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Argentina's Lionel Messi waves after receiving the Golden Ball award for best player of the tournament at the end of the World Cup in December in Lusail, Qatar. Lionel Messi says he is coming to Inter Miami and joining Major League Soccer.
Lionel Messi says he’s joining Inter Miami and Major League Soccer
The World Cup star joins a franchise that has been led by another global soccer icon in David Beckham since its inception but has yet to make any real splashes on the field.
Calvin Faucher latest Rays pitcher to go on injured list
Right-handed reliever Calvin Faucher was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with what the team called “right elbow inflammation.”
The team has lost two pitchers to inflammation in as many days as it scrambles to find arms to cover its rotation and bullpen.
Ex-FSU football player Travis Rudolph acquitted in fatal shooting
Former Florida State football player Travis Rudolph reacts after a jury acquitted him of all charges in a fatal 2021 shooting Wednesday in the Palm Beach County Courthouse in downtown West Palm Beach.
A South Florida jury agreed that the former Florida State wide receiver acted in self-defense when he fatally shot one man and injured another.
Florida Gators and Miami can win a title, but FSU football can’t?
Can the Florida State Seminoles bring a football national title to FSU this year? Probably not, according to one metric.
That’s a takeaway from an annual recruiting metric. We have some thoughts on what it’s telling us.
How much will USF’s elite academic status help its Power Five pursuits?
Earlier today• USF Bulls
While USF athletic director Michael Kelly acknowledges the Bulls still have "a lot of athletic things that we have to meet," he says their resume for a possible Power Five invitation has been enhanced by the school's brand-new membership in one of the nation's most elite academic associations.
Ex-Florida Gators captain Tony Joiner pleads no contest to 2016 murder
Earlier today• Gators
Earl "Tony" Joiner, a former Florida Gators football captain, pleaded no contest to second-degree murder with a firearm.
Luke Raley, Jose Siri homer as Rays blank Twins
Earlier today• Rays
Rays right fielder Luke Raley (55) watches left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) at bat after hitting a triple in the fourth inning of Tuesday night's 7-0 rout of the Twins.
Josh Fleming to injured list as Rays continue to scramble for pitching
Yesterday• Rays
Rays relief pitcher Josh Fleming is headed to the injured list after an MRI revealed he has a cartilage build-up on the bone, and inflammation.

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  1. Ex-FSU football player Travis Rudolph acquitted in fatal shooting
    1 hour ago• Florida State Seminoles
    Former Florida State football player Travis Rudolph reacts after a jury acquitted him of all charges in a fatal 2021 shooting Wednesday in the Palm Beach County Courthouse in downtown West Palm Beach.
  2. Lionel Messi says he’s joining Inter Miami and Major League Soccer
    2 hours ago• Sports
    Argentina's Lionel Messi waves after receiving the Golden Ball award for best player of the tournament at the end of the World Cup in December in Lusail, Qatar. Lionel Messi says he is coming to Inter Miami and joining Major League Soccer.
  3. Calvin Faucher latest Rays pitcher to go on injured list
    3 hours ago• Rays
    Right-handed reliever Calvin Faucher was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with what the team called “right elbow inflammation.”
  5. Florida Gators and Miami can win a title, but FSU football can’t?
    Earlier today• Florida State Seminoles
    Can the Florida State Seminoles bring a football national title to FSU this year? Probably not, according to one metric.
  6. Ex-Florida Gators captain Tony Joiner pleads no contest to 2016 murder
    Earlier today• Gators
    Earl "Tony" Joiner, a former Florida Gators football captain, pleaded no contest to second-degree murder with a firearm.
  7. How much will USF’s elite academic status help its Power Five pursuits?
    Earlier today• USF Bulls
    While USF athletic director Michael Kelly acknowledges the Bulls still have "a lot of athletic things that we have to meet," he says their resume for a possible Power Five invitation has been enhanced by the school's brand-new membership in one of the nation's most elite academic associations.
