20 MLB teams 85% vaccinated for COVID-19, allowing relaxed protocols

Major League Baseball’s vaccination effort took another step forward Friday when the league and player’s association announced 85% of their Tier 1 personnel have been fully vaccinated.

Staal scores during OT, Hurricanes beat Lightning in Game 3

Jordan Staal scored on a power play at 5:57 of overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3.

Pitcher for Rays' Triple-A team hospitalized after taking liner to head

Minor league pitcher Tyler Zombro is in stable condition after being struck in the head by a line drive Thursday night, a frightening scene that prompted Triple-A Durham to suspend its game.

TopGolf Live comes to Raymond James Stadium

Raymond James Stadium is usually reserved for punts and passes from the Buccaneers, but now golf fans can tee off at the stadium. 

NFL shares Pride-themed logo, says it stands with LGBTQ+ community

The NFL says it stands with the LGBTQ+ community in honor of Pride Month 2021 and shared its famed logo in rainbow colors.

Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski will retire after upcoming season

Legendary Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, who has 1,170 victories under his belt, is calling it a career after the upcoming season.

Tampa Bay Lightning return to Amalie Arena with 2-0 series lead

It may feel like déjà vu. Once again, the Tampa Bay Lightning has a 2-0 series lead as they head into Game 3 tonight at Amalie Arena.

Yankees edge first-place Rays for second straight night, 4-3

Gio Urshela homered early, Clint Frazier drove in two a night after his walk-off homer and the New York Yankees overcame several sloppy moments to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 Wednesday.

USF makes first Super Regional appearance
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USF baseball shocked the nation when it won the ACC championship, advancing to the Super Regional tournament for the first time in team history.

Medina Spirit's failed drug test confirmed; Baffert suspended 2 years

Trainer Bob Baffert has been suspended for two years by Churchill Downs after an additional drug test of Medina Spirit confirmed the presence of the steroid betamethasone in the Kentucky Derby winner's system.

NFL pledges to halt the use of 'race-norming,' review Black claims

The NFL on Wednesday pledged to halt the use of "race-norming" — which assumed Black players started out with lower cognitive functioning — in the $1 billion settlement of brain injury claims and review past scores for any potential race bias.

San Francisco Giants 1st MLB team to wear Pride colors on the field

The team announced players will be wearing caps on Saturday featuring the SF logo in Pride colors, as well as a Pride patch on the right sleeve of their jerseys.

Vasilevskiy, Lightning top Carolina 2-1 for 2-0 series lead

Andrei Vasilevskiy has spent two games turning nearly every shot away for the Tampa Bay Lightning. A couple more, and the reigning Stanley Cup champions could be headed to the next round.

Grand Slam leaders vow to address players’ mental health as athletes lend support for Naomi Osaka

Athletes voiced their support following Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from the French Open, prompting the leaders of the four Grand Slam tournaments to address players’ concerns about mental health.

Brayden Point, Lightning visit Carolina with 1-0 series lead

The Lightning and Hurricanes meet Tuesday for the 10th time this season for the second round of the NHL Playoffs.

'Mr. Irrelevant' Grant Stuard brings speed, confidence to Buccaneers

By virtue of being Super Bowl champs, the Buccaneers had the last pick in every round. And they used the last pick overall to choose Grant Stuard of the University of Houston. He instantly became Mr. Irrelevant.

Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open amid scrutiny over media boycott

Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open on Monday amid scrutiny over her decision to skip press conferences, citing mental health concerns as a reason for her decision.

USF baseball team defeats UCF, wins first conference championship since 1995

Pre-season polls predicted USF's baseball team would finish last -- but that clearly wasn't the case. The Bulls won their first conference tournament title in 26 years.

Goodrow helps Lightning beat Hurricanes 2-1 in series opener

Andrei Vasilevskiy turned away almost everything, while Barclay Goodrow came through with an opportunistic go-ahead goal midway through the third period. And just like that, the Tampa Bay Lightning responded to another road environment.