Verhaeghe no longer an unknown talent
Lightning center Carter Verhaeghe's road to the NHL has been well-traveled. He spent the last eight years in Juniors and the minors trying to make to the NHL. At 24, he was the only rookie to make the opening night roster and admittedly he was a little star-struck walking into the Lightning's dressing room.?
Lightning center Carter Verhaeghe's road to the NHL has been well-traveled. He spent the last eight years in Juniors and the minors trying to make to the NHL. At 24, he was the only rookie to make the opening night roster and admittedly he was a little star-struck walking into the Lightning's dressing room.?
Fla. House speaker: College athletics have 'basically become pro sports'
House Speaker Jose Oliva offered support Tuesday to lawmakers who want Florida’s college athletes to be able to cash in on their names and images, as three influential House committees prepare to jointly discuss the issue next week.
House Speaker Jose Oliva offered support Tuesday to lawmakers who want Florida’s college athletes to be able to cash in on their names and images, as three influential House committees prepare to jointly discuss the issue next week.
Tampa Bay Lightning beat Hurricanes 3-1 for seventh straight win
Not even a brutal schedule is slowing the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Not even a brutal schedule is slowing the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Johnson helps Lightning beat the Senators 5-3 for 6th straight
Johnson scored with 1:30 left in regulation, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Ottawa Senators 5-3 on Saturday night for their sixth straight win.
Johnson scored with 1:30 left in regulation, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Ottawa Senators 5-3 on Saturday night for their sixth straight win.
Johnson lifts No. 16 Minnesota over No. 8 Auburn in Outback Bowl
Tyler Johnson had 12 receptions for 204 yards and two touchdowns Wednesday to become Minnesota’s career receiving leader and propel the 16th-ranked Gophers to a 31-24 victory over No. 9 Auburn in the Outback Bowl.
Tyler Johnson had 12 receptions for 204 yards and two touchdowns Wednesday to become Minnesota’s career receiving leader and propel the 16th-ranked Gophers to a 31-24 victory over No. 9 Auburn in the Outback Bowl.
David Stern, NBA’s commissioner for 30 years, dies at 77
The former NBA commissioner died Wednesday at 77 after suffering a brain hemorrhage three weeks ago, according to the league.
The former NBA commissioner died Wednesday at 77 after suffering a brain hemorrhage three weeks ago, according to the league.
Auburn, Minnesota enjoy beach day ahead of Outback Bowl
Auburn and Minnesota college football fans packed Clearwater Beach Monday for the annual Outback Bowl Beach Day.
Auburn and Minnesota college football fans packed Clearwater Beach Monday for the annual Outback Bowl Beach Day.
Point scored decided goal, TB Lightning beat Redwings 2-1
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Brayden Point scored a power-play goal in the third period and the Tampa Bay Lightning extended their winning streak to three games with a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday night.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Brayden Point scored a power-play goal in the third period and the Tampa Bay Lightning extended their winning streak to three games with a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday night.
Jones’ INT return in OT lifts Falcons over Buccaneers 28-22
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Deion Jones intercepted Jameis Winston on the first play of overtime and returned the ball 28 yards for a touchdown to give the Atlanta Falcons a 28-22 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Deion Jones intercepted Jameis Winston on the first play of overtime and returned the ball 28 yards for a touchdown to give the Atlanta Falcons a 28-22 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.
Lightning overcome sluggish start to beat Canadiens 5-4
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Alex Killorn scored twice, Victor Hedman had four assists and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied past the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 Saturday night.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Alex Killorn scored twice, Victor Hedman had four assists and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied past the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 Saturday night.
Simone Soars: Biles named 2019 AP Female Athlete of the Year
They’re called “Simone Things,” a catchall phrase for the casual ease with which Simone Biles seems to soar through her sport and her life.
They’re called “Simone Things,” a catchall phrase for the casual ease with which Simone Biles seems to soar through her sport and her life.
Colin Kaepernick's signature Nike shoe sells out quickly
Colin Kaepernick's Nike shoe sold out in both adult and children sizes.
Colin Kaepernick's Nike shoe sold out in both adult and children sizes.
Lightning score 3 power-play goals in 6-1 rout of Panthers
Victor Hedman had two goals and an assist, Brayden Point had a four-point game and the Tampa Bay Lightning scored three power-play goals in a 6-1 win over the Florida Panthers on Monday night.
Victor Hedman had two goals and an assist, Brayden Point had a four-point game and the Tampa Bay Lightning scored three power-play goals in a 6-1 win over the Florida Panthers on Monday night.
UCF gets 10th by beating Marshall 48-25 in Gasparilla Bowl
Richie Grant and Tre'mon Morris-Brash had first-quarter defensive touchdowns, Dillon Gabriel lead three third-quarter scoring drives and Central Florida beat Marshall 48-25 in the Gasparilla Bowl.
Richie Grant and Tre'mon Morris-Brash had first-quarter defensive touchdowns, Dillon Gabriel lead three third-quarter scoring drives and Central Florida beat Marshall 48-25 in the Gasparilla Bowl.
High-scoring UCF will square off against Marshall in Gasparilla Bowl
The Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl will be played between the UCF Knights and the Marshall Thundering Herd on Monday.
The Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl will be played between the UCF Knights and the Marshall Thundering Herd on Monday.
Third period penalty kills help Capitals beat the Lightning
Dmitry Orlov scored the go-ahead goal with 6:03 left, Braden Holtby made 26 saves and the Washington Capitals killed off several late power plays to beat the
Dmitry Orlov scored the go-ahead goal with 6:03 left, Braden Holtby made 26 saves and the Washington Capitals killed off several late power plays to beat the
Junior Johnson, 'The Last American Hero,' dies at 88
Robert Glenn “Junior” Johnson, the moonshine runner turned NASCAR driver described as “The Last American Hero” by author Tom Wolfe in a 1965 article for Esquire, died Friday. He was 88.
Robert Glenn “Junior” Johnson, the moonshine runner turned NASCAR driver described as “The Last American Hero” by author Tom Wolfe in a 1965 article for Esquire, died Friday. He was 88.
Stars beat Lightning 4-3 in OT
Tyler Seguin scored three minutes into overtime, Anton Khudobin stopped 45 shots, and the Dallas Stars beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Thursday night.
Tyler Seguin scored three minutes into overtime, Anton Khudobin stopped 45 shots, and the Dallas Stars beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Thursday night.
Buccaneers Pro Bowl linebacker positioned to cash in
Outside linebacker Shaq Barrett brings a talent for sacks to Tampa, but will the team be able to lock him down?
Outside linebacker Shaq Barrett brings a talent for sacks to Tampa, but will the team be able to lock him down?
Master of sacks, Shaq Barrett
Outside linebacker Shaq Barrett brings a talent for sacks to Tampa, but will the team be able to lock him down?
Outside linebacker Shaq Barrett brings a talent for sacks to Tampa, but will the team be able to lock him down?