  8. Luke Raley, Jose Siri homer as Rays blank Twins
    Earlier today• Rays
    Rays right fielder Luke Raley (55) watches left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) at bat after hitting a triple in the fourth inning of Tuesday night's 7-0 rout of the Twins.
  9. Josh Fleming to injured list as Rays continue to scramble for pitching
    Yesterday• Rays
    Rays relief pitcher Josh Fleming is headed to the injured list after an MRI revealed he has a cartilage build-up on the bone, and inflammation.
  10. Everything that once was right is wrong for Bucs tackle Tristan Wirfs
    Yesterday• Bucs
    Bucs offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs (78) speaks to the media at the conclusion of organized team activities Tuesday at AdventHealth Training Center in Tampa.
  11. Can Joe Tryon-Shoyinka find prosperity instead of a plateau in Year 3?
    Yesterday• Bucs
    Bucs linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) and left tackle Tristan Wirfs (78) share a light moment following Tuesday's voluntary workout at AdventHealth Training Center in Tampa.
  12. PGA, European tours to merge with Saudis and end LIV litigation
    Yesterday• Sports
    Signage for LIV Golf is displayed during the pro-am round of the 2022 Bedminster Invitational LIV Golf tournament in Bedminster, New Jersey. The most disruptive year in golf ended Tuesday, when the PGA Tour and European tour agreed to a merger with Saudi Arabia's golf interests.
  13. Welcome to Tampa Bay, where Baker Mayfield is a bust, everyone is a QB guru
    Yesterday• Sports
    Bucs quarterbacks Kyle Trask (2), Baker Mayfield (6) and John Wolford (11) will battle in training camp for the starting job. Contrary to social media hysteria, a bad throw during an informal workout in June does not mean the Bucs are doomed.
  14. Josh, Nathaniel Lowe excited to take competition to the next level
    Yesterday• Rays
    Brothers Nathaniel, left, at age 5, and Josh Lowe, right, at age 3, are pictured during their childhood years. The two will meet as major-league opponents for the first time when Nathaniel's Texas Rangers play Josh's Rays later this week at Tropicana Field.
  15. Golden Knights take two-game lead over Panthers in Stanley Cup final
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Vegas Golden Knights center Brett Howden, left, scores on Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky during the second period of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup final Monday in Las Vegas.
  16. NFL investigating Colts, former Tampa-area player for gambling: ESPN
    Yesterday• Bucs
    Indianapolis Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers (34) covers Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) during a 2020 game in Indianapolis.
  17. FSU tops Tennessee, will play for Women’s College World Series title
    Yesterday• Florida State Seminoles
    The Florida State softball team celebrates after beating Tennessee Monday in Oklahoma City to advance to the Women’s College World Series championship series.
  18. Rays place Brandon Lowe on injured list, call up Vidal Brujan
    Yesterday• Rays
    Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (8) throws to first base to complete a putout during a game against the Brewers last month at Tropicana Field.
  19. Rays make the best of being called in on an off day, beating Red Sox
    Yesterday• Rays
    Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan delivers a pitch during the first inning of Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.
  20. Lightning sign Sean Day, two international free agents to two-way deals
    June 5• Lightning
    Lightning defenseman Sean Day skates before a 2021 game against the Montreal Canadiens at Amalie Arena.
  21. East Lake High’s Ryan Slater helps Florida baseball to super regionals
    June 5• Gators
    Florida pitcher Ryan Slater warms up before a 2022 game against Georgia State. He He tossed five shutout innings Monday against Texas Tech as the Gators advanced to the super regionals for the first time since 2018.
  22. Can another undrafted Greg Schiano pupil make the Bucs’ final roster?
    June 5• Bucs
    Bucs undrafted rookie safety Christian Izien (29) participates in organized team activities on Tuesday at AdventHealth Training Center in Tampa.
  23. Heat roar back in 4th quarter, beat Nuggets in Game 2 of NBA Finals
    June 5• Sports
    Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) shoots the ball while defended by Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, left, during the second half of Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night in Denver.
  24. Rays’ Brandon Lowe frustrated as he deals with another back issue
    June 4• Rays
    Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe, seen here earlier this season, has ongoing issues with his back.
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