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    Rays’ Stadium Won’t Be Ready by Opening Day. What Now?

    • Tropicana Field’s roof was damaged by Hurricane Milton, leaving the interior of the stadium exposed to the elements.
    • The field likely won’t be ready for opening day, raising questions of what’s next for the Rays.
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    Oct 17, 2024 | 03:33 am
    USA TODAY

    Tropicana Field, home of the Rays, likely won’t be ready for Opening Day of 2025, and the team faces tough questions about where they will play and how much they are willing to invest in repairing a stadium they ultimately plan to leave.

    Plus, WNBA players are expected to opt out of their collective bargaining agreement by the Nov. 1 deadline, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones attempted to explain the threats he made to media members, and we hear from former NFL players Jamaal Charles and Anthony “Spice” Adams on the league and which positions have the best quality of life.

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