Lightning display Stanley Cup pedigree, sparked by Kucherov's return

Lightning display Stanley Cup pedigree, sparked by Kucherov's return

For 60 minutes, the Lightning and Panthers traded shots -- a first-round match that played out like a heavyweight championship. In the end, it was the Lightning's Stanley Cup pedigree shining through.

For 60 minutes, the Lightning and Panthers traded shots -- a first-round match that played out like a heavyweight championship. In the end, it was the Lightning's Stanley Cup pedigree shining through.

Point scores 2 in 3rd to lift Lightning over Panthers

Point scores 2 in 3rd to lift Lightning over Panthers

Brayden Point scored two late goals, including the game-winner with 1:14 left in the third period, to lift the defending champion Lightning to a 5-4 win over the Florida Panthers on Sunday night in Game 1 of their playoff series.

Brayden Point scored two late goals, including the game-winner with 1:14 left in the third period, to lift the defending champion Lightning to a 5-4 win over the Florida Panthers on Sunday night in Game 1 of their playoff series.

Margot, Adames, Lowe lead Tampa Bay Rays over Mets 7-1 for sweep

Margot, Adames, Lowe lead Tampa Bay Rays over Mets 7-1 for sweep

Manuel Margot, Willy Adames and Brandon Lowe homered off Marcus Stroman, leading the Tampa Bay Rays over the New York Mets 7-1 on Sunday for a three-game sweep.

Manuel Margot, Willy Adames and Brandon Lowe homered off Marcus Stroman, leading the Tampa Bay Rays over the New York Mets 7-1 on Sunday for a three-game sweep.

Wendle hits 3 of Tampa Bay's 8 doubles, Tampa Bay Rays beat Mets 12-5

Wendle hits 3 of Tampa Bay's 8 doubles, Tampa Bay Rays beat Mets 12-5

Joey Wendle hit three doubles and a single, keying two big innings that sent the Tampa Bay Rays past the New York Mets 12-5 Saturday.

Joey Wendle hit three doubles and a single, keying two big innings that sent the Tampa Bay Rays past the New York Mets 12-5 Saturday.

Phillips, Tampa Bay Rays rally late, end Mets' 7-game winning streak

Phillips, Tampa Bay Rays rally late, end Mets' 7-game winning streak

 Brett Phillips hit an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays stopped the Mets' seven-game winning streak, rallying past New York 3-2 Friday night.

 Brett Phillips hit an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays stopped the Mets' seven-game winning streak, rallying past New York 3-2 Friday night.

Bucs Joe Tryon motivated by sibling rivalry

Bucs Joe Tryon motivated by sibling rivalry

Day one of the Buccaneers' rookie minicamp means it's time for the kids to get to work.

Day one of the Buccaneers' rookie minicamp means it's time for the kids to get to work.

Bucs rookie camp begins
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Bucs rookie camp begins

Though all 22 of last year?s starters are returning, the 2021 draft class needs to be prepared.

Though all 22 of last year?s starters are returning, the 2021 draft class needs to be prepared.

Hill strikes out 9, Rays beat COVID-19 impacted Yankees 9-1

Hill strikes out 9, Rays beat COVID-19 impacted Yankees 9-1

Rich Hill joined Cy Young and Nolan Ryan as the only pitchers to strike out nine against the Yankees at age 41 or older, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat coronavirus-impacted New York 9-0 Thursday night to avoid getting swept in a three-game series.

Rich Hill joined Cy Young and Nolan Ryan as the only pitchers to strike out nine against the Yankees at age 41 or older, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat coronavirus-impacted New York 9-0 Thursday night to avoid getting swept in a three-game series.

USF long jumper eying program record

USF long jumper eying program record

Shaniya Benjamin is a USF freshman who is within a foot of breaking the program's record in the outdoor long jump.

Shaniya Benjamin is a USF freshman who is within a foot of breaking the program's record in the outdoor long jump.

First all-Black forward starting line showcases Lightning, NHL's focus on diversity

First all-Black forward starting line showcases Lightning, NHL's focus on diversity

The first faceoff Monday night between the Lightning and Panthers was also the first of its kind. It was the first time a full line of forward players who are Black started an NHL game.

The first faceoff Monday night between the Lightning and Panthers was also the first of its kind. It was the first time a full line of forward players who are Black started an NHL game.

Cole strikes out 12 in eight innings, Yankees beat Rays 1-0

Cole strikes out 12 in eight innings, Yankees beat Rays 1-0

Gerrit Cole struck out 12 over eight stellar innings, Aaron Hicks had a sacrifice fly and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 on Wednesday night amid a coronavirus outbreak that sidelined shortstop Gleyber Torres.

Gerrit Cole struck out 12 over eight stellar innings, Aaron Hicks had a sacrifice fly and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 on Wednesday night amid a coronavirus outbreak that sidelined shortstop Gleyber Torres.

Buccaneers release full 2021-22 schedule

Buccaneers release full 2021-22 schedule

The Buccaneers play three games during the preseason, starting August 14 and then 17 regular-season games, starting with a home game against the Dallas Cowboys on September 9.

The Buccaneers play three games during the preseason, starting August 14 and then 17 regular-season games, starting with a home game against the Dallas Cowboys on September 9.

6 months later, Rowdies ready for championship game -- sort of

6 months later, Rowdies ready for championship game -- sort of

The Rowdies’ Eastern Conference championship banner hangs at Al Lang field as a reminder of what could have been. A COVID outbreak within the Rowdies team -- days before the USL's Championship – led to an abrupt cancelation of the title game on November 1.

The Rowdies’ Eastern Conference championship banner hangs at Al Lang field as a reminder of what could have been. A COVID outbreak within the Rowdies team -- days before the USL's Championship – led to an abrupt cancelation of the title game on November 1.

Disappointment lingers after Rowdies' canceled championship
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Disappointment lingers after Rowdies' canceled championship

The Rowdies? Eastern Conference championship banner hangs at Al Lang field as a reminder of what could have been. A COVID outbreak within the Rowdies team -- days before the USL's Championship ? led to an abrupt cancelation of the title game on November 1.

The Rowdies? Eastern Conference championship banner hangs at Al Lang field as a reminder of what could have been. A COVID outbreak within the Rowdies team -- days before the USL's Championship ? led to an abrupt cancelation of the title game on November 1.

Bucs' quest for repeat title kicks off with Thursday night matchup against Dallas

Bucs' quest for repeat title kicks off with Thursday night matchup against Dallas

The Buccaneers are famously returning all of their starters from last year’s team. Tom Brady will be taking on a Cowboys squad led by Dak Prescott in his return from last year’s ankle injury.

The Buccaneers are famously returning all of their starters from last year’s team. Tom Brady will be taking on a Cowboys squad led by Dak Prescott in his return from last year’s ankle injury.

Tom Brady opens up about retirement, life after football: 'I’m a little fearful of it ending'

Tom Brady opens up about retirement, life after football: 'I’m a little fearful of it ending'

The last time Brady discussed the topic of retirement was back in 2017. He spoke to ESPN and told the network that he wanted to play until his "mid-40s." At the time, Brady said that he wouldn’t rule out playing until the age of 50.

The last time Brady discussed the topic of retirement was back in 2017. He spoke to ESPN and told the network that he wanted to play until his "mid-40s." At the time, Brady said that he wouldn’t rule out playing until the age of 50.