collegiate athletic programs effectively support the development of student athletes?

Softball

Van Empel to Compete in National Sailing Championship

The University of South Florida sailor earned an at large bid to the national finals held this November in New York.

Van Empel to Compete in National Sailing Championship

Volleyball

Live Poll

Do you believe local team participation in regional sports competitions is a valuable community priority?

Volleyball

Eckerd College Competes in Nevins Trophy Regatta

The St. Petersburg sailing team finished 13th overall out of 18 teams during the competition in New York.

Eckerd College Competes in Nevins Trophy Regatta

More in Sports

Regular subjects here include game outcomes, the business of regional franchises, stadium operations and significant milestones for individual athletes. Coverage takes in the city and the communities around it. The integration of stadium development with urban planning and infrastructure projects is a frequent point of interest. Changes in league policies and the economic impact of hosting major events are common factors that shape local sports news.