First female NHL player recalls 'amazing' Lightning debut

Twenty-eight years ago this week, Manon Rhéaume made history when she stepped on the ice for the Tampa Bay Lightning. She says it’s incredible to see how far the team has come.

Neighbors call 911 to report man yelling 'shoot!' during Lightning game

During game three Wednesday, Devon Garnett and his friends were yelling so loudly for the bolts to “shoot” the puck. His neighbors apparently just heard someone repeatedly yelling “shoot” and called 911.

Family of Lightning coach Jon Cooper cheer on dad's team nearly 3,000 miles away

The Tampa Bay Lightning have been on an incredible run to win it all and bring home the Stanley Cup, and it's galvanized the entire Tampa Bay community.

Florida's governor expects 'full Super Bowl' in Tampa next year

Next year’s Super Bowl in Tampa should be able to take place without any major restrictions, Florida’s governor said Friday as he announced Phase 3 of the state’s COVID-19 reopening plan.

Sunday will be a historic day for women on NFL sidelines

For the first time in NFL history, there will be two female coaches on the sideline and a female official on the field when the Browns host the Washington Football team.

FSU students must test negative for COVID-19 to attend home game

Florida State University announced Thursday stricter policies for students to attend football games on-campus, which includes wearing masks and taking a coronavirus test prior to the game.

Brady building strong bond with Evans

Brady has made a quick connection with Evans, who he thinks has Hall of Fame potential, similar to Randy Moss.

Receivers, Brady build trust on the field
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When the receiver is 15 yards from where they'll ultimately catch the ball, trust between them and the quarterback is crucial.

USF moving forward after postponing FAU game

A possible makeup date for the FAU game remains up in the air, but Scott did suggest December as a possibility, assuming no conference games get postponed. 

USF gets unexpected bye week
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On Tuesday USF Head football coach Jeff Scott was talking about game plans, and execution against. However Notre Dame, who USF lost to last Saturday, postponed their game against Wake Forest. USF, out of caution, followed by postponing the game against FAU.

For NBA players, Breonna Taylor grand jury decision 'not enough'

Many NBA players have met, virtually, with members of Breonna Taylor’s family to offer support. They say the grand jury’s decision in the case was “not enough.”

USF postpones FAU game after Notre Dame players test positive for COVID-19

Citing “issues related to the novel coronavirus,” the University of South Florida says it’s postponing this weekend’s football game against Florida Atlantic University.

Stamkos scores, leaves Game 3; Lightning beat Stars 5-2

Steven Stamkos scored on his first shot since February, left with injury and the Tampa Bay Lightning kept dominating without him, blowing the Dallas Stars out of an empty arena with a 5-2 rout in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night to take the lead in the series.

Rays beat Mets, clinch 1st AL East title in 10 years

Randy Arozarena homered twice and the Tampa Bay Rays clinched their first AL East title in 10 years Wednesday night with an 8-5 victory over the New York Mets.

Bucs still figuring out all their new pieces

Two weeks into the season, the Bucs offense is still a work in progress. There are so many new pieces to incorporate that Bruce Arians is still trying to figure how to best use them.

Adjustment period inevitable for new Bucs lineup
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have the highest-paid tight end room in the NFL -- nearly $19-million in salaries for Rob Gronkowski, Cam Brate, O.J. Howard and Anthony Auclair. Two games into the season, only Howard has found the end zone. Gronk, who caught 99 passes in his last two seasons in New England, has only two receptions for 11 yards.

NFL fines five head coaches, teams over $1.7M for failing to wear masks in Week 2

The NFL has fined five head coaches and teams this week, totaling more than $1.7 million in fines, after they violated the league’s guidance on wearing face coverings during games.

Gale Sayers, Chicago Bears legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 77

Gale Sayers was one of the NFL’s best running backs and later celebrated for his friendship with Bears teammate Brian Piccolo, depicted in the film “Brian’s Song.”