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Jays, Lawrie look to get a Step on Spring

Jays, Lawrie look to get a Step on Spring

DUNEDIN, FLA.–Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Brett Lawrie of Langley, BC goes through early workouts at the team’s half field adjacent to Florida Auto Exchange Stadium.  Toronto’s position players aren’t scheduled to report until February 20 with the team’s first full squad workout scheduled for February 21. (EDDIE MICHELS PHOTO)

Howard House Update

Howard House Update

  BELLEAIR BEACH, FLA. –More workmen’s cars are appearing on the front side of Ryan Howard’s new home.  On one side of the second story are six air conditioning units of at least 10-ton capacity making Duke Energy, the local power supplier, happy.  It’s understood that there are more units on the north side of the […]

Saint Leo Lions Baseball Broadcast

Saint Leo Lions Baseball Broadcast

Saint Leo, Fla.– The partnership between Saint Leo University and Rocket Sports & Entertainment Network adds coverage today when Rick Sassone will call the Lions’ home baseball opener vs. Johnson at 6pm EST. Originally scheduled to broadcast the men and women’s basketball doubleheader from Florida Tech, the broadcast change was made by Saint Leo Athletics […]

Jeter and Yankees Getting Jump on Spring

Jeter and Yankees Getting Jump on Spring

TAMPA, FLA.–Above, New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter takes his second day of batting practice at the team’s  minor league complex today.  Jeter took eight swings in six trips in the cage.    

Boys of Summer Work in Winter

Boys of Summer Work in Winter

  DUNEDIN, FLA.–Despite a 50-degree temperatures on Saturday  Toronto Blue Jay Marcus Stroman  needs just shorts and a t-shirt to get his workout in. (EDDIE MICHELS PHOTO)

4th Annual “Tyler’s Team” Charity Poker Classic

4th Annual “Tyler’s Team” Charity Poker Classic

Former Miami Dolphins Jim Jensen (visor) at the 2013 event.  Jensen has been a strong supporter for all four years. (courtesy of The Tyler McLellan Foundation) Wellington, Fla. –  – The Tyler McLellan Foundation have been getting ready for their major fundraiser of the year.  The 4th Annual “Tyler’s Team” Charity Poker Classic will be Sunday […]

STORM SINGLE-GAME TICKETS ON SALE SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9th at 9:00 AM

STORM SINGLE-GAME TICKETS ON SALE SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9th at 9:00 AM

courtesy of the Tampa Bay Storm  Storm to thank fans with $9 Lower Level Ticket Special for the first 9 days   TAMPA, FLA.– – The Tampa Bay Storm announced today that single-game tickets for the upcoming 2014 regular season will go on sale, Sunday, February 9th at 9:00 AM.  A special $9 ticket will be made […]

Fantasy Campers get a Look at Jeter

Fantasy Campers get a Look at Jeter

  TAMPA, FLA.–New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter takes ground balls today at the Yankees minor league complex in Tampa.  Jeter, (left ankle) only played 17-games during the 2013 hitting just .190 with one homer and seven RBI.      

2014 Storm Cheerleaders Ready to Go

2014 Storm Cheerleaders Ready to Go

courtesy of Tampa Bay Storm  TAMPA, FLA. – The Tampa Bay Storm announced the members of the 2014 Cheerleader squad on Friday. The 16-member squad consists of eight veterans and eight rookies.   “I am excited about this season’s squad,” said Tampa Bay Storm director of cheerleaders Kindra Ebanks.  “This year we saw a large group of […]

Clearwater Police Investigating Accident

Clearwater Police Investigating Accident

CLEARWATER, FLA.–A late model Jeep lays on its side just east of S. Keene Rd. on Gulf-to-Bay after a collision at approximately 11:20 AM January 20, 2014.  According to witnesses at least one person was airlifted to an area hospital.