Pro Sports
Jansen Harkins Scores Twice as Tampa Bay Lightning Lose 5-3 to Florida Panthers
Jansen Harkins scored twice, but the Tampa Bay Lightning lost 5-3 to the Florida Panthers after tying the game in the third period.
Florida Sports Blog
Pro Sports
Florida Sports Blog's Pro Sports hub covers the state's major professional franchises across the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and NWSL. Use this section for breaking news, game coverage, roster movement, injuries, schedules, postseason races, prospect development and franchise features, with affiliate systems nested beneath their Florida parent clubs where appropriate. Florida's modern major-professional era began with the Miami Dolphins in 1966 and expanded rapidly from the late 1980s through the 1990s with the Heat, Magic, Lightning, Marlins, Panthers, Jaguars and Rays. Soccer added another major chapter with Orlando City entering MLS in 2015, the Orlando Pride beginning NWSL play in 2016 and Inter Miami CF starting MLS competition in 2020. Together, those franchises have produced championship runs across football, basketball, hockey, baseball and soccer and helped turn Florida into one of the country's deepest multi-sport markets.
Pro Sports
Tampa Bay Rays CEO Ken Babby announces proposed baseball Community Benefits and Legacy Plan
The Tampa Bay Rays released a proposed Community Benefits and Legacy Plan tied to the Forever Home ballpark partnership, covering housing, transportation, workforce development, youth sports and accountability.
Pro Sports
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Expect Larger Jalen McMillan Role Against Minnesota Vikings in Week Three
Jalen McMillan is expected to take on a larger role for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Minnesota Vikings after returning from a knee injury and missing most of training…
Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins Football Coach Jeff Hafley Updates Practice Status Before Chiefs Game
Miami Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley updated the practice status of Caleb Douglas, Chop Robinson and Jaylen Wright while discussing pressure, leadership and preparation for the Chiefs.
Florida State League
Jupiter Hammerheads Baseball: Echedry Vargas Wins Florida State League MVP and Triple Crown After 2026 Championship
Echedry Vargas helped the Jupiter Hammerheads win the 2026 Florida State League Championship while earning league MVP honors, the Triple Crown and the franchise single-season home run record.
Minor League Sports
Orlando Solar Bears Re-Sign Forward Andrew Bruder for 2026-27 Season
The Orlando Solar Bears re-signed forward Andrew Bruder for the 2026-27 season after he recorded 13 points and 51 penalty minutes in 56 games last season.
Inter Miami CF
Inter Miami CF Academy Sends Seven U-8 Through U-12 Teams to 2026 Copa Naples
Inter Miami CF Academy will open its 2026-27 campaign with seven U-8 through U-12 teams at the 2026 Copa Naples on Sept. 5-6 in Naples, Fla.
Inter Miami CF
Inter Miami CF II to Visit CT United FC in 2026 MLS NEXT Pro Finale
Inter Miami CF II will visit CT United FC on Sunday in its 2026 MLS NEXT Pro regular-season finale at the University of Bridgeport's Knights Field.
Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers Name Eric Clouse Chief Commercial Officer to Oversee Four Venues
The Florida Panthers named Eric Clouse chief commercial officer to oversee sales, partnerships, ticket operations and live entertainment across four venues.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars Rank No. 6 in John Oehser’s Pre-Week 4 2026 NFL Power Rankings
Jacksonville Jaguars senior writer John Oehser ranked the team No. 6 in his pre-Week 4 2026 NFL power rankings, while the Buffalo Bills hold the top spot.