Sports

USF alum Rob Higgins, who successfully led the Tampa Bay Sports Commission for two decades, shows his passion and commitment in an introductory "celebration."

Suncoast Searchlight partners with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. Read our methodology to learn how we check claims.

South Korea's Park Si-hun traveled to Jones' Pensacola ranch two years ago and presented the medal many thought the Florida boxer should have won in Seoul.

The Bulls open the season by scoring 34 straight points, sparked by Keshaun Singleton's 45-yard touchdown reception on a fake punt and two TD runs by Byrum Brown in his return from injury.

Many, like Tampa native Allison Dougherty, are excited about the opportunity to play pro baseball rather than softball. Other attendees include Mo'ne Davis, known for her Little League World Series win as a pitcher.

Student-athletes follow protocols to acclimate to the scorching temperatures and humidity. And it's not just athletes that need to prepare for the risk.

NASCAR comes to the region for the first time, when the developmental circuit joins the headline IndyCar series opener on the downtown waterfront road course.

The suspended player faces charges of sexual abuse involving a girl who was 14 years old at the time.

Cecilie Fløe scored in extra time and the Tampa Bay Sun beat Fort Lauderdale United 1-0 as a sold-out crowd watched the title game at Riverfront Stadium.

The financial edge is just one advantage teams like the Panthers and Lightning have in attracting and retaining players. Everything from the weather to strong ownership and talented front offices factors in.

Suggs, who was hired by her alma mater in September, is accused of misusing a credit card issued to her when she was CEO of the Florida Sports Foundation.

A handgun registered to his uncle was found in Wander Franco's vehicle after an altercation, say Dominican prosecutors, who filed the charge Sunday.