Lightning put their past behind them in advancing to Stanley Cup Final

Emotionally spent following a 2-1 overtime Eastern Conference final  series-clinching win over the New York Islanders, the usually articulate coach Jon Cooper searched for words putting into perspective what it meant to be returning to the Stanley Cup Final with much of the team's core still intact from its previous trip in 2015.

Lightning advance to Stanley Cup Final with defeat of Islanders in East final Game 6

Anthony Cirelli scored in overtime to send the Tampa Bay Lightning to the Stanley Cup Final with a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Thursday night.

Rays secure AL playoff spot after doubleheader sweep of Orioles

The Tampa Bay Rays clinched a return trip to the postseason, using a strong pitching performance to beat the Baltimore Orioles in the opener of a doubleheader before cranking up the offense in a 10-6 victory Thursday night that completed the sweep.

Brady squashes blowback over Arians' criticism
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Tom Brady is putting an end to the outrage over his first game performance being criticized by Coach Bruce Arians.

Kelly's No. 7 Irish welcome Scott's rebuilding South Florida Bulls

First-year South Florida coach Jeff Scott is looking forward to the gamble his Bulls are taking this Saturday in visiting No. 7 Notre Dame.

USF Bulls' Weis, Jr. excited for return to South Bend

The University of South Florida's game this Saturday against Notre Dame will be a bit of a homecoming for offensive coordinator Charlie Weis, Jr.

Weis ready for return to South Bend
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The University of South Florida's game this Saturday against Notre Dame will be a bit of a homecoming for offensive coordinator Charlie Weis, Jr.

Nationals beat Rays 4-2

Rookie Luis García hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning and the Washington Nationals beat the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 on Wednesday.

Is Arians' system causing early struggles for Tom Brady?

One game into his Buccaneers career, the Tom Brady talk has turned from Super Bowl expectations to demise. Coach Bruce Arians has heard it, too, and said he just has to laugh.

Arians criticized for criticizing Brady
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One game into his Buccaneers career, the Tom Brady talk has turned from Super Bowl expectations to demise. Coach Bruce Arians has heard it, too, and said he just has to laugh.

Isles stay alive: Eberle seals 2OT win over Lightning

Islanders forward Jordan Eberle knew exactly what to do upon seeing teammate and captain Anders Lee pounce on the loose puck once Tampa Bay’s Kevin Shattenkirk whiffed on his shot from the right point.

Rays beat Nationals 6-1

Ryan Yarbrough stopped a personal 16-game winless streak, Nate Lowe homered and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Washington Nationals 6-1 on Tuesday night.

USF begins selling single-game tickets for final home games, where masks will be required

The Jeff Scott era officially kicked off with team's first win in the season opener -- but it all happened without fans. However, the University of South Florida appears to be moving forward to scale back that coronavirus restriction by October.

Top players have Lightning on verge of first final since 2015

The last time the Tampa Bay Lightning reached the Stanley Cup Final, Andrei Vasilevskiy was a rookie goalie who played when starter Ben Bishop was injured, the “Triplets” line of Ondrej Palat, Tyler Johnson and Nikita Kucherov led the offense and defenseman Victor Hedman was the most dominant player on the ice many nights.