Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit will be allowed to race, subject to additional testing

Trainer Bob Baffert says Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit was treated with an antifungal ointment containing the steroid betamethasone that may have caused the horse to fail a postrace drug test.

An NHL rarity: Tampa Bay Lightning start all-Black forward line

The reigning Stanley Cup champs started three Black forwards in their regular-season finale, a rarity in NHL history — if not an absolute first.

Driedger gets third shutout as Panthers beat Lightning 4-0

Chris Driedger stopped 30 shots to record his third shutout of the season, Juho Lammikko scored a short-handed goal, and the Florida Panthers secured home-ice advantage for the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 4-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in the regular-season finale for both clubs on Monday night.

University of Tampa grad pulls off a college-baseball-military trifecta

Eric Zimmerman arrives for practice with the Tampa Spartans, proudly sporting his new Army fatigues. Zimmerman just graduated first in his class from UT's ROTC program.

Spartans catcher, Army 2nd lieutenant, UT graduate
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Eric Zimmerman arrives for practice with the Tampa Spartans, proudly sporting his new Army fatigues. Zimmerman just graduated first in his class from UT's ROTC program.

Bob Baffert asserts Medina Spirit's Kentucky Derby win was valid, invokes 'cancel culture'

"It was like a cancel culture kind of a thing so they’re reviewing it. I haven’t been told anything. We’re prepared to run," Baffert said Monday in defense of the news that his latest winner Medina Spirit was not treated with a drug he tested positive for in a post-race sample.

Jaguars to offer Tim Tebow 1-year deal as tight end, reports say

Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow will indeed sign with his hometown Jacksonville Jaguars as a tight end, according to the NFL Network.

Adames, Brosseau hit HRs as Rays beat A's, avoid sweep

The Rays and A's played a pair of tough series in a span of two weeks, splitting four games in Florida before three more nail-biters in the Bay Area.

Churchill Downs suspends trainer after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit fails post-race drug test

Churchill Downs has suspended trainer Bob Baffert from entering horses at the track and suggested that it would invalidate Medina Spirit’s Kentucky Derby victory if the results of a failed postrace drug test are upheld.

Wennberg's hat trick leads Panthers over Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1

Alex Wennberg scored three goals to lead the Florida Panthers past the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1 on Saturday night, keeping alive Florida’s hopes of earning home-ice advantage in the upcoming first-round playoff series between the intrastate rivals.

Seth Brown delivers the big hits again, A's beat Tampa Bay Rays 6-3

Seth Brown may sit again Sunday against a left-handed starter and await his chance to help off the bench if regular right fielder Stephen Piscotty returns to Oakland's lineup.

Stars keep playoff hopes alive with 5-2 win over Lightning

Joe Pavelski had two goals and two assists to help keep the Dallas Stars' postseason hopes alive with a 5-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday night.

US Open qualifying match offers special opportunity to all golfers

A wide range of golfers can be found at US Open Qualifying Tournaments like the one held at Buckhorn Springs. Naturally, there are pro status holders like tournament winner Winton Munch.

From amateur to pros, path to US Open is open to anyone
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Every sports fan dreams of playing in the pros, but in golf you just need a career day at the right tournament to play in a major.

Pfizer, BioNtech donating vaccines for Olympic athletes

Vaccine developers Pfizer and BioNTech are donating doses to inoculate athletes and officials preparing for the Tokyo Olympics.

Lowe homers as Tampa Bay Rays overcome Ohtani to defeat Angels 3-1

Brandon Lowe hit a three-run homer and the Tampa Bay Rays were able to overcome five scoreless innings from Los Angeles’ Shohei Ohtani, rallying for a 3-1 victory over the Angels Wednesday night.

Cernak has goal and 2 assists, Lightning beat Stars 6-2

Defenseman Erik Cernak had a goal and two assists to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Dallas Stars 6-2 on Wednesday night.