Oldsmar's LaCroix eyes 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo

When 21-year-old BMX pro Andre LaCroix puts pedal to the metal and jumpstarts his 2019 season this weekend, he'll be doing so in his hometown at Oldsmar BMX.

Daniel Robertson back ready for comeback after injury

Rays infielder Daniel Robertson was having a break out year last season, reaching career highs in every major category.

Miller leads Lightning past Flyers for seventh straight win

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - J.T. Miller had a goal and an assist, and the Tampa Bay Lightning used a fast start to win their seventh straight, beating the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2 on Tuesday night.

Rays' Sternberg discusses future of stadium plans

Two months after the collapse of the Ybor stadium plan, Rays principal owner Stuart Sternberg is at spring training looking forward to a more immediate future when it comes to his ball team. 

Rays owner 'committed' to Bay Area
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Two months after the collapse of the Ybor stadium plan, Rays principal owner Stuart Sternberg is at spring training looking forward to a more immediate future when it comes to his ball team.

Kucherov has 5 points as Lightning beat Blue Jackets 5-1

Nikita Kucherov had two goals and three assists, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-1 Monday night for their sixth straight win.

Joe Gibbs dedicates Daytona 500 victory to late son

Joe Gibbs closed his eyes during a tribute lap for his late son, while crew members raised a banner to honor the co-founder of Joe Gibbs Racing.

Denny Hamlin wins second Daytona 500 in four years

Denny Hamlin won the Daytona 500 for the second time in four years, leading a 1-2-3 sweep for Joe Gibbs Racing. 

From St. Pete to Seattle, Griffin brothers beat the odds

A set of athletic twins have followed each other through college football in Orlando, and now professional football in Seattle -- but St. Petersburg will always be their home.

Stamkos, Kucherov lead Lightning to 6-0 win over Stars

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - When Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov are piling up points, the Tampa Bay Lightning are tough to stop. Stamkos had two goals and an assist, Kucherov added a goal and three assists and the Lightning beat the Dallas Stars 6-0 Thursday night. Tampa Bay scored at least six goals for the 14th time this season against a Dallas team that had allowed the second fewest goals in the...

Garth Brooks trades cowboy hat for baseball cap during spring training

On stage, he's a country music megastar, but for the next week and a half Garth Brooks is trading in his cowboy hat for a baseball hat. He's practicing with the Pittsburgh Pirates in Bradenton as they gear up for spring training. 

Rays pitchers, catchers report to Port Charlotte for spring training

Kevin Cash and the Rays have reasons to look forward the new baseball year -- mostly because of how they finished last season. They're fresh off a 90-win campaign, and finished 18 games above .500. Their 19-9 record in September was tied for third best in Major League Baseball. 

Kucherov scores twice to lift Lightning over Panthers

Nikita Kucherov got back on the board, and the Tampa Bay Lightning continued their roll toward the top seed in the NHL playoffs.

Fans pack Amalie Arena for Lightning's Hockey Day

The cheers of Tampa Bay Lightning fans could be heard throughout Amalie Arena Saturday night as they witnessed the Bolt's big 5-4 win over the Penguins. But just hours later on Sunday morning, the arena was once again packed for the Lightning's seventh annual Hockey Day. 

Fans ready for upcoming baseball season at Rays Fan Fest

It may not be baseball season just yet, but that didn't stop droves of fans from coming out to Tropicana Field to show support for their Tampa Bay Rays during 2019 Fan Fest. 

USF preps to host Japan softball team
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USF will host three of the nation's top 15 programs during their Opening Weekend Invitational. Teams like Arizona, Michigan, and Florida will all be a good litmus test for USF in the early going of the season.