Meet the Rowdies' rising star
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Jake LaCava is the Rowdies latest rising star as the team hopes to hold onto its winning streak.

Avalanche beat Lightning in OT to open Stanley Cup Final

Andre Burakovsky scored 1:23 into overtime and the Colorado Avalanche opened the Stanley Cup Final with a 4-3 victory over the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night.

Judge, Higashioka HRs power Yanks over Rays 4-3

Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 25th home run, No. 9 batter Kyle Higashioka followed an intentional walk with a three-run drive and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 Wednesday night for their 13th straight win at home.

Cole rebounds, Yankees expose shaky Rays' defense in 2-0 win

Gerrit Cole put a career-worst pummeling behind him with six sharp innings, and the New York Yankees capitalized on shaky defense by the Tampa Bay Rays for a 2-0 victory Tuesday night.

Young Tampa Bay Lightning fans emulate heroes in hockey camp

The Tampa Bay Lightning are back in the Stanley Cup Final for the third straight year, and the team’s success is spreading onto ice rinks throughout the Bay Area.

Brittney Griner's detention in Russia extended for third time

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2 after her detention was extended for a third time.

Springs, Tampa Bay Rays finally slow Twins hitters in 6-0 win

Jeffrey Springs threw two-hit ball into the sixth inning, Randy Arozarena stole two bases after twice getting hit by pitches and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 6-0 Sunday.

MLB batting leader Arraez hits 1st slam, Twins beat Tampa Bay Rays 6-5

Big league batting leader Luis Arraez hit his first career grand slam and the Minnesota Twins spoiled Shane Baz’s season debut, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 6-5 on Saturday.

Palat scores late, Tampa Bay Lightning beat Rangers 3-1 in Game 5

After falling behind midway through the game, the Tampa Bay Lightning showed the poise of a two-time defending champion.

Deshaun Watson named in 24th lawsuit by massage therapists, possibly complicating future with Cleveland Browns

Deshaun Watson’s complex legal situation has the Browns in limbo and unclear about the quarterback’s immediate future after a 24th woman filed a lawsuit against Watson, who is also awaiting possible discipline from the NFL.

McClanahan wins 5th straight start, Tampa Bay Rays sweep 3 from Cards

Shane McClanahan pitched eight superb innings to win his fifth consecutive start and the Tampa Bay Rays completed a three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals with a 2-1 victory on Thursday.

Tropicana Field welcomes cownose stingrays in new touch experience

The Tampa Bay Rays touch experience is the first of its kind at a professional sports venue. The 35-foot 10,000 gallon exhibit is located near the right center field fence at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.

PGA Tour: Saudi-paid players including Phil Mickelson no longer eligible for tour

LIV Golf, run by golf legend Greg Norman and funded by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, responded to the PGA Tour's decision by calling it “vindictive and divisive.”

Game 5: Tampa Bay Lightning look to continue momentum against Rangers

The Bolts will try to take their first series lead against the Rangers and snap the opposing team's eight-game home streak in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final.

Arozarena shines against old team, Rays beat Cardinals 11-3

Randy Arozarena had three hits and four RBIs against his original team to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat the St. Louis Cardinals 11-3 on Wednesday night.

Newest Buccaneers look to make impression with full house at mini-camp

With the exception of a few injured players, most of the Bucs were on the field as full participants as they look to start their summer off on the right track.