Report: Ex-Buc Pittman requests prayers for family member with coronavirus

Former NFL running back Michael Pittman is asking for prayers after a family member of his was diagnosed with the COVID-19 coronavirus, according to an ESPN report.

Golf championships, including Valspar, to carry on without spectators

The Players Championship and Valspar Championship will not have spectators, according to a person involved in the discussions over coronavirus.

Reports: Buccaneers intend to make offer Tom Brady can't refuse

Conventional thought would be, if you have a chance to get a 4-time Super Bowl MVP on your team, it's probably a good idea.

Robertson ready to get back on the field
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Rays infielder Daniel Robertson is used to challenges. He's always had to fight to earn his way with the Rays, but this spring, it's like starting all over.

Former NFL star Rob Gronkowski signs with WWE

The former New England Patriots player will make his pro wrestling debut on the March 20 episode of “SmackDown.”

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ventell Bryant arrested for DUI in Tampa

Tampa police arrested Dallas Cowboy’s wide receiver and Jefferson High School alumni Ventell Bryant for DUI early Wednesday morning.

Athlete compensation bill in Florida legislature faces speed bump

A fast-moving bill to allow student-athletes in Florida to hire agents and ink endorsement deal reached a speed bump Tuesday, as lawmakers attempted to reconcile differences between their dueling proposals.

Maple Leafs top Lightning 2-1

Auston Matthews scored his 47th goal of the season and Frederik Andersen made 32 saves as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Tuesday night.

Coach Scott soaks in first day of practice
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It was?literally a high-flying start for the first practice. Defensive back Vincent Davis and wide-receiver Xavier Weaver kicked off the work with high-flying synchronized backflips.?

NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS closing locker rooms amid coronavirus scare

The NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer are closing access to locker rooms and clubhouses to all nonessential personnel, including media, in response to the coronavirus crisis, the leagues announced in a joint statement Monday night.

Master does not accept failure in cancer battle
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The old saying goes, ?Failure is not falling down. It's refusing to get back up.??Taekwondo master and cancer patient Jefferson Taylor understands that as well as anyone.

Taekwondo prepared master for life's greatest challenges
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After one child died from cystic fibrosis complications, his other was diagnosed. Then he was diagnosed with cancer. But none of that stopped him from medaling at the US Open of taekwondo championships.

Fla. Senate backs college athlete pay plan

An effort to allow Florida college athletes to make off-the-field money was approved Monday by the Senate and awaits House action. It wouldn’t take effect until July 1, 2021, giving the NCAA time to enact nationwide compensation rules for college athletes.

Red Wings earn elusive win over Tampa Bay Lightning, 5-4 in shootout

Robby Fabbri scored the winning goal in a shootout to lift the Detroit Red Wings over Tampa Bay 5-4 on Sunday, snapping a 16-game losing streak against the Lightning in the regular season.

Cirelli, Sergachev help Tampa Bay Lightning beat Bruins 5-3

Anthony Cirelli and Mikhail Sergachev scored short-handed goals just 1:02 apart in the first period and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Boston Bruins 5-3 on Saturday night.