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Saturday, May 09, 2026

 

Rays have an unusually quiet night at plate, sustain a rare defeat

Starter Jesse Scholtens allows only two hits, but both are solo home runs, and the Tampa Bay offense does not do much. Read more.

 
 

Hall of Famer Wade Boggs, a ‘Tampa guy,’ endorses Rays’ stadium move

In Boston for a ceremony, the longtime Tampa resident says a new stadium will “light up” and “energize” the community. Read more.

 

Rookie or real deal? Rueben Bain Jr. sets the tone at Bucs minicamp

The former Hurricane arrives wearing Warren Sapp’s jersey, then honors that Miami lineage during his first practice. Read more.

 

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Will the Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov be the league MVP this season?

Kucherov has been named a Hart Memorial Trophy finalist for the third straight year. Read more.

 

Is Shea Connors the missing piece for the Tampa Bay Sun?

After winning the inaugural championship, the Sun find themselves missing the playoffs in Year 2. But could a new star make the difference in Year 3? Read more.

Today's newsletter was compiled by Traci Johnson.

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