* ESPN’s College Game Day is now a fixture of the Saturday college football scene. They set up shop on a host campus. Directly behind the pre-game chattering broadcasters is a background of amped-up students with signs that will show up on national TV. It used to be “Go Irish” or “Beat Bama” or “Hi Mom.” Now it’s signage such as “I Have To Pee” and “Michigan Took My Other Sign.”
* Since the Supreme Court helped usher in more sports betting in 2018, Americans have responded with more than $270 billion in sports wagering on various events.
* “I understand the (stadium) debate between Tampa and St. Pete, which side. St. Pete today is different than it was five years ago. I really believe that if Stu Sternberg’s prepared to commit to the deal in St. Pete, it’s going to be a good deal for baseball.”–MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred.
* Tampa Bay Sun: The Tampa-based women’s professional soccer franchise in the United Soccer League that will debut next year.
* Shout-out to Plant High for winning a state volleyball championship—for the 12th time.