Tampa Bay Lightning players, staff test positive for COVID-19
The Tampa Bay Lightning said Friday that three players an "additional staff members" tested positive for COVID-19.
The Tampa Bay Lightning said Friday that three players an "additional staff members" tested positive for COVID-19.
Assistant Bucs coach tests positive for COVID-19; two others quarantined
One of the assistant coaches for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has tested positive for COVID-19, according to ESPN. Two other Buccaneers assistant coaches are being quarantined.
One of the assistant coaches for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has tested positive for COVID-19, according to ESPN. Two other Buccaneers assistant coaches are being quarantined.
Jacinto Arredondo signs Minor League Baseball contract
UT alum Jacinto Arredondo signs with Red Sox farm team.
UT alum Jacinto Arredondo signs with Red Sox farm team.
UT Baseball Alum Arredondo no stranger to adversity
Jacinto Arredondo made Center Hill history Wednesday, becoming the first hailing from the tiny community to sign a Minor League Baseball contract.
Jacinto Arredondo made Center Hill history Wednesday, becoming the first hailing from the tiny community to sign a Minor League Baseball contract.
‘If he has the playing ability,’: Trump says he ‘absolutely’ supports Colin Kaepernick’s NFL return
Speaking in an interview at the White House, President Donald Trump said he “absolutely” would support Colin Kaepernick’s return to the NFL.
Speaking in an interview at the White House, President Donald Trump said he “absolutely” would support Colin Kaepernick’s return to the NFL.
Lightning's Community Heroes Program no longer on ice
Since 2011, Lightning owner Jeff Vinik and his wife Penny have been honoring outstanding community heroes during every home game and rewarding them with $50,000 checks. During the COVID-19 shutdown, the program was put on hold, but even with millions in lost revenues from no games, the Viniks’ generosity is flourishing.
Since 2011, Lightning owner Jeff Vinik and his wife Penny have been honoring outstanding community heroes during every home game and rewarding them with $50,000 checks. During the COVID-19 shutdown, the program was put on hold, but even with millions in lost revenues from no games, the Viniks’ generosity is flourishing.
Tampa Bay Bucs following other franchises in closing offices for Juneteenth
A few days after the NFL announced the league will recognize June 19 as a company holiday, the Tampa Bay Buccanneers said it will follow suit and close its offices to recognize Juneteenth.
A few days after the NFL announced the league will recognize June 19 as a company holiday, the Tampa Bay Buccanneers said it will follow suit and close its offices to recognize Juneteenth.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. to join his father in the NASCAR Hall of Fame
Dale Earnhardt Jr. spent his whole life chasing meaningful rewards.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. spent his whole life chasing meaningful rewards.
Tom Brady has years on his new offensive coordinator, but both have old-school philosophies
Tom Brady already had his first Super Bowl title in hand before Byron Leftwich's rookie season. The Bucs’ offensive coordinator is nearly three years younger than the quarterback that he will now be calling plays for, but Leftwich feels the two can talk at a similar level.
Tom Brady already had his first Super Bowl title in hand before Byron Leftwich's rookie season. The Bucs’ offensive coordinator is nearly three years younger than the quarterback that he will now be calling plays for, but Leftwich feels the two can talk at a similar level.
Leftwich, Brady bond on gameplay philosophy
Tom Brady already had his first Super Bowl title in hand before Byron Leftwich's rookie season. The Bucs? offensive coordinator is nearly three years younger than the quarterback that he will now be calling plays for, but Leftwich feels the two can talk at a similar level.
Tom Brady already had his first Super Bowl title in hand before Byron Leftwich's rookie season. The Bucs? offensive coordinator is nearly three years younger than the quarterback that he will now be calling plays for, but Leftwich feels the two can talk at a similar level.
Student-athletes feel pressure of shortened off season
High school football teams are back on the practice field, but they have some catching up to do after a shortened spring due to COVID-19.
High school football teams are back on the practice field, but they have some catching up to do after a shortened spring due to COVID-19.
NASCAR wants 30,000 fans at All-Star race in Tennessee
NASCAR is set to allow up to 30,000 fans at the track in Bristol next month when it moves the All-Star race out of Charlotte Motor Speedway for just the second time in the history of the race.
NASCAR is set to allow up to 30,000 fans at the track in Bristol next month when it moves the All-Star race out of Charlotte Motor Speedway for just the second time in the history of the race.
NASCAR driver races in 'Back the Blue' car in support of law enforcement
The move came days after NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace raced in a "Black Lives Matter"-themed car.
The move came days after NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace raced in a "Black Lives Matter"-themed car.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers release first photos of Tom Brady in full uniform
For many Buccaneers fans, this photo is worth more than 1,000 words – it may be worth a Super Bowl ring.
For many Buccaneers fans, this photo is worth more than 1,000 words – it may be worth a Super Bowl ring.
Bradenton's IMG Academy to host 22-game WNBA season
The WNBA is in the final stages of an agreement that would bring the league to Bradenton to play a shortened season.
The WNBA is in the final stages of an agreement that would bring the league to Bradenton to play a shortened season.
Uncertainty over 2020 MLB season rises amid money quarrels
MLB's action was described to The Associated Press by a person familiar with the details who spoke on condition of anonymity because no announcement was authorized.
MLB's action was described to The Associated Press by a person familiar with the details who spoke on condition of anonymity because no announcement was authorized.
Baseball players say continued talks are futile, tell MLB to order return
Baseball players told Major League Baseball additional talks to start the season during the coronavirus pandemic are futile and said owners should order a return to work, which likely would spark lengthy litigation and the sport’s return to labor wars.
Baseball players told Major League Baseball additional talks to start the season during the coronavirus pandemic are futile and said owners should order a return to work, which likely would spark lengthy litigation and the sport’s return to labor wars.
Fans savor return of stadium sport in virus-free New Zealand
New Zealand has become one of the first nations in the world to welcome hordes of fans back into a packed sports stadium thanks to the nation’s remarkable success in eliminating the coronavirus.
New Zealand has become one of the first nations in the world to welcome hordes of fans back into a packed sports stadium thanks to the nation’s remarkable success in eliminating the coronavirus.
DeSantis signs bill allowing student-athlete compensation
Surrounded by sports standouts, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday put his signature on a bill intended to allow student-athletes at Florida colleges and universities to cash in on their names and likenesses.
Surrounded by sports standouts, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday put his signature on a bill intended to allow student-athletes at Florida colleges and universities to cash in on their names and likenesses.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill allowing college athletes to make money off their fame
The new rule will begin in Florida in July of 2021.
The new rule will begin in Florida in July of 2021.