Overtown Redo? Beckham Paying $9M For Old Site, Wants Stadium Permits There, Mayor Says

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Overtown Redo? Beckham Paying $9M For Old Site, Wants Stadium Permits There, Mayor Says

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https://www.tampabay.com/sports/whats-happening-in-tampa-bay-sports-rays-rowdies-in-action-at-home-20190522/

What’s happening in Tampa Bay sports: Rays, Rowdies in action at home

You can run, walk and play Ping-Pong, too.

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Nate Lowe hits a double during the eighth inning of an April game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Next week, the Rays host the Toronto Blue Jays for a three-game visit.

AUTO RACING: Start your engines!

It’s the 103rd running of the country’s biggest race — the Indianapolis 500 — at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Simon Pagenaud is the pole sitter at the...

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Paul McDonough lays out Inter Miami's ambitious roster-building plan

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Antoine Griezmann, Paul Pogba, Radamel Falcao, James Rodriguez, Theo Walcott, Gerard Pique and, most recently, Gareth Bale have several things in common.

They are, or once were, among the world's greatest soccer players.

They are, or once were, linked with signing for Inter Miami CF.

Thankfully for Inter Miami, they have an ambitious ownership group to keep up with all the transfer rumors.

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https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/st-davids-healthcare-named-first-sponsor-of-mls-team-austin-fc

St. David's HealthCare named first sponsor of MLS team Austin FC

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Austin FC announces St. David’s HealthCare as first founding corporate partner

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St. David's HealthCare named first sponsor of MLS team Austin FC

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2019 USOC Pick'em: Round 3 Open! (Get your picks in!!!)

OPEN CUP PICK 'EM TIME!!!

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2019 USOC Pick'em: Round 3 Open!

Alright, this is /u/WJMorris3 speaking on behalf of the US Open Pick'em.

So we have 206 people who have entered either of the two rounds. Now we have Round 3; at this point, we're looking at who's going to get to take on MLS competition.

11 games this time around; at 30 points per, that's 330 points available. Two paths available in USL East and USL West; they collect at 60/105/150 points, so the highest possible score is 630 points for the round.

For those of you who have star teams left: USL East and USL West teams must be picked this round; any lower division teams do NOT have to be picked. If, somehow, you have OKC Energy FC and Tampa Bay Rowdies, it's your choice who you pick.

New players are always welcome! Scoring the house way gives us a base score of 235 points for all new players.

As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to leave a message on the post in /r/USOC_PickEm - I'll be sure to catch it there.

One last catch: the deadline. Pick'em rules dictate that picks have to be in by one hour before the first game of the round. For Round 1, that's TUESDAY, MAY 28 at 7:30 PM ET. Entries will not be accepted after that time.

Good luck, and may the odds be ever in your favor!

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Tinari Enjoying Life In Florida

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TINARI ENJOYING LIFE IN FLORIDA

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Oduro and Diakite To Serve One-Game Suspensions

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ODURO AND DIAKITE TO SERVE ONE-GAME SUSPENSIONS

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http://www.fox13news.com/sports/rays/outback-bowl-on-for-6-more-years-what-about-a-rays-stadium-

Outback Bowl on for 6 more years; What about a Rays stadium?

TAMPA, Fla. (FOX 13) - Outback Steakhouse restaurants just inked a new six-year extension as the title sponsor for the Outback Bowl.

The new contract runs through 2026, making it the longest-running sponsorship in the history of college football bowl games.

Outback took over the game that was in danger of ending 25 years ago and gave the game new life.

“With Outback Steakhouse’s continued commitment, the Outback Bowl will be able to grow the more than $1 billion economic impact it has generated to date," said Outback Bowl President/CEO Jim McVay. "It allows us to continue to positively showcase the Tampa Bay region both nationally and internationally, add to the almost $150 million generated for universities and expand our Charitable Giving Initiative program which has already benefited over ninety non-profits."

Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagan said this game is on solid ground due to the generous efforts from Outback and strong leadership from bowl officials.

"This Bowl checks all the boxes that we look for in hosting a major sporting event," Commissioner Ken Hagan told FOX 13 Sports. "From the economic impact. from the social impact to the exposure that's generated. It's just incredible and we couldn't be more proud than to partner with Outback Steakhouse and the Outback Bowl."

With the Outback Bowl on solid ground, what efforts are being made to get the Tampa Bay Rays on firm footing with a new stadium? Hagan has been the lead in this effort and says St. Pete Rick Kriseman needs to let the Rays return to the negotiation tables with Hillsborough County.

"I think it's incumbent on St. Pete and for Mayor Kriseman to stop being shortsighted to see the big picture," said Hagan. "To allow the team to sit down and discuss with us. The worst thing for St. Pete, for the Tampa Bay Rays and for Tampa/Hillsborough County is the status quo. We recognize that the Rays recognize that and now I think Mayor Kriseman and St. Pete needs to recognize that."

Hagan is concerned about other cities looking to steal the Rays away, but he continues to feel Tampa is the Rays first and best option.

"I'm not as concerned about Montreal as some of the other communities," said Hagan. "Portland, Charlotte, perhaps Las Vegas, Nashville communities like that. The reality is we do have 11th largest TV market and the next community behind us is Portland at No.22. So from a TV market perspective, we are well positioned. I think the Rays are realizing the grass isn't necessarily greener in other markets. When you tack that Commissioner Manfred would have to bless any relocation. They also would have to pay a significant relocation fee. That option is only going to be considered if we aren't able to make the deal work here in Tampa."

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'It’s all progressing well' - Beckham's Miami side lays out ambitious plan for first season in MLS

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https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/05/22/paul-mcdonough-lays-out-inter-miamis-ambitious-roster-building-plan

Paul McDonough lays out Inter Miami's ambitious roster-building plan