Mejía hits grand slam in 12th, Tampa Bay Rays beat Blue Jays 9-7

Francisco Mejía hit a grand slam in the 12th inning and the Tampa Bay Rays won their eighth consecutive game by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 9-7 on Friday night.

Lightning superfan shares passion with strangers, friends and family

There are fans, and there are super fans. Mark Grof falls into the second category when it comes to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Grof recalls one of his favorite moments as a Lightning fan- the 2004 Stanley Cup Championship.

Rays trade Adames, Richards to Milwaukee for 2 pitchers

After eight seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays organization and the last four with the big-league club, Willy Adames met the fate of many Rays before him -- called in, sat down, and told he was being traded.

It's official: Tim Tebow signs with Jacksonville Jaguars

The 33-year-old Tebow would be returning to the NFL after four years (2016-19) in the New York Mets’ organization and he’d be playing for Urban Meyer for the first time since his senior year in 2009.

Lomberg scores in OT to lift Panthers past Lightning, 6-5

Ryan Lomberg scored on a breakaway 5:56 into overtime to cap a furious comeback and give the Florida Panthers a 6-5 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night in Game 3 of the first-round Central Division playoff matchup.

Playoffs back at home help businesses rebound

Local bars and restaurants missed out on a lot of business during last season’s Stanley Cup Playoffs because games were played in a “bubble” in Canada.

Rays push winning streak to 7, beat O's 10-1 for sweep

Joey Wendle homered twice, Rich Hill combined with his bullpen on a two-hitter and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 10-1 Thursday to extend their winning streak to seven games.

Amalie Arena increases fan capacity to 9,000 for Stanley Cup playoffs

It's going to sound a lot louder inside Amalie Arena as the defending Stanley Cup champions increase fan capacity ahead of Game 3.

Arozarena's two home runs help Rays rally past Orioles, 9-7

Randy Arozarena hit two home runs, stole another with his glove and knocked in four runs, Ji-Man Choi drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied from a five-run deficit to beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-7 Wednesday night.

Polk County native now chairs golf's most prestigious course, tournament

The Tampa Bay area is loaded with high-powered sports figures, but there is someone from Tampa Bay who is just as powerful in the sports world and you may have never heard of him: Fred Ridley, the chairman of Augusta National Golf Club.

Vasilevskiy helps Lightning earn huge advantage

As entertaining as Game 1 was to watch. It’s not the type of game the Tampa Bay Lightning feel will lead them to another Stanley Cup. Game 2 was more the Lightning’s style.

Tampa Bay Rays expand capacity, make masks optional for vaccinated fans

Most other COVID-19 restrictions remain in place. Outside food and drinks are still not permitted at the Trop, seating capacity is still limited, and fans who are not fully vaccinated are still required to wear a mask at all times.

Lakers vs. Warriors play-in: How to win $1,000 for free

The NBA playoffs are starting to heat up, and Wednesday night's big game gives you a chance to win absolutely for free.

USF's 'Machine' Manunga: A fierce leader both on and off the court

Born in Africa and raised in Belgium, USF's Bethy Manunga was just 3 years old when her mom died. So she stepped up to help raise her little brother, all while keeping her commitment to the game.

Vasilevskiy stops 32, Lightning top Panthers 3-1 in Game 2

Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 32 shots, Steven Stamkos and Ondrej Palat had first-period goals and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 3-1 on Tuesday night to take a 2-0 lead in their Central Division first-round playoff series.

Calvin Baisley, a Land O' Lakes legend

Calvin Baisley Field is home to the Land O' Lakes High Gators baseball program. The field is named after the legendary coach, Calvin Baisley. Such commemorations are typically done after a legend is gone, but Baisley is still very much the head coach.

37-year Land O' Lakes coach not letting up during playoffs
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Calvin Baisley Field is home to the Land O' Lakes High Gators baseball program. The field is named after the legendary coach, Calvin Baisley. Such commemorations are typically done after a legend is gone, but Baisley is still very much the head coach.

Petition calls for NFL to retire Pat Tillman's No. 40 jersey

Former NFL player Pat Tillman was serving as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan when he was killed by friendly fire at the age of 27.