Cleveland's baseball team changes name from Indians to Guardians

For more than a century, Cleveland's baseball team has been known as the Indians. But starting Friday, the team is changing its name to the Guardians after years of protests by Native American Groups.

Tampa Bay Rays rally to beat Indians in 10

Hours after adding slugger Nelson Cruz to their lineup in a major trade, Tampa Bay stormed back for a 5-4 win over the Cleveland Indians.

NFL teams may have to forfeit game, take loss if COVID-19 outbreak occurs

If a coronavirus outbreak occurs among unvaccinated players or staff during the 2021 season, it could result in a forfeit and loss if the game cannot be rescheduled, the NFL announced Thursday.

Tampa Bay Lightning lose Yanni Gourde to Seattle Kraken in expansion draft

The Seattle Kraken officially announced Wednesday they will take Tampa Bay's forward Yanni Gourde, who will miss at least the first month of the season following shoulder surgery.

Norwegian women’s beach handball team fined for ‘improper clothing’ over shorts

The team reportedly wore blue thigh-length shorts instead of their usual uniform of bikini bottoms and a sports bra in a championship game against rival Spain.

Giannis Antetokounmpo fulfills NBA legend Kobe Bryant’s prophecy

A prediction made by late NBA legend Kobe Bryant came to fruition Tuesday night after Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to their first NBA championship in 50 years.

From Tropicana Field, all-female broadcast crew calls MLB game for first time

For the first time in Major League Baseball history, an all-female announcing crew called a game as the Tampa Bay Rays played the Baltimore Orioles.

Tampa Bay slugs 2 HRs, spoils return of Orioles' Means 9-3

Francisco Mejía had a homer and five RBIs, Randy Arozarena also homered and the Tampa Bay Rays spoiled John Means’ return from a left shoulder strain, beating the Baltimore Orioles 9-3 Tuesday night.

White House welcomes Tampa Bay Bucs to celebrate Super Bowl title

The Bucs stopped by the White House, marking the first visit by a Super Bowl champion team since 2017. It allowed a chance for the president to get his own Tampa Bay jersey, the head coach to praise the team, and the GOAT to tell some jokes.

Baltimore rookie Watkins pitches Orioles to 6-1 win vs Rays

Rookie right-hander Spenser Watkins gave up one run in six innings as the Baltimore Orioles tied a season-high with their third consecutive win, 6-1 over the Tampa Bay Rays. 

Tampa Bay Lightning release preseason schedule

The Bolts announced the team's preseason schedule, which includes one game against the Florida Panthers inside the Amway Center in Orlando.

Nashville Predators prospect Luke Prokop comes out as gay

Luke Prokop is the first active NHL player to come out as gay. “I am no longer scared to hide who I am,” he wrote in an Instagram post.

Rangers acquire rights to Lightning's Barclay Goodrow

The New York Rangers acquired the rights to pending free agent forward Barclay Goodrow as part of a pair of moves before the NHL roster freeze for the Seattle expansion draft.

Seattle Kraken facing crucial expansion draft decisions

The Seattle Kraken’s GM gets to pick 30 players in the expansion draft to build out the roster for the NHL’s 32nd franchise. Those selections get unveiled Wednesday night.

Diaz homers during 7th-inning rally, Tampa Bay Rays beat Braves 7-5

Yandy Diaz homered during a four-run rally in the seventh inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Atlanta Braves 7-5 on Sunday.

Pederson hits 2-run HR as Fried, Braves shut out Tampa Bay Rays 9-0

Joc Pederson hit a two-run homer in his first start with Atlanta, Max Fried had a two-run double among three hits while throwing seven dominant innings, and the Braves shut out the Tampa Bay Rays 9-0 on Saturday night.

Tokyo Olympics: Who to watch on Team USA

This year’s American Olympic team, comprised of familiar faces and some newcomers, will try to add to Team USA’s impressive and world-leading medal count.