Sha'Carri Richardson suspended, will miss Olympic 100 after drug test

Sha’Carri Richardson cannot run in the Olympic 100-meter race after testing positive for a chemical found in marijuana, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency announced Friday.

Tampa company, former Berkeley Prep student-athlete make history under new NCAA rules

When the NCAA changed its rules Wednesday to allow athletes to sell their likenesses, Dianna Paxton immediately saw potential Nicholas Petit-Frere, a former Berkeley Prep student-athlete who now plays for The Ohio State University.

Behind the scenes of Lightning game production
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John Franzone is the man behind the Lightning?s pre-game entertainment. For 35 years Franzone has been putting on in-game shows entertaining fans in stadiums.

Coleman, Vasilevskiy help Lightning take 2-0 series lead

Just when the Montreal Canadiens found another gear to show they can hang with the defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final, Blake Coleman singlehandedly kept the series from being tied.

Washington Nationals top Tampa Bay Rays 15-6

Trea Turner completed his record-tying third career cycle by hitting a sixth-inning triple for the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, accomplishing the feat on his 28th birthday in a 15-6 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.

NCAA OKs student athlete compensation

The expected approval from the NCAA Board of Directors came a few days after a recommendation from the Division I Council to allow athletes in every state to pursue compensation for their name, image and likeness without jeopardizing their college eligibility.

Schwarber’s 12th homer in 10 games helps Nats win 4-3 against Rays

Schwarber led off the first inning with his 12th home run in 10 games to help the Washington Nationals to a 4-3 victory on Tuesday night.

Canadiens draft pick Sergachev now thriving for Tampa Bay Lightning

Sergachev put on a Montreal Canadiens jersey when they chose him in the 2016 draft, then wore one in a game just four times before being traded to the Lightning. Now, he's thriving.

This Stanley Cup Final feels different -- in a good way -- for the Cooper family

Game days are busy at the Cooper home, and this is the second year they have been especially busy for most of the season. But this year's Stanley Cup run is quite different than last year's for Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper and his family.

Lakeland star brings entrepreneurial spirit into senior year

Since he was a freshman, he's been a force on the Lakeland Dreadnaughts' defense. Now, heading into his senior year, Gabriel Dindy has got quite a bit of attention from college recruiters.

Lightning flip script on Canadiens to take Cup Final lead

The Tampa Bay Lightning did many of the things the Montreal Canadiens' previous playoff opponents did not

Local businesses thrilled for the chance to host crowds for the Stanley Cup Finals

Sports bars are preparing for the big week ahead. This will be the first Stanley Cup to allow in-person fans unlike last year and Bay Area establishments are set to see a boost in business.