Behind the scenes of Lightning game production
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.
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.
Tour de France: Organizers drop legal action against woman who caused crash
Tour de France organizers say they have dropped their legal action against a spectator who caused a massive crash on the first stage.
Tour de France organizers say they have dropped their legal action against a spectator who caused a massive crash on the first stage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lightning increasing number of fans allowed in Amalie Arena to 18,600, the 'maximum possible capacity'
Hours before the puck drops for Game 2, the Bolts announced they will increase home-game capacity to 18,600 fans.
Hours before the puck drops for Game 2, the Bolts announced they will increase home-game capacity to 18,600 fans.
Consistency is key as Bolts head into Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final
Lightning players say they won’t underestimate the opponent standing in their way of a second Cup championship.
Lightning players say they won’t underestimate the opponent standing in their way of a second Cup championship.
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.
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.
Trevor Bauer accused of assault after woman claims Dodgers star 'got physical with her'
Trevor Bauer is being investigated for assault after a woman claims the Dodgers star pitcher "got physical with her," TMZ reports.
Trevor Bauer is being investigated for assault after a woman claims the Dodgers star pitcher "got physical with her," TMZ reports.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For the first time, Lightning will play outdoor NHL game in 2022
Next season, the Bolts will head to Tennessee for the NHL's Outdoor Series.
Next season, the Bolts will head to Tennessee for the NHL's Outdoor Series.
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
The Tampa Bay Lightning did many of the things the Montreal Canadiens' previous playoff opponents did not
Pursuit for a repeat: The Bolts set to face off against Montreal with home-ice advantage
The defending champions will take on the Montreal Canadiens in front of what’s expected to be a thunderous home crowd during Game 1.
The defending champions will take on the Montreal Canadiens in front of what’s expected to be a thunderous home crowd during Game 1.
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.
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.
NHL royalty vs Hockey Bay: Canadiens-Lightning in Cup Final
Tampa Bay is going for a third title since beginning play in 1993, the last year the Canadiens — or any team from Canada — won the Cup, making this a matchup of old-school winners against a modern-hockey model of success.
Tampa Bay is going for a third title since beginning play in 1993, the last year the Canadiens — or any team from Canada — won the Cup, making this a matchup of old-school winners against a modern-hockey model of success.
Ohtani hits 25th homer, drives in 3 as Angels beat Rays
Shohei Ohtani hit his 25th homer and drove in three runs, and the Los Angeles Angels stopped a five-game losing streak by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4 on Sunday.
Shohei Ohtani hit his 25th homer and drove in three runs, and the Los Angeles Angels stopped a five-game losing streak by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4 on Sunday.
Gwen Berry turns from flag as national anthem plays at Olympic trials
Hammer thrower Gwen Berry placed her left hand on her hip and took a quarter-turn so she was facing the stands, not the flag, while the national anthem played.
Hammer thrower Gwen Berry placed her left hand on her hip and took a quarter-turn so she was facing the stands, not the flag, while the national anthem played.
Lightning vs. Canadiens in 1st all-East Cup Final since 1980
After gutting out a tough series to get to the Stanley Cup Final, the Tampa Bay Lightning shouldn’t have to change their style of play to match up against the Montreal Canadiens.
After gutting out a tough series to get to the Stanley Cup Final, the Tampa Bay Lightning shouldn’t have to change their style of play to match up against the Montreal Canadiens.