Tuesday, Jul 21, 2026

Rays escape Boston, get back to their winning ways in beating Blue Jays

Nick Martinez delivers a much-needed strong start, and the offense is very much a team effort. Read more.

Drew Rasmussen looks to rebound, help Rays get rolling again

Notes | The All-Star pitcher has a pretty good sense of what he and his teammates need to do to maintain their success. Read more.

Wander Franco headed back to court as prosecutors appeal lack of penalty

Prosecutors file an appeal of the judicial pardon that judges gave the Rays shortstop following a second guilty verdict. Read more.

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‘They’re real’: Sankey starts media week with talks of SEC independence

As the Southeastern Conference’s football media week gets underway in Tampa, the future of college athletics is front of mind for one of its most powerful leaders. Read more.

Eddy Pierre-Louis represents Oklahoma, hometown on SEC stage in Tampa

The offensive lineman and former Tampa Catholic standout is chosen to represent the Sooners at the annual preseason media event. Read more.

Today's newsletter was compiled by Frank Pastor.

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